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The Most Popular Dual MD Degrees

Pursuing a dual MD degree is time-consuming and can be expensive, but for students with specialized career goals, it might be the best option. Here, we walk you through three of the most common degrees to earn alongside an MD: a PhD (Doctor of Philosophy), an MPH (Master of Public Health), and an MBA (Master of Business Administration). Learn more about these dual degree programs, which offer physicians multi-faceted insights to face pressing healthcare challenges.

Maureen Meyer2022-10-22T22:19:13-04:00October 22nd, 2022|Categories: Collegiate Gateway, Dual MD Degrees, MD-MBA, MD-MPH, MD-PhD, Medical School Admissions, Medical School Application Plans, medical school planning|Tags: AAMC, Boston University, collegiate gateway, Drexel University, Dual MD Degree, Harvard Medical School, johns hopkins, julie gross, MD-MBA, MD-MPH, MD-PhD, Stanford University’s Medical Scientist Training Program, University of Pennsylvania|

Tips for Creating a College Application Video Submission

Several highly selective colleges now offer the opportunity to submit a short video with your college application. Check out our advice for giving your top schools a glimpse of your unique character.

The Path to Psychology Graduate School

There are four main degree options in the field of psychology - a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Doctor of Psychology (PsyD), Master of Social Work (MSW), and Master’s Degree (MA). How do you choose which path is right for you? We’ll walk you through how to identify your desires for graduate school and the career that will follow, as well as the differences among these four degrees.

Maureen Meyer2022-10-06T13:06:46-04:00October 6th, 2022|Categories: Collegiate Gateway, Doctor of Psychology, PhD Psychology, Psychology Grad program, PsyD Application, PsyD Degree|Tags: collegiate gateway, Columbia University, graduate school, graduate school admissions, Harvard University, julie gross, Master's of Social Work, MSW, Nova Southeastern University’s PsyD program in clinical psychology, Pepperdine University, PhD in Psychology, PsyD, Rutgers University|

Seeking Out Local Scholarships

Local scholarships can be a wonderful way to offset the high cost of a college education, and they offer unique advantages over national scholarships. Read on to find out how to apply for this type of merit aid.

Grad School Personal Statement vs Statement of Purpose: What’s the Difference?

A succinct guide, which demonstrates how to differentiate between the two most common graduate school application essays -- the Personal Statement and Statement of Purpose -- and how to represent yourself in the strongest way possible for grad admissions success!

Maureen Meyer2022-09-27T12:07:22-04:00September 27th, 2022|Categories: Collegiate Gateway, Grad School Applications, Grad School Essays, Graduate Schools, Personal Statement, Statement of Purpose|Tags: collegiate gateway, Grad School Applications, Grad School Personal Statement, Grad School Statement of Purpose, graduate school admissions, julie gross, PhD application, Princeton University, university of michigan|

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|