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How on Earth Will You Pay for B-School…

Paying for your MBA Register 280

…and then have anything left to live on? Unfortunately, when budgeting and planning for b-school, you need to think about more than just that steep tuition price tag. There’s the price of relocating, the time taken off from work, travel expenses (business and pleasure), social activities/entertainment, and room and board, not to mention dozens of …

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The Unbelievable Story of an Orthopedic Surgeon [Episode 136]

Dr Antonio Webb

Think you can’t get into medical school? Listen to this podcast for the amazing story of a physician who was rejected 3 times to medical school and later matched at his #1 choice in one of the most competitive residencies around. Introduction to Dr. Antonio Webb (1:09) Growing Up in Shreveport, LA  (2:06) Dr. Webb describes …

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The Lauder Institute Changes to Reflect the World

The Lauder Institute

UPDATE: Click here for out our most recent podcast interview with Lauder’s Director of Admissions >> Passionate about international business? Then this episode is going to make your day. Dr. Marcy Bevan and Kara Keenan Sweeney, Directors of Admission at the Lauder Institute joined us for the first Admissions Straight Talk conversation of the new …

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D.O.s for Diversity: Ashley’s Osteopathic Med School Journey

This interview is the latest in an Accepted blog series featuring interviews with medical school applicants and students, offering readers a behind-the-scenes look at top medical schools and the med school application process. And now, introducing Ashley Roxanne Peterson… Accepted: We’d like to get to know you! Where are you from? Where and what did you study …

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An HBS Student who Keeps on Giving [rerun]

It’s the Season of Giving, and what better way to celebrate that by replaying one of our most popular podcasts of 2015. Listen to our conversation with current Harvard Business School student and Products Manager at The Harbus, Alula Eshete, as he shares excellent admissions and interview tips and great insight into one of the most prestigious …

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The Evolution of the MCAT

Wondering about the history of the MCAT? The AAMC published a timeline of major changes to the exam: [xyz-ihs snippet=”MED—WBR—MCAT-MISTAKES”] Related Resources: • MCAT Scores, MCAT Prep, and MCAT2015 [podcast] • Improve Your MCAT Score for Medical School Acceptance • Your MCAT Score and GPA – Free Resources

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UCLA Anderson: Cool, Chic, and Tech [Episode 133]

This week: an inside look at UCLA Anderson, with Associate Director of Admissions Jessica Chung. If you’re especially interested in careers in entrepreneurship, entertainment, or media, or you’re just interested in learning more about Anderson, this is the show for you! Jessica Chung provides an overview of Anderson’s FT MBA program (1:59) It’s practical and …

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Top Gifts for Your Medical Student

Between exams and hospital rotations, medical students don’t have a lot of time to write to Santa or drop hints about good holiday gifts. Are you looking for the perfect present for your med school friend/son/cousin/sister? To help you out, here are 9 gifts every medical student would appreciate. Leave your own suggestions below! 1. Coffee …

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Burnout: The Stigma, The Consequences and The Cure

Burnout is a commonly experienced phenomenon for both medical students and practicing physicians alike. Specialties that have been hit the hardest by burnout include emergency medicine, neurology, family medicine, and general internal medicine, and symptoms include exhaustion, depression, and depersonalization. And burnout doesn’t just affect the physicians. In addition to being a personal issue for …

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