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…
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…
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…
April is an important month in the medical admissions cycle, whether you are in high school preparing for direct medical programs or a college student preparing for medical school applications. This month, Moon Prep seniors have been deciding between their…
For high schoolers, the summer is one of the best times to gain hands-on experiences to build their resume, learn new skills and gain exposure to their potential career choices. By attending summer programs, students can get a taste of…
Each year, more than 55,000 people submit applications to allopathic medical schools. However, only about 22,700 seats are available, meaning nearly 60% of applicants don't earn a spot. What happens to those thousands of applicants who aren't successful? Some…
New Jersey Institute of Technology is a popular option for many direct medical students. Partnered with New Jersey Medical School (NJMS), the program offers accepted students a guaranteed spot at medical school, as long as they continue to meet the…
What are the best tips to help families to reduce the cost of attending college on room and board? originally appeared on Quora, the place to gain and share knowledge, empowering people to learn from others and better understand the…
With April 1 comes many of those final college decisions that students have been waiting on before making their final decisions before the universal deadline of May 1. Here at Moon Prep, the counselors are busy scheduling final college meetings…
SUNY Polytechnic Institute is on many direct medical students' BS/MD lists. The institute has partnered with SUNY Upstate Medical School for its Upstate Accelerated Scholars (UAS) Program. Once accepted to this program, students have a spot saved for them at…
