Tagged: #medicaladmissions

Students targeting medicine as a career all face the same daunting hurdle: the MCAT. But do they have to? Admission into a direct medical program, or BS/MD program, can often mean skipping the MCAT requirement altogether. Every program differs with…

Most new undergraduate students entering college with the intention of later applying to medical school assume they need to major in Biology to be properly considered "pre-med." They assume this major will best prepare them for medical school. And they'd…

One thing is clear: applications to medical school have skyrocketed. According to the American Association of Medical Colleges (AAMC), applications increased 18% over the 2020 cycle. The average growth has been less than 3% per year over the last decade.…

Every year, our students as which undergraduate major they should choose when entering an undergraduate university. Which major will best prepare them for medical school? It's a great question, especially when we consider that there are majors other than Biology…

When we connect with students hoping to enter the medical field, they are understandably eager to attend a BS/MD program to be able to skip the dreaded medical school application process, and in some cases, the MCAT altogether. But what…

At Moon Prep, we spend our time outside of meeting with students researching and interviewing the Admissions Directors of the direct medical programs we focus on. Specifically, we know that the BS/MD programs in New York and New Jersey can…

If you are an underclassmen considering applying to BS MD (direct medical) programs, there is certainly a lot to know. Honestly, it can be hard to know what the process is like until you've started applying. Here's where we come…

Outside of meeting with students, the Moon Prep counselors spend their time catching up on all the news with the BS/MD programs our students will be applying to in the coming admissions cycle. This often means spending time on the…

Love podcasts? Who doesn’t! Moon Prep counselor Lindsey was invited to join the popular podcast, Chat Med, to share the secret ingredients to making sure your application stands out to joint medical programs! Get exclusive perspective on joint medical school…

Ever wanted to pick the brain of a Dean of Admissions before applying to medical school? Well, we did it for you! Sit down with Moon Prep counselor Lindsey as she interviews Dr. Lindia J. Willies-Jacobo, the Senior Associate Dean…