Can you think of a better source of medical school admissions advice than the admissions committee directors and deans themselves? Well, neither could we. And that’s why Linda Abraham, founder of Accepted and admissions guru in her own right, has been inviting med school deans, admissions directors, and other admissions insiders as guests on the…
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Activity Descriptions for Med School: 4 Questions That Will Make Yours Awesome
Having worked in admissions for over a decade, I have probably read thousands of activity descriptions for medical school and related healthcare fields by now. While this part of the application may not seem very important, it can actually be the component that makes or breaks your chance of acceptance. It can be quite damaging…
Doctor, Mother, and SMILE Score Creator [Episode 310]
Interview with Dr. Laura Vater, resident physician and SMILE Score creator [Show Summary] Dr. Laura Vater is a current resident in internal medicine, future hematologist/oncologist, mom, and inventor of The SMILE Score, a tool to help patients and health care providers simplify and prioritize health in their lives. She is also the mother of a…
Last Chance to Register: How to Create a Winning Medical School Personal Statement
Due to a death in the family, the How to Create a Winning Med School Personal Statement webinar was postponed to Wednesday, May 8th. The webinar will provide you with a strategic approach towards your med school personal statement. Join us live to get the answers to all your personal statement questions including the common: How can…
What Do You Need to Know to Get Accepted to a Physician Assistant (PA) Program?
Your goal is to complete a top physician assistant program and move into a dynamic and exciting professional role as a PA. What are the steps you need to take to achieve this goal? What can you do to sharpen your competitive edge and get noticed from the overflowing applicant pool? What can you do…
Life as a UCI Med School Student, Wife, and Mom
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 Lauren, an MS1 in Irvine, California Lauren, thank you for sharing your story with us! Which medical school do you attend? Do you have a favorite class? Lauren:…
You Can Get Accepted Off the Waitlist! Here’s How
The application process is not over for waitlisted applicants. You’ve still got a chance of getting into your dream school. Now’s not the time to slack off, and it’s certainly not the time to give up. Continue fighting for that acceptance! Your waitlist updates (you write those) and letters of support (other people write these)…
Are You Ready to Write Your Med School Personal Statement?
After years of work as a premed, you’re ready for the last hurdle before med school: the actual med school application process. You can do it! One of the things that makes the personal statement portion of the application both challenging and exhilarating is that you have total control over it: you can’t go back…
Encore: Accepted to Med School in Mid October: How Did He Do It? [Episode 308]
I am taking a week off for family time this week and we are airing an encore of our most popular med podcast so far in 2019: Accepted to Med School in Mid-October: How Did He Do It? It’s an excellent time for this podcast. Many of you are planning to work on your med…
5 Dont’s for Your Medical School Personal Statement
The personal statement is the only place in the AMCAS, AACOMAS and TMDSAS primary applications where you get to present yourself directly to the admissions committee. Here, you can persuade them to give you an interview, or – if you’re not careful – unknowingly reveal red flags that undermine your entire application. Since it plays…
Will Your Medical School Personal Statement Stand Out?
Your challenge: show the admissions committee something unique about you.Convey your passion for medicine, show what kind of person and student you are, and what kind of physician you’ll be in the future…all in just 5300 characters! No big deal, right? <Gulp> We often hear from med school applicants who worry that their personal statements…
Kaiser Medical School: State-of-the-Art, Patient-Focused, and Free [Episode 307]
Have you heard that Kaiser Permanente School of Medicine is enrolling its first class? Not only that, but it’s re-imagining medical education with a revolutionary approach intertwining clinical and didactic experience throughout the four years, minimal use of lectures, and a case-based curriculum. Let’s find out more from the program’s Associate Dean of Admissions. Interview…
Last Chance to Save Big on Medical School Application Services!
A couple of key dates for premeds to remember: April 17: Accepted’s 10% discount on med services ends! May 2: AMCAS applications open (and AACOMAS open this week as well) May 31: AMCAS open for submission We know that as a premed you have a lot on your mind this time of year. In addition…
What You Need to Know Before You Fill Out Your AMCAS Application
Our webinar, Create a Winning AMCAS Application, was a huge success. If you missed it, don’t worry – you still have a chance to see why applicants consider Accepted’s webinars among our most beneficial resources! The full webinar is now available to view on-demand, and for free. Check it out. Watch the webinar:
Comparing In-State and Out-of-State Medical School Acceptance Rates
You’re applying to medical school. You know the drill – you have the best chance of getting into your home state med programs AND they’ll be your most affordable option (usually). But what if you apply and don’t get into the in-state schools? Or what if your state doesn’t have the best programs for you?…
Real-Life Tips from a New PA
Learn how real students navigate their way through the graduate school admissions process and grad school itself with our What is Graduate School Really Like? series. Meet Sarah, a new PA Sarah, thank you for sharing your story with us! Congratulations on recently becoming a PA! Where did you go to PA school, and when…
Med School Applicants: It’s Time to Get Started!
You’ve put in so much work already – excelling in your premed courses, studying for the MCAT, doing research, volunteering, getting some clinical experience, and giving in other ways to prepare for your career in medicine. Now all that remains is the application itself. We know the competition is tight. Med schools have a limited…
Making Sense of Those Financial Aid Awards Letters
Congrats! You have received multiple offers of admission to health professional schools. Any one of them would satisfy your educational goals. The question remains, though, of which of these programs will provide you with the best financial aid package. Do you need financial aid? Probably The most practical approach begins by understanding your financial needs….
You Can’t Miss These AMCAS Tips!
There’s still time to register for our webinar, Create a Winning AMCAS Application! In one information-packed hour, you’ll get a detailed rundown of the entire AMCAS application with loads of tips on how to apply strategically and effectively. << Register for Create a Winning AMCAS Application! >> Webinar presenter and medical school admissions expert Alicia McNease…
How Does Your Top Choice Med School Rank in Accepted’s Selectivity Index?
We just updated our Medical School Selectivity Index which provides you with the latest average acceptance rates, average MCAT scores, and average GPA for different medical schools based on U.S. News and MSAR data. The highest, hardest, and lowest in the Med School Selectivity Index: The Mayo Clinic is the hardest medical school to get…
