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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…

Summer is typically when high school students focus heavily on resume building to help them stand out when applying to colleges. They might attend summer programs, do intensive volunteer projects, or work on a passion project. However, students might be…

As Thanksgiving rolls around, medical school applicants with interview invites have something to be grateful for. The admissions process can feel long and tedious, but waiting for decisions can be the hardest part. At this point in the cycle, some…

UC Applications are due tomorrow - Thurs, Nov 30! With one easy application, Apply UC application, you can apply to any of their campuses, including UCLA or UC Berkeley.  The UCs are test-blind, which means that they won’t look at your SAT…