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September 29, 2022

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Harness the Power of Storytelling in Admissions and Job Interviews

Harness the Power of Storytelling in Admissions and Job Interviews

“Tell me about a time when you disagreed strongly with your supervisor. ” “How would you do things differently now?” “What draws you to this program more than to any other?” If you have interviews coming up, whether for a seat in a college program or a job opening, will you be ready to answer… 

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Article by Alice Diamond / Admissions Consulting, College Admissions, Grad School Admissions, Law School Admissions, MBA Admissions, Medical School Admissions / college application essays, grad application essays, law application essays, mba application essays, med application essays

September 28, 2022

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How to Get Into Georgetown Law [Episode 489]

Andrew Cornblatt Aug 2022 1

Dreaming of a spot at Georgetown Law? Here’s all you need to know [Show Summary] It’s hard to get a law education any closer to the heartbeat of policy and legal action than at Washington D.C.’s Georgetown Law School, labeled by the Washington Post as “the country’s most popular law school.” Andrew Cornblatt, the Dean… 

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Article by Accepted / Admissions Straight Talk Podcast, Law School Admissions / Georgetown, podcast

September 21, 2022

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Admissions Straight Talk Receives #1 Ranking of Higher Ed Podcasts

Linda Abraham Ranked 1 Sept 2022.1

It is a great honor for Accepted to receive the #1 position in the Unadmitted ranking of higher ed podcasts created by Gjergj Dollani for our weekly graduate admissions podcast, Admissions Straight Talk. It was a welcome surprise not only to be nominated by Mr. Dollani, but receive such recognition for this powerful free resource…. 

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Article by Accepted / Admissions Straight Talk Podcast, College Admissions, Grad School Admissions, Law School Admissions, MBA Admissions, Medical School Admissions / Admissions Consulting, podcast

September 15, 2022

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A UC Hastings College of the Law Graduate Reflects on His Journey

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Learn how real students and recent grads have navigated their way through the law school admissions process and law school itself with our What is Law School Really Like? series. Meet Armín, a UC Hastings College of the Law ’22 graduate. Armín, thank you for sharing your story with us! Let’s start at the beginning…… 

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Article by Accepted / Law School Admissions / what is law school like series

August 29, 2022

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How Does a New College Grad Find a First Job?

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Searching for that first job after graduating college is hard work. In general, college grads tend to fall into two broad categories. One is the group that knows exactly what they are after, often heading toward a professional track such as engineering, accounting, law, medicine, or something else requiring a postgraduate degree or other training… 

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Article by Karin Ash / College Admissions, Grad School Admissions, Law School Admissions, MBA Admissions, Medical School Admissions / career goals

August 16, 2022

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9 Secrets to Telling an Attention-Grabbing Story

9 secrets to telling an attention grabbing story

You’ve completed most of your application. Now it’s time to write your personal statement. You want your statement to stand out from the rest, and the way to do this is to tell a compelling story – the tale of your greatest achievements, dreams, and challenges.  You can tell a compelling story by tying together… 

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Article by Accepted / Admissions Consulting, College Admissions, Grad School Admissions, Law School Admissions, MBA Admissions, Medical School Admissions / college application essays, essay editing, grad application essays, law application essays, mba application essays, med application essays

August 3, 2022

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3 Musts for Your Law School Application Resume

3 Musts For Your Law School Application Resume

The law school application provides committee readers with your narrative, and the resume serves as a great starting point for telling your story. Law school resume do’s and don’ts DO follow the instructions As with all aspects of the law school application, when submitting your resume for review, follow the application instructions explicitly. If the… 

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Article by Christine Carr / Law School Admissions / law school resume, The Law School Application Series

August 2, 2022

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Applying to the Stanford Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program: Everything You Need to Know [2022 – 2023]

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Everything you need to know about the Stanford Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program Overview: What is the KHS Program? Who is eligible to apply? Unique application deadlines and procedures KHS Acceptance Rate Application elements: Resume Recommendation letters Institutional letter of endorsement Short answer questions Essay question Video statement What is the Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program? The Stanford Knight–Hennessy… 

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Article by Rebecca Lippman / Grad School Admissions, Law School Admissions, MBA Admissions, Medical School Admissions / Grad Financial Aid, Law Financial Aid, MBA Financial Aid, Med Financial Aid, Stanford GSB, Stanford Law, Stanford MSx, Stanford University School of Medicine

July 27, 2022

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5 Tips on Writing About the Immigrant Experience for Law School

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Many applicants are recent immigrants or have parents who are immigrants and plan to write about this aspect of their life in a personal statement or diversity statement. Certainly, having this life experience makes you distinctive and can add to your appeal at any school. But, often these essays fall flat.  First, you must decide… 

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Article by Christine Carr / Law School Admissions / diversity, law application essays

July 21, 2022

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Help! My LSAT is Low – Should I Still Apply to Law School?

Low LSAT Should I Still Apply to Law School

The June LSAT scores are in, and some of you may be reevaluating your law school choices or plans. What should you do if your LSAT is low? Can you get into law school with a low LSAT? Below are 5 important things you should consider before making any decisions: The LSAT matters.The LSAT and… 

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Article by Christine Carr / Law School Admissions / law low stats, LSAT

July 19, 2022

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​​How to Get Into Duke Law [Episode 481]

Mark Hill July 2022 V3

Hear about possible changes to the law admissions process and how to get accepted [Show Summary] Mark Hill, Assistant Dean of Admissions at Duke Law, has worked in admissions for twenty years. In this episode, he shares his thoughts on how law schools will be affected by a potential recession and the possible elimination of… 

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Article by Accepted / Admissions Straight Talk Podcast, Law School Admissions / Duke Law, Law Adcom Podcast, LLM, podcast

July 5, 2022

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What to Do if the LSAT Becomes Optional [Episode 477]

Steve Schwartz May 2022

Imagine a world where there’s no LSAT [Show Summary] With talk of testing becoming an optional step when applying to law school, LSAT expert Steve Schwartz, discusses how test optionality would change admissions. What would it mean for applicants? Should applicants still plan to take the test? Interview with Steve Schwartz, Founder and CEO of… 

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July 4, 2022

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June 21, 2022

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Empowering International Students with the Financing for Grad Ed [Episode 475]

Sasha Ramani May 2022

How can an international student pay for grad school in the U.S. or Canadian graduate education? [Show Summary] MPOWER Financing has changed the graduate education financing industry by offering international students loans with no collateral or co-signer requirement. Sasha Ramani, the Associate Director of Corporate Strategy explains how they do this responsibly and shares his… 

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Article by Accepted / Admissions Straight Talk Podcast, College Admissions, Grad School Admissions, Law School Admissions, MBA Admissions, Medical School Admissions, Other Healthcare Admissions / Grad Financial Aid, Harvard Kennedy School, international student, Law Financial Aid, Masters in Public Policy, MBA Financial Aid, Med Financial Aid, podcast

June 9, 2022

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Writing About Your Experiences Abroad

Writing about your experiences abroad

You studied, worked, or volunteered abroad. Now you want to include part of this in your personal statement as part of an undergrad, AMCAS or other application. Maybe you want to show that you’ve experienced a different culture and expanded your perspective through your eye-opening experiences meeting new people, mountain-climbing, assisting in a rural community,… 

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Article by Accepted / Admissions Consulting, College Admissions, Grad School Admissions, Law School Admissions, MBA Admissions, Medical School Admissions, Other Healthcare Admissions / college application essays, diversity, grad application essays, law application essays, mba application essays, med application essays, personal statement

June 9, 2022

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The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans Application Essay Tips

The Paul Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans Application Essay Tips

Paul Soros was often overshadowed by his younger brother, financial wizard George Soros, but he was a successful businessman and multi-millionaire in his own right. In contrast to George Soros’s success in the financial industry, Paul Soros made his mark on the world by innovating in the shipping industry, filing patents, and winning several engineering… 

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Article by Jennifer Bloom / Grad School Admissions, Law School Admissions, MBA Admissions, Medical School Admissions / diversity, Grad Financial Aid, Law Financial Aid, MBA Financial Aid, Med Financial Aid

June 7, 2022

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How to Write a Great Statement of Purpose [Episode 473]

Vanessa Febo May 2022

How to Write a Statement of Purpose That Gets You Accepted [Show Summary] Vanessa Febo is a PhD candidate in English Literature at UCLA and a writing instructor who has guided students to acceptance at top programs at Harvard, Stanford, and USC. In this episode, she shares her expert tips on mastering the writing required… 

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Article by Accepted / Admissions Straight Talk Podcast, College Admissions, Grad School Admissions, Law School Admissions, MBA Admissions, Medical School Admissions, Other Healthcare Admissions / grad application essays, Grad Financial Aid, law application essays, mba application essays, med application essays, PhD, podcast

June 3, 2022

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10 Tips for Better Essay Writing

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Let’s take your writing up a notch–or two!  Ready to up your game in the writing department? Since you’re probably eager to show the adcom that you’ve got the “write” stuff and can relate your significant experiences and insightful ideas eloquently, these 10 tips are for you:  Think about writing as a conversation on paper…. 

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Article by Accepted / Admissions Consulting, College Admissions, Grad School Admissions, Law School Admissions, MBA Admissions, Medical School Admissions, Other Healthcare Admissions / college application essays, essay editing, grad application essays, law application essays, mba application essays, med application essays

June 1, 2022

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When Should I Plan to Apply to Grad School? NOW!!!

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Where we’re at: Right now, if I walk down the street almost anywhere in the United States, I will see “Help Wanted” signs in the windows, on Amazon trucks, and almost everywhere. The United States is experiencing a labour shortage and one of the tightest labour markets since records were kept. As a result of… 

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Article by Linda Abraham / Grad School Admissions, Law School Admissions, MBA Admissions, Medical School Admissions, Other Healthcare Admissions / when to apply to bschool, when to apply to grad school, when to apply to law school, when to apply to med school

May 27, 2022

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5 Summer Experiences That Could Enhance Your Law School Profile

5 Summer Experiences Law Profile

Are you trying to decide what to do this summer that will make your law school application stand out? Consider these ideas: Study for the LSAT or GRE. Create a schedule that includes study time. What is great is that you can study in the sunshine! While we all wish that entrance exams were not… 

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Article by Christine Carr / Law School Admissions / optimize your law admissions profile

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