New Features in the 2024 AMCAS Application
The AMCAS 2023-24 application cycle will open on May 2, and will open for submission on Tuesday, May 30. Learn more about the new features for the 2023-24 application cycle, along with their significance.
College Waitlists: What are Your Chances of Being Accepted?
Waitlisted and not sure what to do next? Read our tips for analyzing your waitlist chances and follow our next steps to demonstrate your continued interest!
New Academic Programs in Health and Medicine
Learn more about new undergraduate programs in the fields of health and medicine. In our constantly changing world, colleges and universities must adjust their program offerings to stay relevant, and there are exciting developments happening in undergraduate medical education!
Trends in MD Medical School Admissions
In recent years, the number of people applying to med school has reached an unprecedented high, but enrollment numbers have increased too. Read our detailed analysis of trends in medical school admissions over the past few years, including the makeup of applicant and matriculant pools by gender, race and ethnicity, and socioeconomic status.
Participation in High School Research Programs and the Impact on College Admissions
Participation in research during high school can benefit both your intellectual growth and your success in college admissions. Research offers an opportunity to explore scientific problems in new ways, strengthen your problem-solving abilities, and test out potential career options. Find out how high school research programs can help students build a variety of skills that benefit them in college and beyond.
When Will You Hear Back From Colleges?
Congratulations on submitting your college applications! Now, when will you learn your admissions results? See our list of regular decision notification dates for many selective schools for the Class of 2027 application cycle.
The Latest News About the Digital SAT
Within the changing landscape of college admissions, the SAT will offer a new version of its test: shorter, digital, and section-adaptive. Read about what will change and what will stay the same!
Early Admissions Trends for the Class of 2027
Take a look at this year’s trends from colleges’ early admissions cycle. We’ve analyzed the story behind the stats at selective schools – from another year of high application numbers to consistently low admission rates.
The Clinical Years of Med School: What to Expect
If you are considering medical school, here is an overview of the opportunities and experiences you may have during the clinical years, including clerkships (a.k.a. “rotations”), selectives and/or electives, sub-internships, away rotations, and scholarly concentrations. Find out how to carefully compare the curricula of various medical schools so that you ultimately attend a program that is compatible with your future goals.
Who Benefits From Early Decision?
How does Early Decision benefit students and colleges? What is the impact of Early Decision on Regular Decision admissions programs, and why are more colleges using Early Decision to fill almost half of their incoming classes? Find out the answers to all of these questions and more!