Covid-19

This past admissions cycle was unlike any year we have seen before. With colleges going test optional, record low acceptance rates for BS/MD (direct medical) programs, and huge changes to the SAT with the cancellation of SAT subject tests and…

One question we are always asked by new families and students looking to sign up to work with our Moon Prep counselors, is "what type of passion projects are your students working on?" This can be difficult to answer, because…

In 2021, 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 no secret that…

Online learning has thrived in the Covid-19 era because it can be done from any part of the world and at any time. Restrictions to face-to-face interaction and in-person schooling made Internet learning the holy grail that saved the education…

We are always asked what projects Moon Prep students are launching to set themselves apart on their college applications. Check out what one ambitious Moon Prep student has pursued as a passion project recently!  The Data Mission was launched as…

Finding research opportunities as a prospective science major in high school is always a difficult task even in ideal conditions. In this new virtual world since the onset of COVID-10, research positions for high school students have become nearly non-existent.…

Many premed students had to re-evaluate their carefully planned summers this past year with the onset of the pandemic. Resume plans were derailed as shadowing hours and internships across the country were canceled with minimal notice. Students on the medical…

The latest news to rock the college admissions world is the recent announcement from the College Board that it will no longer offer SAT Subject Tests or SAT with Essay. In their blog post announcement, the College Board states that…

This year, more students than ever before are looking into the idea of a gap year. Traditionally, gap years have been utilized as a time for students to gain world experience before entering their college path. Gap years are not…

Preparation for college admissions is beginning earlier than ever. Since it is never too early to plan for college, there are some great resources to utilize to get ahead of the game.  With the Coalition Locker feature on the Coalition…