Medical School Application Cycle Timeline
The medical school application process is not only stressful and competitive, but very long. With pre-reqs, tests, and extracurriculars that you need to complete to get one step closer to that dream career, the preparation alone takes years! When it comes time to apply, the entire application cycle lasts almost a full year. If you’re […]
Law School Application Timeline
Whether it’s always been your ideal career, or it came to you in a dream one night, you’ve decided you want to apply to law school. If you’ve chosen not to take a gap year before law school, balancing your junior and senior years of college along with law school applications could be tough. Of […]
Junior Year Summer Checklist
If you are about to finish your junior year of high school, congratulations! While college applications don’t demand your attention in eleventh grade, there is always the impending stress to come senior year. One way to make sure the panic doesn’t get out of control is to make the most out of the summer after […]
Your Business School Application Timeline
Crafting a strong business school application takes longer than you think. Rushing to meet deadlines is never the way to go. To excel in the admissions process, you need to plan ahead for every single component of the application—school list, test scores, essays, resumé, short answers, and letters of recommendation. The strategy must be well […]
A Step-By-Step Guide to the Common Application
You’re a motivated high school senior ready to begin the exciting journey of applying to college, and the Common App is your first major step. While the Common App may seem overwhelming at first, understanding each section can make the process more straightforward and less stressful. This e-book walks you through every part of the Common App […]
College Planning Checklist for Every Year of High School
While many students begin seriously thinking about college during junior year, it’s important that you begin preparing as early as freshman year. After all, colleges will be reviewing your entire high school transcript, activities, and accomplishments – starting from 9th grade! Use this checklist from a Northwestern Admissions Reader to make sure you aren’t missing […]
College Application Essentials: What You’ll Need Throughout the Process
Applying to college is a long and grueling process that can undoubtedly seem overwhelming at first glance. But, if you keep track of your deadlines, have essential documents handy, and communicate with your teachers and counselors, the process becomes much easier. To help you understand all the college application essentials, we’ve compiled a list of […]
18 Mistakes to Avoid on Your Business School Application
Applying to business school is extremely competitive. In order to beat out thousands of other qualified applicants, you need a top-notch application. Any missteps could jeopardize your chances of admission! That’s why we put together this comprehensive guide on business school application mistakes that must be avoided at all costs. These errors turn an otherwise […]
10 Mistakes to Avoid During Your Medical School Interview
Medical school interviews come in all different shapes and sizes. Some schools interview 1-on-1, some have multiple interviewers, some have multiple-mini-interviews (MMI). Some schools use students, others use faculty, and some use alumni. No matter what the format is, medical school interviews are extremely important to your medical school admissions chances.Upon talking to admissions committee […]
8 Extracurricular Activities that Boost Your Law School Application
The law school admissions process is more than just a numbers game. While your LSAT score and undergraduate GPA carry significant weight, they don’t tell the whole story. Admissions committees will look closely at your resumé and extracurricular activities to get a sense of who you are as an individual. In fact, admissions officers have recognized several activities […]