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February 24, 2021 | Press Standardized Tests

College Board Will Not Offer An At-Home SAT

On the heels of the announcement that there will no longer be SAT Subject Tests or SAT with additional Essay, College Board has made it clear that there will not be a virtual option to take the SAT. In lieu…

February 19, 2021 | Interview Prep Press

How Should I Prepare for My Admission Interview?

Although college admission interviews are an necessary component of the college admissions cycle, there are ways to prepare to make them less stressful. Practicing the right interview questions in advance and knowing what interviewers are looking for in the interview…

February 17, 2021 | BS/MD Admissions Consulting Forbes Press

Five Tips for Getting Off the Waitlist and Into the Admit Pile

As college experience record-breaking numbers with application numbers for the prospective incoming freshmen class, more students than any other year are finding themselves placed on the waitlist. Being added to the waitlist is essentially telling a student that the college…

February 3, 2021 | Press

How to Choose the Best College if You Have an Intellectual Disability

Historically, college may not have always been in the cards for students with intellectual disabilities, but thankfully higher education has come a long way to create inclusive campuses. Colleges everywhere are broadening their academic catalogs to accommodate students with these…

January 28, 2021 | Press Standardized Tests

Inside College Board’s Purging Of The SAT Subject Tests And Essay

The latest news to rock the college admissions world is the recent announcement from the College Board that it will no longer offer SAT Subject Tests or SAT with Essay. In their blog post announcement, the College Board states that…

January 21, 2021 | Paying for College

SAT and FAFSA Breaking News!

Here at Moon Prep, we want to make sure our students hear about the biggest news-worthy items in the admissions world as soon as possible. We especially want to share breaking news that directly affects how our underclassmen may be…

December 30, 2020 | Paying for College

How Does a Gap Year Potentially Affect Merit Aid?

This year, more students than ever before are looking into the idea of a gap year. Traditionally, gap years have been utilized as a time for students to gain world experience before entering their college path. Gap years are not…

December 16, 2020 | Forbes Press

New ED II Colleges Have Been Added For The 20/21 Cycle, Here's The Complete List

With increased Early Decision application numbers for the Fall 2020 application cycle, early applications have become more important than ever before. In fact, Cornell saw a 36% increase in applications for Early Decision, with Emory increasing their application numbers by…

December 11, 2020 | Press

Student Spotlight: How a Student-Run STEAM School Adapted to the Pandemic

One of the most frequent questions the Moon Prep counselors receive from families is, "Everything is shut down right now - what can students be doing to adapt their downtime in the pandemic to make it worthwhile for college later?"…

December 9, 2020 | Press

Local Interview - Meet Kristen Moon: Independent College Counselor

ShoutoutAtlanta's Shoutout series is all about recognizing the incredible success and interesting businesses found within Atlanta's metropolitan area. Recently, our very own Moon Prep founder, Kristen Moon, was featured in the Shoutout Series to share more information about our team…

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College Board Will Not Offer An At-Home SAT

How Should I Prepare for My Admission Interview?

Five Tips for Getting Off the Waitlist and Into the Admit Pile

How to Choose the Best College if You Have an Intellectual Disability

Inside College Board’s Purging Of The SAT Subject Tests And Essay

SAT and FAFSA Breaking News!

How Does a Gap Year Potentially Affect Merit Aid?

New ED II Colleges Have Been Added For The 20/21 Cycle, Here's The Complete List

Student Spotlight: How a Student-Run STEAM School Adapted to the Pandemic

Local Interview - Meet Kristen Moon: Independent College Counselor