This guide will give applicants the insider advice on everything from: planning for medical school during college - what courses to take and extracurricular activities to get involved in; researching the best medical school for each applicant; preparing an outstanding application and excelling in the interview; personalized information for all applicants, including minorities, women, the disabled, and international applicants; and detailed advice on how applicants can finance their M.D.s without going too far into debt after graduation.