Students who plan to go to medical school generally spend their undergraduate years pursuing a pre-med course of study to prepare them for a career in medicine or other health fields. But what exactly is pre-med, and what courses are you expected to take? If you’re thinking of attending medical school, keep reading to learn more about pre-med requirements and which schools in the U.S. offer the best programs.
As a member of the Ivy League and an institution known for its academic rigor and impressive alumni network, it is easy to understand why Princeton University earns a spot on many students’ best-fit lists. Every year, the school receives tens of thousands of applications from high school seniors and current college students interested in transferring.
While many schools have since reinstated testing requirements, thousands of schools remain test-optional or test-blind — some have even made it permanent. Learn more about test-blind and test-optional policies and how they may impact your admissions strategy.
The college admissions landscape is often shrouded in mystery, and admissions trends seem to change every year. But one aspect of the process that seems here to stay is holistic admissions. What does this mean for applicants beyond the surface-level explanation that it looks at more than just grades and test scores? Keep reading to learn what colleges genuinely assess when they commit to a holistic review of student profiles.
The COVID-19 pandemic shifted the way higher education institutions review applications, with many colleges choosing to adopt a test-optional application review process. While this was the trend for several admissions cycles, many colleges and universities have since reinstated testing requirements.
Applying to an Ivy League institution like Cornell University is a highly competitive undertaking, and the acceptance rate for each incoming class reflects the intensity of the admissions process.
For many high school students, the transition to college feels like a massive leap into the unknown. The high school experience is structured, and you have parents and teachers guiding you. Navigating college life requires an entirely different approach to learning, time management, and personal responsibility.
From religion and folklore to film and even medicine, college departments love to celebrate the supernatural and postulate on the paranormal. Whether you’re an occult-loving student building your college list, or you just want to get an idea of some creepy courses to add to your schedule, check out our list of otherworldly offerings below.
Nearly 2,100 colleges and universities in the U.S. currently have test-optional or test-free policies for first-year applicants. Other schools have since reinstated their standardized testing requirements.
Curious about the testing policies of the schools on your best-fit list? Check out our recently updated list.
Most students applying to college understand the importance of high school grades. After all, your grades are the most critical part of your college application — and the first factor admissions officers review.
