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June 05, 2025

Which Schools Use the Common App? The Rank-Ordered List (2025)

June 05, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian

The complete list of schools that use the Common App and schools that don’t, organized by ranking

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June 05, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian/ 1 Comment
College
Common App
June 03, 2025

Test-Optional Colleges and Admissions Strategies for the 2025–2026 Application Cycle

June 03, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian
Test-Optional Colleges and Admissions Strategies for the 2025–2026 Application Cycle

A comprehensive list of test-optional colleges, plus strategies to help you maximize your admissions odds

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June 03, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian/ 1 Comment
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April 22, 2025

How to Become A Dentist: Everything You Need to Know

April 22, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian
How to Become A Dentist: Everything You Need to Know

How hard is it to become a dentist? What the dentist career path looks like, plus recommendations to maximize your chances of pursuing your dream dental career

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April 22, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian/ 69 Comments
College, Dental School
Dental School Applications, Dental School Admissions
April 16, 2025

How to Write Great UC Essays (Examples of All Personal Insight Questions Included)

April 16, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian
How to Write Great UC Essays (Examples of All Personal Insight Questions Included)

A step-by-step guide to conquering all UC personal insight questions (PIQs), with examples of all UC essay prompts and an analysis of successful UC essays

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April 16, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian/ 5 Comments
College
March 12, 2025

The Ultimate Guide to Supplemental College Application Essays (Examples Included)

March 12, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian
The Ultimate Guide to Supplemental College Application Essays (Examples Included)

Learn how to impress admissions committees through any type of school-specific supplemental essay prompt plus strategies for tackling essays of various lengths

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March 12, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian/ 3 Comments
College
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March 07, 2025

14 College Essay Examples From Top-25 Universities (2025–2026)

March 07, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian
14 College Essay Examples From Top-25 Universities (2025–2026)

College essay examples from students accepted to Harvard, Stanford, and other elite schools

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March 07, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian/ 71 Comments
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March 07, 2025

How to Write an Amazing Common App Essay (2025–2026) — Examples Included

March 07, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian
How to Write an Amazing Common App Essay (2025–2026) — Examples Included

Learn how to come up with a unique topic and choose the right Common App Essay prompt to write a strong personal statement and get into your dream college. Plus, a full-length Common App Essay example

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March 07, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian/ 18 Comments
College
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February 17, 2025

The Ideal College Application Timeline (2025–2026)

February 17, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian
The Ideal College Application Timeline (2025–2026)

What to focus on each month of your application year to produce high-quality materials ahead of time and boost your odds of getting into your dream schools

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February 17, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian/ 6 Comments
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February 05, 2025

How to Get Into Columbia: Strategies and Essay Examples

February 05, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian
How to Get Into Columbia: Strategies and Essay Examples

How hard is it to get into Columbia? Learn more about Columbia’s admissions requirements and find approaches to write superb Columbia supplemental essays to improve your chances of getting in

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February 05, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian/ 4 Comments
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January 21, 2025

The Best Summer Programs for High School Students

January 21, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian
The Best Summer Programs for High School Students

What should high school students do in the summer to stand out to college admissions committees? A complete list of the best summer programs for high school students

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January 21, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian/ 43 Comments
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January 16, 2025

The Best Liberal Arts Colleges for Medical School (2025)

January 16, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian
The Best Liberal Arts Colleges for Medical School (2025)

Learn how the best liberal arts colleges prepare their students for med school and determine if this is the right premed education for you

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January 16, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian/ 3 Comments
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January 15, 2025

The Best Premed Schools in California (2025)

January 15, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian
The Best Premed Schools in California (2025)

Learn how California’s top colleges prepare their students for medical school plus unique aspects of each school, and admissions strategies to help you get in

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January 15, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian/ 6 Comments
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October 30, 2024

How to Succeed as a Brown Premed

October 30, 2024/ Dr. Shemmassian
How to Succeed as a Brown Premed

Learn everything you need to know about being premed at Brown, including premed requirements, the best extracurriculars, and the Brown premed acceptance rate

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October 09, 2024

Medical Schools in Kentucky: How to Get In (2025)

October 09, 2024/ Dr. Shemmassian

Learn admissions strategies to get into the best Kentucky medical schools

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October 02, 2024

The Best Computer Science Colleges and How to Get Accepted

October 02, 2024/ Dr. Shemmassian
The Best Computer Science Colleges and How to Get Accepted

Explore the top-ranked computer science colleges, including average GPAs and strategies to boost your admissions odds

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October 02, 2024/ Dr. Shemmassian/ 4 Comments
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September 28, 2024

BS/MD Programs: How to Get In

September 28, 2024/ Dr. Shemmassian
BS/MD Programs: How to Get In

What is a BS/MD program and how hard is it to get in? Learn the strategies you need to make it happen, plus a complete list of BS/MD programs

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September 28, 2024/ Dr. Shemmassian/ 7 Comments
College, Medical School
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September 25, 2024

The Best UC Schools: UC Rankings 2025

September 25, 2024/ Dr. Shemmassian
The Best UC Schools: UC Rankings 2025

Discover the most highly-ranked UC campuses and learn how to determine the best UC schools for your child

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September 25, 2024/ Dr. Shemmassian/ 10 Comments
College
September 23, 2024

Early Assurance Programs for Medical School

September 23, 2024/ Dr. Shemmassian
Early Assurance Programs for Medical School

What are early assurance programs for med school and how competitive are they? Learn how to decide whether an EAP is right for you, plus a complete list of schools that offer early assurance programs

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College, Medical School, Admissions
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September 18, 2024

The Best Undergraduate Business Schools: A Complete List (2024)

September 18, 2024/ Dr. Shemmassian
The Best Undergraduate Business Schools: A Complete List (2024)

Learn the top-ranked undergraduate business programs and admissions strategies to get your child accepted

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September 18, 2024/ Dr. Shemmassian/ 5 Comments
College
September 17, 2024

USC vs. UCLA: Which College Is Better?

September 17, 2024/ Dr. Shemmassian
USC vs. UCLA: Which College Is Better?

Learn key differences between the two most famous universities in Southern California when it comes to academics, student life, and admissions

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September 17, 2024/ Dr. Shemmassian/ 13 Comments
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