Learn how real students and recent grads have navigated their way through the medical school admissions process and med school itself with our What is Medical School Really Like? series. Meet Guido, graduate of the George Washington University in Washington DC Class of 2022 and current first-year internal medicine resident at Washington University/Barnes-Jewish Hospital Internal Medicine Residency…
What Does It Take to Get Into Harvard, Stanford, and Wharton?
These are the dream MBA programs for thousands of applicants each year. Do you have what it takes to get in? What’s the secret to convincing the adcom that they absolutely want you in the class? Our recent Q&A, What It Takes to Get Accepted to Harvard, Stanford, and Wharton, featured MBA admissions veteran Linda…
Chicago Booth MBA Essay Tips and Deadlines [2022 – 2023]
The two required questions have 250-word minimums. While specifying MBA essay length minimums is very unusual, it fits with Booth’s history of breaking the mold. At the same time, don’t infer that the absence of a maximum is a license for verbosity. As Booth says, “We trust that you will use your best judgment in…
NYMC Secondary Application Tips [2022 – 2023]
New York Medical College is located in Westchester, New York and has one of the largest medical education programs in the country. They accept nearly 200 medical students each year with a median MCAT score of 514 and GPA of 3.7. Their researchers and physicians are involved in diagnosing and researching large-scale public health threats….
University of Washington Foster School of Business MBA Essay Tips and Deadlines [2022 – 2023]
Are you seeking an MBA program with a strong record of job placement in the technology industry? Then the University of Washington Foster School of Business may make an excellent choice for you. A full 45% of the class of 2021 joined the technology industry after graduation. Next in magnitude is the consulting industry with…
Stanford GSB MBA Application Essay Tips and Deadlines [2022 – 2023], Class Profile
In terms of its application, Stanford is once again re-using its essay questions. And there’s good reason for the recycling: Stanford has excellent questions that succinctly get to the heart of what Stanford wants to know about you. They are not easy questions to answer, but they are thoughtful, probing ones. A few years ago,…
Georgetown University School of Medicine Secondary Application Essay Tips [2022 – 2023]
Given the Jesuit influence at Georgetown and its adoption of the Cura Personalis philosophy, I recommend covering your clinical, research and community service experience for Georgetown’s secondary application essay. The school places special emphasis on training physicians to treat medically underserved communities. Highlight your personal connections, volunteer work and leadership roles in medically underserved communities….
An Interview With the Temple Katz School of Medicine Admissions Dean [Episode 476]
Discover the unique Temple Katz SOM program [Show Summary] The Temple Katz School of Medicine distinguishes itself with two campuses, a Narrative Medicine Program, and deep ties to the local community. In this interview, Jacob Ufberg, Associate Dean of Admissions, shares everything applicants need to know to get accepted to Temple Katz. Interview with Temple…
Michigan Ross MBA Essay Tips and Deadlines [2022 – 2023]
The Michigan Ross MBA program is thriving. Its graduates are getting jobs throughout the United States and the world. Here are a few of the stats: 98% of 2021 grads had at least one job offer within three months of graduation. McKinsey and Amazon were the 2021 top employers of Ross grads, and the school’s…
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Secondary Application Essay Tips [2022 – 2023]
The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine maintains a strong emphasis on integrating scientific innovation with patient care. Their “Genes to Society” curriculum moves medical students from a basic understanding of the human genome project all the way through risk, prevention, and disease outcomes. They also give students a grounding in public health, health policy and…
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Secondary Application Essay Tips [2022 – 2023]
“At the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, we are dramatically advancing the art and science of medical care through an atmosphere of intense collaborative learning, social concern, and scholarly inquiry.” – Icahn SOM website: Our Vision Icahn is known for its progressive stance towards education. They have an early admission program for sophomores…
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University Secondary Application Tips [2022-2023]
Sidney Kimmel Medical College (formerly Thomas Jefferson Medical College) is located in Philadelphia and prides itself on educating physicians who will provide integrated community healthcare. For example, one of their unique programs focuses on providing physicians for rural areas. The new curriculum integrates basic sciences with clinical experience and professional development and is uniquely suited…
Kellogg MBA Essay Tips and Deadlines [2022 – 2023], Class Profile
If there is one theme I heard over and over during my interactions with Kellogg representatives, whether at AIGAC or on an Accepted podcast interview with former Admissions Dean Kate Smith, it’s “intentionality.” They want to see it in you. They really want to understand why you’re making the choices that you are making. Keep…
Baylor College of Medicine Secondary Application Essay Tips [2022 – 2023]
*Note: Baylor College of Medicine applications are now submitted solely through the TMDSAS application. Only MD/PHD will use the AMCAS application platform. Review the Principles for BCM prior to writing your secondary essays. Baylor College of Medicine places special emphasis on recruiting students from diverse backgrounds and from ethnicities that are underrepresented in medicine….
Save BIG This MBA Application Season!
The process of applying to b-school is lengthy and complex, and you may feel unsure about the smartest way to work toward that goal. Our advice? Carve out the time to focus intently on creating an application that will help you stand out from the thousands of other highly qualified applicants you’ll compete against. We…
How to Write the “Why This Medical School” Secondary Essay
One of the most popular secondary questions asked by medical schools is “why our program?” Saying why you’re attracted to a particular school can be a hard thing to explain, especially when you’ve looked at so many programs that they’ve all begun to blur. I think that’s why I so often see the same answer:…
Empowering International Students with the Financing for Grad Ed [Episode 475]
How can an international student pay for grad school in the U.S. or Canadian graduate education? [Show Summary] MPOWER Financing has changed the graduate education financing industry by offering international students loans with no collateral or co-signer requirement. Sasha Ramani, the Associate Director of Corporate Strategy explains how they do this responsibly and shares his…
INSEAD MBA Essay Tips & Deadlines [2022 – 2023]
Communication is key for INSEAD – in part because it is a key factor that their recruiters look for. Hence the INSEAD application elicits your communication effectiveness. First, INSEAD asks you to write reflective essays – and to do so succinctly. Balancing this emphasis on written communication is a video component – the adcom wants to…
London Business School MBA Essay Tips and Deadlines [2022 – 2023]
If you are looking for a globally focused MBA program in a city bursting with culture, finance, and industry, then LBS is certainly a program to consider. Strong applications to London Business School demonstrate applicants’ global interest (even without global experience per se), curiosity to learn with people from diverse backgrounds and experiences, and a…
An Admitted Johns Hopkins MD/PhD Candidate Reflects on His Journey
Learn how real students and recent grads have navigated their way through the medical school admissions process and med school itself with our What is Medical School Really Like? series. Meet Luke, an incoming MD/PhD student at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Luke, thank you for sharing your story with us! Let’s start at the…
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