For our high school seniors who are starting to apply to colleges, the activity list is an essential part of the college application. It is where you can describe your extracurricular activities on the Common App, Coalition, ApplyTexas, UC application,…
High school seniors certainly have college applications and essays on their mind. As you approach the application process, it is important to keep in mind some of important changes for the 2022-23 application cycle. Brown University, Miami University (Ohio), and…
College deadlines have arrived! With schools like UNC Chapel Hill with deadlines as early as October 15th, we are officially in essay crunch time. If you have a senior in your household, this is officially the last call to get…
Recommendation Letters are more than just a nice touch when submitting your college applications. Many institutions actually require more than one recommendation letter when applying. But don't worry, there are actually some strategic things you can do as you try…
Seniors are creating their college lists and determining which colleges they will be applying early vs. regular decision. There are definite advantages to Early Admission, particularly with Early Decision. However, there are rules that you need to know about before…
As the school year begins, high school students are all faced with different challenges and opportunities as they navigate the college admissions journey. Seniors spend the fall confirming their college list, perfecting their personal statement, and finishing their supplemental essays,…
Good news, and bad news for August! The BAD news... All Moon Prep direct medical counselors are at capacity and will not be accepting any more seniors for the 2022-23 admissions cycle. Moon Prep has had a record year and many…
Direct Medical Programs (also known as BS/MD, BA/MD, BS/DO and BA/DO) are often highly sought after because they can often be a high school student's golden ticket into medical school. These ultra competitive programs allow students to simultaneously apply to…
With AP exams behind us, rising Moon Prep seniors are diving headfirst into college admissions essays. At Moon Prep, we have carefully constructed a tried-and-true method for completing the long list of essays ahead of them. Do you know how…
When it comes to extracurricular activities for the resume of a direct medical prospective student, the key is quality over quantity. Even more so than in the traditional college admissions process! The areas that need coverage on a BS/MD applicant…