Summer is often a time for students to refresh after a hard year of classes and extracurricular activities. However, for the many high schoolers who have their eyes on competitive colleges or programs, like Direct Medical Programs, they might be…
The pandemic brought many changes to how students learn, including more access to digital learning platforms. Virtual summer programs have continued to be popular among busy high school students as a way to engage in enriching experiences if they don’t…
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…
For the Class of 2026, Brown University's Program in Liberal Medical Education (PLME) had more than 3,827 applicants but admitted just 84 students for a 2% acceptance rate. While the school remained test-optional, the average accepted student who submitted scores…
For high school juniors, college admission season is right around the corner and will be here before you know it. College applications that stand out from the pool of other applicants aren't built in just a few weeks or months—you…
It may not seem like computer science and healthcare are connected; however, these two fields have more in common than you might think. Computer science has become a popular major choice for high school students, no matter what area they…
When it comes to extracurricular activities for the resume of a direct medical prospective student, the key is quality over quantity. Even more so than in the traditional college admissions process! The areas that need coverage on a BS/MD applicant…
The summer before senior year is a crucial time to build momentum toward your college plans. No matter what your college goals are, the summer months are the perfect time to show colleges that you are driven and ready for…
With the college admissions game only becoming increasingly competitive each year, students are often left wondering how to stand out. The best advice we can offer has been proven over and over again each year: the most prepared students are…
