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Essay Mini Series: How to Write the “Why Major” Essay
Choosing a major can feel like one of the most important and stressful decisions on the college application. In this episode of the Essay Mini Series, Moon Prep counselors Nicole…
Essay Mini Series: How to Write the “Challenge” Essay
The “Challenge” essay can feel intimidating. Many students worry they haven’t faced something “big enough,” while others struggle to decide how much detail to share. In this episode of the…
Essay Mini Series: How to Write the “Why School” Essay
The “Why School” essay is one of the most common and most misunderstood college application prompts. In this episode of the Essay Mini Series, Moon Prep counselors Nicole and Amanda…
🎙️ Checking In: 2026 Admissions Cycle
The start of a new admissions cycle often brings equal parts excitement and anxiety—and the 2026 cycle is no exception. In this episode of the Moon Prep podcast, counselors Nicole…
🎙️A Conversation with a Brown PLME Student
What does it really take to earn acceptance into Brown University’s Program in Liberal Medical Education (PLME)? In this episode of the Moon Prep podcast, counselors Amanda and Nicole sit…
Essay Mini Series – How to Write the “Activity” Essay
If you’ve ever stared at the “Activity” or “Extracurricular” essay prompt wondering how you’re supposed to turn a club meeting, weekend volunteering, or a casual hobby into something meaningful, this…