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Preparing for the MCAT? 8 Free Resources to Get You Started

If you’re applying to medical school, the MCAT is an essential piece of your application. It tests your knowledge of General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, General Biology, Biochemistry, Physics, Psychology, and Sociology, along with your critical analysis and reasoning skills. Below, we’ve put together a list of 8 free resources to help you start studying.

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Stand Out to Admissions: How to Increase Rigor in Your Course Schedule

Your high school transcript says a lot about who you are as a student. Beyond the letter grades, your transcript demonstrates your ability to take advantage of your school’s opportunities and explore your academic interests. Do you challenge yourself? Do you step out of your comfort zone? Admissions officers want to know what you’re bringing to the table, and what kind of student you’ll be in college.

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13 Colleges to Consider if You’re Pursuing an Arts Degree

If you’re thinking about pursuing the arts in college, you have a lot of options! Think outside of the box and explore different cities and types of colleges. Here’s a list of different schools you might consider. Find out if the school has the right niche and opportunities for you.

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10 Exciting Majors for STEM Students to Consider Pursuing in College

It’s the question everyone dreads. “What are you going to study?” You worry you’ll change your mind; you worry you won’t pick the right choice.  If your answer is “I don’t know, but I know I want to work in STEM,” this article will help you realize there are plenty of options for you to consider.


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6 Tried and True Ways Full-Time Students Can Work Part-Time and Pay for College in 2019

Textbooks, coffee, student activities, Spring Breaks--college expenses add up quickly. Whether you’re looking to save up for a weekend trip or paying your way through school, you have a few options for working while studying full-time.

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The Pros and Cons of Taking a Gap Year Before College

Taking a gap year has all sorts of connotations. Some might assume you’re going to spend a year gallivanting through Europe. Some might think you aren’t driven, you’re scared of committing to college, you’re not dreaming big enough. Whatever the negative connotations surrounding the gap year, for many students, taking a break has professional, personal, and financial benefits that you’ll reap for years to come.

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Summer Internships: How to Write a Winning Cover Letter

Summer internships and jobs are important parts of your high school and college experience. Whether directly related to your desired field of study or not, every internship and job will help you narrow down what you want to do with your career while building up your transferable skills.

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Should I Go to Grad School? Here’s a List of Reasons the Answer Might Be Yes

Going to graduate school is an important decision that takes a lot of consideration and thought. It’s essential that you have a compelling reason before you ultimately make the decision to go back to school to get an advanced degree.

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4 Things You Can Do as a Freshmen or Sophomore to Help Your College Application Stand Out

We all know that to get into top colleges, students need to start preparing early in high school to stay competitive. That means, participating in extracurriculars and taking a rigorous course load as early as sophomore year. Starting a club or building houses in your free time is more common than you think, so to truly stand out among hundreds of undergraduate applications, you really have to go the extra step in pursuing and participating in opportunities that aren’t run of the mill. Here’s what I suggest for freshman and sophomores to get a leg up in the race:

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