Interview with Trisha Mathelier, MD/MBA student at UCLA [Show Summary] In today’s episode Trisha Mathelier, an MD/MBA student with the Drew/UCLA Medical Education Program, shares her medical school journey as well as what led her to decide on getting an MBA in addition to her medical degree. She fills us in on the uniqueness of…
Deciding Who Should Write Your Letters of Recommendation
Letters of recommendation are a key part of your application. Strong ones provide meaningful support, and a lukewarm one can really hurt you. In this post we’ll answer two questions: Who should write in support of your PhD application? And how can you make sure your letters are as good as they can be? How…
Chicago Booth MBA Essay Tips & Deadlines [2019 – 2020]
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…
Successful Medical School Secondary Application Strategies
Use the following strategies to get organized and to help you write better secondary essays. Taking the time to think about how you will approach your secondaries can give you the “big picture” perspective you need to do your best work. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, trying a new approach can make all the difference in…
Applying to Electrical Engineering Programs: Graduate School Admissions Overview
A master’s degree in electrical engineering is a versatile degree that can open up diverse career opportunities, including: Software or hardware development Renewable energy Product design and development, including computers and smartphones Robotics used for industry, medical science research, and healthcare Global positioning systems for all types of transportation, including space Biomedical and bioengineering product…
Why are Scholarships SO HARD to Find?
When students and parents first start searching for educational scholarships online, they’re often bewildered. As a scholarship advisor, I am often approached with questions like: “So, what’s the trick?” I wish I had the keys to a simpler, more organized version of the internet, but the truth is, I don’t. Blame it on the internet…
The Reality of Unrealistic MBA Goals
Business school candidates (depending on career stage) will often look to advanced graduate degrees for one of three reasons: (a) to accelerate in their current career, (b) to make a career switch, or (c) to start a business. Whatever the reason, it’s important that the adcom know exactly what it is that you want to…
All About the Grenoble DBA (Doctorate in Business Administration) [Episode 315]
Exploring the DBA (Doctorate in Business Administration) program at Grenoble Ecole de Management [Show Summary] Would you like to be the kind of business leader who wants to define problems and design solution based on rigorous research? Are you seeking a global, part-time program that goes beyond the masters? Do you like the idea of…
Doing It All: Med School, Travel, Work, and Fun
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 Adam, an MS3, travel-buff, and vlogger. Adam, thank you for sharing your story with us! Was there a particular person or event that inspired you to pursue a…
MBA Applicants: There’s No Time Like the Present!
You’ve been putting a plan together for a while now – researching business schools, taking the GMAT, reviewing your transcript, thinking about recommenders – and now is the time to put that plan into action. Top business schools are extremely competitive, with acceptance rates ranging from 5%-20%. Since you are probably already familiar with how…
Minimizing Technical Jargon in Your SOP
Frequently, applicants in STEM fields are working on projects that are quite technical in nature. Field-specific jargon might show that you know the language of your field – which is important – but using too much of it can also make your SOP very hard to read. Aim for the middle road: you want to…
How to Answer Character and Fitness Questions on Law School Applications
A legal career requires all who enter the field to possess strength of character and to be fit to practice the law. Not physical fitness or endurance – though that may help you survive first year of law school! – but fitness under the definition of suitability. This is why law school applications include a…
The Clock is Ticking for Your HBS App!
We know there’s a lot of information out there about MBA applications – it can be overwhelming. And if you have questions about what a school like HBS is looking for or how your profile measures up, it can be stressful. That’s why we created our free webinar, Get Accepted to Harvard Business School. In…
Exclusive Low Stats Med Webinar Airing Soon!
Are you wondering how to overcome your low stats and wow the admissions committee? Let Accepted consultant Alicia McNease Nimonkar guide you through the steps you need to take to get accepted during our webinar, Get Accepted to Med School with Low Stats. Reserve your free spot by signing up ASAP and get ready to…
Wharton MBA Essay Tips & Deadlines [2019 – 2020]
The big change in Wharton’s admissions last year occurred at the top. Frank DeVechhis left his position as Director of Admissions. Blair Mannix, Director of Operations and Evaluations since 2015, initially assumed the role of Interim Director of Admissions. She became the Director of Admissions for Wharton MBA in October 2018. In terms of the…
Track Your Secondary Application Progress with a Spreadsheet
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…
7 Action Items for MBA Round 1 Applicants
It’s June, and your plan is to apply for Round 1 deadlines. That’s three months away. What should you be doing now? Decide how you feel about your GMAT/GRE score. Hopefully, you have taken the GMAT or GRE already and are happy with your score. One less thing to worry about. If you haven’t, now…
UCLA Anderson School of Management Names Antonio Bernardo as Dean
UCLA Newsroom has reported that Antonio Bernardo will be the new dean of the UCLA Anderson School of Management beginning July 1, 2019, succeeding Al Osborne who has held the position of interim dean this past year. Dr. Bernardo has taught at UCLA for 25 years and is an award-winning teacher and distinguished author. He…
LSAT vs. GRE: Which One Should You Take When Applying to Law School?
In the past, applicants only had one testing option when applying to law school: the dreaded LSAT. Now, law school applicants have a choice. Currently, 40 law schools – including Harvard, Columbia, and Penn – are accepting the GRE General Test for consideration. What are the implications for applicants? Options are great. An applicant can…
A One-Year Kellogg MBA Student’s Experience into Healthcare, Business, and Lots of Languages
Learn how real students navigate their way through the business school admissions process and b-school itself with our What is Business School Really Like? series. Meet Megha, a student at Northwestern Kellogg’s one-year MBA program. Megha, thank you for sharing your story with us! What made you decide to pursue an MBA? Megha: I had…
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