Tagged: #medicalschooladvice

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…

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…

We are always asked what projects Moon Prep students are launching to set themselves apart on their college applications. Check out what one ambitious Moon Prep student has pursued as a passion project recently!  The Data Mission was launched as…

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…

Finding research opportunities as a prospective science major in high school is always a difficult task even in ideal conditions. In this new virtual world since the onset of COVID-10, research positions for high school students have become nearly non-existent.…