Getting accepted to medical school is hard enough in any given cycle. But this year, med schools are seeing a massive increase in the number of applicants. It’s being attributed to “The Fauci Effect,” as so many people have been inspired by frontline healthcare professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic that they’re choosing to pursue a…
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Bouncing Back After Med School Rejection
We recently held a masterclass titled The Reapplicant’s Guide to Medical School Acceptance. In it, Accepted founder and CEO Linda Abraham led attendees through the steps necessary to recover from med school rejection and prepare for a successful reapplication. If you weren’t able to join us, don’t worry! It’s available now for free, on-demand viewing. …
Got a Criminal Record? Here’s How to Address It in Your Application
If you have ever engaged in disorderly conduct, petty theft, gotten a DUI, been arrested during a political protest, or have any other infractions (minor or major) on your record, we hope that you have learned important lessons from those experiences and won’t repeat them. But if you are applying to a grad program, you…
Writing Your Physician Assistant (PA) Personal Statement [Plus Sample Essay]
While there are many different ways to approach writing a personal statement (PS) for your PA application, I am including a successful example here. The character limit for the CASPA application PS is 5,000 characters with spaces. In this essay, you are responding to the question, “Why PA?” To write a compelling essay, take some…
All About BU School of Medicine, a Social Justice-Minded Med School [Episode 405]
Looking to apply to a social justice-focused medical school? Find out if BUSM is a good fit for you. [Show summary] Dr. Kristen Goodell, Associate Dean of Admissions at Boston University School of Medicine, explores student life at BUSM and its social justice-focused approach to medical education, as well as her advice to applicants on…
How to Get Into Dental School
So, you want to be a dentist? This post will guide you through the dental school admissions process and how to get accepted. To become a dentist, you will need to obtain either a doctor of dental surgery or doctor of dental medicine degree. It’s the same curriculum. The school that you attend will determine…
What Makes Podiatric Medical School Uniquely Attractive?
Learn how real students navigate their way through the medical school admissions process and med school itself with our What Is Medical School Really Like? series. Meet Diksha and Yona of @thedpmjourney. These third-year podiatric med students and YouTubers share insight into what makes podiatry unique. Yona and Diksha, thank you for sharing your story…
Rejected from Med School? Make This Time the Charm!
Our free one-hour masterclass, The Reapplicant’s Guide to Medical School Acceptance, is airing live on Wednesday, February 10th. You’re running out of time to register to join us! We know–getting rejected from med school can be an incredibly defeating experience. But with strategic evaluation and the right preparation, you can make this application cycle your…
“I’m Smart, Really I Am!” Proving Character Traits in Your Essays [With Sample Essays]
When you write an application essay or statement of purpose, you’re trying to accomplish two equally vital goals at once. First, you need to prove your worthiness for acceptance at your target school. Second, you also need to show the adcom that you have the desirable character traits that your program values. But how do…
Don’t Let Med School Rejection End Your Career Aspirations!
Not getting into the med school of your dreams on the first (or second, or third…) try is disheartening. You may have even started doubting if a career in medicine is really right for you. If you’re determined to work in the medical field, though, don’t give up on getting into the right program. We…
Is a Postbac Program Right for You? [Episode 403]
Understanding postbac programs, and how they can help YOU apply to medical school successfully [Show summary] Accepted consultant Dr. Barry Rothman offers an overview of postbac programs to help prospective med school applicants discern if the postbac experience is the next best step for them, along with tips for postbac applicants. How postbac programs help…
Why a Hands-on Approach to Patient Care Is Important to This Aspiring Physiatrist
Learn how real students navigate their way through the medical school admissions process and med school itself with our What Is Medical School Really Like? series. Meet Becca, a hiking enthusiast and OMS3 who hopes to dispel misconceptions about individuals with disabilities. Thank you, Becca, for sharing your story with us! Was there a particular…
The Secret to Overcoming Med School Rejection
Being rejected from medical school is a terrible blow, but you’re not alone. Many applicants have felt the sting of not receiving an acceptance letter. Don’t let disappointment keep you down. It’s time to get back on the horse! Our upcoming masterclass, The Reapplicant’s Guide to Medical School Acceptance, will lead you through the necessary…
Predoc & Premed Summer Undergraduate Research Programs
Often, top medical schools in the U.S. offer predoc and premed summer undergraduate research programs. We’ve compiled an all-you-need-to-know chart that includes school name, deadlines, and links to the specific predoc/premed programs for more information. Why do these undergraduate research programs exist? The purpose of these programs is to expose ambitious, talented college students to…
The 5 Essential Elements of a Winning Med School Application
Our recent masterclass, The 5-Part Framework for a Successful Medical School Application, provided attendees with a proven strategy for med school admissions success. Before you hit that submit button, make sure your application includes all 5 of these essential elements. Watch the video now! Watch the masterclass:
Bring Your Personal Statement to Life With Vivid, Active Verbs
Your personal statement and essays are essential elements of your application and allow the adcom great insights into who you really are aside from your stats. However, no matter how extensive your experience or how accomplished you may be, all that can be lost if presented in plodding prose that no one has the energy…
What to Do if You’re Rejected from Grad School
Rejection hurts, especially if it’s from a school that you really had hoped to attend. Competition is always tough at good schools, and space is limited–not everyone who is qualified can get in. You can still achieve your dreams by taking this three-fold approach: Reassess your qualifications, and based on that, revise your target schools…
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…
Don’t Miss Out! Get the 5-Part Framework for Acing Your Med School Application
Our free one-hour masterclass, The 5-Part Framework for a Successful Medical School Application, is airing live on Wednesday, January 13th, but there’s still time for you to register to join us! The med school application process is incredibly complex and there are so many small errors that could take you out of the running for…
5 Things You Can Do to Avoid Submitting a Lackluster Med School Application
Chances are that everyone else applying to your med school program of choice is equally as talented and motivated as you. Finding a way to stand out in that crowded field of applicants is going to be key to admission success. Turning in an average—or even good—application won’t be enough. Your submission has to be…
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