The Scoop on Postbac Programs

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Who better to offer postbac admissions advice than an actual former postbac program director?

Alicia McNease Nimonkar is the former director of the postbac program at UC Davis and the proud new author of, The Definitive Guide to Pre-Medical Postbaccalaureate Programs: The handbook for career changers and academic record enhancers who want a chance at medical school. She is also currently a highly sought admissions consultant at Accepted.

Check out the full recording as we dive into the world of postbac programs.

00:03:20 – What is the motivation behind the book? (Non-traditional applicants, this book is for you!)

00:04:35 – Undergrads, ask for help now. Ending your bachelors with an increasing trend in your GPA is essential!

00:06:00 – Grads – The formal postbac course may be the right choice for you.

00:08:18 – A review of the different kinds of postbac programs.

00:11:45 – Students: the admissions professionals want to help you with the postbac process. (Alicia’s interviews with former postbac students and with program directors are inspirational.)

00:16:23 – What’s a postbac specialized masters programs?

00:18:40 – Didn’t get an interview call yet? Don’t hit the panic button, but do start researching postbac programs.

00:22:00 – Qualities you need to reveal when applying to postbac programs.

00:23:57 – Final pearls of wisdom.

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