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…
In college, you will have a number of opportunities to deepen your learning beyond the classroom. What separates college from high school is not only the chance to try new majors and go deeper in your specific academic field, but also the remarkable facilities, resources, and institutional support for your intellectual success. This Article Will…
Most of the 4000 colleges in the U.S. offer four different types of college application deadlines, each with different dates and policies: Regular Decision (RD), Early Action (EA), Early Decision (ED), and Rolling admissions (RA). This Article Will Discuss The Following: Most of these application options have strict deadlines (unless rare circumstances happen like the…
Teenagers and young adults entering college, the job market, or graduate programs face immense competition. The New York Times states that top universities such as Stanford accept less than 5% of applicants. With steadily more individuals attending college, entering the job force, and getting advanced degrees, competition amongst applicants is intensifying. Whether you’re applying to…
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…
You’ve made the decision to apply to business school. Now what? Researching all the different schools can be a task in and of itself. There are so many things to consider including curriculum, cost, time commitment, networking/recruiting opportunities, travel involved, etc. Getting into a top-tier business school is no easy task. Competition is steep, the…