College Application

Many might think that only the activities you do in high school will affect what college you get accepted to or what career path you choose. However, for some, the years before high school can also have a significant influence.…

Even though summer is months away, high school students should already start thinking about summer plans. Do they want to attend a competitive summer program? Work on an intensive volunteer project? Job shadow or get a job to gain work…

Innovation and entrepreneurial spirit are critical skills that every student can use, no matter what career they select. Early exposure to business helps ignite a passion for entrepreneurship while also cultivating critical skills and qualities that can guide them in…

Featured on Forbes: Competitive students applying to college will often use Early Action (EA) and Early Decision (ED) to maximize their college application strategy. For EA and ED admission plans, students will have to apply earlier in the admission cycle—typically…

A few years ago, Brown University transitioned away from offering alumni interviews to all their applicants and took a more innovative approach: allowing applicants to submit a two-minute introduction video as an optional component of their application. The video allows…

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…

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…

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…