An inside look at UCLA Law School and what you need to know to get in [Show Summary] Robert Schwartz, Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid at UCLA Law, shares an inside look at the unique opportunities the program offers students and important tips for those seeking to attend law school. Interview with Rob Schwartz,…
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Would You Like to Improve Your Language Skills? [Episode 446]
Are less-than-stellar language skills preventing you from reaching your professional or academic or personal goals? [Show summary] Christina Ball, Fulbright scholar and founder of Speak! Language Center and B-Speak! brings her love of cultures and languages to this episode. She describes the approach her programs take to making language learning enjoyable and effective for those…
Testing, Testing, 1-2-3: What’s the Right Test Prep For You? [Episode 443]
Are you thinking about taking a standardized test for undergraduate or graduate admissions? Read on for must-know test-prep information! [Show summary] We’re calling in test prep leaders and co-hosts of the Tests and the Rest podcast, Mike Bergin and Amy Seeley to discuss tips and strategies for choosing the right test prep for you as…
How to Quantify Accomplishments on Your Resume
How can you demonstrate impact in your resume or CV? Answer: Use numbers. Showing that you have made an impact is essential for a successful resume. We’ve created a checklist with 38 experiences that can be quantified so that you can wow an admissions reader or potential employer. Some examples: Number of people whom you…
Ten Tips for Writers of Letters of Recommendation
It’s time to ask your professor, boss, or colleague to draft a convincing and enthusiastic letter of recommendation for your grad school application. And honestly, you are not looking forward to it. The recommenders you want to write on your behalf are very busy people; can they really give this the attention it requires so…
Would You Like to Get Rid of Your Accent in English? [Episode 433]
Is your accent in English holding you back professionally? [Show summary] Esther Bruhl is a speech pathologist and founder of Speak More Clearly, an accent reduction training program for non-native English speakers. In this episode she explains how accents are formed and how new ones can be learned. Increase your marketability or productivity, by reducing…
How to Eliminate Test Anxiety [Episode 427]
Ace any standardized admissions test, with top-tier academic coaching and effective tools to manage anxiety [Show summary] Bara Sapir has been providing test prep for over 20 years and is a pioneer in mindful test taking, implementing a holistic approach to the test prep process. She shares her best tips along with her comprehensive approach…
New Lawyers at Top Firms Can Expect to Earn $200,000 a Year
Thanks to record-breaking profits in top law firms and competition to retain employees who put in long hours at home during the COVID pandemic, junior lawyers can expect to earn more than $200,000 a year at many top law firms, according to a Wall Street Journal article. Unlike other industries, corporate law firms usually increase…
Test-Taking Advice for People with Learning Disabilities or Test Anxiety
Nobody likes taking tests, right? Well, perhaps a few of you out there get psyched at the chance of showing how well you have boned up for your exams. But most people facing a timed test can’t wait to get it out of the way. Even those who are fairly confident of their abilities will…
How Should I Choose Which Essay Questions to Answer When I Have Choices?
You’re sitting down to face your application, and you are glad to see that you can choose which essay questions to answer. You’re not stuck answering a particular set of questions. It’s good to know you have options. After all, you are determined to answer the questions that allow you to portray yourself at your…
5 Tips for Writing About Extracurricular Activities You Started at the Last Minute
You are this close to finishing your application, but in the section that asks you about your extracurricular activities, you freeze up. I don’t really have any extracurricular activities, you think. What should I do now? How will I be able to stand out from the competition? We’re glad you asked. Team Accepted has worked…
Upskilling: 4 Steps to Choose your Next Learning Opportunity
In today’s ever changing professional world, the nature of each job, the skills it entails, and the tools it utilizes are changing more rapidly than ever. Thus, we are being forced to embrace “ongoing learning,” or “lifelong learning” (continuously learning beyond traditional schooling). The answer to this is “upskilling,” which is the act of developing…
What Happened to the LSAT-Flex? [Episode 415]
Everything you need to know to about the latest incarnation of the LSAT [Show summary] LSAT prep expert Steve Schwartz returns to the Admissions Straight Talk to discuss the demise of the LSAT-Flex, the future of the LSAT, and essential test prep tips for law school applicants. How to prep right and crush the LSAT!…
U.S. News Law School Rankings 2022
UPDATE: The U.S. News Law School Rankings for 2023 are live! Click here to check them out. >> If law school is in your future, now is the time to check out U.S. News’ 2022 Law School rankings. This year U.S. News looked at 20 indicators (up from 13 last year) to determine the overall rankings…
Encore: Application Trends to Watch in 2021, and a Look Back at 2020 [Episode 411]
Thanks for joining me for the 411th episode of Admissions Straight Talk. I am taking a week off for family time this week. As a result I decided to air an encore of our most popular podcast so far in 2021. It actually is a solo podcast that I did for our 400th episode back…
Entering Law School Gets More Challenging as Number of Top Applicants Skyrockets
Getting into law school is never easy, but for applicants for the 2021–2022 academic year, it’s really tough. The Law School Admission Council president Kellye Testy announced that by early March 2021, US law schools had received 55,166 applications, a rise of more than 20% from the previous year. Both quantity and quality are on…
Making the LSAT Learnable with Blueprint Prep [Episode 406]
How Blueprint Prep can help YOU crush the LSAT [Show summary] Blueprint Prep’s Sena Maruflu, who aced the LSAT and now coaches aspiring law students, shares why and how the LSAT can be a learnable test for dedicated students of any background. A stellar LSAT score can mean the difference between acceptance and rejection at…
What a Law Career Is Really Like [Episode 401]
Need help deciding if law school and a legal career are right for YOU? [Show summary] Christopher Melcher, a celebrity family lawyer and teacher of law, offers an unvarnished look at a lawyer’s day-to-day and what a career in law can look like. Considering law school? Read on to learn what a career as a…
Application Trends to Watch in 2021, and a Look Back at 2020 [Episode 400]
Can the lessons of 2020 help us forge a better 2021? [Show summary] For Admissions Straight Talk’s 400th episode, Linda Abraham reflects on a turbulent year and identifies the most important trends in higher ed admissions to watch in 2021. Applying to graduate school: A journey of self-improvement [Show notes] We’ve reached Episode 400! I…
Five Things to Consider When Justifying Your LSAT Score or Grades
Most law schools provide optional space, an addendum, to explain your LSAT score and GPA. While it can be tempting to “explain away” poor performance, consider these 5 things. It’s tempting to use the addendum space to justify your scores or performance. But, admissions committees read these sections for context, so use this opportunity to…
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