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July 12, 2024

How to Get Into Brown PLME (Sample Essays Included)

July 12, 2024/ Dr. Shemmassian
How to Get Into Brown PLME (Sample Essays Included)

How hard is it to get into the Brown Program in Liberal Medical Education? Learn the PLME requirements and read sample PLME essays

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College, Medical School
July 12, 2024

How to Get Into Boston University: Requirements and Strategies

July 12, 2024/ Dr. Shemmassian
How to Get Into Boston University: Requirements and Strategies

Explore the Boston University acceptance rate and admission requirements, plus a sample BU essay

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July 12, 2024/ Dr. Shemmassian/ 1 Comment
College
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July 08, 2024

How to Get Into Cornell University: The Definitive Guide

July 08, 2024/ Dr. Shemmassian
How to Get Into Cornell University: The Definitive Guide

How hard is it to get into Cornell? Learn about Cornell’s admission requirements and discover strategies to write great Cornell supplemental essays to increase your chances of getting in

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July 08, 2024/ Dr. Shemmassian/ 34 Comments
College
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May 28, 2024

Ivy League Acceptance Rates 2024: What You're Up Against

May 28, 2024/ Dr. Shemmassian
Ivy League Acceptance Rates 2024: What You're Up Against

Ivy League admissions statistics for the Class of 2028 and strategies to get in despite intense competition

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May 28, 2024/ Dr. Shemmassian/ 1 Comment
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May 07, 2024

How to Use the Common App Additional Information Section (Examples Included)

May 07, 2024/ Dr. Shemmassian
How to Use the Common App Additional Information Section (Examples Included)

The definitive guide to knowing what to include (and not include) in the Common App Additional Information section

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May 07, 2024/ Dr. Shemmassian/ 65 Comments
Admissions, College
College Admissions, College Essays, Common App
May 07, 2024

How to Write an Impressive UC Activities List

May 07, 2024/ Dr. Shemmassian
How to Write an Impressive UC Activities List

A comprehensive guide to filling out each UC Activities category, plus sample entries

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May 07, 2024/ Dr. Shemmassian/ 6 Comments
College
May 01, 2024

How to Stand Out on the Common App Activities Section (Example Included)

May 01, 2024/ Dr. Shemmassian
How to Stand Out on the Common App Activities Section (Example Included)

Learn how to share your accomplishments in a way that shines, plus a Common App Activities section example

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May 01, 2024/ Dr. Shemmassian/ 54 Comments
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April 18, 2024

How to Succeed as a Caltech Premed

April 18, 2024/ Dr. Shemmassian
How to Succeed as a Caltech Premed

Everything you need to know about being a CalTech premed, including comprehensive premed requirements, the best extracurriculars, and the CalTech premed acceptance rate

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April 18, 2024/ Dr. Shemmassian/ Comment
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February 16, 2024

How to Succeed as a University of Southern California Premed

February 16, 2024/ Dr. Shemmassian
How to Succeed as a University of Southern California Premed

Everything you need to know about University of Southern California premed, including premed requirements, the best premed extracurriculars, and the USC premed acceptance rate

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February 16, 2024/ Dr. Shemmassian/ Comment
Medical School, Admissions, College
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December 24, 2023

Ivy League Rankings 2024: The Definitive Guide

December 24, 2023/ Dr. Shemmassian
Ivy League Rankings 2024: The Definitive Guide

Which is the best Ivy League school? Learn how Ivy League rankings are developed, which ones matter, and what they mean for you

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December 24, 2023/ Dr. Shemmassian/ 12 Comments
College
ivy league, ivy, university rankings, ivy league rankings
December 06, 2023

Extracurricular Activities for College Admissions: The Ultimate Guide (Examples Included)

December 06, 2023/ Dr. Shemmassian
Extracurricular Activities for College Admissions: The Ultimate Guide (Examples Included)

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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December 06, 2023/ Dr. Shemmassian/ 7 Comments
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November 29, 2023

BS/DDS Programs: How to Get In

November 29, 2023/ Dr. Shemmassian
BS/DDS Programs: How to Get In

Learn strategies for getting into 8-year and 7-year dental programs, plus a complete list of BS/DDS programs

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September 15, 2023

How to Get into the University of Chicago: Essays and Strategies That Worked

September 15, 2023/ Dr. Shemmassian
How to Get into the University of Chicago: Essays and Strategies That Worked

How hard is it to get into the University of Chicago? Learn the UChicago acceptance rate and admissions requirements, plus strategies for UChicago supplemental essays

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January 06, 2023

How to Become a Lawyer: Everything You Need to Know

January 06, 2023/ Dr. Shemmassian
How to Become a Lawyer: Everything You Need to Know

How long does it take to become a lawyer? Learn more about the legal profession, plus what steps you should take to pursue your dream law career

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Law School, College
January 05, 2023

Weighted vs. Unweighted GPA: What's the Difference?

January 05, 2023/ Dr. Shemmassian
Weighted vs. Unweighted GPA: What's the Difference?

Do colleges look at weighted or unweighted GPA? Is weighted or unweighted GPA more important? What is cumulative GPA?

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January 05, 2023/ Dr. Shemmassian/ 4 Comments
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November 14, 2022

What Is a Good PSAT Score? The Definitive Guide

November 14, 2022/ Dr. Shemmassian
What Is a Good PSAT Score? The Definitive Guide

What’s a good PSAT score? How does it determine National Merit? A comprehensive guide to the PSAT, including the average PSAT score for 10th graders

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November 14, 2022/ Dr. Shemmassian/ 2 Comments
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November 11, 2022

Every ACT and SAT Question You Have for College Admissions

November 11, 2022/ Dr. Shemmassian
Every ACT and SAT Question You Have for College Admissions

Answers to questions about ACT vs. SAT, score choice, score conversion, superscoring, test-optional schools, AP Exams, and more

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November 11, 2022/ Dr. Shemmassian/ 1 Comment
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October 28, 2022

The Ultimate Guide to Finding and Winning College Scholarships

October 28, 2022/ Dr. Shemmassian
The Ultimate Guide to Finding and Winning College Scholarships

A hands-on primer to helping your child earn thousands of dollars in free money, eliminate college debt, and live with less financial worry

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Financial Aid, College, Admissions
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October 07, 2022

How to Get Into West Point: Strategies and Essays That Worked

October 07, 2022/ Dr. Shemmassian
How to Get Into West Point: Strategies and Essays That Worked

Learn the West Point requirements, plus strategies for writing West Point application essays

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October 06, 2022

Is Attending an Ivy League Worth It? The Real Benefits of an Ivy League Education

October 06, 2022/ Dr. Shemmassian
Is Attending an Ivy League Worth It? The Real Benefits of an Ivy League Education

Learn the truth about the advantages and drawbacks of attending an Ivy League school

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October 06, 2022/ Dr. Shemmassian/ 3 Comments
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