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The Latest Insights And News Covering The Competitive Admissions Landscape.

June Admissions News
June 14, 2023 | BS/MD Admissions Consulting Newsletter
June Admissions News

June is always a flurry of activity with Moon Prep students as college lists are finalized, the first wave of summer programs arrive, and the first college essays have begun. We love this time of year as we help students…

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Applying To Medical School: Matthew Fisher’s Journey To Medicine At Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School Of Medicine
June 9, 2023 | Medical School Admissions Consulting Press Q&A - Admission Insights
Applying To Medical School: Matthew Fisher's Journey To Medicine At Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School Of Medicine

In 2022, there were more than 55,000 applicants to allopathic medical schools in the United States. Just 22,712 applicants were lucky enough to gain a spot, putting the acceptance rate at 41.2%. One of the most competitive medical schools is one…

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Applying To Medical School: Christina Tran’s Journey To Medicine At Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School Of Medicine
June 2, 2023 | Medical School Admissions Consulting Press Q&A - Admission Insights
Applying To Medical School: Christina Tran's Journey To Medicine At Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School Of Medicine

In 2022, there were more than 55,000 applicants to allopathic medical schools in the United States. Just 22,712 applicants were lucky enough to gain a spot, putting the acceptance rate at 41.2%. One of the most competitive medical schools is one…

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Applying To Medical School: Three Students’ Journey To Medicine At Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School Of Medicine
May 26, 2023 | Medical School Admissions Consulting Press Q&A - Admission Insights
Applying To Medical School: Three Students' Journey To Medicine At Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School Of Medicine

In 2022, there were more than 55,000 applicants to allopathic medical schools in the United States. Just 22,712 applicants were lucky enough to gain a spot, putting the acceptance rate at 41.2%. One of the most competitive medical schools is one…

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May Medical Newsletter
May 24, 2023 | Medical School Admissions Consulting Newsletter
May Medical Newsletter

The arrival of May means the AMCAS and AACOMAS applications are now open! While the first day to submit your application is May 30th, getting a head start on filling out your personal information as soon as possible will set…

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Casper Tips: How To Ace The Exam
May 17, 2023 | BS/MD Admissions Consulting Casper College Application Medical School Admissions Consulting Press
Casper Tips: How To Ace The Exam

Casper: it is touted as an exam you can't study for by its administrator, Acuity Suite. However, similar to your preparations for the SAT or ACT, that doesn't mean that you can't prepare. Having a strategy to approach this situational…

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11 College Admission Trends From The 2022-23 Cycle
May 15, 2023 | BS/MD Admissions Consulting College Application Press
11 College Admission Trends From The 2022-23 Cycle

As May 1 approaches, graduating seniors are busy mailing in their deposits for National College Decision Day. Many are still recovering from the toll of application season as they review their acceptances, rejections, and financial aid award letters. While they…

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May Admissions News
May 12, 2023 | BS/MD Admissions Consulting Newsletter
May Admissions News

The time leading up to May 1st can feel stressful for some seniors and, for others, a relief as they leave the college process in the rearview mirror on National Decision Day. At Moon Prep, the past few weeks have…

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Insights From The 2022-23 BS/MD Admissions Cycle
May 5, 2023 | BS/MD Admissions Consulting College Application Press
Insights From The 2022-23 BS/MD Admissions Cycle

As the application cycle winds down, students likely have already started committing to their top choice schools. This cycle has continued to change from the past years, particularly for students applying to BS/MD or direct medical programs. These programs, typically…

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9 Passion Projects That Admission Officers Loved
April 28, 2023 | BS/MD Admissions Consulting College Application Medical School Admissions Consulting Press Q&A - Admission Insights Summer Plans
9 Passion Projects That Admission Officers Loved

For the Class of 2026, Brown University's Program in Liberal Medical Education (PLME) had more than 3,827 applicants but admitted just 84 students for a 2% acceptance rate. While the school remained test-optional, the average accepted student who submitted scores…

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