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How to Write a Resume for your College Applications

Read our tips for crafting an impressive resume for your college applications and internships. Follow these do’s and don’ts to showcase your leadership skills and experiences.

Understanding National Merit Scholarships

National Merit Scholarships are awarded based on PSAT scores. Learn more about qualifying scores, and how you might be awarded college and corporate-sponsored scholarships through this program. Are you eligible?

College Interviews

Everything you’ve ever wanted to know about college interviews, including the role they play in the admissions process, changing college policies, how to prepare, and tips for interview day.

Maureen Meyer2022-09-12T12:23:57-04:00September 12th, 2022|Categories: college, college admissions, college applications, College interviews, college video submission, college visits, Collegiate Gateway, interviews|Tags: alumni interviews, Barnard College, Bates College, Brandeis, brown, Colgate, college interview tips, college interviews, collegiate gateway, Columbia, Connecticut College, cornell, Dartmouth, demonstrated interest, Duke, Georgetown, Georgia Tech, Grinnell College, harvard, johns hopkins, julie gross, MIT, Northwestern, on-campus interview, princeton, short video submission, Stanford, Syracuse University, thank you letter, Tufts, UChicago, university of michigan, University of Notre Dame, University of Rochester, University of Virginia, UPenn, Vanderbilt, Villanova, Wake Forest, WashU, Wesleyan University, Williams College, Yale|

Tips and Tricks for Tackling the Common App

Read our tips and tricks to complete the Common Application efficiently and with less stress! Our recommendations include timing, essay writing, editing, and gathering important information in advance.

Maureen Meyer2022-09-09T09:26:05-04:00September 9th, 2022|Categories: college admissions, college applications, College Essays, Collegiate Gateway, Common Application, Resume|Tags: 2022-23 Common App, collegiate gateway, common application, common application tips, julie gross, personal essay|

2022-23 Common Application Updates

The Common App went live on August 1, 2022, and several new schools have joined the Common App platform! Read on to find out about this year's Common App changes and updates.

Maureen Meyer2022-09-02T09:24:22-04:00September 2nd, 2022|Categories: college admissions, college applications, Collegiate Gateway, Common Application, Personal Statement|Tags: 2022-23 Common App, collegiate gateway, Common App Evolving the App, common application, julie gross, Personal Statement Prompts|

Medical School Interviews: Overview

In this overview, we’ll walk you through the various kinds of interviews you may be asked to complete as you proceed through the medical school application process. Find out the purpose of each type of interview, as well as typical timing and recommended preparation.

Maureen Meyer2022-09-09T10:15:59-04:00August 25th, 2022|Categories: AAMC, AAMC PREview, AAMCAS, Altus Suite, AMCAS Application, Collegiate Gateway, Medical School, Medical School Admissions, Medical School Application Plans, Medical School Candidacy, Medical School Interviews, MMI Interview, MSAR, Snapshot and Duet, Traditional Med School Interview|Tags: AAMC, AAMC PREview, Altus Suite, Casper, collegiate gateway, julie gross, medical school admissions, medical school interviews, MMI, MMI Interview, MSAR, Snapshot and Duet, Traditional Med School Interview|

Medical School Interviews: The Altus Suite

This is part 1 of our 5-part series on medical school interviews. Find out more about how to prepare for interviews designed by Altus Suite, which includes Casper, Snapshot, and Duet. Casper, a Situational Judgment Test (SJT), enables medical schools to assess applicants’ soft skills, such as empathy and collaboration, before they select applicants to come interview in person.

Medical School Interviews: AAMC PREview™

This is part 2 of our 5-part series on medical school interviews. A smaller but growing number of medical schools require or recommend the AAMC PREview™ Professional Readiness Exam, formerly known as the AAMC Situational Judgment Test. Find out how to prepare for the AAMC PREview™ and learn more about the structure, timing, and scoring.

Medical School Interviews: Traditional

This is part 3 of our 5-part series on medical school interviews. Learn more about the structure, content, timing, and how to prepare for traditional interviews, which can take place one-on-one or with a panel of interviewers.

Medical School Interviews: MMI

This is part 4 of our 5-part series on medical school interviews. Learn more about multiple mini-interviews (MMI), which have applicants rotate through a series of six to 10 stations manned by different interviewers, each of which takes about 10 minutes to complete. These stations are intended to assess characteristics including communication, problem-solving skills, teamwork, ethical values, and judgment.

Maureen Meyer2022-09-09T10:16:45-04:00August 20th, 2022|Categories: AAMC, AAMC PREview, Altus Suite, Medical School, Medical School Admissions, Medical School Admissions Requirements, Medical School Application Plans, Medical School Candidacy, Medical School Interviews, medical school planning, MMI Interview|Tags: AAMC, collegiate gateway, Duke Medical School, Duke University, julie gross, McMaster University, medical school interviews, MMI, multiple mini interviews|