Tagged: #medicalschooladvice

We are always asked what projects Moon Prep students are launching to set themselves apart on their college applications. Check out what one ambitious Moon Prep student has pursued as a passion project recently!  The Data Mission was launched as…

Ever wanted to pick the brain of a Dean of Admissions before applying to medical school? Well, we did it for you! Sit down with Moon Prep counselor Lindsey as she interviews Dr. Lindia J. Willies-Jacobo, the Senior Associate Dean…

Finding research opportunities as a prospective science major in high school is always a difficult task even in ideal conditions. In this new virtual world since the onset of COVID-10, research positions for high school students have become nearly non-existent.…

For high school students planning to go into medicine, the most guaranteed route is through a BS/MD, or direct medical program. BS/MD programs allow for a smooth transition from undergraduate learning straight into medical school, guaranteeing their admission to medical…

Many premed students had to re-evaluate their carefully planned summers this past year with the onset of the pandemic. Resume plans were derailed as shadowing hours and internships across the country were canceled with minimal notice. Students on the medical…

Medical school, in the best of circumstances, is challenging, and having to learn virtually might add stress and further complications. If spending your first year in medical school in virtual classes isn’t a good fit for your learning style, then…

Medical school applications have increased this year, and the pandemic is a major reason for the increase. Many applicants have been inspired to the field of medicine because of our healthcare heroes. Moon Prep founder Kristen was quoted in an…

It’s not so secret that admissions to medical school are extremely competitive. Students have to spend years building up their resume and gaining medical experience to prove that they are ready to take on a career as a doctor.  Some…

Getting into medical school has never been easy, but it has been getting harder in recent years. Acceptance rates to allopathic medical schools are at just 41% last year, and 36% in allopathic medical schools! Students have to spend months…

It might seem like there is only one clear path to medicine. Go to undergraduate, apply to medical school, and after years of hard work, add the letters "MD" after your name. However, there is more than one way to…