Insights from Peer advisors &
the clients they have helped

Why the Pathways Model Is Redefining Student Advising

How an Open-Choice Community-Driven Platform is Giving Students Control Over Their Future In the world of academic advising most platforms follow a predictable playbook you re matched with a counselor often through a rigid algorithm or availability matrix and your...

Why Some Students Burn Out Before Medical School—and How to Avoid It

Why Some Students Burn Out Before Medical School and How to Avoid It Burnout isn t reserved for residents pulling -hour shifts or physicians managing overwhelming caseloads It starts much earlier often in the years leading up to medical school...

If you get into a BS/MD program, is it objectively better?

The answer depends on fit but let's unpack it data-first BS MD vs Traditional Pre-Med A Data-Driven Pros amp Cons Analysis BS MD Programs Pros AdvantageDetailsGuaranteed SeatYou secure a conditional or guaranteed seat in medical school reducing application stress saving...

BS/MD vs Traditional Pre-Med: What’s Right for You?

When I was a high school senior I thought getting into a BS MD program was the ultimate dream eight years one application cycle and a guaranteed seat in med school No MCAT Count me in Fast forward a few...

How Admissions Officers Review Your Application – Through the Eyes of a Former Admissions Officer

It s a quiet Tuesday morning in early January I ve just poured my third cup of coffee and the admissions portal is blinking unread applications As a former admissions officer at a highly selective university this is what my...

PA vs. MD: Salary, Schooling, and Lifestyle Comparison – Insights from a Former Admissions Officer

By A Former Medical School Admissions Officer You don t have to be a doctor to make a difference That s something I ve said to hundreds of pre-medical hopefuls over the last decade and meant it every time I...

We're Hiring! Former Admissions Officers – College Admissions Advisor (Remote, Part-Time, Consultants)

Be a part of Pathways by QWYK iSoft Location Remote U S -based preferred Job Type Part-Time Contract Flexible Hours About Pathways At Pathways we believe every student deserves clear data-informed and personalized guidance on their path to higher education...

How Pathways Helps High School Students Get Into the Ivy League and Top U.S. Colleges

Getting accepted into an Ivy League school or a top-ranked university like Stanford MIT or UChicago is a dream for many high school students but the path is highly competitive nuanced and often unclear At Pathways we help high-achieving students...

How Pathways Helps Aspiring Healthcare Professionals Navigate Their Journey to Med, PA, Dental & More

For students dreaming of careers in healthcare from medicine to pharmacy veterinary to dental the journey is long complex and competitive Whether you're aiming for a top-tier BS MD program applying to medical school considering a post-bacc or preparing for...

⚖️ We're Hiring! Pre-Law Advisor & Law School Peer Mentor (Remote, Part-Time, Consultant)

Position Type Remote Part-Time ConsultantCommitment hours week flexible scheduling Compensation Competitive hourly pay performance bonusesLocation Remote U S or international About Pathways Pathways is building a mentorship-driven student-to-student academic support network We connect aspiring college and graduate school applicants with...

We're Hiring! GMAT Tutor & MBA Admissions Coach (Remote, Part-Time, Consultant)

Position Type Remote Part-TimeCommitment hours week flexible Compensation Competitive hourly rate performance incentivesLocation Remote U S About Pathways Pathways is a next-generation mentorship and academic guidance platform powered by high-performing students and professionals We re building the future of test...

🩺 Hiring! MCAT Tutor & Pre-Med Peer Advisor (Remote, Part-Time, Consultant)

Position Type Part-Time RemoteCommitment Flexible Hours hrs week Compensation Competitive hourly rate with performance bonuses About the Role Are you on the pre-med track or currently in medical school Did you master the MCAT and navigate the competitive confusing path...

🎓 We're Hiring! College Prep Peer Advisor (Remote, Part-Time, Consultant)

Position Type Part-Time RemoteCommitment Flexible Hours hrs week Compensation Your consultation rate is determined by the exclusivity of your profile and experiences About the Role Did you navigate college admissions with a spreadsheet a dream and no idea where to...

BS/MD vs. Traditional Pre-Med: Which one is the better route?

For high school students committed to a career in medicine the decision between a direct-entry BS MD program and the traditional pre-medical route is more than just academic it s a choice that can shape the next decade of their...

Industry Resources that led us to knowing why we need 'Pathways'

What is the data saying Rising Application Numbers and Falling Acceptance Rates The college admissions process has become significantly more competitive in recent years Between and the number of students applying to college jumped by Students are also applying to...

Is Peer Advising for Everyone? (Yes, And Here’s Why)

When I first heard about peer advising for college admissions I was skeptical After all how could someone who was just a few years ahead of me possibly understand my specific challenges and provide useful advice Wouldn t I be...

I Used Both a Counselor and Pathways—Here’s How They Worked Together

When I first started the college application process I was completely overwhelmed There were so many decisions to make what schools to apply to what essays to write whether or not I should submit my SAT scores and I was...

The Five Moments When a Peer Consult Can Change Your Application

Anna had always been the straight-A student active in clubs and a competitive athlete On paper she looked like an ideal candidate for the Ivy League But when it came time to write her college essays she froze Her mind...

What Peer Advisors Can Do That Counselors Can’t

When Maya met with her high school counselor about applying to college the conversation lasted minutes Her counselor was well-meaning and professional but she had students on her roster and limited time for nuance She reminded Maya to finalize her...

You May or May Not Need a $10,000 Counselor—You Do Need the Right Insight at the Right Time

When Jordan a high school senior from Maryland started applying to colleges he had access to his school counselor a few family friends who had been through it and the endless maze of forums and social media But what he...

Peer Guidance Isn’t a Shortcut to College decisions — It’s the Missing Piece

When high school junior Maya sat down to start her college applications she had the same tools as most ambitious students a long list of schools a spreadsheet of deadlines advice from school counselors and dozens of open browser tabs...

Why We Built Pathways Consulting: College Admissions Has a Broken Advice System

Why We Built Pathways College Admissions Has a Broken Advice System When we set out to build Pathways we weren t trying to disrupt college counseling just for the sake of it We were trying to solve a very real...

I Didn’t Know the Rules, But My Peer Coach Knew the Game

By Aditi R not her real name International Student from India Before I even began applying to colleges in the United States I knew I was already behind Not academically I had top grades extracurriculars and awards but behind in...

How Peer Advice Gave Me the Courage to Apply Somewhere Unexpected

By Rina T not her real name International Student from Thailand When I first began thinking about applying to college in the United States I made a list of schools that felt safe Not safe in terms of acceptance rates...

Everyone Else on Reddit Sounded So Sure—But I Was Lost

By Jamil H not his real name International Student from Egypt As an international student I felt a mix of excitement and fear when I started considering applying to U S universities There was so much I didn t know...

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