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As college decisions are released, students may experience a wide range of outcomes—acceptances, denials, and, for many, the uncertainty of being waitlisted or deferred. In this episode of the Moon Prep podcast, counselors Nicole and Muskan provide clear, thoughtful guidance…

As August heats up, medical school hopefuls should be focused on writing their secondary application essays. Timing is key to a successful cycle, with students who submit their secondary applications within two weeks of receiving them tending to see a…

As July draws to a close, secondary essays for medical school applicants are rolling in. While the primary application portal for AMCAS opens in early June and doesn’t close until midnight CST on November 1st, med student hopefuls with the…

As current medical school applicants eagerly await acceptances as schools’ waitlist movement begins in April, fourth-year medical students are celebrating the culmination of their educational journey after Match Day. On March 15, medical students set to graduate received notification of…

With spring around the corner, medical school acceptances are beginning to trickle in. Moon Prep counselors are busy assisting students in writing letters of continued interest for a final boost to their applications and sharing exciting admissions decisions with each…

As interview season for medical school begins to wind down, we advise students to keep a sharp eye out for decisions from schools. While acceptances are celebrated and rejections may sting, being waitlisted can stir up confusion. Many students can…

The beginning of the new year also marks the beginning of a new application cycle! While the class of 2024 waits for interview invitations and admissions decisions, those wishing to matriculate in Fall 2025 would be prudent to get started…

As the holiday season approaches, medical school hopefuls can be on the lookout for the last rounds of interview invitations. January is typically the last month students can expect an invitation, so applicants should keep a close eye on their…

As Thanksgiving rolls around, medical school applicants with interview invites have something to be grateful for. The admissions process can feel long and tedious, but waiting for decisions can be the hardest part. At this point in the cycle, some…

October can be a spooky month for medical school applicants as some are still writing secondary essays, while others are receiving interview invitations, and the lucky few receive acceptance letters. One of the scariest parts about applying to medical school…