The Law School Personal Statement: Strategies to Help You Get Accepted
You might have guessed by now that writing your law school personal statement isn’t something you should take for granted. To help you understand the process more clearly, we will take a closer look at the personal statement prompts from the T-14 schools, talk more in detail about the importance of your personal statement, go […]
Medical School Interview Checklist
After sending in your secondaries and waiting anywhere from weeks to months, you finally hear back. You’ve received a medical school interview invitation. Congratulations! Your chances of admission are looking significantly more favorable than they were a couple of seconds ago. You’ve made it this far, and you know you’re closer to that childhood dream […]
Should You Go to Business School? 30 Questions to Ask Yourself
If you’re a passionate individual trying to figure out the next step in your career, you may find yourself debating whether or not you should pursue an MBA. It could be a strong idea. If you’re torn about whether or not an MBA makes sense for you, here are 30 questions to ask yourself to […]
Pre-Med Essentials Checklist for Every Year of College
You might have taken some high school courses to prepare for a future career in medicine, but now it’s time for the big leagues – the ever-stressful pre-medical student life at college. With so many requirements to check off your list before medical school, you need to map out the next four years right from […]
The Academic Specialties of the Top 14 Law Schools
It’s obviously important to know the different areas of study, joint degree programs, and practical opportunities offered at the top JD programs. When you apply to law school, you should have some idea of the career path you want to take kind of law you see yourself practicing. Choosing the right school can help you […]
20 Mistakes to Avoid on the Common App
At first glance, the Common App can seem overwhelming. It’s very easy to forget a tiny detail that can make a big difference in how your applications are evaluated. Look over our list of frequent mistakes to stay extra careful. If you avoid these errors, the process of filling out the Common App will go […]
Admissions Insights with Mariama Adekomaya, Former Admissions Officer at Brown University
Mariama Adekomaya worked as an admissions officer at her alma mater, Brown University. For our Former Admissions Officer interview series, she tells us about the difference between working in admissions as a student and as an admissions officer, what Brown looks for in its applicants, how a STEM applicant should build their profile, and more.
Admissions Insights with Heather McCutchen, a Former Admissions Reader from Dartmouth College
Heather McCutchen worked as an admissions reader at her alma mater, Dartmouth College. For our Former Admissions Officer interview series, Heather tells us about her role as a writer working in the admissions field, how she advises students – especially budding writers – to build an impressive application profile, what Dartmouth looks for in its […]
Course Selection: Key Strategies and Guidelines to Keep in Mind
Your friends are talking away about which AP, IB, or A-Level courses they plan to take and how their dream school requires certain classes, and you have no idea how they know these things. Choosing your high school courses can feel like an overwhelming ordeal. At first glance, all the options, course names, and new […]
Admissions Insights Christina Chong, Former Admissions Officer at Harvard Law School and NYU School of Law
Christina Chong worked as an Admissions Reader at Harvard Law School, as the Assistant Director of JD admissions at New York University LawSchool, as an admissions officer at NYU School of Dentistry, and as an admissions specialist at the University of Pennsylvania School of Social Policyand Practice. For our FAO interview series, Christina talks to […]