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The beginning of the new year also marks the beginning of a new application cycle! While the class of 2024 waits for interview invitations and admissions decisions, those wishing to matriculate in Fall 2025 would be prudent to get started…

Featured on Forbes: Competitive students applying to college will often use Early Action (EA) and Early Decision (ED) to maximize their college application strategy. For EA and ED admission plans, students will have to apply earlier in the admission cycle—typically…

With Regular Decision deadlines in January, the past week has been the second-busiest time in the application cycle! If you have a senior in your house with January deadlines, we know exactly how busy your holiday break has been. For…

As the holiday season approaches, medical school hopefuls can be on the lookout for the last rounds of interview invitations. January is typically the last month students can expect an invitation, so applicants should keep a close eye on their…

A few years ago, Brown University transitioned away from offering alumni interviews to all their applicants and took a more innovative approach: allowing applicants to submit a two-minute introduction video as an optional component of their application. The video allows…

The world is currently grappling with a severe shortage of healthcare workers, and the United States finds itself at the epicenter of this crisis. While there is a pressing need for more healthcare providers, it isn’t due to a lack…

Timing is key to a successful college application. When a student starts their essays, requests letters of recommendation, and even when they start doing their college research, can all play a role in how successful they are in the college…

After wrapping up the UC deadline and December 1 direct medical applications, like St. Louis University, the seniors at Moon Prep are now preparing for Regular Decision and ED II deadlines. This past month welcomed the first round of BS/MD…

Now that you have applied to BS/MD programs, you might wonder when you will get your results. Interview and admissions decision release dates will vary from program to program, and you’ll often be notified by email. Pay attention to your…

Now that high school students have submitted their Early Decision (ED), Early Action (EA) and BS/MD program applications, they might be wondering about the timeline for their admissions decisions. Securing an acceptance into a top school or program can provide…