Summer Plans

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…

Searching for scholarships isn't only a game for seniors anymore. Did you know there are external scholarships available as early as kindergarten and as late as graduate school? External, or outside scholarships, can be used at any college, making them…

It’s not so secret that admissions to medical school are extremely competitive. Students have to spend years building up their resume and gaining medical experience to prove that they are ready to take on a career as a doctor.  Some…

Samsung Solve for Tomorrow STEM contest is officially open for entries. 300 lucky schools and teachers will be awarded a total of $300 million. Teachers from across the country are encouraged to discuss how they use STEM to make a…

Did you miss Moon Prep's webinar on what you should be doing over the summer? If so, you can check out the full recording and learn about the ACT and SAT, SAT Subject Tests, and more! During the webinar, Moon…

As a high school student, there are many reasons why you might want to consider taking an online course. With sites like Coursera and edX, it is easier than ever to find a class that fits you and your academic…

For students who are interested in STEM, there are tons of opportunities available to help you learn more, even during the summer. Many of the options available come from top universities like MIT, Harvard, and Carnegie Mellon. The best part?…

Now that summer is here, what have you been doing? If the answer is "not much," then it's time to make a plan. Job shadowing is a great way for you to spend your summer, begins allows you to gain…

Some high schoolers are sure of their career choice of medicine. For many, they begin to fill their resume when they are freshmen with activities like a summer research program, internships, and volunteering, and shadowing doctors. Summer research programs are…

Few lines on a pre-med resume look as impressive as attending a program under the Center for Disease Control Summer Camp. Open only to current sophomores and juniors, applicants of the CDC Museum Disease Detective Camp spend five days during…