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Best Major for Medical School: Is There A Perfect Degree?
January 29, 2020
If you’ve taken pre-med courses and are wondering what concentration would be the most strategic selection for you, an interest in medicine often comes with the question of whether there is such a thing as the best major for medical school. Your love for medicine could automatically indicate that you’re interested in majoring in biology or chemistry, but it’s
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US vs. UK Universities: Key Differences to Keep in Mind
January 28, 2020
While you might be well-versed on what makes top US universities special and understand how the admissions process works in the States, you could be curious about institutions across the pond such as Oxford, Cambridge, and Imperial College. The UK consistently has 10 or more universities in the world’s top
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A Guide to the Best Undergraduate Psychology Programs
January 28, 2020
Do you ever find yourself looking at someone and trying to figure out what makes them tick? Are you curious about how the brain works? Do you enjoy helping your friends when they aren’t feeling like themselves? Then psychology might be the right major for you. If you’re considering pursuing the field
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Strategies for Applying as a Non-Traditional Medical School Applicant
January 24, 2020
Whether you’ve taken a few years off between college and applying to medical school or you’ve decided once you’ve settled into another career that you wish to be a physician instead, you find yourself as a non-traditional medical school applicant. As a result, you might feel like you’re at
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A Guide to the Best Jobs for High School Students
January 22, 2020
As you gear up to take rigorous classes that challenge you and figure out which extracurricular activities bring the leader out of you, you might also be thinking about spending your time outside school seeking a job. While a year or two of work experience under your belt isn’t
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How to Take Advantage of the Common App for Transfer Students
January 17, 2020
If you’re unsettled at your current college, you might be considering a change of scenery. It can be overwhelming to feel out of place but remember that you’re not alone and you should definitely strive for wanting what’s best for you. In fact, 37.2% of students transfer schools, and half of them go for a change
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How to Start a Business in High School
January 16, 2020
If you’re passionate about creating a product or service that you believe your community needs, or you’ve got your eyes on one of the top undergraduate business programs, you might be wondering how to start a business in high school. It could be an overwhelming process to think about, but if you’re determined and committed
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How to Get Into Northwestern University
January 15, 2020
So, you want to be a Wildcat. You want to picnic on the Lakefill, March through the Arch, and experience the Primal Scream. You want to bleed purple, brave Chicago winters, and follow in the footsteps of George R.R. Martin, Meghan Markle, and Stephen Colbert. And now you are wondering how to get into Northwestern. As an alum, both from Bienen and Kellogg, I am going to outline everything
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Medical School Letters of Recommendation: Everything You Need to Know
January 10, 2020
After years of preparation, it’s finally time to take the plunge and prepare your medical school application components. While you might be busy studying for the MCAT or making sure every line of your personal statement is near-perfect, you must not forget one important component: the medical school letters of recommendation. These documents accurately
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17 Community Service Ideas for High School Students
January 9, 2020
Engaging in volunteering initiatives helps build character, develops empathy and altruism, and supports a bigger cause or group of people. But if you’ve been Googling “community service ideas” in order to find just anything that you think will impress colleges, you’re taking the wrong approach. Yes, universities look at and appreciate community service experiences, but that shouldn’t be the only