Who You Should Ask for a Letter of Recommendation: A 5-Step Plan
A well-written letter of recommendation from the right person may tip the scales in your favor towards admittance, so consider who will write yours.
Should I Apply To BSMD Programs?
They go by many names. 8-year programs, direct med school, guaranteed medical school, etc. BS/MD programs allow high-achieving high school students committed to a career in medicine to lock down their track towards becoming a doctor. While few in number, many applicants latch onto these programs as an opportunity to streamline their way into medical school.
How Much Do Alumni Interviews Really Matter?
Someone who has some inscrutable amount of control over your future with that college. How much do alumni interviews really matter, after all?
The Pros and Cons to Declaring a Major on Your Application
What does this mean for you? To provide clarity, we’ll review the pros and cons to declaring a major on your college application.
Social Factors in Choosing a College
Less commonly discussed, though, are the social factors in choosing a college. Let’s fix that.
A Parent’s Role in the College Application Process
It can be difficult to know how to best help your child. A parent’s role in the college application process, while critical, doesn’t need to be so black or white.
How To Sell That Perfect-Fit College to Family
How can you, as a student, effectively sell that perfect fit college to your parents and/or guardians?
Why America Shouldn’t Be Your Only Option for College
We’re here to remind you that America shouldn’t be your only option for college destinations!
It’s Time to Amend the Notion of a Dream College
Soon enough, you’ve grown accustomed to hearing those four words roll off someone else’s tongue: “What’s your dream college?”
