The Best Liberal Arts Colleges for Medical School
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Learn whether liberal arts colleges adequately prepare graduates for med school
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IB vs AP: Which one is better for college admissions?
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Learn the key differences between AP and IB classes, and what looks best on college applications
Read MoreCanadian Friendly American Medical Schools: How To Get In
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A step by step guide to mastering the U.S. medical school admissions process, plus a list of American medical schools that accept Canadian students
Read MoreHow to Write Amazing Ivy League Essays
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Learn what Ivy League schools are looking for in admissions essays
Read MoreBS/MD Programs: How to Get In
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Learn how hard it is to get in and the strategies you need to make it happen, plus a complete list of BS/MD programs
Read MoreHow to Find Internships for High School Students
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Everything you need to know about high school internships, including how to cold email for an internship
Read MoreHow To Transfer Colleges: The Ultimate Guide
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A guide to transferring to your dream school (including a successful transfer essay example)
What is a Public Ivy?
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A guide to the top public colleges—and why one of them might be the right choice for your child
Read MoreThe College Admissions Puzzle: How the 8 Main Pieces Fit Together and Affect Which Schools Your Child Gets Into
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This article is also featured on The Huffington Post.
To help you better understand the college application evaluation process, I have highlighted the 8 primary elements of most college applications, including what they represent to admissions committees, and what they don’t.
Carefully considering what story will be told through the various pieces of your child’s college application will help your family make more informed decisions when it comes to your child’s academics and extracurricular pursuits. Collectively, better decisions will improve your child’s admissions odds at his or her top-choice schools.
Read MoreShould I Retake the MCAT?
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Learn the pros and cons of retaking the MCAT for applying to medical school
Read MoreThe Best Pre Med Schools in California
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Learn how California’s top colleges prepare their students for medical school
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Reapplying to Medical School: Every Major Question Answered
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Learn whether reapplying to medical school looks bad, if you can use past letters of recommendation, if you should change your personal statement, and much more to get in after your first attempt
Read MoreHow To Choose A College That’s Right For You
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Ignore the hype around college rankings and make an informed decision
Read MoreHow to Get Off the Waitlist and Into Your Dream College
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Proven strategies for what to do if waitlisted, plus a successful UC Berkeley waitlist letter sample
Read MoreExtracurricular Activities for College Admissions: The Ultimate Guide (Examples Included)
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Proven approaches and examples of extracurricular activities to help your child stand out on college applications and get into their dream schools
Read MoreHow to Write an Amazing Law School Diversity Statement
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Decide whether to write the optional diversity essay and learn how to make it stand out
Read MoreMedical School Acceptance Rates by Race: Does Ethnicity Play a Role?
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Learn how much race matters when applying to medical schools and how diversity is achieved through admissions
Read MoreDo Colleges Look at Freshman Year?
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Learn the truth about how admissions committees evaluate your child’s freshman year
Read MoreHow to Write Your Own Letter of Recommendation for Medical School (Sample Included)
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A step-by-step guide to crafting a strong medical school recommendation letter for yourself
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