Both Early Decision and Early Action are becoming increasingly popular options for applicants, for good reason. At many colleges, as many as a third or more of the entering class may have been admitted under one or the other of these programs, with admission rates that may be two to three times higher than the…
When all factors are similar, it may seem very hard but the most unique thing about the application review is how the student chose to tell their story; how they decided to weave all the pieces together to make their (hopefully) indelible mark on the application reader. The admissions reader is left with deciding whether…
Transferring to the Ivy League is a great college application strategy – especially now during the COVID-19 era when there is so much uncertainty in higher education. Many of the Ivy League schools recruit transfer students to add diversity and enhance the numbers of students in particular majors – including those that were undersubscribed in…
With April approaching, high school seniors across the country and the world are anxiously awaiting the arrival of their fat envelopes. It’s an annual ritual where they will rush home from school to stalk the mailman with the hope that an admissions offer, usually packaged in a fat envelope, is in the mailbox. With tremendous…
Working in the admissions field, you are asked a number of questions. By far, the most popular question I receive is usually a worried parent who feels that his son should be doing much more and a little more of everything while doing the following: sports (table tennis), music (classical violin), humanitarian (building homes in…
Being admitted to a top-ranked college – especially the Ivy League seems impossible. With acceptance rates at most top-tier universities in the single digits, anxiety about the process is a reality, especially without the help of a consultant or advisor. Our Article Will Discuss The Following: How To Stand Out In College Admission Review Each…
One of the most important parts of putting together a strong application for medical school is to take theory and put it into practice. When students first ask us how a medical school application consultant can assist them in preparing for the admissions process, I say that this medical school admissions advisor can help you…
You’ve taken the MCAT, completed all of the pre-requisites, and maybe even chosen your list of medical schools. Now, it’s finally time to get serious about writing your medical school essay! In this article, we’ll outline what the American Association of Medical Colleges (AAMC) advises you to include and explore a good and a bad…
Every prospective med student should consider four things before applying to med school: the qualifications, the experience of a med student, the qualities of a good doctor, and, ultimately, the application process itself. Our Article Will Discuss The Following: We’ll start with the qualifications you need, which—no surprise—require tremendous foresight, commitment, and focus. But before…
Preparing for medical school interviews can be a daunting experience, especially when students who are competing with you also have perfect GPAs, strong MCAT scores and have engaged in research, strong extracurriculars, and have excellent intellectual vitality. Our Article Will Discuss The Following: All things held constant, while a student’s GPA and testing profile might…