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The Self-Reported Academic Record (SRAR/SSAR) allows applicants to record and submit courses, grades, and test scores as part of their college application to participating colleges and universities.   When filling out the SRAR/SSAR, you will list courses and grades that…

Every year, colleges undergo various changes when the Common Application becomes active on August 1st. However, this year has been exceptionally active, leaving us playing catch-up with all the updates related to BS/MD programs. Thankfully, we always have all the…

MMI is an increasingly popular interview format in medical schools and BS/MD programs. MMI typically consists of different interview stations, with each station posing a different question or scenario. Students are allotted a few minutes to prepare and deliver their answers…

As you continue to think about your college list, the cost of the university is likely a huge factor in your decision.  While scholarships are hard to predict, some BS/MD programs give automatic scholarships, ranging from a few thousand dollars…

As the college application deadlines draw closer, we want to remind you of two critical tasks: confirming your letters of recommendation and sending your SAT or ACT scores. This week, reach out to your chosen recommenders to confirm that they…

As August draws to a close, so does the arrival of secondary applications. Most allopathic medical schools will have already sent their request for supplemental materials to those who submitted their primary application in June. The timeline is a little…

  The MMI (Multiple Mini Interview) is a common interview type that medical schools and direct medical programs (BS/MD) use to evaluate candidates.   This dynamic interview process allows evaluators to judge the candidates as they respond to a series…

Some universities and BS/MD programs have unique admission requirements. Some of those to watch out for include:  Washington University in St Louis — optional 90 second video Brown University — optional 2 minute introduction video Princeton University – requires to…

If you haven’t already, it’s time to get started on your Personal Statement. The Common App personal statement prompts have already been updated for the 2023-2024 cycle. Take the time to brainstorm and write this essay: it will be the…

The AI bot ChatGPT is the latest craze taking the technology world by storm. Before you use it for college applications, our experts have some advice! Our article from CollegeExpress talks about it more below. ChatGPT is an artificial intelligence…