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How To Show Leadership Through Music Extracurriculars
November 24, 2020
Tags SAT scores , music major in college , applying to music school , music extracurriculars , music student , Many high school students are usually primarily focused on their GPA , and AP tests. However , colleges aren’t just looking for high numbers; they want unique and interesting students. A fa
Many high school students are usually primarily focused on their GPA, SAT scores, and AP tests. However, colleges aren’t just looking for high numbers; they want unique and interesting students. A fantastic
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A Step-By-Step Guide to the MyMIT Application Portal
November 23, 2020
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology is a dream school for almost every student interested in STEM—and even for business and humanities candidates. But gaining admission to MIT is easier said than done. With only a 7.3% acceptance rate, the bar is unsurprisingly set quite high. Plus,
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Are You Ready to Take the MCAT?
November 19, 2020
If you are planning on applying to medical school, the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) is the behemoth hurdle that premed students dread. This standardized, multiple choice test has been a part of medical school admissions in both the United States and Canada for over eighty years. The test assesses your scientific and verbal knowledge, problem solving, and critical thinking. Up until now the applicant’s scores were measured in the areas of Physical Sciences, Verbal Reasoning, and Biological Sciences.
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What it is Like to Study at the University of Oxford?
November 16, 2020
The history and prestige of the University of Oxford, and the competition to gain admission, mean that a significant aura is generated by the place and the people who study there. Many students
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Unpacking the Princeton Supplemental Essays 2020-2021
November 11, 2020
Having held that coveted number one spot in the US News Ranking of Best National Universities for the last few years, it should come as no surprise that to get into Princeton University, you need to bring your A-game. Obviously your grades, scores, and extracurricular activities matter a great deal. But don’t underestimate the power of well-written answers to the prompts offered by the Princeton supplemental essays 2020-2021.
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Understanding the 2020-2021 College Admissions Landscape
November 10, 2020
As COVID-19 heads towards a new wave of cases, daily lives continue to be affected across different industries and the 2020-2021 college admissions landscape is no exception. Naturally, students and their families
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A Guide to NYU Undergraduate Programs: The Dos and Don’ts
November 5, 2020
As one of the most diverse and globally integrated universities in the world, approaching New York University (NYU) can be as daunting as it is exciting. As a Former Admissions Officer, I’m here to provide some context about the NYU undergraduate programs, as well as demystify the undergraduate application process.
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Caltech vs MIT
November 2, 2020
Tags applying to mit , caltech , Caltech vs MIT , MIT , stem schools , stem colleges , caltech or mit
You’re conducting your school research and when you look up the best colleges for science focused students, the same two schools come up over and over again: The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and the California Institute of Technology (Caltech). Or, you may have always known that
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Which University of California Essays Should You Write?
October 28, 2020
The University of California application system is a centralized portal which allows you to apply to any or all of the UC schools at once. As part of the process, you must answer several essay prompts in order to let the admissions officers know who you are, where your interests lie
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A Comprehensive Guide to Online MBA Programs
October 27, 2020
After working in your job for a few years, you've realized the next career move will require skills you don't yet have. While an MBA provides the clearest path to get where you'd like to go, you are not sure about quitting your job and moving cities. That's where online MBA programs come into play.