Content Tasks Completed: Article Update & MCAT Blog Post

Task 1: Updated How Many Medical Schools Article

Changes Made:

1. Updated interview travel costs section to reflect virtual interview reality (80%+ schools now virtual)
2. Revised cost tables to show $500-1,500 interview costs (down from $1,500-4,000)
3. Added note about post-COVID shift to virtual interviews
4. Added 3 strategic CTAs throughout article:
   • School List Builder mention after MSAR section
   • Cost Calculator teaser in cost section
   • Full CTA section at end with AI Advisor, School List Builder, and upcoming Cost Calculator
5. Kept tone natural and helpful (not salesy)

File: projects/medschools_ai/content/articles/how-many-medical-schools-to-apply-to.md

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Task 2: Wrote Best MCAT Prep Courses 2026 Blog Post

Deliverables:

• 3,200+ word SEO-optimized article (exceeds 1,500-2,000 target)
• Title: Best MCAT Prep Courses 2026: Expert Comparison & Rankings
• Meta description optimized for search
• Keywords: best mcat prep courses, kaplan mcat, blueprint mcat, princeton review mcat, etc.

Content Structure:

1. Quick comparison table (all 5 providers)
2. Detailed reviews of each course:
   • Kaplan (Best Overall)
   • Blueprint (Best for Visual Learners)
   • Princeton Review (Most Live Instruction)
   • Magoosh (Best Budget)
   • Khan Academy (Best Free)
3. Budget tier recommendations (Premium/Mid/Free)
4. Key features comparison (practice tests, live hours, questions, access period, guarantees)
5. FAQ section
6. Multiple internal links to other MedSchools.ai articles
7. 2 CTAs: Mid-article AI Advisor mention + final CTA with signup link

Source Research: Used Mark's Second Brain memory f06d80db-a031-4492-aec6-839a51f40536

File: projects/medschools_ai/content/articles/best-mcat-prep-courses-2026.md

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Style & Quality

• Followed existing blog format (YAML frontmatter, expert voice, data-driven)
• Maintained Dr. Emily Watson author consistency
• Used tables, headers, pros/cons lists
• Natural CTAs (not pushy)
• Publish-ready quality

Next Steps

• Both articles ready for review
• MCAT article can be published immediately
• How Many Schools article ready for production