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Choosing to go to medical school is a big decision. It takes a lot of hard work, involvement and your absolute determination to get through it with high achievements. The medical field, specifically landing a good residency, is highly competitive.…

Building a medical school list and having data on your side when compiling this list is essential, which is why you should be utilizing the MSAR (Medical School Admission Requirements) database.  As medical school admission becomes more and more competitive,…

College decisions are behind us, APs are wrapping up, and college applications are ahead of us. May is a busy month in the college admissions cycle for both graduating seniors and rising seniors with all of these tasks!  Summer Planning…

The summer before senior year is a crucial time to build momentum toward your college plans. No matter what your college goals are, the summer months are the perfect time to show colleges that you are driven and ready for…

The month of May arrives alongside a few of the most important components of the college application process: AP exams, final exams, and updates to cumulative GPAs. While junior year grades are incredibly important, the grades from each year in…

There are five medical specialties that need more doctors. The United States faces a looming doctor shortage. According to a recent report from the Association of American Medical Colleges, we could be short as many as 124,000 physicians in the…

With the college admissions game only becoming increasingly competitive each year, students are often left wondering how to stand out. The best advice we can offer has been proven over and over again each year: the most prepared students are…

When applying to colleges and programs, it’s not how many activities are on your resume but how significant those activities are that sets candidates apart. Students in high school spend an average of 9.6 hours Monday to Friday on activities…

Regardless of their future career interests, high school students who are curious and enjoy discovering answers to questions should consider adding research to their resume. Doing research in high school isn’t restricted to students interested in the STEM field; there are…

It is always surprising how busy the month of March can be, between interview prep with seniors, building resumes and college lists with juniors, and finishing summer program applications with our students. In fact, look below for a special offer…