What happens when your first med school application cycle doesn’t go as planned? In this inspiring episode of Admissions Straight Talk, host Dr. Valerie Wherley sits down with Mory Gould, now an M1 at the UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine, to share his candid journey from reapplicant to successful medical student. Mory opens up …
[powerpress] Zach Donato, who will be starting medical school later this year, reflects on his application experience and his expectations for med school [Show summary] Zach Donato, who is preparing to start medical school, shares his perspective on getting accepted as a reapplicant, staying on top of the application process, and mentally preparing for med …
If you have been rejected by an Executive MBA program, it often comes down to one of four reasons (or combination thereof): Your academic record was not strong enough to convince the admissions committee you could handle the rigor of an EMBA program, Your work experience was not sufficient/relevant enough yet to be considered a …
Over the years, I’ve noticed that reapplicants to medical school share similar characteristics. They tend to rush the process and miss opportunities for improvement. Many students end up reapplying because they are over confident—it may be the tone reflected in their essays or in a lower than average number of activities or both. Reapplicants also …
This interview is the latest in an Accepted.com blog series featuring interviews with current MBA students, offering readers a behind-the-scenes look at top MBA programs. And now for a chat with Prerit Jain, a future MBA student at Harvard Business School. Accepted: We’d like to get to know you! Where are you from? Where and what did you study …
This interview is the latest in an Accepted.com blog series featuring interviews with MBA applicant bloggers, offering readers a behind-the-scenes look at the MBA application process. And now…introducing our anonymous blogger, Top Dog. Accepted: First, can you tell us a little about yourself? Where are you from? Where and what did you study as an undergrad? What …
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 …
The Boston University (BU) Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine (SOM) – formerly the Boston University School of Medicine – has a 175+ year legacy of innovation, inclusion, and service to the community. From its historic founding as the first coeducational medical school in the United States, BU has trained generations of physicians and researchers …
Harvard Medical School (HMS) has a long history of preparing future leaders in medicine, science, and healthcare through its mission to alleviate human suffering. HMS blends cutting-edge biomedical research with a patient-centered curriculum, giving students early and meaningful clinical experience while also providing opportunities for inquiry, innovation, and global health engagement. With curricular tracks such …
In this episode of Admissions Straight Talk, host Dr. Valerie Wherley sits down with Dr. Barry Rothman, Senior Admissions Consultant at Accepted, to explore the most common mistakes premeds make early in their journey to medical school. Drawing on his decades of experience as a researcher, professor, post-bac program founder, and advisor, Dr. Rothman emphasizes …
The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) David Geffen School of Medicine (DGSOM) offers three different pathways for applicants to obtain a medical degree: Traditional MD Program, Prime-LA Program (a dual program with six master’s options), and the Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP). The campus culture is driven by a school-wide initiative coined the “Cultural …
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (FSM) is a top-ranked, research-intensive medical school located in the heart of Chicago. Known for its innovative, learner-centered MD curriculum, Feinberg offers students a rigorous and integrated education grounded in clinical experience, scientific discovery, and health equity. The program emphasizes real-world applications and prepares students to deliver evidence-based, team-oriented …
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