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Timing is key to a successful college application. When a student starts their essays, requests letters of recommendation, and even when they start doing their college research, can all play a role in how successful they are in the college…

After wrapping up the UC deadline and December 1 direct medical applications, like St. Louis University, the seniors at Moon Prep are now preparing for Regular Decision and ED II deadlines. This past month welcomed the first round of BS/MD…

Now that you have applied to BS/MD programs, you might wonder when you will get your results. Interview and admissions decision release dates will vary from program to program, and you’ll often be notified by email. Pay attention to your…

Now that high school students have submitted their Early Decision (ED), Early Action (EA) and BS/MD program applications, they might be wondering about the timeline for their admissions decisions. Securing an acceptance into a top school or program can provide…

Summer is typically when high school students focus heavily on resume building to help them stand out when applying to colleges. They might attend summer programs, do intensive volunteer projects, or work on a passion project. However, students might be…

As Thanksgiving rolls around, medical school applicants with interview invites have something to be grateful for. The admissions process can feel long and tedious, but waiting for decisions can be the hardest part. At this point in the cycle, some…

UC Applications are due tomorrow - Thurs, Nov 30! With one easy application, Apply UC application, you can apply to any of their campuses, including UCLA or UC Berkeley.  The UCs are test-blind, which means that they won’t look at your SAT…

Direct medical programs, also known as BS/MD, BA/MD, BS/DO or BA/DO programs, represent a unique opportunity for aspiring physicians to join a direct pathway to medicine. These programs allow high school students to commit early to medicine, oftentimes reducing the…

Seniors, application season is not quite over yet. Even though quite a few BS/MD deadlines have passed, you still need to pay attention to supplemental applications and late BS/MD deadlines. Check your email every day to ensure you aren’t missing…

Hi, As a friendly reminder - Moon Prep offices will be closed on November 22, 23, and 24 for the Thanksgiving Holiday. During this time, we will not be checking email, answering calls, or editing essays. Tip: If you are…