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Summer at Stanford for Aspiring Doctors and Medical Researchers

Summer at Stanford for Aspiring Doctors and Medical Researchers

by Hanan R. While at Stanford during summer break, I got the sense that there were more high schoolers than...

STEM Summer Programs

STEM Summer Programs

by Justin B. The possibilities of summer are endless and can include academic enrichment, international travel, volunteering, paid jobs, internships,...

My Medical Journey and Nurturing Empathy & Expertise

My Medical Journey and Nurturing Empathy & Expertise

by Shiv G. In this blog post, I’ll discuss my personal journey and insights gained so far in my medical...

College Essays Blog

Ways to Brainstorm about STEM Interests (for Free) before College Essays

Ways to Brainstorm about STEM Interests (for Free) before College Essays

by Michelle “After I finished that difficult lab in AP...

Don’t Compare Yourself to Others in Your College Essays

Don’t Compare Yourself to Others in Your College Essays

by Michelle From last week’s post on emotional growth, Essay Narwhals should understand how it is important to show maturity...

Writing Emotional Intelligence for Application Essays

Writing Emotional Intelligence for Application Essays

by Sarah M. One of the most important ways to make your college application essays stand out is to convey...

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