Nicole, Author at Moon Prep

June 13, 2026

Reflections from the 2025-2026 Admissions Cycle

Every admissions cycle teaches us something new, and the 2025–2026 cycle was no exception. As application numbers continue to rise and competition remains intense at many colleges and specialized programs,…

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June 10, 2026

What NOT To Wait On When Submitting Applications

Every application season, we see students make the same mistake. They assume the most important work begins when applications officially open. In reality, the strongest applicants often spend months preparing…

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May 31, 2026

When Plan A Doesn’t Happen: Transfers, Gap Years & Post-Bacc Paths

One of the biggest misconceptions students and families have about college admissions is that there is only one path to success. We spend years helping students build college lists, craft…

White Coat Club Podcast

May 3, 2026

Searching for Life in the Universe with Dr. Ryan

How Students With No Experience Can Start Real Scientific Research Early For many students, scientific research feels intimidating—something reserved for graduate students, university labs, or people who have been coding…

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April 28, 2026

Start Early, Stand Out: Why Research Changes Everything

Why Research Matters for High School Students In today’s increasingly competitive academic landscape, students are constantly searching for meaningful ways to distinguish themselves beyond grades and test scores. While strong…

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April 4, 2026

Your Admissions Game Plan: Inside Application IQ

Admissions Season Starts Now: How Rising Seniors Can Prepare + Inside Application IQ For many students, college application season feels like it begins in the fall of senior year. Deadlines…

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March 21, 2026

The Power of Passion Projects

In today’s college admissions landscape, students often ask how they can meaningfully stand out. With strong grades and rigorous coursework becoming increasingly common among applicants, admissions committees look closely at…

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March 9, 2026

The College List Blueprint

Creating a college list is one of the most strategic parts of the admissions process. A well-constructed list not only reflects a student’s academic profile, but also their personal priorities,…

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February 22, 2026

Parents: How to Best Support Juniors in the College Admissions Process

Junior year is the foundation of a strong senior-year application cycle. While much of the visible admissions activity occurs in twelfth grade, the strategic groundwork begins well before then. In…

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February 19, 2026

Parents: How to Best Support Seniors in the College Admissions Process

Senior year is an emotional and pivotal time — not only for students, but for parents as well. As college decisions begin to roll out, families often find themselves navigating…

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Reflections from the 2025-2026 Admissions Cycle

What NOT To Wait On When Submitting Applications

When Plan A Doesn’t Happen: Transfers, Gap Years & Post-Bacc Paths

Searching for Life in the Universe with Dr. Ryan

Start Early, Stand Out: Why Research Changes Everything

Your Admissions Game Plan: Inside Application IQ

The Power of Passion Projects

The College List Blueprint

Parents: How to Best Support Juniors in the College Admissions Process

Parents: How to Best Support Seniors in the College Admissions Process

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