CASPA, the Centralized Application Service for Physician Assistants, is the primary application service for graduate physician assistant (PA) programs. The CASPA application has four primary categories within it: Personal Information, Academic History, Supporting Information, and Program Materials. There are lots of documents you will need to gather, prepare, and write to complete the application, but…
Seeking a Graduate Degree in Artificial Intelligence?
Did you easily make your connection when you last traveled by plane? If so, artificial intelligence (AI) might have helped ensure that you did. Was cancer detected in a family member at such an early stage that their complete recovery was guaranteed? AI could have played a factor in that fortunate outcome as well. It…
How to Respond to the New Harvard MBA Essay Questions [Episode 585]
How to Respond to the New Harvard Business School HBS MBA Application Show Summary In this episode, Linda Abraham invites Accepted consultants Esmeralda Cardenal and Kelly Wilson to discuss the updates to the Harvard Business School application and provide insights into how applicants can approach the essays. They emphasize that HBS is still looking for…
University of Texas McCombs MBA Essay Tips and Deadlines [2024 – 2025]
Texas McCombs combines rigor with a passionate community, including passion for the MBA program. The school’s essay questions reflect this value; the adcom invites you to demonstrate deep familiarity with the program, connected to your unique vision for the future. It has a practical slant. Convey concrete goals, and make a case for how the…
Chicago Booth MBA Essay Tips and Deadlines [2024 – 2025]
Chicago Booth’s two required essay questions have 250-word minimums. While specifying a minimum length for an MBA essay 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 to be verbose. As Booth says, “We trust that you…
Do’s and Don’ts of Medical School Recommendation Letters
Your letters of recommendation for your medical school application are critical documents. Many premed students submit a letter of recommendation, called a committee letter, that is provided by a pre-health advisor (also called a health professions advisor) at their undergraduate school or post-baccalaureate program. This letter is a summary written by the pre-health advisor about…
Should I Use AI for My MBA (Grad/College) Applications?
My answer to this question used to be a hard “No.” But now, it’s “Yes! Kind of.” We’ve gone through an admissions cycle during which applicants used AI tools such as ChatGPT, CoPilot, Gemini, and others with both positive and negative outcomes. Some colleges, graduate schools, and MBA programs might even have essay prompts soon…
How to Get Into George Washington School of Law [Episode 584]
Show Summary In this episode, Linda Abraham interviews Dean Sophia Sim of George Washington School of Law. They discuss various aspects of the law school admissions process, including what makes a standout personal statement, the importance of a balanced program, the acceptance of alternative standardized tests, the use of AI tools in the application process,…
Considering a STEM MBA? Some Benefits and Options
The U.S. Department of Education’s STEM classification includes college degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. For an MBA program to earn a STEM designation, its curriculum must emphasize the quantitative and technical side of business management − areas such as business analytics, mathematics, data modeling, digital marketing, and technology. Historically, the MBA degree has…
Vet School Personal Statement Examples to Guide You
You’ve done the work you needed to to prepare yourself for vet school. The academic work. The volunteer work. The clinical work. And now you must answer the VMCAS (Veterinary Medical College Application Service) essay prompt “Why do you want to pursue a career in veterinary medicine?” You have just 3,000 characters with which to…
Make the Most of Your Common App Activities Summary
Your high school extracurricular activities are of great interest to the college admissions committees. Whether you played sports, volunteered at an animal shelter, played in a band, or were part of a religious or community youth group, such involvements show the adcoms what matters to you and where you have chosen to invest your free…
Duke Fuqua MBA Essay Tips and Deadlines [2024 – 2025]
Leadership, teamwork, and ethics are essential elements of the Duke Fuqua MBA, which is why you’ll need to make sure you express your passion for these qualities in your application essays. Impress the Fuqua adcom by positioning yourself as an innovative leader and team player, as someone who can see the big picture, work collaboratively,…
Ace the New Michigan Ross MBA Essay Questions [Bonus Episode]
Show Summary Andrea McHale, the Director of the Michigan Ross Full-time MBA and Global MBA Admissions, returns to Admissions Straight Talk to discuss the newly released essay prompts for the Michigan Ross MBA program. Andrea shares an overview of each of the four questions and gives an inside look at exactly what the admissions committee…
Applying to Medical School? Here Are Some FAQs about the AMCAS Application
1. What is the AMCAS application? AMCAS stands for the American Medical College Application Service, which is a centralized application service available through the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC). It allows candidates to apply to multiple allopathic (MD) medical schools using a single application. You can access the AMCAS application through the AAMC website….
Getting Into Med School Isn’t Easy…But This Applicant Did It! [Episode 583]
Show Summary In this episode of Admissions Straight Talk, host Linda Abraham interviews Yael Bruk, a recent graduate from Binghamton University who was accepted to multiple medical schools. Yael shares her advice for pre-med students, including the importance of taking notes during clinical experiences and writing down meaningful stories to include in applications. She also…
Stanford GSB MBA Application Essay Tips and Deadlines [2024 – 2025], Class Profile
In this post, we provide guidance and information to support you in creating and submitting your application to the Stanford Graduate School of Business (GSB): Stanford GSB application essay tips Essay A: What matters most to you, and why? For this essay, we would like you to reflect deeply and write from the heart. Once…
NYU Stern MBA Essay Tips and Deadlines [2024-2025], Class Profile
In addition to its traditional two-year, full-time MBA, NYU Stern offers a menu of options in graduate management education, including a one-year Tech MBA and a one-year Fashion and Luxury MBA. Stern MBA students can select up to three specializations or choose not to specialize at all. Ready to get to work on your NYU…
Kellogg MBA Essay Tips and Deadlines [2024 – 2025], Class Profile
Kellogg values individuals; who you are as a person, what you’ve done, and how you will engage with the school’s greater community are all very important. Yes, academics and work experience are also key parts of your profile, but the school’s essay prompts seek to elicit more information about your personality, values, and goals so…
Columbia Business School MBA Essay Tips and Deadlines [2024-2025], Class Profile
Columbia Business School (CBS) essay prompts are out for 2024-2025 January and August entry applicants! Here is what is new this year: August entry – Short Answer Question #2: Asks for your post-first-year summer plans Essay #2: Slightly narrower wording that will help you better select an example to share Essay #3: A change to…
MS in Finance, MS in Business Analytics, and MS in Management: Admissions in Three Flavors [Episode 582]
Show Summary Kelly Wilson, an Accepted consultant and former admissions director takes a deep dive into master’s degrees in graduate management education. Kelly provides insights into the differences between various master’s degrees, such as master’s in management, master’s in finance, and master’s in business analytics. She highlights the importance of understanding the specific program and…
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