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May 10, 2024

What to Major in for Consulting

Whether you're applying for college, deciding on a major to declare, or looking to switch majors, this article is for you. Learn what skills you need to succeed in consulting and the degrees that will teach you them.

May 10, 2024

How to Build the Best Extracurriculars for College

Nowadays, having a good GPA and test score is not enough to get into a great university. Here is our guide to building extracurricular activities to make your college application stand out.

May 10, 2024

30+ Colleges With Late Application Deadlines

Though most regular decision deadlines fall at the beginning of January, these schools have late deadlines so that you can still apply to, and get into, top colleges. The deadlines extend from February through the summer.

May 10, 2024

How to Write an Amazing College Essay: 3 Tips for Success

A former admissions committee member outlines some of his best advice for writing a killer college application essay that will not only impress the AdCom, but also get you admitted into your dream school.

May 10, 2024

The Top 40 College Scholarships

A curated list of the 40 best scholarships available this year to help students finance their undergraduate degrees, succeed in studies, and prepare for future careers, including merit-based, essay-based, and more.

May 10, 2024

MBA Interviews: Six Admission Consultants’ Best Advice

The top tips from six MBA application experts on the interview process to help you as you prepare.

May 10, 2024

How to Answer the "Why an MBA?" Essay Question

A common essay and interview question of top business schools, admissions committees want to know why you're choosing to get an MBA. Here is one expert coach's insight into crafting a compelling response.

May 10, 2024

How to Get a Venture Capital Internship

Tips and tricks to landing a coveted VC internship and top resources to help you get there, as well as insight into what skills top venture firms are looking for in applicants.

May 10, 2024

MD Application Deadlines of the Top 50 Medical Schools

Most MD programs have an application deadline for AMCAS and a separate one for its supplementary information. This article will help you stay on top of both deadlines–and get your application in on time.

May 10, 2024

How to Write a Powerful Personal Statement for Medical School

The personal statement can make or break your medical school application. Learn how to write it and strategies to make it stand out to admissions committees in this expert guide.

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