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Did you know you can listen to BS/MD advice while you drive to work? We not only release videos on our YouTube channel, but we’ve also launched a podcast called The White Coat Club.
College Portals + Inboxes
It can feel like a part-time job for seniors to keep up with checking their portals at each college, but it is worth the effort! Secondary applications and interview requests are being sent out daily. Some BS/MD programs give students only 48 hours to submit an additional essay after an on-campus interview event, but it is most often seven days. It is more imperative than ever to get in the habit of checking your email and school portals for each school. We recommend doing this every day if you are waiting on an interview invitation, even watching your Spam folder.
In our Forbes article, 2023-24 Notification Dates For Early Decision, Early Action And BS/MD Programs, we’ve compiled the known notification dates for this admissions cycle, but keep in mind that there are additional deadlines and details to keep track of.
Resume Building – Internships?
The most common question we receive from families is what are direct medical programs looking for in applicants.? While our advice varies according to the preferences of each student, the easy answer is professional experience in the field. Pursuing relevant professional experience shows direct medical programs that you’ve confirmed your interest in medicine. Learn about what an internship for a high school student entails and how this resume activity differs from volunteering or shadowing experience in our episode of the White Coat Club: Do You Need Internships For BS/MD?
Summer Programs – Deadlines and Applications
For high school students, applying to summer programs tops every To-Do list right now. Our calendars have been full of summer program planning meetings with our younger students and rising seniors.
Many summer programs are advertised, but not all summer programs are designed to benefit your resume. It can feel overwhelming to decipher the programs with the most return on investment for your future college activities list. That’s why we covered this topic in depth in our latest podcast episode, All About Summer Programs, which discusses the important factors you should be looking for when searching for the right summer programs.
In our recent Forbes article, Competitive and Free Summer Programs, we detail our favorite prestigious and worthwhile summer programs. These are the programs with the best value for resumes, and some even offer a tuition-free experience.
Check out some of our recent summer planning articles, which is a great place to start your summer program search:
Building Critical Skills Through Business High School Summer Camps
Exploring Summer Programs For Middle School Students
The Spring and Summer are filled with exciting educational opportunities at Moon Prep. Mark your calendars and do not miss out, as space is limited.
Project iQ – starts 4/10/24
As a new offering to our Moon Prep students, underclassmen are invited to a boot camp created to guide their resume in the right direction. In five weekly sessions, students will learn to view the activities on their resume through the perspective of admission officers, standing out from their peers with a clear road map to their top colleges. Attendees will also walk through real examples from successful past Moon Prep students. This boot camp is for students in grades 7-11 searching for that X factor on their college applications.
Here’s what you need to know:
This opportunity is open to registered Moon Prep students only.
Schedule: Every Wednesday (4/10 – 5/8), 7:00 – 8:15 ET/4:00-5:15 PT
What is the investment?
Free (live sessions), Paid (offline work with your counselor/mentor)
What topics are covered?
The course syllabus and learning objectives can be found here.
Current Moon Prep students can register here.
AppIication iQ – starts 7/18/24
Want one more reason to join Moon Prep? Now, our rising seniors have a direct medical college application “boot camp” included in their Moon Prep experience! This summer, our rising seniors will be attending sessions covering the intricate BS/MD application process, including strategies for the medical-focused essay questions. Over seven sessions, students will get a valuable head start on their college applications and essays in a structured, supportive environment. Students receive eBooks, templates, and sample essays to help guide them through the application process.
Application iQ is an experience like no other and will help guide students (and parents) through the complete BS/MD application process.
Here’s what you need to know:
This opportunity is open to registered Moon Prep students only.
Schedule: Every Thursday (7/18 – 8/29), 7:00-8:30p ET/4:00-5:30p PT
What is the investment?
Free (live sessions), Paid (offline editing of essays and activity lists)
What topics are covered?
The course syllabus and learning objectives can be found here.
Current Moon Prep students can register here.
Rising Researchers Camp – 3 new sessions this summer!
Work in a small class cohort under the guidance of an experienced research mentor this summer. Each live session is held virtually via Zoom. All camp options have clear deliverables: research publication, poster presentation, and certificate of completion.
Session 1 – Microbial Bioinformatics – Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) Research
- 5/21 – 6/20 at 7:30pm EST (4:30pm PST)
- Join Dr. Jedy as she leads students through studying microbiology (bacteria and viruses!) using artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms. Students will gain exposure to bioinformatics databases used by scientists.
Session 2 – Medical Bioinformatics – Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) Research
- 6/18 – 7/25 at 4:30pm EST (1:30pm PST)
- Join Dr. Jedy as she leads students through studying medical diseases in humans using artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms. Students will gain exposure to bioinformatics databases used by scientists.
Session 3 – Social Determinants Of Health In Cardiovascular Disease
- 6/26 – 7/27 at 5:00pm EST (2:00pm PST)
- Join Loren as she explains the role of social determinants in public health and how they can impact heart health. Students will be led through key background readings and walked through writing each part of a scientific article.
Early Bird discounts + Moon Prep student discounts are available. Learn more and register here.
College Application Number Updates:
Georgia Tech accepted 9% of its EDII applicants while deferring 21% and rejecting 61%. The school has extended the priority deadline for the 2024-25 FAFSA to February 15, 2024.
Notre Dame accepted 14.99% of its Restrictive Early Action pool, reviewing 11,498 applications.
The University of Southern California accepted just over 7% of applicants.
University of Georgia’s acceptance rate was 34% of 26,760 applications, with a 50% in-state and a 25% out-of-state admit rate. Their total application numbers increased by 3.5% over last year.
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