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How a Special Master’s Program Can Be Your Pathway to Medical School
Most rejected medical school applicants don't lack motivation. They lack proof. A science GPA that dipped sophomore year, coursework from five years ago, or grades that never [...]
How to Choose the Best Extracurricular Activities in High School
Picking extracurricular activities is not about finding the ‘hardest’ activities, it's simply identifying what you can do that reflects your interests.
SEC Schools List: All 16 Schools and What It Takes to Get In
The University of Florida received more than 90,000 first-year applications for fall 2025 and admitted about one in five. Its SEC rival Ole Miss admitted nearly everyone [...]
College Admissions
Seniors, it’s crunch time!
Does Class Rank Matter for College Admissions? What Colleges Actually Weigh
One Prepory student ranked 11th in his class recently asked his coach whether he could have two freshman science courses stripped off his transcript, because a friend [...]
How to Transfer Colleges: A Comprehensive Guide
Learn how to transfer colleges: when to apply, how the Common App for Transfer works, how to keep your credits, and what to write in your transfer essay.
How to Get Into MIT: Acceptance Rate, Essays & Deadlines
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) received 29,281 applications for the Class of 2029 and admitted 1,334 students. Nearly all of the applicants who were turned away [...]
College ‘Cast
Our college admissions news forecast
Things You Should Be Doing The Summer Before Junior Year
While there may be more on an incoming junior’s plate, it’s a great time to accomplish things that will help building a better application. These items are exceptionally important and time-sensitive: College list, SAT prep, extracurricular involvement, getting a summer job or internship, and touring colleges.
Career Resources
AI in Career Development: How to Stay Ahead
As you may have gathered from the news, AI-technologies are currently on the rise. Especially generative AI tools. But what does that mean, exactly? And what does that mean [...]
Adapting to the Non-Linear Career Path
There are lots of advantages to pursuing a non-linear career path. In addition to cultivating greater flexibility and adaptability, non-traditional career paths may offer increased job satisfaction and a [...]
Choosing the Right Job Certifications for Your Career Path
Knowing how to make your resume stand out is a difficult endeavor. Especially if you are interested in remote positions or companies with Hybrid Remote Work Models. Job listings [...]
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