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February 22, 2017 | Medical School Admissions Consulting

Kristen Moon talks with U.S. News: Should students attend medical school in Europe?

There are pluses and minuses to consider. Matching with a U.S. based residency is a major consideration. "In the medical field, students who attend school abroad have a stigma associated with them: 'They were not good enough to get into…

February 17, 2017 | BS/MD Admissions Consulting International Baccalaureate

What You Need to Know Before Pursuing an IB Diploma

IB: the background story Before you find out about the criteria for an IB diploma, you should know a little about how the International Baccalaureate (IB) was formed. IB was formed by a group of international educators with an aim…

February 10, 2017 | BS/MD Admissions Consulting

44 Colleges You Probably Never Heard of, But Should!

Most people can name 20-30 colleges off the top of their head. There are over 4,000 universities worldwide. I want to introduce you to 44 universities you might not have heard of. If you are looking for great liberal arts…

February 3, 2017 | BS/MD Admissions Consulting

International Students - What You Need to Know Before Applying to a U.S. University

The United States of America has the largest number of international students enrolled in its universities (more than 800,000). Almost 4% of the students studying in the U.S. receiving higher-level education are foreign students. Universities report that the number of…

January 17, 2017 | Scholarships and Financial Aid

Quick Guide for Using Federal Aid to Pay for International Universities

Are you considering a degree outside the United States? What if I told you that you may be able to use federal student aid to pay your expenses? The first step is to find out which international schools participate in…

January 10, 2017 | BS/MD Admissions Consulting Linkedin

LinkedIn: The College Applicant's Secret Weapon

The numbers don't lie; more than 60,000 college and university alumni groups are active on LinkedIn, making it a valuable resource for college-bound students. Yet, most high school students I work with do not have a LinkedIn profile. Many believe…

January 4, 2017 | Scholarships and Financial Aid

With College Debt Mounting, Is Investing in a College Degree Worth it?

A college degree is mandatory. Today, it is the equivalent of a high school diploma. Yes, college can be expensive. Yes, students are drowning in student loan debt. We all want to blame the universities for charging such an exuberant…

December 27, 2016 | BS/MD Admissions Consulting

Kristen Moon: featured expert on USNews.com

Kristen Moon, the founder of MoonPrep.com, is featured on U.S.News. Click here to see the 10 universities where the fewest applicants get in and to see Kristen's take on the competitive application process. Will this affect you? More importantly, will…

December 19, 2016 | BS/MD Admissions Consulting

Add this one item to your new year's resolution, please!

As 2016 is coming to an end, we begin 2017 thinking of our New Year's resolutions. What goals can we set to make ourselves a better person? Well, I have a goal for you to add to your list. READ…

December 1, 2016 | BS/MD Admissions Consulting

Top Universities in Metro Atlanta

There are more colleges in Metro Atlanta's 8,376 square mile area than in any other metropolitan area in the United States. The alpha city offers an excellent variety of higher learning institutions, from small colleges and globally recognized research centers…

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Kristen Moon talks with U.S. News: Should students attend medical school in Europe?

What You Need to Know Before Pursuing an IB Diploma

44 Colleges You Probably Never Heard of, But Should!

International Students - What You Need to Know Before Applying to a U.S. University

Quick Guide for Using Federal Aid to Pay for International Universities

LinkedIn: The College Applicant's Secret Weapon

With College Debt Mounting, Is Investing in a College Degree Worth it?

Kristen Moon: featured expert on USNews.com

Add this one item to your new year's resolution, please!

Top Universities in Metro Atlanta