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Happy New Year from the counselors at Moon Prep! As we look into 2022, January always seems like the perfect time to reflect on successes and set goals for the coming year. During the holidays, there seems to be no…

Undergraduate students who want to avoid the lengthy medical school application process should check out Early Assurance Programs. These programs allow undergraduate students to get accepted as early as their sophomore year to medical school. Another bonus is that many…

For medical school students attending in-state medical schools, tuition and fees increased more than 10% last year. With the average debt for the medical class of 2020 already reaching over $200,000, it is no surprise that many students are looking…

It's no secret that med school admissions are competitive. Each year, unfortunately, it seems to get more and more challenging, with the most competitive schools accepting less than 3% of applicants.  Due in part to the Covid-19 pandemic, more students…

Times have definitely changed in the past few decades, with many schools now encouraging gap years. In fact, many colleges view candidates with gap years on their resumes as more likely to be ready for college, and also actively welcome…

The December 1 deadline was just as busy for Moon Prep students as the November 1 deadline this year, it seemed. The Regular Decision application deadlines are just around the corner. The good news is that the first college acceptances…

It's no secret that test-optional policies are becoming more widely accepted among universities, even top tier institutions, but lately, colleges are also moving to an optional stance on their admissions essays. More universities than ever before are ditching the "Why…

If there's one thing most graduates search for after leaving their college days is experience. One of the best ways to gain this valuable experience is by finding a mentor. This early mentorship is crucial to success, with the majority…

Looking for a quick reference to the essays required by the colleges on your list? Check out our list of supplemental essays required by many of the top colleges students apply to each year. If you need help with these…

Students targeting medicine as a career all face the same daunting hurdle: the MCAT. But do they have to? Admission into a direct medical program, or BS/MD program, can often mean skipping the MCAT requirement altogether. Every program differs with…