Michaela, Author at Moon Prep

December 1, 2021 | College Application

Universities That Do Not Require Supplemental Essays

It's no secret that test-optional policies are becoming more widely accepted among universities, even top tier institutions, but lately, colleges are also moving to an optional stance on their admissions essays. More universities than ever before are ditching the "Why…

November 17, 2021 | Press

How can I find a mentorship in my field as a recent graduate?

If there's one thing most graduates search for after leaving their college days is experience. One of the best ways to gain this valuable experience is by finding a mentor. This early mentorship is crucial to success, with the majority…

October 31, 2021 | College Application

List of Supplemental Essays Required By Top Colleges

Looking for a quick reference to the essays required by the colleges on your list? Check out our list of supplemental essays required by many of the top colleges students apply to each year. If you need help with these…

October 27, 2021 | BS/MD Admissions Consulting Press

Avoiding the MCAT: An Interview with Elite Medical Prep

Students targeting medicine as a career all face the same daunting hurdle: the MCAT. But do they have to? Admission into a direct medical program, or BS/MD program, can often mean skipping the MCAT requirement altogether. Every program differs with…

October 20, 2021 | College Application Press Summer Plans

Ways You Can Stand Out When Applying to Colleges

With college admissions increasingly getting more competitive, applicants are searching for innovative ways to stand out to their top colleges. Even the best students find themselves on the waitlist or rejected from top schools on their list. If your heart…

October 8, 2021 | College Application Medical School Admissions Consulting Press

What's the Best Major to Prepare Me for Medical School?

Most new undergraduate students entering college with the intention of later applying to medical school assume they need to major in Biology to be properly considered "pre-med." They assume this major will best prepare them for medical school. And they'd…

September 22, 2021 | Medical School Admissions Consulting Press

As Medical School Applications Skyrocket, More Candidates May Turn To The Caribbean

One thing is clear: applications to medical school have skyrocketed. According to the American Association of Medical Colleges (AAMC), applications increased 18% over the 2020 cycle. The average growth has been less than 3% per year over the last decade.…

September 15, 2021 | College Application Medical School Admissions Consulting Press

Attention Aspiring Doctors: How to Choose the Right Major for Medical School

Every year, our students as which undergraduate major they should choose when entering an undergraduate university. Which major will best prepare them for medical school? It's a great question, especially when we consider that there are majors other than Biology…

September 8, 2021 | BS/MD Admissions Consulting College Application Press

Seven Things No One Tells You About Being A BS/MD Student

When we connect with students hoping to enter the medical field, they are understandably eager to attend a BS/MD program to be able to skip the dreaded medical school application process, and in some cases, the MCAT altogether. But what…

August 18, 2021 | BS/MD Admissions Consulting Press

Top Insights Into The College of New Jersey’s 7-Year Medical Program

At Moon Prep, we spend our time outside of meeting with students researching and interviewing the Admissions Directors of the direct medical programs we focus on. Specifically, we know that the BS/MD programs in New York and New Jersey can…

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Universities That Do Not Require Supplemental Essays

How can I find a mentorship in my field as a recent graduate?

List of Supplemental Essays Required By Top Colleges

Avoiding the MCAT: An Interview with Elite Medical Prep

Ways You Can Stand Out When Applying to Colleges

What's the Best Major to Prepare Me for Medical School?

As Medical School Applications Skyrocket, More Candidates May Turn To The Caribbean

Attention Aspiring Doctors: How to Choose the Right Major for Medical School

Seven Things No One Tells You About Being A BS/MD Student

Top Insights Into The College of New Jersey’s 7-Year Medical Program