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How do I write a letter of continued interest?
Letter of Continued Interest: A Complete Guide So you’ve been deferred or waitlisted from a school you had your heart set on. Take heart! There’s still something you can do: write a Letter of Continued Interest. Of all the application skills that are taught by...
How to Handle College Rejections
Even the most qualified candidates might open their inbox to find an “I regret to inform you…” email. Those emails can be really hard to process. You might be feeling defeated, confused, and even hopeless. This isn’t the end of the world, but it definitely can feel...
How to Ask for a Letter of Recommendation While Everyone is in Quarantine
Asking for a letter of recommendation is intimidating enough when you have to do it in person. Now, with many high schools transitioning to online learning due to COVID-19, you may have to have that conversation through email instead. For some of you, that might be...
10 Things to do with your kids while they’re at home
With the recent outbreak of COVID-19, schools all over the U.S. and the globe are sending students home for an indefinite period of time. As the virus evolves, it’s difficult to predict when the disease will be under control and plan for the weeks ahead. When your...
Brown’s Program in Liberal Medical Education
You probably already know that getting into an undergraduate degree program at an Ivy League is extremely competitive; their acceptance rates ranged from 5.9%-14% in 2018. I’m sorry to tell you future doctors that it only gets harder down the road. The top medical...
Best Combined Medical and Undergrad Programs in the U.S.
The path from freshman year to licensed doctor is over a decade. At 18, spending the next ten years jumping between undergrad, med school, and residency can seem pretty daunting. With most medical schools having acceptance rates in the single digits, the sooner you...
Setting Test Prep Goals for 2020
Earning high exam scores in school and on standardized tests is an important component of a strong college application. They show that you are a good student and that you push yourself to succeed. Strong scores are also a great way for you to demonstrate your...
2020 Goals For Students
Now that the holidays have ended, it’s time to get back into a productive groove. Winter can be long, and early nightfall can easily diminish your motivation and productivity. Setting goals for the new semester might help you avoid a winter slump. They’re also a...
What to Do if I’m Deferred?
When you apply to a college early action or decision, there are three possible outcomes. The majority of applicants fall into the first two categories: accepted and denied. However, for some, the answer isn’t so straightforward. Students who are deferred have...
