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Reflections from Stanford: Choosing the Right Medical School

Reflections from Stanford: Choosing the Right Medical School

by Hanan R. I found out that I was accepted to Stanford for medical school while teaching a grammar lesson...

What is it like at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine?

What is it like at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine?

by Aaron L. Attending medical school at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine was a transformative experience that shaped my medical...

Attention High School Job-Seekers: Consider This Job for Soft Skills

Attention High School Job-Seekers: Consider This Job for Soft Skills

by Justin B. For high school students, finding a job can be tough! Most find themselves working at a restaurant,...

College Essays Blog

Perfection is Boring

Perfection is Boring

by Albert Leo 2. The lessons we take from obstacles...

Expressing Identity in the Common App Prompts

Expressing Identity in the Common App Prompts

by Albert Leo Now that you’ve started looking at the prompts for the Common App, you can already see how...

Inspiring Quotes from 3 Famous Writers

Inspiring Quotes from 3 Famous Writers

by Michelle Finally, the big moment is here. Time to start on your college essay. You’ve cleaned up a good...