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Lauren DiProspero

College Admissions Consultant

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Bryn Mawr College

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science

Teachers College, Columbia University

Master of Arts in International Education Development focused on Higher Education

Lauren DiProspero has worked in both undergraduate and medical school admissions offices throughout her admissions career. She became interested in college admissions during high school when she used the Fiske Guide to help her friends identify colleges that were a good fit for them. Her professional admissions career began at Stanford University on the Diversity Outreach team, assisting the admissions officers in coordinating diversity events and outreach. From there she earned her MA from Columbia University’s Teachers College and began reading applications for Columbia’s undergraduate admissions office. She then joined Columbia’s College of Physicians and Surgeons as Director of Admissions, overseeing the entire admissions process, including recruiting, application review, interview days, and admitted student recruitment and events. After relocating to the West coast, she became the Director of Enrollment Management at the University of San Francisco, also recruiting and reviewing applications for the undergraduate admissions team. Most recently Lauren was Senior Director at Stanford Medicine, where she oversaw the entire admissions process. Lauren majored in political science at Bryn Mawr College.

Featured Blogs from Lauren

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COLLEGE ADMISSIONS CONSULTING

Should You Take a Gap Year Before Applying to Medical School?

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COLLEGE ADMISSIONS CONSULTING

Am I competitive for medical school?

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CHOOSING THE RIGHT COLLEGE

Navigating Medical School Applications: The Three Types of Letters Applicants Send

All Blogs from Lauren

graduate at the library
COLLEGE ADMISSIONS CONSULTING

Should You Take a Gap Year Before Applying to Medical School?

There are many good reasons to consider taking a gap year before applying to medical school. Here we highlight a few of those reasons.|There are many good reasons to consider taking a gap year before applying to medical school. Here we highlight a few of those reasons.|There are many good reasons to consider taking a gap year before applying to medical school. Here we highlight a few of those reasons.

Posted on November 20th, 2025
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COLLEGE ADMISSIONS CONSULTING

Am I competitive for medical school?

As you consider applying to medical school, the first question you should ask is: Am I a competitive applicant? Here are some tips to help you assess.|As you consider applying to medical school, the first question you should ask is: Am I a competitive applicant? Here are some tips to help you assess.|As you consider applying to medical school, the first question you should ask is: Am I a competitive applicant? Here are some tips to help you assess.

Posted on July 16th, 2025
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CHOOSING THE RIGHT COLLEGE

Navigating Medical School Applications: The Three Types of Letters Applicants Send

Discover the three essential types of letters medical school applicants send and learn when to use each one effectively. This guide helps you navigate the application process with strategic insights and practical tips.

Posted on December 10th, 2024
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COLLEGE ADMISSIONS CONSULTING

How to Get Meaningful Letters of Recommendation for Medical School

Building strong relationships with professors and others has many benefits to pre-med students, one of which is getting meaningful recommendation letters.

Posted on August 1st, 2023
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