College appsFree
Building a strong college application as a first-gen student
A walkthrough of timelines, essays, and letters of recommendation tailored to first-generation applicants.
HealthPath Horizons guide
Resources
Free, practical guides for the path ahead.
Hand-picked resources for college applications, financial aid, research, career exploration, and wellness — chosen with first-generation students in mind.
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College applications
Timelines, essays, recommendation letters, and how to assemble a strong application.
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Financial aid
FAFSA, CSS Profile, outside scholarships, and plain-language guides to paying for college.
Financial aidFree
Financial aid: FAFSA, CSS Profile, and outside scholarships
Plain-language explanations of every form a college applicant needs, plus where to look for scholarships.
HealthPath Horizons guide
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Research opportunities
How to find a lab, cold-email faculty, and make the most of a summer research experience.
ResearchFree
How to find a research opportunity in high school
Cold-emailing labs, summer research programs, and questions to ask before joining a project.
HealthPath Horizons guide
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Career exploration
An honest look at the many paths within healthcare beyond becoming a physician.
Career explorationFree
Health careers beyond MD: PA, NP, public health, and more
An overview of the many career paths in healthcare and what each one looks like day-to-day.
HealthPath Horizons guide
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Wellness
Honest conversation about burnout, mental health, and sustaining a pre-health path.
WellnessFree
Burnout and wellness in pre-health pathways
An honest look at the pressure of pre-med culture and strategies that actually help.
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Mentorship
Resources for mentors and toolkits for forming healthy mentor-mentee relationships.
MentorshipFree
Mentor onboarding toolkit
A short guide for new mentors covering expectations, communication, and how to help.
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