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High school junior students have had every element of their college admissions disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic, and now it has filtered into college applications, too. The Common Application recently announced the addition of an optional essay to their application…

Now more than ever, students are searching for answers for how the COVID-19 pandemic will affect the upcoming medical school admissions cycle. MCAT cancellations, colleges moving online, and volunteering and shadowing opportunities postponed have not stopped aspiring doctors from starting…

If you are the parent of a high school senior, watching your student grieve the loss of their final year of high school can be yard. Especially all the milestones that come along with it. You’ve seen your kid work…

For many students, the pandemic has had a lasting impact on their education and lives in general. Colleges and admissions teams are 100% aware of the impact the pandemic has had on their incoming freshman class, which is why there…

The opening day of Common Application has arrived. With over 875 colleges and universities participating in the Common App, chances are that this application is on your to-do list for this fall semester. Inside the Common App lies pages to…

Written by Allison Barchichat Allison is a seasoned high school math teacher and owner of East Cobb Tutoring Center, in the Marietta, GA area. She is the parent of one teenage and two preteen sons. My boys are one week…

Medical school applications have increased this year, and the pandemic is a major reason for the increase. Many applicants have been inspired to the field of medicine because of our healthcare heroes. Moon Prep founder Kristen was quoted in an…

What are all the pros and cons of a gap year? For graduating seniors and juniors alike, COVID-19 has upended every plan for college. Incoming freshmen are opting to accept last-minute offers from in-state universities to live at home or…

When students originally start building a college list, the options can rightfully seem endless. Between the majors offered, tuition prices, and types of schools available, it's hard to know what items should be the backbone of a solid college list…

Online learning isn't new, but it is certainly new to many families. As the coming school year approaches, parents are evaluating every option available. Some are choosing to homeschool, some families are sending their children to school even if this…