I don’t know about you, but when I see the letters “PhD” after someone’s name, I feel a slight pang of jealousy. I opted to stop at a master’s degree, but my parents would have been so proud had I continued with a doctorate. However, I realize that parental pride should not be the sole … Continue reading Is a PhD right for me?

Becoming a lawyer requires extensive education and dedication. If the legal profession appeals to you, Envision offers two law programs for students interested in this highly competitive field. Getting legal exposure early on can help you narrow your professional interests, which will certainly benefit you in the future. At The National Youth Leadership Forum (NYLF): … Continue reading Experience the law from all sides this summer

BS/MD programs or combined undergraduate/medical school tracks are some of the most selective and often the most coveted programs in the country. While the process can seem confusing and daunting, in this post we’ll pull back the curtain on the BS/MD admissions process from the perspective of Kyle Cortley, an AcceptU counselor and former admissions … Continue reading How BS/MD applications are reviewed

College admissions officers consider many factors, including your GPA and rigor of curriculum, standardized test scores, essays, recommendation letters and extracurricular activities. But which activities should you include on your application, and why? Consider joining clubs as early as freshman year. Maybe you’re not sure which clubs you’ll like and which ones you won’t like … Continue reading With extracurricular activities, less can mean more

The medical field is well-known for being competitive. If you are interested in medicine and want to explore the field before you head to college, Envision offers three summer programs that can help guide you toward your future career. Participating in any of these programs is a great method for deciding if medicine is the … Continue reading Test-Drive Your Future in Medicine Before College