Crash Course: How To Write The Supplemental Essays
2023-11-30 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-12-30 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-01-30 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
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Many selective colleges will require you to write supplemental essays. These essays are another way to showcase your personality and experiences to the admission officers.
Writing these supplemental essays—and even just brainstorming a topic—can be a struggle for high school students. That is why Moon Prep combined the collective knowledge of the team to create this video course that has everything you need to know when writing supplemental essays that show your impact and core values.
How The Course Works
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This video course shows you the techniques you need to create a supplemental essay that showcases a new facet of your personality and experiences. Throughout the video modules, we will go through the common different types of supplemental essays to help you put together a strong application.
With a selection of video modules, examples of essays that worked, brainstorming worksheets, and many advanced strategies, our course is one of the most comprehensive available
Course Modules:
Module 1: The “Why This School” Essay

A complete guide to the “Why This School” Essay
Examples of how to turn an essay from drab to fab

Module 2: The “Why This Major” Essay

Tips for writing a “Why This Major” essay
Common mistakes and how to avoid them

Module 3: The Extracurricular Essay

Which extracurricular activity to pick, even if you have too many choices
Which extracurricular activity to pick, even if you can’t think of one
A complete guide to the 150-word essay

Module 4: The Diversity/Community Essay

How to decide which community to describe
How to write an impactful essay
Showcasing how you are unique

Module 5: General Tips For The Supplemental Essays

General tips on how to answer the short answers
A guide to common mistakes and how to avoid making them

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College Planning: High School Students
2023-12-01 19:00 - 20:00
College might seem like it is still far off, but the first couple of high school years is the key to your success during the college planning process. By creating a plan for your standardized tests, extracurricular activities, and high school classes, you can ensure that you are putting yourself in the best position possible when it’s time to apply to colleges.
With these video modules, checklists, and worksheets, our course helps fully prepare you for college.
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How The Course Works
This is not a live class. You’ll get a link to the video course. You must sign up via the link to gain access to the course.
Module 1: Timeline: Beginning The College Application

The role of parents in the college admission process
Finding your passions
Necessary skills to learn

Module 2: Building Your Resume

Scheduling classes with college in mind
Researching high school activities
Building a LinkedIn Profile

Module 3: Creating A Strategic College List

Making a college list
Milestones to hit to keep on track
Going on college visits

Module 4: The Different Ways To Apply: How To Maximize Your Chances

Understanding what the university values
Learning about Early Action, Early Decision and Restrictive Early Action
Senior year checklist

Bonus: College list template checklists for early high school, junior year and senior year, and a 15-page LinkedIn Ultimate Guide.College list template checklists for early high school, junior year and senior year, and a 15-page LinkedIn Ultimate Guide.
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8-Day Crash Course: Learn How To Write An Effective Personal Statement
2023-12-01 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-01-01 19:00 - 20:00
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What can you offer the colleges, besides the numbers? This is where your essay comes in. It turns you into a three-dimensional person and helps you stand out from a crowded field of applicants.
Writing the personal statement—and even just brainstorming a topic—can be a struggle for high school students. That is why Moon Prep put together the collective knowledge of the team to create this video course that has everything you need to know to write a rockstar personal statement.
How The Course Works
This is not a live class. You’ll get a link to the video course. You must sign up via the link to gain access to the course. Each day you’ll receive a link to the next day’s video module.
This video course gives you the tools to showcase your personality and convince the college admission officers you are the right candidate for the school. The techniques taught in the modules will help you to display your core values in a unique personal statement.
With a selection of video modules, sample essays that worked, brainstorming worksheets, a 55-page workbook, and many advanced strategies, our course is one of the most comprehensive available.
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Course Modules:
Day 1: What Is The Purpose Of The Personal Statement?

The pieces of the application
How important the essay is
Bringing your application alive

Day 2: Brainstorming Techniques

15+ brainstorming questions
Making your essay personal
Using imagery in your writing

Day 3: How To Open Your Personal Statement

Brainstorming techniques to be unique
Examples of our favorite opening paragraphs and why they worked

Day 4: Writing The Body Of Your Personal Statement And Real-World Examples

Showing accomplishments without bragging
Showing, not telling
Dissection of a real essay and why it works

Day 5: Writing The Conclusion And Real-World Examples

How to end your essay powerfully
Mistakes to avoid
3+ ways to end your essay
Dissection of a real essay and why it works

Day 6: How To Edit And Revise Your Personal Statement

Techniques for unique writing
Cutting out the fluff
Dissection of a real essay and why it works

Day 7: How To Bring Your Personal Statement To Life

Strengthening your word choice
Techniques for making your writing more vibrant
Dissection of a real essay and why it works

Day 8: Common Grammar Mistakes And Real-World Examples

Grammar mistakes to avoid
Making your writing stronger
Dissection of a real essay and why it works

Bonus: College Essay Blueprint eBook

58-pages full of advice, techniques, and examples to help you with your essay writing journey.

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Winter Break - Research Camp Intensive
2023-12-19 19:00 - 2024-01-12 20:30
Winter Break – Research Camp Intensive

Gain valuable research experience in only 4 weeks.
Take advantage of your winter break from school.
Work alongside peers in a small class cohort, under the guidance of a research mentor.
Deliverables include a research publication, poster presentation, certificate of completion, and letter of recommendation.
Research publication – each student will have their own URL containing their written research report that is peer reviewed and indexed.

Schedule: 4 weeks long – meeting 2x a week
Dates: Every Tues/Fri (12/19-1/12), 7:00p – 8:30p ET/4:00p – 5:30p PT
Research Topic: Social determinants of health in cardiovascular disease. An intersection between how public health impacts medicine.
Cost: $3200
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9-Day Crash Course: The Search For Scholarships
2024-02-08 19:00 - 20:00
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Moon Prep counselor Michaela S, an experienced college counselor, will be hosting a 9-Day Crash Course to answer many of the questions you have about how to apply for scholarships during the college application process.
With the cost of many top universities exceeding $75K per year, paying for college without being buried in student loan debt, is on the top of many families’ minds.
Michaela is Moon Prep’s scholarship expert and will guide students through the whole process. She will be covering everything from how to find scholarships, which scholarships pay the most, and how to graduate from college with minimal debt.
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How The Course Works
This is not a live class. You’ll get a link to the video course. You must sign up via the link to gain access to the course. Each day you’ll receive a link to the next day’s video module.
This video course shows you techniques you need to find money to pay your tuition bills. In the video modules, we will walk you through the entire scholarship process, including searching for scholarships, spotting scams, writing the essay, and filling out the FAFSA.
With a selection of video modules, examples of how to answer scholarship essays, timelines, and many advanced strategies and tips, our course is one of the most comprehensive available to help you successfully find and win scholarships.
Course Modules:
Day 1: The Basics To Understanding Financial Aid

Why universities do (or don’t) offer scholarships
The pricing equation that universities use to determine aid
How much universities actually cost

Day 2: Private Scholarships vs. Other Types Of Scholarships

Merit/academic scholarships and the stipulations
Departmental scholarships or other institutional scholarships
Athletic scholarships
Transfer scholarships
Private scholarships

Day 3: Organizing The Scholarship List

Organize your list of colleges and essays
Creating a scholarship spreadsheet
How to spot scam scholarships

Day 4: How To Find Private Scholarships

5+ sites to check to find scholarships
Tips for finding real scholarships
What are competition scholarships

Day 5: Tips For Finding Scholarships

More tips for spotting scams
How much time you should spend
How to keep organized throughout the process

Day 6: Timeline For Applying For Scholarships

When to start applying to scholarships
Being proactive
Tips for your junior and senior years

Day 7: Writing The Scholarship Essay

Looking at the audience of the scholarship committee
Tips for writing a vibrant essay
The grocery store analogy
Common scholarship essay topics and how to answer them

Day 8: What To Do After Winning A Scholarship

Steps to take after winning a scholarship
Minimum qualifications scholarships might have
Communication tips

Day 9: Tips For Filling Out The FAFSA And CSS Profiles

What you need to know about the FAFSA
CSS vs. FAFSA: What’s the difference?
CSS and FAFSA tips

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Rising Researchers - Session 1: Microbial Bioinformatics - Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Research
2024-05-21 19:30 - 2024-06-20 21:00
Summer 2024: Session 1

Work in a small class cohort under the guidance of an experienced research mentor.
Each live session will be 75-90 minutes, held virtually via Zoom.
The research mentor selects the research topic for the class.
The schedule, number of sessions, and investment vary depending on the camp selected.
All camp options have clear deliverables: research publication, poster presentation, and certificate of completion.
Research publication – each student will have their own URL containing their written research report that is peer-reviewed and indexed.

Schedule: 10 sessions – meeting 2x a week, approx. 75-90 mins each
Dates: Every Tues/Thurs (5/21-6/20)
Times: 7:30p – 9:00p ET/4:30p – 6:00p PT
Research Topic: Microbial Bioinformatics -Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) Research. Using AI and ML algorithms to study microbiology.
Instructor: Dr. Jedy
Investment: $3500 (Early Bird Special – Save $400, sign up by April 15)
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Rising Researchers - Session 2: Medical Bioinformatics – Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Research
2024-06-18 16:30 - 2024-07-25 18:00
Summer 2024: Session 2

Work in a small class cohort under the guidance of an experienced research mentor.
Each live session will be 75-90 minutes, held virtually via Zoom.
The research mentor selects the research topic for the class.
The schedule, number of sessions, and investment vary depending on the camp selected.
All camp options have clear deliverables: research publication, poster presentation, and certificate of completion.
Research publication – each student will have their own URL containing their written research report that is peer-reviewed and indexed.

Schedule: 10 sessions – meeting 2x a week, approx. 75-90 mins each
Dates: Every Tues/Thurs (6/18-7/25)
Times: 4:30p – 6:00p ET/1:30p – 3:00p PT
Research Topic: Medical Bioinformatics – Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) Research. Using AI and ML algorithms to study human diseases.
Instructor: Dr. Jedy
Investment: $3500 (Early Bird Special – Save $400, sign up by April 15)
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Rising Researchers - Session 3: Social Determinants Of Health In Cardiovascular Disease
2024-06-26 17:00 - 2024-07-27 18:30
Summer 2024: Session 3

Work in a small class cohort under the guidance of an experienced research mentor.
Each live session will be 75-90 minutes, held virtually via Zoom.
The research mentor selects the research topic for the class.
The schedule, number of sessions, and investment vary depending on the camp selected.
All camp options have clear deliverables: research publication, poster presentation, and certificate of completion.
Research publication – each student will have their own URL containing their written research report that is peer-reviewed and indexed.

Schedule: 10 sessions – meeting 2x a week, approx. 75-90 mins each
Dates: Every Wed/Sat (6/26-7/27)
Times: 5:00p – 6:30p ET/2:00p – 3:30p PT
Research Topic: Social Determinants Of Health In Cardiovascular Disease
Instructor: Loren
Investment: $3500 (Early Bird Special – Save $400, sign up by April 15)
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Project iQ Camp
2025-01-29 - 2025-02-26 | Virtual Webinar: Zoom
Student profile: 8th through 11th grade, parents encouraged to attend
Schedule: 5 weeks long – meeting 1x a week, 60-75 mins each session, held virtually via Zoom
Dates: Every Wednesday (1/29/2025 – 2/26/2025), 7:00 – 8:15 ET/4:00-5:15 PT
Topics covered:

The elements of a truly notable student profile
How to get started and keep up the momentum
A deep dive each week into real examples from successful Moon Prep students
Meet members of the Moon Prep mentorship team and learn about their specializations
The week-by-week schedule can be found here.

Investment: Free (live sessions) for registered Moon Prep families.
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Rising Researchers Winter Camp: Biology Meets No-Code AI and ML Programming
2025-02-03 19:15 - 2025-02-26 20:45 | Virtual Webinar: Zoom
Schedule: 8 sessions – meeting 2x a week, approx. 75-90 mins each
Dates: Every Mon/Wed (2/3/25 – 2/26/25) 7:15p – 8:45p ET/4:15p – 5:45p PT
Topics covered:

Biology Meets No-Code AI and ML Programming: Bioinformatics Research in Medicine or Microbiology for Beginners

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Application iQ-Part 1
2025-06-12 19:30 - 2025-06-26 21:00 | Virtual Webinar: Zoom
Student profile: Rising 12th grade (Class of 2026, Direct Medical Applicants – BS/MD, BS/DO)
Schedule: The camp consists of six summer sessions, divided into Part 1 and Part 2. There is a six-week break after Part 1, with homework to be completed before Part 2 starts.
Dates:
Part 1- Application Preparation and Essay Readiness

Sessions 1, 2, 3 – Thursdays, June 12 – June 26, 2025 – 7:30-9 pm EST

Part 2 – Application Completion, Insights, and Next Steps

Sessions 4, 5, 6 – Thursdays, Aug 7 – Aug 21, 2025 – 7:30-9 pm EST

Topics covered:

The nuances of the BS/MD and BS/DO application process, including strategies for the medical-focused essay questions.
The week-by-week schedule can be found here.

Investment: Free (live sessions), Paid (offline editing of essays)

Free: Moon Prep students can attend the live sessions for free. The cost of this exclusive program is included in your retainer fee. Sessions are via Zoom, interactive, and will assist students in getting a head start on their applications and essays in a structured environment.
Paid: After each session, students will receive homework and work independently on drafts of their essays. All students are paired with a counselor when they sign up. The offline essay edits/feedback will be billed at the hourly rate at sign up.

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Rising Researchers Summer Camp: Biology Meets No-Code AI and ML Programming: Bioinformatics Research in Medicine or Microbiology for Beginners
2025-06-23 16:30 - 2025-08-04 18:00 | Virtual Webinar: Zoom
Schedule: 12 sessions – meeting 2x a week, approx. 75-90 mins each
Dates: Every Mon/Thurs (6/23/25 – 8/4/25) 4:30p – 6:00p ET/1:30p – 3:00p PT
Topics covered:

Biology Meets No-Code AI and ML Programming: Bioinformatics Research in Medicine or Microbiology for Beginners

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Rising Researchers Summer Camp: Social determinants of health in cardiovascular disease: The intersection of public health and medicine.
2025-07-08 18:00 - 2025-08-16 19:30 | Virtual Webinar: Zoom
Schedule: 12 sessions – meeting 2x a week, approx. 75-90 mins each
Dates Every Tues/Sat (7/8/25 – 8/16/25 6:00p – 7:30p ET/3:00p – 4:30p PT
Topics covered:

Social determinants of health in cardiovascular disease: The intersection of public health and medicine.

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Application iQ-Part 2
2025-08-07 19:30 - 2025-08-21 21:00 | Virtual Webinar: Zoom

Rising Researchers Winter Camp: Exploring a New Stage of Astrophysics (the JWST Era) with a Focus on Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
2025-12-21 19:00 - 2026-01-13 20:30 | Virtual Webinar: Zoom
Schedule: 8 sessions – meeting 2x a week, approx. 75-90 mins each
Dates: Every Sunday and Tuesday (12/21/25 – 1/13/26)
Topics covered:

You’ll dive into astrophysics, exploring exoplanet discovery, the characterization of stellar and galactic spectra, and the puzzlingly rapid origins of supermassive black holes discovered by the James Webb Space Telescope.
You’ll learn how scientists use artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) methods, like decision trees and neural networks, to analyze these data and make exciting discoveries.
Using Python, you’ll begin exploring and analyzing real datasets, gaining hands-on experience with the same tools that professional astronomers use.

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Project iQ
2026-01-29 19:00 - 2026-02-26 20:15 | Virtual Webinar: Zoom
Schedule: 5 weeks long – meeting 1x a week, 60-75 mins each session, held virtually via Zoom
Dates: Dates: Every Wednesday (1/29/2025 – 2/26/2025), 7:00 – 8:15 ET/4:00-5:15 PT
Topics covered:

The elements of a truly notable student profile
How to get started and keep up the momentum
A deep dive each week into real examples from successful Moon Prep students
Meet members of the Moon Prep mentorship team and learn about their specializations
The week-by-week schedule can be found here.

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Application iQ - Semester 1
2026-06-04 19:30 - 2026-06-18 21:00 | Virtual Webinar: Zoom
Student Profile: Rising 12th grade (Class of 2027, Direct Medical Applicants – BS/MD, BS/DO)
Schedule:

The camp consists of 6 summer sessions, divided into Semester 1 and Semester 2.
There is a 7-week break between Semester 1 and Semester 2. During this time, students will complete assigned homework to prepare for the next phase. They will continue to work 1-on-1 with their assigned counselor.

Semester 1 – Application Preparation and Essay Readiness (7:30-9:00pm EST)

Session 1 – Thursday, June 4, 2026
Session 2 – Thursday, June 11, 2026
Session 3 – Thursday, June 18, 2026

Topics Covered:

Moon Prep Students can attend all live sessions at no additional cost, as this program is included in your fee.
BS/MD Application Components: Students will become familiar with key elements of the BS/MD and BS/DO application process, including how to approach medical-focused essay questions, traditional vs. MMI interview formats, CASPer test preparation, and other important application Components.
The Common App and school-specific applications: Students will work through the Common Application while also learning to navigate college-specific applications and additional platforms.
Essay Development: Students will draft and refine their personal statement while getting an early start on supplemental essays.
Essay management and tracking: Students will become familiar with Moon Prep’s essay management system to organize essays, monitor deadlines, and stay on track throughout the application process.
The week-by-week schedule can be found here.

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Rising Researchers Summer Camp Session 1: Searching for Life in the Universe: The Intersection of Astronomy & Biology
2026-06-30 19:00 - 2026-07-31 20:30 | Virtual Webinar: Zoom
Schedule: 10 sessions + a poster presentation – meeting 2x a week, approx. 75-90 mins each
Dates: Every Tuesday & Friday (6/30/26 – 7/31/26) 7:00p – 8:30p ET/4:00p – 5:30p PT
Poster Presentation: Students select one date.
Monday, August 10th at 7 pm EST / 4 pm PST
or
Tuesday, August 11th at 7 pm EST / 4 pm PST
Topic covered:
This camp brings astrobiology and space science to life by immersing students in the most compelling questions scientists are exploring today. Students will learn how exoplanets are discovered and examine statistical patterns that reveal their existence.
This course is tailored to accommodate various skill levels and is suitable for beginners.
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Rising Researchers Summer Camp Session 2: Cardiovascular Health – The Medical and Social Factors Behind Disease
2026-07-06 19:00 - 2026-08-06 20:30 | Virtual Webinar: Zoom
Schedule: 10 sessions + a poster presentation – meeting 2x a week, approx. 75-90 mins each
Dates: Every Monday & Thursday (7/6/26 – 8/6/26) 7:00p – 8:30p ET/4:00p – 5:30p PT
Poster Presentation: Students select one date.
Monday, August 10th at 7 pm EST / 4 pm PST
or
Tuesday, August 11th at 7 pm EST / 4 pm PST
Topic covered:
This camp introduces students to the social determinants of health, including socioeconomic status and environment, and their impact on cardiovascular disease. Students will review the anatomy and physiology of the heart and apply cardiology knowledge to real-world case study scenarios.
This course is tailored to accommodate various skill levels and is suitable for beginners.
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Rising Researchers Summer Camp Session 3: Bioinformatics Research: Biology Meets No-Code AI and ML Programming.
2026-07-20 19:00 - 2026-08-20 20:30 | Virtual Webinar: Zoom
Schedule: 10 sessions + a poster presentation – meeting 2x a week, approx. 75-90 mins each
Dates: Every Monday & Thursday (7/20/26 – 8/20/26) 7:00p – 8:30p ET/4:00p – 5:30p PT
Poster Presentation: Students select one date.
Monday, August 30th at 7 pm EST / 4 pm PST
or
Tuesday, August 31st at 7 pm EST / 4 pm PST
Topic covered:
Bioinformatics Research: Biology Meets No-Code AI and ML Programming introduces you to the fast-growing field where biology and artificial intelligence intersect. Choose a focus area in Medicine, Microbiology, or Plants for beginners to tailor the experience to your interests.
This course is tailored to accommodate various skill levels and is suitable for beginners.
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Application iQ - Semester 2
2026-08-04 19:30 - 2026-08-18 21:00 | Virtual Webinar: Zoom
Student Profile: Rising 12th grade (Class of 2027, Direct Medical Applicants – BS/MD, BS/DO)
Schedule:

The camp consists of 6 summer sessions, divided into Semester 1 and Semester 2.
There is a 7-week break between Semester 1 and Semester 2. During this time, students will complete assigned homework to prepare for the next phase. They will continue to work 1-on-1 with their assigned counselor.
Semester 2 starts after the Common Application opens on August 1st. Students Shift Focus to Completing their actual college applications.

Semester 2 – Application Completion, Insights and Next Steps (7:30-9:00pm EST)

Session 1 – Tuesday, Aug 4, 2026
Session 2 – Tuesday, Aug 11, 2026
Session 3 – Tuesday, Aug 18, 2026

Topics Covered:

Moon Prep Students can attend all live sessions at no additional cost, as this program is included in your fee.
BS/MD Application Components: Students will become familiar with key elements of the BS/MD and BS/DO application process, including how to approach medical-focused essay questions, traditional vs. MMI interview formats, CASPer test preparation, and other important application Components.
The Common App and school-specific applications: Students will work through the Common Application while also learning to navigate college-specific applications and additional platforms.
Essay Development: Students will draft and refine their personal statement while getting an early start on supplemental essays.
Essay management and tracking: Students will become familiar with Moon Prep’s essay management system to organize essays, monitor deadlines, and stay on track throughout the application process.
The week-by-week schedule can be found here.

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