Michaela, Author at Moon Prep

September 11, 2020 | Press

A Guide To Writing The Covid-19 Essay For The Common App

For many students, the pandemic has had a lasting impact on their education and lives in general. Colleges and admissions teams are 100% aware of the impact the pandemic has had on their incoming freshman class, which is why there…

September 9, 2020 | Press

What You Need To Know About The Common App

The opening day of Common Application has arrived. With over 875 colleges and universities participating in the Common App, chances are that this application is on your to-do list for this fall semester. Inside the Common App lies pages to…

August 28, 2020 | Gap Year Medical School Admissions Consulting Summer Plans

Gap Year Options for Medical School Students

Medical school, in the best of circumstances, is challenging, and having to learn virtually might add stress and further complications. If spending your first year in medical school in virtual classes isn’t a good fit for your learning style, then…

August 26, 2020 | Summer Plans

The Future of Work: Are You Choosing The Right College Major?

If you are in college and don’t know what to major in, or even if you already choose a major but aren’t sure if it was the right decision, then this article is for you. Choosing a major is a…

August 23, 2020 | BS/MD Admissions Consulting

Free Crash Course - Tackling The Personal Statement

For a limited time, we have created an essay crash course just for students looking to write their Personal Statement before the school year gets busy. The best part of all - it’s FREE! And it begins August 24th. 8…

August 21, 2020 | Medical School Admissions Consulting Press

Med School Applications Soaring

Medical school applications have increased this year, and the pandemic is a major reason for the increase. Many applicants have been inspired to the field of medicine because of our healthcare heroes. Moon Prep founder Kristen was quoted in an…

August 19, 2020 | Gap Year Press Summer Plans

Pros and Cons of Taking a Gap Year

What are all the pros and cons of a gap year? For graduating seniors and juniors alike, COVID-19 has upended every plan for college. Incoming freshmen are opting to accept last-minute offers from in-state universities to live at home or…

August 17, 2020 | BS/MD Admissions Consulting

Topics to Avoid on Your Personal Statement

Every year, there are students who are not prepared for their college essay, and essentially use this space as an extended resume. for example: “For the past 3 years, I have been involved in debate…” By the end of the…

August 14, 2020 | Paying for College

5 Myths About the College Search — Busted! — Right Before School Starts

I know that it’s easy to feel completely unprepared — and the college search is changing so much right now. However, even though you can’t visit some colleges this minute and must wear a mask everywhere you go, there are…

August 13, 2020 | Press

Three Things You Should Look For in a College

When students originally start building a college list, the options can rightfully seem endless. Between the majors offered, tuition prices, and types of schools available, it's hard to know what items should be the backbone of a solid college list…

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A Guide To Writing The Covid-19 Essay For The Common App

What You Need To Know About The Common App

Gap Year Options for Medical School Students

The Future of Work: Are You Choosing The Right College Major?

Free Crash Course - Tackling The Personal Statement

Med School Applications Soaring

Pros and Cons of Taking a Gap Year

Topics to Avoid on Your Personal Statement

5 Myths About the College Search — Busted! — Right Before School Starts

Three Things You Should Look For in a College