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A guide to the top public colleges—and why one of them might be the right choice for your child
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The 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.
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Learn the pros and cons of retaking the MCAT for applying to medical school
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Learn how California’s top colleges prepare their students for medical school
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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
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Ignore the hype around college rankings and make an informed decision
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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
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Decide whether to write the optional diversity essay and learn how to make it stand out
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Learn how much race matters when applying to medical schools and how diversity is achieved through admissions
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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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Whom, when, and how to ask for college recommendation letters that can help your child get into their dream school
Read MoreThe Best Pre Med Majors to Get Into Medical School
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Learn about medical school acceptance rates by major and how you should approach your decision
Read MoreHow Hard Is It to Get into Medical School?
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Admissions statistics, application mistakes, and strategies to get in despite increasing competition
Read MoreTuition at Every Medical School in the United States
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Medical school tuition and fees for out-of-state students, listed from highest to lowest
Read MoreCalifornia Medical Schools: How to Get In
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Learn how hard it is to get into California med schools and the strategies you need to make it happen
Read MoreDo Medical School Rankings Matter?
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What impact do medical school rankings have on residency chances? Learn the truth.
Read MoreMedical School Secondary Essay Prompts (Updated for 2018-2019 Cycle)
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A complete list of med school secondary prompts to help you get ahead and stay organized during your admissions process
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