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Tips On How To Get Accepted Into The Competitive Research Science Institute
January 22, 2019 | Medical School Admissions Consulting Press Q&A - Admission Insights
Tips On How To Get Accepted Into The Competitive Research Science Institute

Do you know what you are going to do this summer? If you are a high school junior and are passionate about science and research, you might want to consider applying to the Research Science Institute (RSI). This competitive program…

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How To Nail The BS/MD Interview
January 17, 2019 | BS/MD Admissions Consulting Interview Prep Press
How To Nail The BS/MD Interview

Getting accepted into a BS MD program is incredibly competitive. If you have filled out the application and made it to the interview round, congratulations! The interview is the next step in the process and how you perform is critical…

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Deferred? Here’s what to do
January 9, 2019 | Medical School Admissions Consulting Press
Deferred? Here's what to do

Deferred: the limbo of college admissions. You are not accepted, but not rejected either. A deferred applicant was not a strong enough contender to be accepted early admission, so now they are in the regular admission pool with the masses.…

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Can You Get Out of Early Decision,?
January 8, 2019 | Medical School Admissions Consulting
Can You Get Out of Early Decision,?

If you got into a school Early Decision, but now are having doubts, what can you do? The rules of ED are confusing because while the decision is not legally binding, you are bound by an honor code to attend.…

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Moon Prep Discusses Early Decision II Options
January 8, 2019 | Medical School Admissions Consulting Press
Moon Prep Discusses Early Decision II Options

If you have been rejected from your ED or EA choice, now is the time to start considering your options. The window for Early Decision II is fast closing and can be your last chance to get admitted before spring.…

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Moon Prep Breaks Down BS/MD Programs
December 26, 2018 | BS/MD Admissions Consulting
Moon Prep Breaks Down BS/MD Programs

Are you a high school student trying to understand what exactly a BS MD program is? If you are considering a career in medicine and are committed to becoming a doctor, then you might want to explore a BS/MD or…

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5 Mistakes To Avoid on The FAFSA
December 18, 2018 | Scholarships and Financial Aid
5 Mistakes To Avoid on The FAFSA

Regardless of your financial level, if you are planning on going to college, you should be filling the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). FAFSA opened their application on October 1st, and if you haven’t done it yet, make…

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Gap Year Programs for Aspiring Physicians
November 28, 2018 | Medical School Admissions Consulting
Gap Year Programs for Aspiring Physicians

The traditional narrative for most high school students has been narrowly focused on a path straight into college almost immediately after graduation. Though many students are still following that path, others are choosing a less traditional route. Many schools, including…

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Moon Prep Talks About How Much Gender Affects College Admissions
November 24, 2018 | Medical School Admissions Consulting
Moon Prep Talks About How Much Gender Affects College Admissions

Moon Prep founder Kristen Moon discusses with U.S. News how most undergraduate programs attempt to enroll an equal number of males and females. Kristen Moon has been quoted: "I have seen that gender does come into play in college admissions,"…

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Moon Prep Discusses the Impact of NYU Medical School’s Free Tuition Decision
November 17, 2018 | Medical School Admissions Consulting Press
Moon Prep Discusses the Impact of NYU Medical School's Free Tuition Decision

New York University (NYU) recently rocked the medical world by announcing it will be the first big school to offer free tuition to all of the current and future medical students. Since the average cost per year is just under…

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