by Kelly Wilson
Not surprisingly, the top ten full-time MBA programs in the U.S. News & World Report rankings have once again shifted positions. The Stanford Graduate School of Business (GSB) moved up to capture the #1 spot this year, replacing The Wharton School, which now stands at #2. Chicago Booth climbed to #3, while Harvard Business School …
The process of applying to medical school is already stressful. And since selection committees are looking for evidence that you are ready for medical school, applying with a low science or math GPA can make the process even more nerve-wracking. In fact, in an AAMC study of 128 U.S. medical schools, admissions officers said that …
Medical school admissions committees expect applicants to have accrued shadowing hours by application time, but what you get out of the experience depends entirely on how you approach it. In this episode of Admissions Straight Talk, Dr. Valerie Wherley sits down with Dr. Rachel L. Schreiber, a board-certified allergist/immunologist and past president of the Greater …
Recently, I’ve had several consultations with people who started out saying they wanted to earn a PhD in business, thinking the degree would help them progress in their career or gain more credibility in their field. Some had been working for years after completing their bachelor’s degree; others had earned an MBA but didn’t feel …
by Marie Todd
Whether you are applying to be a first-year student or a transfer student, you will find that many undergraduate universities and colleges across the United States and in countries around the world use the Common App. There are more than 1,000 Common App member schools in the United States, Canada, European Union, United Kingdom, and …
What does it take to stand out and become a competitive applicant to Touro University California College of Osteopathic Medicine (TUCOM), and what makes this program unique among osteopathic medical schools? In this episode of Admissions Straight Talk, Accepted consultant and podcast host Dr. Valerie Wherley speaks with Dr. Alesia Wagner, associate dean of academic …
There are three important reasons medical schools want candidates to write essays to complement the stats and data provided in the other sections of the AMCAS application. Table of Contents: AMCAC Essays 1. Essays provide a window into who you are. The admissions committees are interested not just in your grades, scores, impressive awards, and …
by Mary Mahoney
In the medical school admissions process, your MCAT score and GPA carry significant weight. If the rest of your application is stellar, having less-than-perfect stats likely won’t prevent you from being accepted. However, having low stats might. A “low” GPA or MCAT score is one that falls significantly below the average or median at the school you’re …
Congratulations! You have successfully made the cut at your target doctor of psychology (PsyD) program and have been invited to interview. You are one of the applicants being seriously considered for acceptance. As you start preparing for your interview, ask yourself the following questions: None of these questions are new to me. As an admissions consultant, …
The Texas Medical and Dental Schools Application Service (TMDSAS) has its own application process. You can begin filling out the organization’s electronic application on May 1, similar to the American Medical College Application Service (AMCAS) application. On the TMDSAS application, there are two required essays and one optional essay. Ready to get to work on …
by Karin Ash
Would you like to strengthen or update your technology skills? Perhaps move into management? Maybe even start your own business? Or shift your career out of the technology space? If you answered yes to any of these questions, this might be the perfect time for you to apply to graduate school. Companies are seeking software …
Springtime is often the most frustrating part of the application process, with seemingly interminable waits, alternate lists growing longer, and waitlists stubbornly refusing to move. Fortunately, the AMCAS Application and Acceptance Protocols (sometimes referred to as the “Traffic Rules”) keep things rolling along – at least for allopathic medical school applicants. While some dates have …
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