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November 25, 2020

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Applying to Med School in the 2021–2022 Cycle? NOW Is the Time to Get Started

Watch our free webinar, Get Accepted to Medical School in 2022!

It might feel as though 2022 is still far away, but with all the complex steps involved in the med school admissions process, we promise it will get here faster than you can imagine! Rather than waiting until deadlines are popping up on your calendar to get started on your applications, take some time now… 

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Article by Accepted / Medical School Admissions

November 24, 2020

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This London Business School MBA’s Startup Is Protecting Your Online Privacy [Episode 393]

This London Business School MBA’s Startup Is Protecting Your Online Privacy

Can business school support an entrepreneurial venture? [Show summary] James Chance, a 2019 London Business School MBA graduate, reveals how his experience at LBS impacted his path as an entrepreneur, along with how he’s transforming online privacy protection through his startup, yourself.online. Learn how entrepreneur James Chance launched his start-up while at London Business School…. 

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Article by Accepted / Admissions Straight Talk, Grad School Admissions, Law School Admissions, MBA Admissions, Medical School Admissions / entrepreneurship, London Business School, podcast, what is business school like series

November 19, 2020

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How to Answer Med School Questions about COVID-19 and Other Major Events of 2020 [Video]

How to Answer Med School Questions about COVID-19 and Other Major Events of 2020?

2020 has been a dark, dismal year, but as it draws to a close there’s light at the end of the tunnel. A vaccine is on the horizon. The election is behind us. Maybe, just maybe, we’ll soon be able to gather, hug, meet, and travel. Maybe we’ll be able to largely return to the… 

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Article by Linda Abraham / Medical School Admissions / COVID-19 med, Med Video Tips

November 17, 2020

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What Med School Applicants Must Know About Johns Hopkins [Episode 392]

What Med School Applicants Must Know About Johns Hopkins

Learn what the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine adcom looks for in applicants [Show summary] Paul White, Assistant Dean for Admissions and Student Affairs at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, dispels common misconceptions about the program and explains what applicants can expect from an admissions process altered by COVID-19. What makes Johns Hopkins School of… 

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Article by Accepted / Admissions Straight Talk, Medical School Admissions / Johns Hopkins Medical School, podcast

November 12, 2020

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Oh No! A Typo!!

Oh no, a typo!

Will that lonely typo doom your otherwise perfect application to the great round file in cyberspace, putting the kibosh on years of effort and nixing your attempt to walk through the hallowed halls of your favored institution? No. A single, minor typo will do nothing. So don’t sweat one minor spelling mistake, a missed comma,… 

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Article by Linda Abraham / 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

November 6, 2020

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The University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences Secondary Application Essay Tips [2020 – 2021]

University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences secondary tips

UT College of Medicine and Life Sciences offers an education that emphasizes the importance of treating patients as individuals and incorporating the latest research available in their training. After the first year, students have the opportunity to participate in paid summer research positions. Students complete clerkships during their third and fourth years with the option… 

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Article by Mary Mahoney / Medical School Admissions / 2021 Med School Applications, UT College of Medicine

November 5, 2020

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Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Secondary Application Essay Tips [2020 – 2021]

Vanderbilt University School of Medicine secondary application tips

This medical school places special emphasis on the relationships formed during medical school with classmates and faculty. Students join one of four colleges on campus to participate in small group learning activities. In the first two years of medical school, students create their own project to self-direct their learning process with mentorship. The school is… 

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Article by Alicia Nimonkar / Medical School Admissions / 2021 Med School Applications, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine

November 3, 2020

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Facing Adversity as a Med School Applicant [Episode 390]

Facing Adversity as a Med School Applicant

M2 Sotonye Douglas shares how she never lost sight of her dream to become a doctor. [Show summary] Sotonye Douglas describes herself as an “imperfect” medical school applicant who nevertheless became a student at Quinnipiac Netter School of Medicine, overcoming tremendous barriers in the process. An “imperfect” applicant discusses her path to medical school. [Show… 

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Article by Accepted / Admissions Straight Talk, Medical School Admissions / Medical school reapplication, podcast, Quinnipiac Netter School of Medicine

October 26, 2020

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UCSD School of Medicine Secondary Application Essay Tips [2020 – 2021]

UCSD School of Medicine secondary application essay tips

The UCSD School of Medicine prefers applicants with extensive research experience. If you have not described your research experience in your personal statement, include a description in the secondary application’s autobiographical essay. They offer a PRIME-HEq Program with training in treating medically underserved communities. For students interested in global health, five students from each class… 

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Article by Alicia Nimonkar / Medical School Admissions / 2021 Med School Applications, UCSD SOM

October 22, 2020

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UVA School of Medicine Secondary Application Essay Tips [2020 – 2021]

UVA School of Medicine secondary application essay tips

University of Virginia School of Medicine 2020-21 secondary application essay questions UVA SOM was founded in 1819 by Thomas Jefferson who believed in a free-flowing exchange of ideas. In 2010, UVA SOM instituted an integrated, patient-centered curriculum that provides interactive learning, with faculty and students engaged “side by side,” moving away from traditional curriculum, realigning… 

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Article by Mary Mahoney / Medical School Admissions / 2021 Med School Applications, UVA School of Medicine

October 21, 2020

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UNC Medical School Secondary Application Essay Tips [2020 – 2021]

UNC Chapel Hill School of Medicine secondary application tips and deadlines

UNC Chapel Hill Medical School 2020-21 secondary application essay questions UNC is ranked 1st in primary care education and 6th in NIH research funding across the United States. UNC strives to reach underserved populations and reduce health care disparities. Their medical students receive leadership training as part of their curriculum. UNC medical school secondary essay #1 Give… 

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Article by Mary Mahoney / Medical School Admissions / 2021 Med School Applications, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill School of Medicine

October 20, 2020

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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 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, winning several engineering awards, and innovating in… 

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

October 20, 2020

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An International Student’s Experience at Harvard Medical School [Episode 388]

Podcast interview with Azan Virji, Harvard Medical School student and founder of F-1 Doctors

Azan Virji discusses his path to Harvard Medical School, and challenges faced by international medical students [Show summary] Med student Azan Virji explores the unique challenges he faced as an international student applying to Harvard Medical School, as well as his mission to mentor students like himself through the organization he founded,  F-1 Doctors. F1-Doctors:… 

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Article by Accepted / Admissions Straight Talk, Medical School Admissions / Harvard Medical School, international student, MpH, podcast

October 19, 2020

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Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine Secondary Application Essay Tips [2020 – 2021]

Mayo Clinic secondary application essay tips

Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine 2020-21 secondary application essay questions Mayo Clinic secondary essay #1 Why are you specifically interested in pursuing your medical education at Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine? Please tell us in a few sentences why you are interested in the top choice track you indicated. (500 words) First, one… 

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Article by Mary Mahoney / Medical School Admissions / 2021 Med School Applications, mayo clinic

October 15, 2020

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Weill Cornell Medicine Secondary Application Essay Tips [2020 – 2021]

Weill Cornell Medicine secondary essay tips

Weill Cornell Medical College 2020-21 secondary application essay questions Weill Cornell Medical College’s Dean explains their mission with three key words: care, discover and teach.  Here are the prompts (all have a 1500 character limit). WCMC essay #1 Please write a brief statement giving your reasons for applying to Weill Cornell Medical College.  First, know WCMC’s mission… 

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Article by Mary Mahoney / Medical School Admissions / 2021 Med School Applications, Weill Cornell

October 13, 2020

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How to Address COVID-19 and the Events of 2020 in Your Application [Episode 387]

How to address COVID-19 and the events of 2020 in your application

Wondering how to write about the tumultuous events of 2020 in your application essays? [Show summary] Accepted Founder Linda Abraham offers a framework for discussing COVID-19, the events of 2020, and their impact on your life in your undergraduate or graduate program applications. Your application should include information about your experience of and response to… 

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Article by Accepted / College Admissions, Grad School Admissions, Law School Admissions, MBA Admissions, Medical School Admissions / covid-19 grad, COVID-19 law, COVID-19 MBA, COVID-19 med, podcast

October 12, 2020

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4 Ways to Show How You’ll Contribute in the Future

4 Ways to Show How You'll Contribute in the Future

Schools are looking for applicants who can show that they have strong leadership qualities and experiences and can demonstrate that they will actively contribute to their student/alumni communities, not to mention to the greater community and society.  Many applications include an essay question with some variation of “what would you contribute to your future campus… 

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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, grad application essays, law application essays, mba application essays, med application essays

October 9, 2020

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University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine Secondary Application Essay Tips [2020 – 2021]

Universtiy of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine secondary tips

University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine 2020-21 secondary application essay questions University of Chicago School of Medicine essay #1 Please write a short essay about why you are applying to the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine. We suggest that you limit your essay to about 550 words. To answer this prompt successfully,… 

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Article by Mary Mahoney / Medical School Admissions / 2021 Med School Applications, U of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine

October 8, 2020

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Washington University (St. Louis) Medical School Secondary Application Essay Tips [2020 – 2021]

Washington Universtiy of St. Louis medical school secondary tips

In the top ten ranking for research, WashU provides exciting opportunities for medical students to participate in research at the basic science or clinical levels. They are looking for students with strong ties to their communities—with excellent communication skills, a dedication to service, and well-rounded interests.  Washington University (St. Louis) 2020-21 secondary application essay questions… 

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Article by Mary Mahoney / Medical School Admissions / 2021 Med School Applications

October 7, 2020

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University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine Secondary Application Essay Tips [2020 – 2021]

U. of Pennsylvania's Perelman SOM secondary essay tips

With excellent ratings in research and primary care, UPENN’s Perelman School of Medicine is looking for students with strong communication skills who can articulate their motivations to study medicine and serve as community leaders. Providing further information and insight in this secondary application about the reasons why you are motivated to study medicine at UPENN… 

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Article by Mary Mahoney / Medical School Admissions / 2021 Med School Applications, University of Penn. Medical School

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