Moon Prep Students Secure Acceptances Despite Low Admission Rates
Moon Prep students consistently defy the odds and get accepted to highly selective BS/MD Programs.
Numerous direct medical programs boast admission rates even lower than those of Ivy League institutions. In the fiercely competitive landscape of U.S. medical schools, the assurance of a guaranteed pathway to medicine holds immense value.
Moon Prep collaborates closely with students and their families, diligently working to secure their acceptance into some of the most esteemed BS/MD programs.
A Leader in Direct Medical Programs
As the premier educational consultancy focused on BS/MD admissions, Moon Prep boasts the largest team of specialists committed to maintaining the world’s leading direct medical programs knowledge base.
Our counselors and essay coaches are passionate about sharing this knowledge effectively with ambitious students, equipping them with the readiness and confidence to pursue their aspirations in medicine.
The collaboration between our extensive knowledge base and personalized guidance from our team has led to exceptional results for our students.
Our Acceptances Include BS/MD, Ivy League, & Top-Tier Universities
Moon Prep students’ acceptances extend beyond BS/MD Programs. The majority of our students have college lists that include Ivy League and top-tier institutions.
Our team of specialists collaborates with students to strategically position themselves and emphasize their achievements on their applications.
Moon Prep students receive numerous acceptances from BS/MD, BS/DMD, Ivy League, and highly competitive universities.
Student Case Studies
Here are a few of our recent student success stories.
Male, Asian
Location: North Carolina
Stats:
SAT: 1600
ACT: 36
GPA: 4.82 (weighted)
Class of 2026
Harvard University (3% acceptance rate) and REMS(1% acceptance rate)
Notable Acceptances:
1. Harvard University
2. University of Rochester – Rochester Early Medical Scholars (REMS) Program
Notable Extracurricular Activities:
- Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Medical Technology Startup
- Ophthalmology and Artificial Intelligence Researcher
- Research Intern – Prestigious Medical School / Eye Hospital
- International Radiation Oncology Research Fellow
- Founder and Advocate – Vision Awareness Initiative
- Hospital Volunteer/Clinical Volunteer
- President, Biology Club
- Captain, Science Olympiad
- Captain, Varsity Tennis Team
- Chess Instructor and Mentor
Female, Indian
Stats:
SAT: 1440
GPA: 4.0 (unweighted)
Class of 2026
Accepted to UMKC BA/MD, USC, Case Western, and more, with a sub-1500 SAT score. Highlighting the power of a strong application!
Notable Acceptances:
1. University of Missouri Kansas City Bachelor of Arts/Doctor of Medicine Program
2. University of Southern California
3. Case Western University
4. University of Missouri (Stamp Scholarship)
Notable Extracurricular Activities:
- Seal of Biliteracy
- Statewide Arts Award Recipient
- Selected for state-run pre-health academic enrichment program
- Clinic volunteer for underprivileged patients
- National Service Honor Award
- Clinical Shadowing (multiple specialties)
- Summer Research Program participant
- State Mock Trial Qualifier
- Multiple school club leadership positions
Male, Indian
Location: Georgia
Stats:
SAT: 1590
GPA: 4.0 (unweighted)
Class of 2026
The most selective BS/MD and Universities Acceptances: GAP, PMM, Augusta BS/MD, Georgia Tech & Vanderbilt
Notable Acceptances:
1. University of Pittsburgh – Guaranteed Admissions Program (GAP)
2. Pennsylvania State University – Accelerated Premedical-Medical (PMM) Program
3. Drexel University – Drexel University BA/BS + MD Early Assurance Program
4. Augusta University – BS/MD Program (Augusta University Medical College of Georgia Partnership)
5. Vanderbilt University
6. Georgia Institute of Technology
7. University of Georgia (Honors)
Notable Extracurricular Activities:
- Morehouse School of Medicine Research Assistant
- University of Pennsylvania Research Assistant
- Parkinson’s Research Project
- Georgia State University Public Health Research Internship
- AI Scholars Program
- Science Olympiad
- HOSA – Future Health Professionals
- Future Business Leaders of America
- Shadowing
- Medical Assistant internship
- Taekwondo
- Violin
- Georgia State University Neuroscience Bootcamp
- Volunteered at an assisted living facility
- Volunteered at library
- Volunteered as a tutor
Female, Indian
Location: Arizona
Stats:
ACT: 35
GPA: 4.0 (uweighted)
Class of 2026
Elite Acceptances: Emory, Rice, Michigan & Top BS/MD Programs Including PMM, GAP & Tulane
Notable Acceptances:
1. Rice University
2. University of Michigan
3. Emory University
4. Northeastern University
5. Penn State University – Accelerated Premedical-Medical (PMM) Program
6. Tulane University – Accelerated Physician Training Program (APTP)
7. Virginia Commonwealth University – Guaranteed Admission Program for Medicine (GAP Medicine)
8. Arizona State University
9. Nova Southeastern University – Dual Admission B.S./D.O. Program
Notable Extracurricular Activities:
- Involved in mental health advocacy, peer mentorship, and community education initiatives
- Served in a peer counseling and student support role
- Assisted with volunteer training and awareness programs
- Co-founded and helped lead a student medical interest organization
- Participated in medical and clinical research initiatives
- Presented research findings at a national medical conference
Male, Indian
Location: Florida
Stats:
SAT: 1510
GPA: 4.0 (unweighted)
Class of 2026
Top Direct Medical Acceptances Plus WashU, Vanderbilt, Case Western & Thousands in Scholarships
Notable Acceptances :
1. Washington University in St. Louis
2. Vanderbilt University
3. University of Florida
4. University of Miami ($30,000/year Scholarship)
5. Case Western Reserve University ($33,000/year Scholarship)
6. Grinnell College
7. Davidson College
8. Florida State University ($28,000 Scholarship)
9. University of Central Florida – Burnett Medical Scholars Program ($30,000 Scholarship)
10. University of South Florida – 7-Year B.S./M.D. Program (Presidential Scholarship)
11. Florida International University – 7-Year B.A./M.D. Program (Full Ride Scholarship)
12. Rollins College
13. Florida Atlantic University – Wilkes Medical Scholars Program
14. Nova Southeastern University – Dual Admission B.S./D.O. Program (Founders Scholarship ($128,000))
Notable Extracurricular Activities:
- Participated in biomedical and scientific research initiatives
- Presented and received recognition for research at academic competitions
- Gained clinical exposure through hospital volunteering and physician shadowing
- Observed patient care across multiple medical specialties and clinical settings
- Held leadership roles in community service and global outreach organizations, organizing fundraisers and educational initiatives
Male, Indian
Location: Texas
Stats:
SAT: 1580
GPA: 5.85 (weighted)
Class of 2026
Exceptional BS/MD Acceptances: Baylor, Hofstra, RPI, plus Top Universities Including Columbia, Duke, Johns Hopkins & Rice
Notable Acceptances:
1. Columbia University
2. Duke University
3. Johns Hopkins University
4. Rice University
5. University of Texas at Austin
6. Baylor University – Baylor2 Medical Track Program (B2B)
7. Hofstra University – Hofstra 4+4 Dual-Degree BS–MD Program
8. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute – Rensselaer/Albany Medical College
9. Physician-Scientist Program
10. Drexel University – BA/BS + MD Early Assurance Program
11. University of Toledo – Baccalaureate/MD Program (Bacc2MD)
12. Nova Southeastern University – Dual Admission B.S./M.D. Program
Notable Extracurricular Activities:
- Researcher at 3 different prestigious universities (Multi-Year)
- Pharmacy Technician
- Medical Assistant Intern
- 150+ clinical shadowing hours
- Technology Accelerator High School Intern
- Real Estate Investment Group High School Intern
- Cancer Awareness Club Founder and President
- Community Chess Club Founder and President
- DECA, State Champion
- Leadership Society Award Recipient
- President’s Volunteer Gold Service Award (3x recipient)
- National Merit Semifinalist
- Robotics State Qualifier (2x)
- Taekwondo Instructor (Multi-Year)
Female, Indian
Location: Missouri
Stats:
SAT: 1440
GPA: 4.867 (weighted)
Class of 2026
Accepted to UMKC BA/MD, Hofstra BS/MD, Case Western, and more, with a 1440 SAT score. Showcasing the power of a strong application!
Notable Acceptances:
1. Hofstra University – Hofstra 4+4 Dual-Degree BS–MD Program
2. University of Missouri–Kansas City – BA/MD Program (Six-Year Medical Program)
3. Washington University – St. Louis (premed)
4. Case Western University (premed)
5. University of Texas at Austin (premed)
Notable Extracurricular Activities:
- Pre-Professional Health Club, Founder and President
- Key Club, Executive Board Member
- Researcher at an R1 University (multi-year)
- Medical Camp Volunteer and Lead Volunteer
- English Language Tutor
- Mock Trial, Board Member
Female, Indian
Location: North Carolina
Stats:
SAT: 1580
National Merit Scholar
GPA: 4.797 (weighted)
Ranked 5th out of 580 students
16 AP classes + Dual Enrollment
Class of 2025
6 BS/MD Acceptances. Including the Ultra-Competitive Baylor2Baylor Medical Track for an Out-of-State Student, a rare achievement
Direct Medical Acceptances (6 total):
1. Baylor2Baylor Medical Track (Baylor University + Baylor College of Medicine BS/MD Program)
2. Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell BS/MD Program
3. George Washington University BS/MD Program
4. RPI-Albany Medical College BS/MD Program
5. Virginia Commonwealth University Guaranteed Admission Program for Medicine (BS/MD)
6. University of South Carolina – School of Medicine Greenville BS/MD Program
Notable Extracurricular Activities:
- Medical Office Intern
- Speech and Debate Team Captain
- Researcher at a prestigious University for many years
- HOSA President
- Hospital Volunteer – 3 years
- Youth Attorney – 4 years
- Food Pantry Volunteer – 3 years
- Teen Counsel Leadership – 4 years
- Publich Health Initiative Member – 2 years
- Founder of the High School Badminton Club
- Speaks four languages
Female, Asian
Location: Pennsylvania
Stats:
SAT: 1580
National Merit Scholar
GPA: 4.0 (unweighted), 5.21 (weighted)
Class of 2025
5 BS/MD Acceptances. Including Hofstra, Rutgers NJMS, and Penn State’s BS/MD Programs
Direct Medical Acceptances (5 total):
1. Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell BS/MD Program
2. Rutgers New Jersey Medical School (NJMS) BS/MD Program with NJIT
3. Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University (Penn State PMM) BS/MD Program
4. Temple University School of Medicine BS/MD Program with Washington & Jefferson College
5. Indiana University School of Medicine – Indianapolis BS/MD Program
Notable Extracurricular Activities:
- CEO, Writer, and Published Author
- Youth Board Member – Community Leadership
- Leadership Role in National Cancer Fundraising Organization
- Hosptial Volunteer – Serving Underserved Populations
- Researcher at Local Public University
- Research Lab Intern
- High School Teaching Assistant and Tutor
- Student council Representative
- Dedicated musician who also mentored young artists
- Fluent in two languages
Male, Asian
Location: Texas
Stats:
SAT: 1470
GPA: 4.59 (weighted)
11 APs
Class of 2025
7 Direct Medical Program Acceptances With a Sub-1500 SAT Score
Direct Medical Acceptances (7 total):
1. Indiana University School of Medicine – Indianapolis BS/MD Program
2. The University of Tulsa – University of Oklahoma College of Medicine – The Early Careers in Medicine (ECCM) program BS/MD
3. Seton Hall Joint Bachelor’s/M.D. Program with Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine
4. Nova Southeastern University – Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine – Bachelor’s Degree and Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Degree
5. Michigan State University – Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine – Osteopathic Medical Scholars
6. Rowan University – Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine – Accelerated 7 Year (3+4) Biophysics (BS) and Medical Degree (MD/DO)
7. West Virginia Wesleyan College – West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine – GO D.O. Early Scholars Program
Notable Extracurricular Activities:
- Published Author on non-science and non-technology research, in addition to breast cancer and early age screenings
- Cardiology Summer Intern at T20 Research Medical School
- Covid Care Coordinator – Volunteer
- Boston Leadership Institute – Attendee
- NSLC Medical Summer Program – Attendee
- Ambassador for the National Cancer Association
- Launched a Junior Board Initiative for Marginalized and Underserved Communities
- Varsity Tennis Team
- Key Club Executive Board Member
- Musical Theater – Lead
Male, Asian
Location: New York
Stats:
SAT: 1540
GPA: 104.5 (weighted)
14 APs
National Merit Semifinalist
Class of 2025
4 Direct Medical Acceptances. Plus, many other notable undergrad acceptances
Direct Medical Acceptances (4 total):
1. Brooklyn College City University of New York – Coordinated B.A.-M.D. Program
2. Sophie Davis Biomedical Education Program BS/MD
3. Seton Hall Joint Bachelor’s/M.D. Program with Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine
4. Indiana University School of Medicine – Indianapolis BS/MD Program
Notable Extracurricular Activities:
- Hospital volunteer in an underserved community
- Special Needs Ministry Leader and Board Member
- Peer Tutor in STEM and Language Courses
- New Student/Underclassmen Ambassador
- Psychiatric Hospital Intern
- Science Olympiad Treasurer
- Math Honor Society Secretary
- Science Honor Society Executive Board
- Future Medical Professionals Executive Board
Female, Caucasian
Location: New York
Stats:
SAT: 1520
GPA: 4.0 (unweighted)
Dual College Credits
Class of 2025
4 Direct Medical Program Acceptances Plus Princeton
Direct Medical Acceptances + Ivy’s (5 total):
1. Syracuse University with SUNY Upstate Medical Scholars BS/MD Program
2. Sophie Davis Biomedical Education Program BS/MD
3. Seton Hall Joint Bachelor’s/M.D. Program with Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine
4. Indiana University School of Medicine – Indianapolis BS/MD Program
5. Princeton – Traditional Pre-Med
Notable Extracurricular Activities:
- Published Author in 2 scientific journals
- Youth Board Member – Community Leadership
- Hospital and Convenience Clinic Volunteer – Serving Rural Populations
- Researcher at Local Public University
- Research Lab Intern
- Presented at 7 Regional and National Science Conferences
- Community STEM Tutor for Elementary Students
- Recipient of Best Biomedical Sciences Award
- Recipient of Best Community Service Award
- Student Council Representative
- Yearbook Staff Lead
Female, Indian
Location: New Jersey
Stats:
SAT: 1560
ACT: 35
GPA: 3.91 (unweighted), 4.73 (weighted)
Class of 2025
4 BS/MD Acceptances: Hofstra, UConn, Drexel, and Temple
Direct Medical Acceptances:
1. Hofstra University – Hofstra University/Northwell Health School of Medicine Early Assurance Program (BS/MD)
2. University of Connecticut – UConn School of Medicine Early Assurance Program (BS/MD)
3. Drexel University – Drexel University College of Medicine Early Assurance Program (BS/MD)
4. Temple University – Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine Early Assurance Program (BS/MD)
Notable Extracurricular Activities:
- Shadowing and volunteering for multiple years at a major hospital system in NJ and within multiple divisions
- Columbia University Science Honors Program
- CentraState Medical Explorers Program
- Waksman Research Club
- Waksman Institute Summer Experience
- New Jersey Institute of Technology – Pre-college Program – 4 summers in a row
Female, Indian
Location: New Jersey
Stats:
SAT: 1570
PSAT: 1490
GPA: 98
7 AP classes, 5s on every AP exam
Class of 2025
Accepted to Seton Hall’s BS/MD Program and Georgetown University
Notable Acceptances:
1. Seton Hall University’s Joint Bachelor of Science/Doctor of Medicine (BS/MD) Program
2. Georgetown University
Notable Extracurricular Activities:
- Non-profit founder and director
- Rising Researchers Journal publication
- Internship at General Practice Clinic
- Coordinator of STEM outreach program for inner-city children
- Pediatric Shadowing
- Hospital Volunteering
- Cross Country and Track Athlete
- HOSA – Treasurer
- Engineering in Health and Medicine Camp
Female, Asian
Location: Illinois
Stats:
SAT: 1530
GPA: 3.98 (unweighted), 4.58 (weighted)
10 APs
Class of 2025
Both Direct Dental and Direct Medical Acceptances
Direct Dental Acceptances:
1. University of Detroit Mercy – 7-Year Bachelor of Science/Doctor of Dental Surgery (BS/DDS) Program
2. University of Illinois at Chicago – Guaranteed Professional Program Admissions (GPPA) Program
Notable Extracurricular Activities:
- UChicago Biotechnology Lab researcher
- Journalist & Co-host for Alliance of North American Chinese Physicians (ANACP)
- Volunteer at a medical center
- Peer tutor
- Student Ambassador for high school
- Campus-run podcast founder and host
- Varsity Tennis
Female, Indian
Location: Virgina
Stats:
SAT: 1530
National Merit Scholar
GPA: 4.23 (unweighted), 4.7 (weighted)
Class of 2024
6 Direct Medical Acceptances.
Plus, many other notable undergrad acceptances
Direct Medical Acceptances (6 total):
1. VCU – Guaranteed Admission Program (BS/MD)
2. Siena – Humanities in Medicine Program (BA/MD)
3. UConn – Speical Progrma in Medicine (BS/MD)
4. Saint Louis University – Medical Scholars Program
5. Toledo University – BACCALAUREATE 2 MD Pathway (BACC2MD)
6. NYIT – Life Sciences, B.S./Osteopathic Medicine, D.O. program (BS/DO)
Notable Extracurricular Activities:
- Volunteer EMT
- Athletic Trainer Student Aide
- Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, CUREsaders Team Member
- 5 different Volunteer/shadowing Placements over 4 years
- HOSA State Finalist in Virginia for Behavioral Health & Health Education Events
Male, Indian
Location: Florida
Stats:
ACT: 33
GPA: 3.95 (unweighted), 4.64 (weighted)
Class of 2024
3 Direct Medical Acceptances.
Plus, many other notable undergrad acceptances
Direct Medical Acceptances (3 total):
1. Indiana University Indianapolis – Bachelor’s to MD (B/MD) Pathway to Medicine Program
2. Florida International University – 7-Year BS/MD Accelerated Pathway Program
3. Nova Southeastern University – Dual Admission program in Osteopathic Medicine (BS/DO)
Notable Extracurricular Activities:
- Mayo SPARK Research Scholar
- Medical Assistant Intern
- DKMS Club Founder and President
- Hospital Volunteering
- Clinical Research Intern
- Clinic Volunteer
- Cross Country Team
Female, Asian
Location: Arizona
Stats:
GPA: 4.0 (unweighted), 4.65 (weighted)
ACT: 34
Class of 2024
Top BS/MD Acceptances, including Brown PLME
1. Brown University – The Program in Liberal Medical Education (PLME)
2. TCNJ – 7-Year BS/MD program
3. Drew University – 7-Year BA/MD program
Attending: Brown PLME
Notable Extracurricular Activities:
- Student Researcher – topic: AI
- Teen Volunteer at medical center (2 years)
- Shadowed cardiologist (2 summers)
- Council Member of Student Advisory
- Tutor
- HOSA member
- Co-creator/Host of a popular Podcast
Female, Indian
Location: North Carolina
Stats:
GPA: 4.0 (unweighted), 4.48 (weighted)
SAT: 1540
ACT: 36
Class of 2024
Top BS/MD Acceptances, including Brown PLME
Direct Medical Acceptances:
1. Brown University – The Program in Liberal Medical Education (PLME)
2. Siena – Humanities in Medicine Program (BA/MD)
3. University of Oklahoma (BS/MD)
Attending: Brown PLME
Notable Scholarships:
- National Merit Scholarship
- Full ride to North Carolina State University
Notable Extracurricular Activities:
- Long-term research project
- Published author
- Dance
- Volleyball
- Hospital volunteering
- Vice-president of HOSA and medical club
- Placed in state for HOSA
- Hosted SAT boot camp
- EMS cadet
Male, Indian
Location: Texas
Stats:
ACT: 35
GPA: 4.0 unweighted, 5.33 weighted
Class Rank – 15th
Class of 2024
Attending: Drexel University – BA/BS+MD Early Assurance Program
Notable Extracurricular Activities:
- Volunteer Internship at the local hospital (160 hours)
- Band/Drumline: Drum Captain
- Vice President HOSA
- National Honor Society
- Science Olympiad
- YMCA Youth and Government
- Passion project: Wrote/published a children’s book
- Pharmacist Technician
- American Red Cross Leadership Team
- Community Impact Through Art Director of Finance
- Barbara James Service Award (180 hrs)
- Assisted Living and Memory Care Volunteering (60 hours)
- Therapeutic Horsemanship (40 hours)
- Shadowing: Cardiology, Pediatric,
- Independent Study in Pulmonology
- Ophthalmology Internship (80 hours)
- 1st Place HOSA Cultural Diversities and Disparities in Healthcare Area
- Exam, 6th State Leadership Conference 2023
Male, Asian
Location: Pennsylvania
Stats:
GPA: 4.74 (weighted)
SAT: 1560
National Merit
Class of 2024
Attending Hofstra University BS/MD
Notable Extracurricular Activities:
- Two languages – Fluent
- EMT
- Shadowing- 120 hours/year
- Research at a local Public University
- HOSA Founder and President
- NHS President
- Tennis player- Varsity- 3 years
- DECA member
- National Academic Quiz Tournaments
- VP- Junior Achievement
- Science Olympiad
Female, Indian
Location: Massachusetts
Stats:
GPA: 3.93 (unweighted), 4.53 (weighted)
SAT: 1570
Class of 2024
5 Direct Medical Acceptances.
Plus, many other notable undergrad acceptances
Direct Medical Acceptances (5 total):
1. Drexel University – BA/BS+MD Early Assurance Program
2. VCU – Guaranteed Admission Program (BS/MD)
3. Youngstown State (BS/MD)
4. St Bonaventure (BS/MD)
5. LECOM (BS/DO)
Notable Extracurricular Activities:
- Cross country, track
- Spring track assistant
- Physician shadowing
- Nursing home volunteer
- Instructor at a rehab program
- Clarinet instructor
- Speech and Debate captain
- Founder of a nonprofit organization
- Multiple summer research programs