College Application

If you are heading toward a major in business, there are many ways to boost your resume over the summer. In fact, maximizing your summer is one of the most valuable tools you can employ in your college admissions process.…

These days, it's not just enough to have good grades and test scores to gain admission to the top colleges in the country. These schools are looking for a "wow factor" that often cannot be found within the walls of…

Other than joining us for our regular webinars, we know there are few ways for students to meet our counselors in advance. We sat down for a brief interview with Moon Prep counselor Nidhi, so she could share details about…

MCAT: The mere mention of that acronym induces stress for many students considering medical school. It’s a draining exam, over six hours long, taken by more than 85,000 students a year, that requires intense preparation.  The Medical College Admission Test, or…

Are you ready to tackle the supplemental essays this fall? While many schools will open their applications on August 1st, some have begun to release their essay prompts for students to gain a head start.  Use the summer to get…

Admission rates at top colleges have become more competitive over the past ten years, with even the best students finding themselves on the waitlist or rejected from many of the schools on their list. If you have your heart set…

In the 2021 admission cycle, Harvard University was the most competitive undergrad school to get into, with only a 3.4% acceptance rate. It was closely followed by fellow Ivy League school, Columbia University, which had a 3.7% acceptance rate. It’s…

If you or your student is considering applying to direct medical (BS/MD) programs, you need to be maximizing every summer during high school. To be a competitive BS/MD candidate, you will need to be a top student in your class,…

Charles Darwin, Albert Einstein, Benjamin Franklin and Nikola Tesla: these famous scientists are known for their innovation and intellectual curiosity. For students who also dream of becoming an innovator, nothing is stopping them from exploring research while they are still…

Love podcasts? Who doesn’t! Moon Prep counselor Lindsey was invited to join the popular podcast, Chat Med, to share the secret ingredients to making sure your application stands out to joint medical programs! Get exclusive perspective on joint medical school…