Learn what you can do to prepare for your future employment [Show Summary] Diana Economy, former Head of Admissions at Michigan Ross and Senior Talent Acquisition Manager at Vail Resorts, offers her unique perspective on how students can prepare for future employment even while applying to or completing an MBA program. Interview with Diana Economy,…
The Men’s Guide to Dressing for Medical School Interview Success
After the tests are scored, resumes printed, and applications submitted, interview day is the last—and potentially most—stressful part of getting to your school of choice. This is your chance to make a great first impression with the interview committee, and your appearance should mirror the image of a medical student; clean, professional, and detailed. Follow…
The Questions You SHOULD Be Asking – ANSWERED! [Episode 500]
Invaluable insights into all aspects of the graduate admissions process [Show Summary] In celebration of Admissions Straight Talk’s 500th episode, Linda Abraham invites Accepted consultants to pose and answer the questions that students should be asking – and frequently don’t ask. This conversation is filled with invaluable insights that will benefit anybody preparing for graduate…
Bonus Episode: USN Rankings, LSAT, and Laid-off Workers: What Does it All Mean?
Find out the latest admissions news and what it all means [Show Summary] It was a very newsy November and in this episode, Linda Abraham is covering the most notable updates in the graduate admissions world: law school test waivers, top school withdrawals from US News rankings, accommodations for laid-off workers, and more! In this…
How to Write About Your Research Interests
The most common challenge that my clients face when writing a statement of research interests or statement of purpose (SOP) for a Master’s or PhD application is how to describe, in concrete terms, what their research interests and goals are. This is understandable—some people worry they’ll be held to their still-evolving ideas as if they…
MD/PA/NP/DO/DDS/MPH: What Do They Require? [Episode 499]
Discover the differences between and how to get accepted to common healthcare admissions tracks [Show Summary] Accepted consultant Dr. Valerie Wherley has an impressive and extensive background in pre-health, having advised thousands of students to acceptance at their dream schools and programs. In this highly informative podcast interview, she distinguishes the differences between common healthcare…
U.S. News & World Report Sees High Drop Out Rate Among Elite Law Schools
They’re falling like dominoes. On November 16, Yale and Harvard Law Schools announced their withdrawal from the U.S. News & World Report law-school rankings. On November 17, the University of California, Berkeley School of Law followed suit. Since then, eight others among the highest-ranked law schools in the U.S. have also opted out. As a consequence, this…
How to Get Accepted to MIT Sloan MBA [Episode 498]
Discover all you need to know about MIT Sloan’s MBA program [Show Summary] MIT Sloan is one of the magic M7 MBA programs, and its Assistant Dean, Dawna Levenson, shares everything applicants aiming for acceptance should know. Interview with Dawna Levenson, Assistant Dean at MIT Sloan School of Management [Show Notes] Welcome to the 498th…
ABA Drops LSAT Requirement Beginning in 2025
Update: As of spring 2023, the ABA has paused this change to their LSAT requirement. Beginning in the fall of 2025, law school applicants may be able to skip the formidable task of studying for and taking the LSAT. That is when the American Bar Association will no longer obligate applicants to their accredited law…
Class of 2022 MBAs Earn Bullish Starting Salaries
Distance learning and unstable market conditions due to the Covid pandemic have not hurt the fortunes of MBA grads from top programs. The 2022 employment reports released in recent weeks from top schools, including NYU Stern School of Business, University of Michigan Ross School of Business, UC-Berkeley Haas School of Business, MIT Sloan, Harvard, and…
Encore: An Interview With the Temple Katz School of Medicine Admissions Dean [Episode 497]
Welcome to the 497th episode of Admissions Straight Talk. Thanks for joining me. It’s Thanksgiving week! I want to take this opportunity to thank you again for joining me. Because of the holiday I decided to air one of the most popular shows of 2022: An Interview With the Temple Katz School of Medicine Admissions…
MBA Programs Seek Recently Laid Off Tech Workers
If you are a recently laid off and otherwise competitive applicant, MBA programs want YOU! Are you a tech worker who just got laid off from Meta, Twitter, Facebook, Stripe, or a similar company? Were you thinking of getting an MBA before and/or since the layoff? Well, what started as a trickle with Northwestern University–Kellogg…
How to Get Accepted to UNC Kenan-Flagler Full-Time MBA Program [Episode 496]
Discover all you need to know about UNC Kenan-Flagler’s MBA program [Show Summary] UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School is a leading MBA program located in North Carolina, an emerging business hotspot. Danielle Richie, UNC’s MBA Admissions Director, describes the qualities that make up the dynamic student body and shares her tips on how to get in….
Save $$$ on All Services Through November 14!
Applying to any sort of higher education program is daunting. Whether you’re pursuing a career in medicine, business, law, or the humanities, or just starting out and applying for college, it’s a big step. And what could be more worthwhile to invest in than this turning point in your life? If you’re going to the…
Build Your Blueprint for R2 MBA Application Success
Did you miss our recent workshop, How to Create Compelling Round 2 MBA Applications? We had a great turnout, and would have loved to have had you with us, but don’t worry: We’ve made this amazing workshop on building a winning, strategic game plan for your R2 b-school applications available to watch. Get ready to…
Stride Funding: Where Your Education is an Investment and not a Debt [Episode 495]
Find out how you can benefit from Stride Funding [Show Summary] Tess Michaels shares what’s new at Stride Funding, the innovative educational financing company she founded, and reflects on the impact that her Harvard Business School MBA has had on her impressive success today. Interview with Tess Michaels, Founder and CEO of Stride Funding [Show…
8 Tips for Writing a Memorable MBA Interview Thank You Letter
You’ve finally finished your b-school interview and are thankful to cross this experience off your application to-do list. However, as you wait to receive your acceptance letter, it’s appropriate to also send thank you notes to all of the people who helped you during the day. Gratitude is key A thank you email follows a…
Welcome Autumn in With Reduced Pricing on All Services!
If you’re applying to college, b-school, med school, law school, or a master’s or PhD program this year, we know you’re already deep in the work of compiling your applications. Deadlines are looming and it’s time to take those final steps to secure your acceptance letters. Is your application really the strongest it could be?…
Parents of Med School Applicants: This Workshop is for YOU!
Your adult child is applying to medical school, and you want to help. First, you’ll want to understand what’s involved in this multi-step process. And second, you’ll want to understand how to be helpful in a supportive way. On November 9, 4pm PT / 7pm ET, our workshop, Parents of Premeds: Understanding the Med School…
Will Your Application Rise to the Top of the R2 Applicant Pool?
Our free, one-hour workshop, How to Create Compelling Round 2 MBA Applications, is airing live Thursday, November 3rd, at 4pm PT / 7pm ET. Good news: There’s still time for you to register to join us! Your R2 application needs to be a real multitasker. In it, you need to show you can flourish academically…
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