Choosing the right physician assistant (PA) program can feel overwhelming. There are more than 300 accredited programs in the United States, each with different strengths, cultures, and expectations. According to data provided by the Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA), the acceptance rate in the 2024-2025 cycle was roughly 36%. With medical schools boasting a 42.9% …
In this episode of Admissions Straight Talk, host Dr. Valerie Wherley sits down with Dr. Reynold Jaglal, program director of the Sacred Heart University Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (MSPAS) program, for an in-depth look at Sacred Heart’s values-focused approach to physician assistant (PA) education. Dr. Jaglal breaks down the program’s 27-month curriculum, …
Rush Medical College (RMC) is the medical school of Rush University, located in Chicago, Illinois. In 2025, RMC received more than 13,000 applications and matriculated 144 students. What makes the school interesting to such a vast number of applicants? RMC’s mission emphasizes developing “empathetic, proficient physicians” committed to clinical practice, research, education, and service. The …
U.S. News World & Report ranked the Duke University School of Law 11th in its 2023 Best Law Schools list. Duke Law’s impressive alumni include former President Richard Nixon, former US Solicitor General Ken Starr, and prominent attorney Marc Elias. The school is located in Durham, North Carolina, not far from Charlotte and Raleigh. Duke Law’s …
by Karin Ash
Top engineering graduate programs expect applicants to have a high GPA, and some schools also expect an impressive GRE score – though in recent years, many schools have made GRE scores optional. Even if you earned superior grades in college, you will be competing against applicants who are equally qualified. Your statement of purpose (SOP) is what will allow …
When premed students contact us about guiding them through the medical school application process, many of their questions relate to timing. “When should I…?” is a frequent question starter. Although no single answer applies to everyone, here are the guidelines we at Accepted use when advising our medical school clients. Table of Contents When Should …
“What should I include?” “How do I start?” “What will impress the admissions committee?” These are common questions PsyD applicants ask about their application essays. What makes this task even more confusing is that different programs refer to this same essay as a “personal statement,” a “statement of purpose,” a “graduate essay,” a “statement of goals,” a …
by Kelly Wilson
Too many times, as an admissions officer, I read applications from candidates who shared career goals that didn’t quite make sense. Whether there was no connection between their target position and what they had been doing or no explanation of how they would successfully pivot to their desired role, I was left wondering how much …
The Ohio State University College of Medicine positions itself as an evolving, innovative, and collaborative leader – uniting education, research, and care to transform health while cultivating compassionate leaders and a culture of inclusivity. In addition to traditional four-year MD programs, The Ohio State College of Medicine offers several MD-granting program options, an accelerated three-year …
In this episode of Admissions Straight Talk, host Dr. Valerie Wherley sits down with Accepted Admissions Consultant Alicia Nimonkar, an expert writing coach with a background in composition and rhetoric, to unpack one of the most important – and often most intimidating – parts of the medical school application: the personal statement. Alicia explains how …
When crafting application essays – whether for graduate school, business school, or any other competitive program – candidates often focus on highlighting their accomplishments. And it’s easy to understand why. Most applicants want to showcase their significant achievements, such as leading a groundbreaking project, making a meaningful impact through research, or spearheading a successful community …
The Wake Forest University School of Medicine in North Carolina offers three collaborative learning campuses: Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, Wake Forest Innovation Quarter, and the Clarkson Campus. As the academic core of Atrium Health, Wake Forest is one of the nation’s most selective MD programs. It prepares future healthcare leaders through innovative education, patient-centered …
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