After you have submitted your primary application, the real fun begins! Depending on how many schools you are applying to and the number of school systems, it can be challenging to keep track of all of your secondary applications and deadlines. To help you get organized, I’m sharing a spreadsheet I’ve created for you so…
First Drafts of Personal Statements: Let Yourself Go
Writing the first draft of your personal statement is probably the hardest part of the whole application process. And it makes sense – it’s not easy to capture so much of your experience onto a single page. Transforming your first draft from just OK to simply spectacular I’ve read hundreds of first drafts over the…
Foolproof Strategies for Crushing Your Secondary Applications
The secondary application round is one of the most crucial points in the med school application process. In this round, the adcom is narrowing the field significantly, and only the best candidates will make it through and land an interview. You’ve already put in a lot of work to get this far, but a misstep…
Dartmouth Tuck MBA Essay Tips & Deadlines [2020 – 2021]
Under Executive Director of Admissions and Financial Aid Luke Pena’s leadership, Tuck has developed a very purposeful process focused on admitting people who meet its four criteria, summed up as: smart, accomplished, aware and encouraging. The criteria match my understanding of the Tuck community, and also are relatively easy to grasp. Once Tuck established and…
Med Student Sisters Provide Support to One Another and to the Next Generation of Healthcare Professionals
Learn how real students navigate their way through the medical school admissions process and med school itself with our What is Medical School Really Like? series. Meet sisters Rose (MS2) and Ada (MS4), who share inspiration and advice for premeds and med students on their Instagram page, @thebiosisters. Thank you, Ada and Rose, for sharing…
Columbia EMBA Application Essay Tips & Deadlines [2020 – 2021]
The first two Columbia EMBA essay questions ask you to project into the future, both near and long term – they address what you hope, plan, want, and expect. The third essay question is a “getting to know you” question, and it also reflects the adcom’s interest in your well-roundedness. In these essays, a potential pitfall, given…
Don’t Start Your Stanford GSB Application Without This Information!
The MBA application process can feel overwhelming. That’s especially true when your target program is highly selective. Even the tiniest misstep could mean the difference between getting accepted and getting passed over. If you’re aiming high and dreaming of getting your MBA from Stanford GSB, your application needs to be flawless. A whopping 94% of…
UVA Darden MBA Essay Tips & Deadlines [2020 – 2021]
If you like the idea of being thrown into the decision maker’s role, using the case method to navigate real-life business situations, then you may want to consider applying to University of Virginia’s Darden MBA program. Darden is one of the largest case publishers in North America, and because of Darden’s commitment to the case…
Applying to Med School During COVID-19 [Episode 372]
What unique challenges can this year’s med school applicants expect to face, and how can they be overcome? [Show summary] Dr. Herman “Flash” Gordon, Accepted medical admissions consultant, walks med school applicants through applying during COVID-19, as well as disclosing thorny issues like academic discipline or a criminal record. How COVID-19 is impacting medical school…
How to Be a Competitive PhD Applicant and Apply to the Best Programs for You
Low Stats Got You Stressed About Med School?
Our recent webinar, Get Accepted to Med School with Low Stats, was a masterclass in how to overcome those not-so-great profile numbers. If you’re worried that your low stats will keep you from the med school of your dreams, you need to watch this video now! Watch the webinar!
Duke Fuqua MBA Essay Tips & Deadlines [2020 – 2021]
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Leadership, teamwork, ethics, and a global approach to business are essential elements of the Duke Fuqua MBA, which is why you’ll need to make sure you express your passion for these qualities in your application essays. Impress the Fuqua adcom by positioning yourself as an innovative leader and team player, as someone who can see…
UCLA Anderson School of Management MBA Program Now STEM-Certified
UCLA Anderson School of Management’s full-time, fully-employed, and executive MBA programs have received STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) certification. Anderson now joins a select group of business schools to receive the certification for all of its programs, regardless of specialization. The certification is retroactive to the class of 2019. These programs join Anderson’s Master…
Ready to Get Started on Your Secondary Applications?
The med school application process is truly a marathon. Just when you’re feeling relief after submitting your primary application, it’s time to shift focus to your secondaries. While your primary application was largely focused on your fit for medical school in a more general sense, the secondaries are your chance to prove to your target…
Considering Graduate School? First, Figure Out Your Ideal Career Path.
The coronavirus pandemic has created a tough job landscape, but it has also created an opportunity for career “rethinking” as well. Many people are considering pivots and turning towards skill development and learning opportunities like graduate school. But how do you decide what’s next? How do you think about what you want, and also, how…
What MBA Students Can Expect at UCLA Anderson [Episode 371]
Are you dreaming of an MBA from UCLA Anderson? [Show summary] UCLA Anderson’s Assistant Dean of MBA Admissions, Alex Lawrence, explores the opportunities awaiting future MBA students, as well as the changes Anderson is making to campus life this fall to provide its students with a safe, rewarding MBA experience. Learn about Anderson’s unique MBA…
8 To-Dos for Canadians Applying to U.S. Med Schools
Each year, Canadian medical school hopefuls look across the border for their medical education. While there are obvious challenges (adapting to a different health care system, returning to a Canadian residency, and much higher education costs), the higher acceptance rates at U.S. programs (about 41.9% overall, as compared to just 20% in Canada) can make…
Applying to Stanford GSB? Get Expert Advice on Beating the Odds
If you’ve got Stanford GSB at the top of your list of dream MBA programs, you probably already know that the odds are tough. This elite program accepts only 6% of applicants, so your submission needs to be something truly special if you hope to be included in that precious 6%. Accepted founder and CEO…
Wharton MBA Essay Tips & Deadlines [2020 – 2021]
Wharton’s changes to its application this year are minor. They’re really just tweaks as the admissions office was preoccupied responding to COVID, moving all recruiting online, and preparing for the possibility of significant summer melt. One of the concerns applicants have this year is that as a result of COVID-related deferrals there will be fewer…
Last Chance! Save BIG on MBA Application Services
We know you have a lot on your mind right now. Juggling MBA application prep when the world is in such a unique situation isn’t easy, but strong leaders press forward, even through adversity. If you put in the work now, you can get into a program that will help you become the kind of…
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