| College, High School | Impressions of a College Admissions Interviewer
Applying for college is a scary process. You’re putting yourself out there—all your accomplishments, your grades, your hopes and dreams for your future—for a handful of people to judge you. By itself, the college interview is unlikely to determine your acceptance....
| College, Pre-Med | Surviving Secondary Essays
The following excerpt is taken from Chapter 4 of The Ultimate Guide for the Anxious Premed, available on Amazon and iTunes. Secondary applications are much shorter than the primaries, and are usually only about 3 pages. On them, you will enter more demographic info....
| College, Pre-Med | How to Write a Personal Statement
The following excerpt is taken from Chapter 3 of The Ultimate Guide for the Anxious Premed, available on Amazon and iTunes. Your personal statement is your chance to set you apart as an applicant, and gives you the opportunity to paint a picture of yourself outside...
College | Pre-Med | Interviews
The following excerpt is taken from Chapter 5 of The Ultimate Guide for the Anxious Premed, available on Amazon and iTunes. Chapter 5 The Interview After you’ve submitted your secondary applications, the waiting game begins. Interview invitations can start as soon as...
| College, High School, School Skills | Cornell Notes
When I was in 7th grade, my Middle School scheduled an unexpected assembly in the middle of the week. The student body was curious about this new development, but welcomed the reprieve from classes. At the assembly, the principal explained to us that the school had...