Between standardized testing and essay writing, it can be easy to overlook another critical component of your college application: the teacher recommendation letter. Whether over calculus or American history, your teachers get to know you on a level matched by few other…
Though summer is more than halfway over, it’s not too early to begin thinking about next summer. Of course, you don’t have to make any concrete plans at this point, but it can be useful to start brainstorming ideas early on and then narrow down your options as the m…
You’ve been preparing for this moment for years, and it’s finally here–you’re a senior in high school! With college applications to complete and graduation on the horizon, it’s easy to get lost in this stressful yet exciting time. So what’s a student to do in…
To put it simply, don’t stress about picking (and sticking to!) a major before you begin your studies as an undergraduate. Check out our two main reasons below.
If you want to pursue a career in medicine, it’s important to start preparing early. To that end, It’s a good idea to have a general sense of what to expect in college if you intend to pursue a pre-medical track. In order to eventually secure admission to medical...
Both public and private high schools should have college counseling services available to their students. The reality, however, is that budget cuts have stretched counselors thin. In many school districts, it’s not uncommon for one counselor to be in charge of hundred…
If you dream of being a doctor, you probably already know that the road to medical school is a tough one. With many schools offering admission to less than 4% of applicants, it’s important to consider which college or university will best set you up for success. But w…
So you haven’t cured cancer, and you have yet to make your debut as a Broadway star. Come college application essay writing time, many students struggle, assuming that they do not have anything interesting enough to say. This kind of thinking is a trap–the closer you…
We’re glad you asked. In fact, many dental schools across the country have partnerships with undergraduate programs, meaning that it’s possible to secure admission to both as a senior in high school. These are called combined or “early assurance” programs, and t…
Talented and hardworking high school students who are confident that the pre-medical track is right for them might consider applying to BS/MD programs in addition to traditional four-year colleges. While students interested in medical school typically apply during their…
