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How Should I Prepare for My Admission Interview?
February 19, 2021 | College Application Interview Prep Press
How Should I Prepare for My Admission Interview?

Although college admission interviews are an necessary component of the college admissions cycle, there are ways to prepare to make them less stressful. Practicing the right interview questions in advance and knowing what interviewers are looking for in the interview…

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Five Tips for Getting Off the Waitlist and Into the Admit Pile
February 17, 2021 | College Application Deferral Early Admission Press
Five Tips for Getting Off the Waitlist and Into the Admit Pile

As college experience record-breaking numbers with application numbers for the prospective incoming freshmen class, more students than any other year are finding themselves placed on the waitlist. Being added to the waitlist is essentially telling a student that the college…

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How to Choose the Best College if You Have an Intellectual Disability
February 3, 2021 | College Search Press
How to Choose the Best College if You Have an Intellectual Disability

Historically, college may not have always been in the cards for students with intellectual disabilities, but thankfully higher education has come a long way to create inclusive campuses. Colleges everywhere are broadening their academic catalogs to accommodate students with these…

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Inside College Board’s Purging Of The SAT Subject Tests And Essay
January 28, 2021 | Covid-19 International Baccalaureate Press Standardized Tests
Inside College Board’s Purging Of The SAT Subject Tests And Essay

The latest news to rock the college admissions world is the recent announcement from the College Board that it will no longer offer SAT Subject Tests or SAT with Essay. In their blog post announcement, the College Board states that…

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SAT and FAFSA Breaking News!
January 21, 2021 | College Application Scholarships and Financial Aid Standardized Tests
SAT and FAFSA Breaking News!

Here at Moon Prep, we want to make sure our students hear about the biggest news-worthy items in the admissions world as soon as possible. We especially want to share breaking news that directly affects how our underclassmen may be…

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How Does a Gap Year Potentially Affect Merit Aid?
December 30, 2020 | College Application Covid-19 Gap Year Press Scholarships and Financial Aid
How Does a Gap Year Potentially Affect Merit Aid?

This year, more students than ever before are looking into the idea of a gap year. Traditionally, gap years have been utilized as a time for students to gain world experience before entering their college path. Gap years are not…

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New ED II Colleges Have Been Added For The 20/21 Cycle, Here’s The Complete List
December 16, 2020 | College Application Deferral Press Waitlist
New ED II Colleges Have Been Added For The 20/21 Cycle, Here's The Complete List

With increased Early Decision application numbers for the Fall 2020 application cycle, early applications have become more important than ever before. In fact, Cornell saw a 36% increase in applications for Early Decision, with Emory increasing their application numbers by…

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Student Spotlight: How a Student-Run STEAM School Adapted to the Pandemic
December 11, 2020 | College Application Online Courses
Student Spotlight: How a Student-Run STEAM School Adapted to the Pandemic

One of the most frequent questions the Moon Prep counselors receive from families is, "Everything is shut down right now - what can students be doing to adapt their downtime in the pandemic to make it worthwhile for college later?"…

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Local Interview – Meet Kristen Moon: Independent College Counselor
December 9, 2020 | Press Q&A - Admission Insights Uncategorized
Local Interview - Meet Kristen Moon: Independent College Counselor

ShoutoutAtlanta's Shoutout series is all about recognizing the incredible success and interesting businesses found within Atlanta's metropolitan area. Recently, our very own Moon Prep founder, Kristen Moon, was featured in the Shoutout Series to share more information about our team…

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5 Things To Consider Before Selecting a Caribbean Medical School
December 4, 2020 | College Search Medical School Admissions Consulting Press
5 Things To Consider Before Selecting a Caribbean Medical School

Despite the increasing need of doctors in the U.S., many qualified candidates still struggle to get into medical school. For students with a lower MCAT scores or clinical experiences than their peers, there might be only rejection letters from U.S.…

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