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How to Get Into Georgetown McDonough’s MBA Program [Episode 512]

Podcast interview with Shelly Heinrich How to get into Georgetown McDonough

[powerpress] Shortcuts to Key Insights from this Episode Shelly Heinrich, Associate Dean for MBA and MS-ESM admissions, and Director of Marketing at Georgetown’s McDonough School of Business, discusses everything applicants need to know about getting into Georgetown McDonough’s MBA program. [Show Summary] Are you interested in sustainability? Also considering an MBA? Well Georgetown University’s McDonough …

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Casper, A Situational Judgment Test: All You Need to Know [Episode 513]

Dr Dore Casper, A Situational Judgment Test: All You Need to Know.

[powerpress] Shortcuts to Key Insights from this Episode Do you have to take the CASPer for at least some of the programs you are applying to? Are you concerned about? This interview with the co-founder of Acuity Insights, the folks who provide the Casper, is for you! [Show Summary] Dr. Dore discusses everything applicants need …

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Get Accepted to the Medical College of Wisconsin [Episode 511]

Get Accepted to the Medical College of Wisconsin

[powerpress] Exciting changes to the curriculum at the Medical College of Wisconsin. [Show Summary] Dr. Jane Machi, Assistant Dean, Admissions and Recruitment at the Medical College of Wisconsin, explores the MCW Fusion Curriculum – and completing med school in three years. Interview with Dr. Jane Machi, Associate Dean for Admissions at the Medical College of …

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CMU Tepper’s MS in Business Analytics: All You Need to Know [Episode 510]

CMU Tepper’s MS in Business Analytics: All You Need to Know

[powerpress] Drawing on her knowledge as the Director of Masters Admissions at Carnegie Mellon Tepper School of Business, Kari Calvario shares everything students should know about CMU Temper’s MS in Business Analytics program. [Show Summary] Welcome to the 510th episode of Admission Straight Talk. Thanks for joining me. Before we dive into today’s episode, I …

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How to Get Accepted to Berkeley Law [Episode 504]

[powerpress] Kristin Theis-Alvarez, Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid at the UC Berkeley School of Law, shares her insider perspective on the recent decision to withdraw from US News Rankings and describes how students can demonstrate the Berkeley ethos to secure a spot in this prestigious program. [Show Summary] Thanks for joining me for the …

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What Does 2022 Mean for Applicants in 2023 [Episode 505]

What Does 2022 Mean for Applicants in 2023 [Episode 505]

[powerpress] Reflecting on trends that impacted graduate admissions in 2022, Linda Abraham shares her predictions for 2023 and offers an action plan for those planning to apply in the new year. [Show Summary] Thanks for joining me for today’s solo show. I’m going to review a few trends from 2022 and also attempt to inspire you …

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Encore: How to Get Into an MD/PhD Program [Episode 453]

Admissions Straight Talk Dr. Herman Flash Gordon

[powerpress] We are swamped now with clients facing early January deadlines so I decided to begin 2023 with one of our most popular shows of 2022, my interview with Accepted’s own Dr. Herman Gordon AKA “Flash” in this in-depth look at MD/PhD admissions, with lots of good advice for MD applicants or Ph.D. applicants too. …

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How Can You Prepare for Your Post-MBA Career Before You’re Accepted [Episode 501]

501 How Can You Prepare for Your Post-MBA Career Before You’re Accepted

[powerpress] 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 …

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The Questions You SHOULD Be Asking – ANSWERED! [Episode 500]

500 The Questions You SHOULD Be Asking - ANSWERED!

[powerpress] 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 …

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Bonus Episode: USN Rankings, LSAT, and Laid-off Workers: What Does it All Mean?

Bonus Episode: USN Rankings, LSAT, and Laid-off Workers: What Does it All Mean?

[powerpress] 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 …

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