News & Advice

Welcome to our News & Advice page. This page is comprised of career-related articles across a variety of categories including advice, alumni success stories, employer interviews, faculty spotlight, identity-based, industry insights, mentorship testimonials, news & events, and student success stories.

To browse through our database of articles, apply the filters shown below. For career content relevant to you, select an audience and/or community option below.

 

Best Ways to Gain Clinical Experience for Medical School

When I spoke with several of our counselors who have served on medical school admissions committees about what makes clinical experience truly valuable, their answers were surprisingly consistent. None of them started by talking about hours.

That stood out to …

Read more

Surprising Medical School Statistics in 2026

Getting into medical school is difficult, but knowing just how difficult it is for different applicants can help you make a more informed decision. 

Nine of the top 10 medical schools admit in-state applicants at higher rates than out-of-state ones …

Read more

Virtual Career Fair Survival Guide: Standing Out on Handshake, Yello, vFairs, and Zoom

Virtual career fairs have evolved from a temporary fix into a permanent pillar of modern university recruitment. Enterprise employers now use platforms like Handshake, Yello, vFairs, and Zoom to screen thousands of candidates efficiently before committing to on-campus visits or …

By College Recruiter
College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
Read more

How to Get Into Columbia Medical School: Requirements + Tips

This article will explore how to get accepted to Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons (VP&S).

If you’re just here for the requirements, click here.

Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons Acceptance Rate: 1.80%

Columbia University …

Read more

Volunteering for Med School: Experiences & Hours You Need

One of the hardest parts of building a competitive medical school application isn’t earning good grades or preparing for the MCAT because those goals are relatively straightforward. You know exactly what you’re working toward. One of the hardest parts is …

Read more

How to Get Into Feinberg School of Medicine (Steps)

Read our guide on how to get into Northwestern University, The Feinberg School of Medicine (Feinberg) for expert tips, insights, and more.

If you’re just here for the requirements, click here.

Feinberg School of Medicine Acceptance Rate: 1.63%

The acceptance …

Read more

How to Get Into Vanderbilt Medical School: Stats + Tips

Read on for expert tips, statistics, and advice on how to get into Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (VUSM).

If you’re just here for the requirements, click here.

Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Acceptance Rate: 1.24%

Vanderbilt University School of …

Read more

The Wharton School MBA: Acceptance Rate, Deadlines, Cost & How to Get In (2026-2027)

Considering the Wharton MBA? Wharton offers more than a prestigious name. Its MBA combines rigorous quantitative training with the flexibility to pursue distinct career paths across finance, consulting, technology, and leadership. Students also learn alongside ambitious peers in a highly …

Read more

Kellogg MBA: Acceptance Rate, Cost, Deadlines & How to Get In (2026-27)

The Kellogg MBA is not just a two-year break from work. For many applicants, it is a chance to step back, get clearer about what they want next, and build the confidence to pursue it.

Kellogg attracts people who want …

Read more

5 Tips to Navigate the Transition from Campus to Career

Robby, Management Development Program Associate at Capital One

For the longest time, I wasn’t quite sure what I wanted to do for a career. In college, my life was entirely baseball. As a D1 player, my identity was so deeply …

Read more