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Timing of Medical School

Just to clarify, is medical school usually pursued after finishing college? Do people usually take a gap year or go straight from undergrad?

2 years ago

UC Berkeley Waitlist Letter

Hey there, I've been waitlisted at UC Berkeley and I want to write a letter to express my continued interest in the school. What should I include in this letter to show that I'm serious about attendin …

2 years ago

Setting academic goals for high school?

As a high school student wanting to set some academic goals for myself, I'm curious about what kind of goals you all have set. What do you think are some good academic goals to have in high school? An …

2 years ago

Case Western Reserve University Pre-Med Ranking

Hey, I've been researching pre-med programs and came across Case Western Reserve University. How does their pre-med program rank compared to other schools? Are there any current students here who can …

2 years ago

Parsons Early Action Decision Date?

Hi all! I applied early action to Parsons School of Design and I'm getting pretty anxious about hearing back. Does anyone know when they typically release their early action decisions? Much appreciate …

2 years ago

Tallo STEM opportunities

Hey everyone! I've heard about Tallo and how it can help with getting scholarships and opportunities in STEM fields. Can anyone share their experiences using Tallo for STEM and how it helped them?

2 years ago

Northwestern for Pre-med?

Is Northwestern a good school for pre-med students? What resources do they provide to support pre-med students, and how is their reputation in the field?

2 years ago

What makes a good persuasive speech?

Hey guys, I'm trying to work on my public speaking skills for a club I'm in. What are some key elements to focus on for creating a convincing and engaging persuasive speech?

2 years ago

Good goals to set for school? Need suggestions!

Hey everyone! I'm looking to set some new goals for this school year, both academically and personally. What are some good goals to have for school? I'd appreciate any ideas you have to offer!

2 years ago

When is Duke Decision Day?

Hey everyone! I've applied to Duke and I can't find the information on when they announce their regular decision results. Can anyone help me out with the decision day for Duke regular decision? Thanks …

2 years ago

Graduate admissions vs. undergrad?

I've been hearing about graduate admissions, but I'm not really sure what the difference is between grad and undergrad admissions. Can someone please explain how the grad process works? Is it more dif …

2 years ago

Good Colleges in Pennsylvania and Virginia for Medical?

I'm considering pursuing a medical career, and I'm looking for colleges in Pennsylvania and Virginia that have strong medical programs. What are some good schools in these states for pre-med or medica …

2 years ago

Brown ED Results

Hi guys! I applied to Brown for ED, and I'm getting really anxious waiting for the results. Does anyone know when they're typically released and how they notify you? Thanks a bunch!

2 years ago

NYU admissions requirements?

I've been looking into applying to NYU, but I'm having a little bit of trouble finding a clear answer regarding their university requirements. Can anyone tell me what their admission criteria are, lik …

2 years ago

U of I Early Action Release Date?

Hey everyone, does anyone know when the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign releases their early action decisions? I'm getting super anxious to hear back from them!

2 years ago

Recommended books for writing college essays?

Hey there! I want to start working on my college essays and was wondering if anyone has any good recommendations for books that could help me with the process. Just trying to find resources that'll he …

2 years ago

Pre-Med Majors at UCLA

Hello! I'm considering applying for a pre-med major at UCLA. What are some options in terms of majors and what sort of pre-med guidance does the school offer? Any advice is appreciated!

2 years ago

SSAT Character Skills Snapshot: What is it?

I've heard about the SSAT Character Skills Snapshot while researching private school applications, but I'm still a bit confused. What exactly is it and how important is it for my application? Any insi …

2 years ago

When do VT Early Action decisions come out?

I applied Early Action to Virginia Tech (VT), and I'm super anxious to find out my decision. Does anyone know when the results typically come out?

2 years ago

Common App colleges and their supplements?

Hey everyone, I'm a junior and starting the process of applying to colleges through the Common App. I know that some colleges have specific supplemental essays, but I'm a bit overwhelmed trying to kee …

2 years ago
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