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BS/MD programs allow students to move directly into medical school after finishing their undergraduate degree, without applying to medical school separately. But the high selectivities and double the application work make an already busy senior year hard to bear. With the below 2% acceptance rate are BS/MD programs worthy?

Are BS/MD Programs Worth It? BS/MD programs allow students to move directly into medical school after finishing their undergraduate degree, without applying to medical school separately. Students who are accepted into these programs are essentially guaranteed a spot in medical school while they're still in high school. By the t...

Application season is here, and recommendation letters are one of the first things admissions officers look at. But as a student, you never get to see what's written about you, and that uncertainty can be nerve-wracking. How do you secure a truly strong letter of recommendation? This article will help you to find out.

How to Get a Strong Letter of Recommendation Most colleges require two to three letters of recommendation, typically including one from a school counselor and one or two from teachers. The purpose of a recommendation letter is to provide a third-party evaluation of the applicant. Simply put, the recommender is speaking on your behalf and advoc...

In my last article, I covered FAFSA and CSS. Beyond those two channels, there are additional sources of scholarships and financial aid worth exploring.

Understanding scholarships and financial aid (II) Beyond FAFSA and CSS, which I covered in the first article, there are also independent scholarship and grant opportunities worth exploring.

It's almost summertime, and many high schoolers take advantage of the season by attending pre-college programs. The best approach is simple: pick something that aligns with your academic interests.

When helping students choose a major, one of the most important being: does this major offer transferable skills? The more transferable the skills, the broader your career options. Mathematics is a perfect example, which is why it remains one of the most popular undergraduate choices.

In this article, I'll introduce 10 outstanding math summer programs. Whether you're leaning toward a math major or a field that applies math, building a strong academic foundation in the subject is an essential part of your preparation.

https://www.bosoned.org/top-summer-programs-in-math