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Juniors: Stay On Track for College
March 27, 2019 | College Application College Search Press
Juniors: Stay On Track for College

Junior year can be a stressful time - you are trying to juggle extracurricular activities with AP exams, as well as maintain a high GPA in all your classes. With college application season just around the corner, what are you…

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Moon Prep weighs in – Can you buy your way into college?
March 26, 2019 | College Application Press
Moon Prep weighs in - Can you buy your way into college?

With the recent college admission scandal, many have wondered does money play a role in securing a spot in a prestigious university. In this extreme case, parents paid hundreds of thousands of dollars to get their students into colleges like…

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What You Need To Know About Test Prep
March 18, 2019 | Press Standardized Tests
What You Need To Know About Test Prep

Getting a high score on standardized tests is a key part of the admission process. The SAT and ACT take special preparation and performing well can help your application stand out. A higher score can mean more scholarships, lowering the…

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Make The Most Of Your Summer! Attend A Research Program
March 6, 2019 | Press Summer Plans
Make The Most Of Your Summer! Attend A Research Program

Some high schoolers are sure of their career choice of medicine. For many, they begin to fill their resume when they are freshmen with activities like a summer research program, internships, and volunteering, and shadowing doctors. Summer research programs are…

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Waitlisted? Here’s what you should do
February 23, 2019 | Press Waitlist
Waitlisted? Here's what you should do

When you open a long-awaited letter or email from your top-choice university, and you realize you have been waitlisted, it can be discouraging. However, don't give up hope yet, because there is still a chance you can gain admittance into…

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February 16, 2019 | Summer Plans
The Center For Disease Control Summer Camp - Let's Apply!

Few lines on a pre-med resume look as impressive as attending a program under the Center for Disease Control Summer Camp. Open only to current sophomores and juniors, applicants of the CDC Museum Disease Detective Camp spend five days during…

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Finding the Right Path to Medicine: DO vs MD
February 15, 2019 | BS/MD Admissions Consulting College Search Medical School Admissions Consulting Press
Finding the Right Path to Medicine: DO vs MD

It might seem like there is only one clear path to medicine. Go to undergraduate, apply to medical school, and after years of hard work, add the letters "MD" after your name. However, there is more than one way to…

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Moon Prep Gains Insider Information into University of Florida’s BS/MD Program
February 9, 2019 | BS/MD Admissions Consulting
Moon Prep Gains Insider Information into University of Florida's BS/MD Program

For students who are committed to a career in medicine, BS MD programs might seem like a no-brainer. This type of program allows you to transition from undergraduate school directly to medical school, without having to apply twice and often…

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What To Do If Your Financial Offer Is Too Low
February 1, 2019 | Press Scholarships and Financial Aid
What To Do If Your Financial Offer Is Too Low

Once the excitement of getting accepted into your dream school settles, reality starts to hit you - how will you pay for your tuition? If the financial offer you received is too low and makes it impossible for you to…

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How To Get Accepted Into The Clark Scholars Program
January 28, 2019 | College Search Medical School Admissions Consulting Press
How To Get Accepted Into The Clark Scholars Program

If you are looking to fill your summer with a research-intensive camp, you should consider The Clark Scholars Program at Texas Tech University. The camp accepts just 12 students a year and gives students a chance to gain hands-on experience.…

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