Twins Applying to the Same College: How to Approach the Admissions Process as Siblings
Twins Applying to the Same College: How to Approach the Admissions Process as Siblings You’re comparing your college list with your twin, and surprise! You both have the same dream school. Science hasn’t identified the genetic code behind college selection, but your lists may be remarkably similar. There are a lot of questions on your […]
Strategies for Writing Secondary Essays for Medical School
Strategies for Writing Secondary Essays for Medical School If you’re reading this blog, congrats! You most likely submitted your primary application and are now thinking about writing secondary essays for medical school. You’re probably well aware by now that applying to medical school is a long, grueling process. After spending sleepless night after sleepless night […]
LSAT vs. GRE: Which One Should You Take?
LSAT vs. GRE: Which One Should You Take? If the logic games in your LSAT practice tests keep tripping you up or if you’re unsure about your chances when the LSAT goes digital this summer, it might be time to take a step back and reconsider whether the LSAT is the right test for you. […]
Which Law School is the Right Fit for You?
Which Law School is the Right Fit for You? Wanting to attend law school might have been an easy decision for you. But choosing which law school is the right fit for you amongst the 237 institutions across the country is far from simple. You can’t just guess based on names alone. To find your […]
Medical School Secondary Essay Prompts: The Most Common Questions to Prepare For
Medical School Secondary Essay Prompts: The Most Common Questions to Prepare For You’ve uploaded your transcript, MCAT score, extracurricular information, personal statement, and finally clicked the submit button on the AMCAS. You might want to use the next couple of weeks to relax. I wouldn’t recommend it, considering your medical school secondary essays are right […]
The SAT Adversity Score: What to Know About This New Component
The SAT Adversity Score: What to Know About This New Component If you’ve been keeping up with admissions news, you know that the role of the SAT has been a point of contention in the college application process for many years. You’re also probably not surprised to hear that the SAT has been criticized for […]
40 Questions to Ask Yourself When Brainstorming Your MBA Personal Statement
40 Questions to Ask Yourself When Brainstorming Your MBA Personal Statement You’ve been working in consulting for a couple years, and have decided that it’s time for a change. It’s finally the year you leave the workforce for a bit and start looking into those business school applications. So you’ve got the grades, you’ve got […]
DO Programs: A Comprehensive Guide to Osteopathic Medical Schools
DO Programs: A Comprehensive Guide to Osteopathic Medical Schools You’ve gathered your transcripts, drafted your personal statement, committed to some impressive extracurricular activities, and are all set to apply to medical school with high hopes. But then, you see your MCAT score and your heart sinks. It’s far below the median scores for all of […]
Poor Grades in High School: When to Explain and When You Shouldn’t
Poor Grades in High School: When to Explain and When You Shouldn’t Grades are a vital component to your application. Along with standardized test scores, they make up the “hard factors” considered for admission to college. But unlike test scores, your grades cover your entire high school career. Admissions officers will analyze your transcript, look […]
What is a Good PSAT Score?
What is a Good PSAT Score? High school is an exciting time for new friends, classes, and activities. As you slowly begin Googling how to start preparing for college, you may come across new lingo – names for tests and long acronyms that you have no idea how to decipher. You might have seen or […]