All About the MCAT

Program Director, Careers in Health Professions Richard Aronson ’69 and Assistant Director, Careers in Health Professions Becca Tishler explain all you need to know about the MCAT.

By The Loeb Center
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2024 Top Veteran Employers

The text highlights the key factor distinguishing a regular employer from a top veteran employer in 2024, emphasizing the importance of having a dedicated veteran recruiter or veteran and spouse recruiting team. It discusses how these recruiters serve as vital …

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Activate Consulting Releases Annual Activate Outlook Report on the Future of Technology & Media in 2024

This report highlights trends in the internet, technology, media, and entertainment industries. It covers topics such as AI, gaming, super users, sports betting, and more, forecasting key industry developments, including the impact of AI on web searches, the growth of …

By The Loeb Center
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How to begin/navigate finding meaningful summer experiences aka (internships/SURF/STEM incubator/research/etc.)

To be completely honest, I barely knew what an internship was before coming to Amherst. I spent my high school summers playing field hockey and making bracelets for my Etsy shop while binge-watching Netflix—and I have no regrets! But I …

By Carla Mattaliano
Carla Mattaliano
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9 Must-Have Skills for Your Lab Technician Resume

This article highlights in-demand skills and provides information on how to list them on a resume to land a job as a lab technician.

By The Loeb Center
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10 best career options for Native American college students

Despite all the progress we’ve made as a society, disparities, and inequalities continue to exist, and educational opportunities for Native Americans are no exception. For many Native American students, finding a career that not only provides a good income but …

By College Recruiter
College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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In Case You Missed It: Break Into Entertainment

Did you miss my entertainment industry session earlier this fall?

If you’re passionate about film/TV or the music industry, my workshop slides offer an up-close look at:

By Carla Costa
Carla Costa Program Director, Careers in Arts and Communication
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The Nonprofit Industrial Complex

This article discusses the significant growth of the nonprofit sector in the United States, raising questions about its impact on American society. The concern is that these nonprofits, especially those with perpetual endowments, may become unaccountable and pursue agendas that …

By The Loeb Center
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The Importance of Cover Letters

Follow these five steps to write an effective and thoughtful internship application, plus more tips, FAQs and perspectives! 

Give yourself ample time to write a cover letter. While we know it isn’t always possible to have weeks of advanced notice, …

By Emily Tareila
Emily Tareila Program Director, Early Career Programs
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Last year’s U.S. infant mortality rate hit its highest increase in two decades

This article discusses the leading causes for the increase in infant mortality and speculates about the potential factors.

By The Loeb Center
The Loeb Center
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