The thought of pursuing a PhD can be daunting. You may ask yourself the following key questions: When should I apply? Where should I apply? How do I get in? Why do I want to go? Let’s consider these questions one at a time. Question 1: “When should I apply to graduate school?” The right…
HBS Class Profile [Class of 2023]
Here’s a look at HBS’s Class of 2023 taken from the Harvard Business School website: Number of applications: 9,773 Enrolled: 1,010 Countries represented: United States: 63% Asia: 13% Europe: 8% Mexico, Central & South America: 6% Canada: 3% Africa: 3% Middle East: 3% Oceania: 1% Women: 46% International: 37% US minorities: 52% Average GPA: 3.69 Average years work experience: 5.0 Percent of class…
The Consortium Application: Tips for Your CGSM Essays [2021 – 2022]
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Are you committed to increasing diversity and inclusion of underrepresented populations in education and business? If so, applying to MBA programs through The Consortium of Graduate Study in Management might be for you. Besides the opportunity to receive a full-tuition scholarship to one of the top MBA programs, Consortium fellows get to enjoy the benefits…
Temple University’s Postbac Programs: A Plethora of Possibilities [Episode 435]
Learn how to increase your chances of acceptance to medical school or another health professions school. [Show summary] Caleb Marsh, Admissions Director of Temple University’s CST many postbac programs explores the robust opportunities available to students preparing for medical educations and careers. How can Temple University’s postbac programs help you reach your career goals, and…
Georgetown McDonough MBA Essay Tips & Deadlines [2021 – 2022]
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Georgetown’s MBA application essay questions and video component remain the same as last year, with the following exceptions: There are four essay options as opposed to last year’s three. Essay options #3 and #4 are new. My advice is below for each of Georgetown’s prompts. Georgetown MBA application essays 2021–2022 We want to hear your…
UCLA Anderson Executive MBA Application Essay Tips & Deadlines [2021 – 2022]
The Anderson EMBA‘s two questions together cover past, present, and future, in that order. Essay 1 addresses the past by asking for a particular story drawn from your experience, and essay 2 addresses the present and future by asking about why now is the right time for you to be pursuing this degree. The questions…
Toronto Rotman MBA Essay Tips & Deadlines [2021 – 2022]
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The University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management is one of the leading business schools in Canada. Known for its design approach to MBA education and strong emphasis on problem solving, Rotman’s program continues to grow in renown. Through the uniquely engaging essay question and the opportunity to shape a rich and in-depth message over…
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Secondary Application Essay Tips [2021 – 2022]
This medical school places special emphasis on the relationships formed during medical school with classmates and faculty. Students join one of four colleges on campus to participate in small group learning activities. In the first two years of medical school, students create their own project to self-direct their learning process with mentorship. The school is…
Situational Judgement Test (SJT): Everything You Need to Know
What is the SJT? The AAMC’s new test was beta tested in the 2019-20 cycle by two medical schools (University of California, Davis and University of Minnesota). It expanded in 2020-21 to include Geisinger, Morehouse, and University of Alabama, Birmingham (UAB), and this cycle also includes the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, and Des Moines…
Duke Enrolls Its Strongest MBA Class Ever, Hear From Its Admissions Dean [Episode 434]
Would you like to be a member of Team Fuqua? [Show summary] Shari Hubert, Associate Dean of Admissions at Duke’s Fuqua School of Business, describes its collaborative MBA program and gives insight into what Duke seeks in applicants. Duke Fuqua: Where decency meets diversity. [Show notes] You’re interested in Duke’s collaborative MBA program and intrigued…
Columbia EMBA Application Essay Tips & Deadlines [2021 – 2022]
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, expect – and dream. 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…
Yale School of Medicine Secondary Application Essay Tips [2021 – 2022]
“The mission of Yale School of Medicine is to educate and inspire scholars and future leaders who will advance the practice of medicine and the biomedical sciences.” As a top research institution, Yale is not simply interested in training students to practice good medicine. It is searching for physician-scientists who will take medical knowledge to…
University of Washington School of Medicine Secondary Application Tips and Deadlines [2021 – 2022]
Given UWSOM’s top ranking in primary care, they will be looking for applicants with a strong interest in patient education and community health. This secondary application will require that you provide an autobiographical essay and answer four to five short essay questions. In constructing your responses, focus on highlighting those life experiences that will demonstrate…
Weill Cornell Medicine Secondary Application Essay Tips [2021 – 2022]
Cornell Medical School secondary application essay questions 2021-22 Weill Cornell Medical College’s Dean explains their mission with three key words: care, discover and teach. Here are the prompts (all have a 1,525 character limit). Weill Cornell essay #1 Please write a brief statement giving your reasons for applying to Weill Cornell Medical College. First, know WCMC’s mission…
University of Washington Foster School of Business MBA Essay Tips & Deadlines [2021 – 2022]
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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 53% of the class of 2020 joined the technology industry after graduation. Next in magnitude is the consulting industry with…
Would You Like to Get Rid of Your Accent in English? [Episode 433]
Is your accent in English holding you back professionally? [Show summary] Esther Bruhl is a speech pathologist and founder of Speak More Clearly, an accent reduction training program for non-native English speakers. In this episode she explains how accents are formed and how new ones can be learned. Increase your marketability or productivity, by reducing…
What Do the Medical School Admissions Teams Say About Admissions?
Can you think of a better source of medical school admissions advice than the admissions committee directors and deans themselves? Well, neither could we. And that’s why Linda Abraham, founder of Accepted and admissions guru in her own right, has been inviting med school deans, admissions directors, and other admissions insiders as guests on the…
5 Things You Need to Know to Ace the GMAT
The GMAT is one of the greatest challenges that many people face on the road to their MBA acceptance, but it doesn’t have to be. For many, the anxiety surrounding the GMAT is due to it being a largely misunderstood challenge. Contrary to what you might think, the GMAT represents an opportunity to illustrate your…
16 R’s for Medical School Essay Writing
Writing can be daunting for all of us. “What do I write about?” is the most common question that comes to mind when contemplating medical school personal statements or secondary essays. When writing these essays, organization is crucial. The thought of writing an essay up to 5300 characters long for AMCAS or several pages long…
Washington University School of Medicine (St. Louis) Secondary Application Essay Tips [2021 – 2022]
In the top ten ranking for research, WashU provides exciting opportunities for medical students to participate in research at the basic science or clinical levels. They are looking for students with strong ties to their communities—with excellent communication skills, a dedication to service, and well-rounded interests. Washington University (St. Louis) 2021-22 secondary application essay questions WashU…
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