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- Finding Purpose in a Busy Week: Volunteering at the Elementary School
- Mentoring My Sister Through “Music as Medicine”
- The Stress of College Applications — and How I’m Learning to Handle It
- How I Realized Doomscrolling Was Controlling My Mood (and What I’m Doing About It)
- Top Medical Schools in the the U.S.: What Makes Them Stand Out
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This past week felt like a blur — school assignments piling up, college applications looming, and a to-do list that never seemed to shrink. I could’ve easily convinced myself I was too busy for anything else. But as part of my NHS volunteer commitment, I had signed up to help at a local elementary school…
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When my younger sister entered junior high, I wanted her to find something meaningful outside of school — something that connected her passions with helping others. That’s how we ended up in Music as Medicine, a volunteer program where students play live music for nursing home residents. At first, she was nervous. The idea of performing…
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Lately, my life feels like a checklist that never ends — essays, transcripts, recommendation letters, supplements, deadlines. Preparing and applying for college has been one of the most stressful things I’ve ever done. Everyone talks about the excitement of this next chapter, but not enough about how overwhelming it can feel to prove yourself on…
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It starts the same way every time. I grab my phone “just for a minute” before bed — maybe to check a text or see a quick update. But one minute turns into twenty, then an hour. Suddenly, I’m reading about disasters, arguments in the comments section, and another tragic headline that makes my chest…
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Here’s a comparison table of selected top U.S. medical schools. It includes metrics like median MCAT, median GPA, and acceptance data where available. Medical School Approx. Median MCAT* Approx. Median GPA* Acceptance Rate / Selectivity† Notes / Highlights Harvard Medical School ~ 520–521 (Leland) ~ 3.9–3.96 (Accepted) Very low (highly selective) One of the most…
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When people talk about sports, they usually mention strength, speed, or endurance. But beneath every sprint, whistle, and score lies something equally powerful — the mind. Sports are not just physical training; they’re mental conditioning that builds resilience, focus, and emotional balance. Discipline Builds Confidence Athletes quickly learn that progress doesn’t come overnight. It’s the…
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When people think of sports, they often picture physical strength—muscles, speed, endurance. But what’s equally important, and often overlooked, is the mind behind the motion. Whether it’s a casual jog around the neighborhood or a championship game under bright lights, sports shape mental health in profound ways. 1. Discipline Builds Confidence Every training session is a…
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This year, I’m taking AP Biology, and it has already been one of the most challenging — and rewarding — classes I’ve ever taken in high school. Coming from my regular biology class, I wasn’t fully prepared for just how different the pace, depth, and style of teaching would be. But so far, I’ve found myself…
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When people think about college applications, the spotlight usually falls on grades, test scores, and the personal essay. But there’s another piece of the puzzle that’s just as important: supplemental essays. At first, they might feel like extra work — just more writing on top of everything else. But the truth is, supplemental essays can make…
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When I first sat down to write my personal essay, I thought the words would flow easily. After all, I was writing about myself — my experiences, my goals, my story. But as soon as I opened the blank document, I froze. The Block I knew how important the essay was for college applications. It…
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