Insights & Strategy
Admissions advice, application strategy, and the thinking behind how we work.
MBA
Applying to an MBA with a Master’s or PhD: What Matters
Key Takeaways An advanced degree signals academic stamina but doesn’t replace the need for a strong MBA application, including test…
College
How to Reuse College Essays for UC PIQs, Coalition & More
Key Takeaways Reusing parts of an essay is a strategic skill, not cheating, when you adapt the core story and…
Law
Law School Deferral: Binding Terms & Applying Elsewhere
Key Takeaways Deferrals are not simple pauses; they involve specific terms and conditions that must be adhered to in order…
College
How Colleges Evaluate Online Courses and MOOCs for Admission
Key Takeaways Online courses are evaluated based on the evidence they provide, not just their online nature; transcripted courses carry…
Law
Supreme Court Clerkships by Law School: Pipelines Guide
Key Takeaways Supreme Court clerkships are typically the final step in a sequence of clerkships, not an entry-level position directly…
College
How U.S. Colleges Evaluate International Transcripts
Key Takeaways U.S. colleges focus on verifying the authenticity of international transcripts and understanding their grading context, not converting grades…
Medicine
Medical School Reapplicant Guide: Apply Stronger Next Cycle
Key Takeaways Reapplying to medical schools is not inherently a red flag; it depends on whether your new application shows…
College
Should You Submit a Resume with Your College Application?
Key Takeaways Upload a resume only if it adds new, high-signal information that doesn’t fit elsewhere in the application. A…
Law
How Common Are Law School Interviews? Format & Prep Guide
Key Takeaways Law school interviews vary significantly by institution, and not all applicants will be interviewed; absence of an interview…
College
AP/IB vs SAT/ACT: How Colleges Weigh Each in Admissions
Key Takeaways AP/IB courses and SAT/ACT scores serve different roles in college admissions, acting as distinct signals of academic readiness.…
MBA
How to Define MBA Short-Term and Long-Term Career Goals
Key Takeaways MBA goals essays should focus on demonstrating thoughtful decision-making and a credible recruiting path, not predicting exact future…
Medicine
Starting Medical School in Your 30s: Trade-Offs & Strategy
Key Takeaways Consider whether becoming a physician is a fit for you and feasible in your current reality, rather than…