How to Succeed as a UT Austin Premed
Learn how to navigate premed at the University of Texas at Austin, including premed requirements, the best premed extracurriculars, and the UT Austin premed acceptance rate
How to Write an Appeal Letter for College
Reasons to appeal (and reasons NOT to appeal) your college admissions decision
How to Get Off the Waitlist and Into Your Dream College
Proven strategies for what to do if waitlisted, plus a successful UC Berkeley waitlist letter sample
How to Succeed as a WashU Premed
Learn how to navigate premed at Washington University in St. Louis, including WashU premed requirements and extracurriculars, the best premed major, and the WashU premed acceptance rate
How to Make Money in Medical School: 10 Side Gigs for Medical Students
Learn about the best side hustles for medical students so you can earn additional income and graduate with less debt
How to Write a Letter of Continued Interest for Law School (Example Included)
Learn how to get off the waitlist and into your top-choice law school by writing a letter of continued interest
How to Create Your Own High School Capstone Project
Discover creative approaches to capstone projects and passion-driven extracurriculars that impress college admissions and highlight your unique talents.
What Is a Good ACT Score? The Definitive Guide
Learn what is a good ACT score for top colleges, how ACT percentiles work, and what score you need to be a competitive college applicant.
Law School Personal Statement: The Ultimate Guide (Examples Included)
Learn how to write a law school personal statement for top schools like Yale, including law school personal statement examples and topics
Transferring to the Ivy League from Community College
Do Ivy League schools accept community college students? Learn the answer, plus everything you need to know in order to transfer to the Ivy League
How to Transfer Colleges: The Ultimate Guide
Discover how to transfer colleges step by step, including admission strategies, common mistakes, and an example of a winning transfer essay.
How to Study as a Premed
Learn effective study tips and time-management techniques to succeed as a premed and become a competitive applicant for top medical schools.
Do Colleges Look at Freshman Year?
How much do freshman year grades count for college? Learn the truth about how admissions committees evaluate your child’s first year
Ivy League Colleges and Community Service: Everything You Need to Know
Learn what the Ivy League thinks of community service, how community service affects your child’s chance of Ivy League admissions, and how to write an amazing college essay about community service (with example)
How to Ace the Stanford Roommate Essay (Example Included)
A complete guide to the Stanford roommate essay, including brainstorming strategies, structure advice, and a successful full-length example.
How to Become a Soros Fellow: The Ultimate Guide
Learn how to become a Soros Fellow with a complete guide to the Soros Fellowship, eligibility, selection criteria, and winning Soros essay examples.
Our commitment to diversity in medicine
Learn about our pledge to supporting students and physicians from low-income and minority backgrounds
Law School Letters of Recommendation: The Definitive Guide
Who, when, and how to ask for a letter of recommendation for law school, including word-for-word scripts
Graduating from College Early: Everything You Need to Know
Explore whether graduating college early is right for you, including pros, cons, and step-by-step tips to finish your degree faster.
How to Get MCAT Accommodations: Everything You Need to Know
Learn what conditions qualify and how to request accommodations in order to maximize your MCAT score