If you’re feeling nervous about how to approach your medical school interviews, you’re not alone. The interview is one of the most daunting portions of the application process for many premeds. It feels like there is so much riding on this interaction—and really, there is! But don’t let that pressure get the better of you….
Dreaming of a Wharton Acceptance Letter? Don’t Miss This Webinar!
Deciding to pursue an MBA is a big step. If your target school is an elite program like Wharton, though, the application process can seem even more daunting. Wharton is consistently ranked the #1 MBA program in America, and their acceptance rate remains highly competitive. If you’re going to prove that the adcom should select…
All About Georgetown’s New Master of Science in Business Analytics Program [Episode 378]
Why Georgetown’s new MSBA program may be just what you’re looking for! [Show Summary] Dr. Sudipta Dasmohapatra, Academic Director of Georgetown’s MSBA program, goes in-depth on who the new online master’s program is for and how will prepare students for careers in data science leadership. Earn your Master’s of Science in business analytics online in…
4 Tips for Discussing Failure at Your Med School Interview
Inevitably, you will be asked to describe a time when you have failed. It’s a common medical school interview question, and it’s a tough one. This post will help you prepare for this question. Strategies for tackling the failure question When selecting an example to discuss, consider the following strategies: Bottom Line We’ve all had…
Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University Secondary Application Tips [2020 – 2021]
The Lewis Katz School of Medicine has several campus locations in Pennsylvania. The school emphasizes hand-on, collaborative learning, community service, and the intersection between research and clinical care. It is one of the top ranked research-oriented schools. Temple also features a “simulation center” where students take a hands-on approach to clinical work. Lewis Katz School…
Keck School of Medicine of USC Secondary Application Essay Tips [2020 – 2021]
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“For more than a century, the doctors of the Keck School of Medicine of USC have cared for those of us who are most vulnerable. We accomplish this through excellence in research, clinical care and education.” The Keck School of Medicine of USC is one of the largest teaching centers in the United States, with…
Medical School Interviews: 7 Things You Need to Know
Think you know everything there is to know about interviewing, and that interview prep and mock interviews just aren’t for you? “It’s sad to see an applicant do well throughout the entire application process, only to crash and burn during their interviews,” says Accepted consultant Dr. Barry Rothman. “Many applicants assume that an interview is…
The Key to Acing Your Wharton Application
Wharton is the world’s oldest collegiate school of business, and it comes by its storied reputation honestly. If it’s at the top of your MBA wish list, you’ve got your work cut out for you. But we can help! Accepted founder and CEO Linda Abraham has more than 25 years of experience helping candidates navigate…
The Critical Do’s (And Don’ts) of Med School Interviews
Getting to the interview round of the med school admissions process is a huge deal. If you’ve made it this far, your dream of launching a career in medicine is so close you probably feel like you can taste it. But it’s important that you don’t drop the ball in this late stage of the…
MIT Sloan MBA Essay Tips & Deadlines [2020-2021]
This year’s MIT Sloan MBA application, like most MIT applications in the last fifteen years, includes its signature cover letter and resume. It also retains the video component. MIT Sloan MBA cover letter and resume MIT Sloan seeks students whose personal characteristics demonstrate that they will make the most of the incredible opportunities at MIT,…
Tips for Answering Common Application Essay Prompts 2020 – 2021
A large number of universities and colleges use the Common Application across the United States and in many countries around the world. There are over 800 Common Application members in the United States, as well as in Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, France, Germany, Italy, Latvia, Qatar, Singapore, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. These institutions are united…
A Stanford MBA with a Passion for Both Business and Humanities [Episode 377]
What’s it like being a student at Stanford GSB? [Show summary] Ilana Walder-Biesanz’s eclectic background includes engineering, opera, product management, ballroom dance, data analytics, and theatre. In this episode, she shares why she also pursued an MBA from Stanford GSB. Should you include interests and experiences that are not directly business-related in your MBA application?…
Tufts University School of Medicine Secondary Application Essay Tips [2020 – 2021]
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Tufts describes their fundamental mission as promoting human health, with an emphasis on leadership and clinical care. They are looking for students with a strong background in the fundamentals of science who also want to apply that work in a clinical setting. The school’s curriculum emphasizes patient contact early on along with full integration of the…
UC Berkeley Haas MBA Essay Tips & Deadlines [2020 – 2021]
Haas changed one of its required essay questions this year. A few things haven’t changed. While Haas has made it very clear that you need outstanding academics to get in, they will not compromise their values to maintain those stats. The Four Defining Leadership Principles are taken very seriously by Haas’ administration and admissions team….
Kellogg Executive MBA Application Essay Tips & Deadlines [2020 – 2021]
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Kellogg’s 2 required EMBA application essay questions present a paradox: they’re straightforward and complex. Together, they draw out a fully rounded view of you as a person and as a professional, what you’ve done and how you think and perceive the world. To the extent possible, ground your essays in detail and concrete experience, and…
4 Don’ts for Your Residency Personal Statements
The ERAS (Electronic Residency Application Service) opened back in June, and now it’s already August, so it’s time to get cracking on those residency essays! Why are your residency essays so important? Your personal statement is a vital part of your residency application: it provides you with an opportunity to explain why you’ve chosen your…
INSEAD MBA Essay Tips & Deadlines [2020 – 2021]
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…
Wharton Executive MBA Essay Tips & Deadlines [2020-2021]
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The Wharton EMBA adcom, through its three required questions, expresses its values and its interest in students who share those values. Its questions ask you to show both vision and responsiveness to uncertainty. Essentially you will need to show both focus and flexibility. Essay question 1 focuses on your goals and Wharton’s important role in helping you achieve…
Oxford Saïd MBA Essay Tips & Deadlines [2020 – 2021]
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Oxford lets your resume, recommendations, application form, and transcript(s) speak for themselves. The one required MBA essay question indicates that the adcom wants a glimpse of you beyond these core elements. It seems like a simple question – but there is a little twist in it that amplifies its importance in the application and its connection…
A Medical School Admissions Expert’s Guide to Postbacs and Med Schools [Episode 376]
Could a postbac program boost your chances of acceptance to medical school?[Show summary] Dr. Barry Rothman, an Accepted consultant with 19 years of experience in health professions advising, shares his expert guidance for applicants considering postbac programs and medical school. Learn how this admissions cycle will differ from other cycles, and how you can best…
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