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January 10, 2022

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Applying to Med School in the 2022–2023 Cycle? NOW Is the Time to Get Started

Applying to Med School in the 2022–2023 Cycle? NOW Is the Time to Get Started

You know what you want: to go to a top med school, become a doctor, and have a successful and fulfilling life. And while the 2023 application season may seem far away, NOW is the time to begin to prepare a thoughtful, compelling application. Top schools only take the best of the best, so rather… 

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Article by Accepted / Medical School Admissions

January 9, 2022

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What Do the Medical School Admissions Teams Say About Admissions?

Medical School Admissions Directors Speak

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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Article by Accepted / Medical School Admissions / Carle Illinois College of Medicine, Case Western Reserve School of Medicine, Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University, gcsom, Georgetown University School of Medicine, Hofstra Northwell Medical, Johns Hopkins Medical School, Kaiser Permanente School of Medicine, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, Loyola Stritch School of Medicine, New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine, podcast, Rush Medical College, Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education, SUNY Upstate Medical University, Texas A&M College of Medicine, Tulane School of Medicine, UConn School of Medicine, University of Minnesota Med School, University of Penn. Medical School, UVM medical school, UWSOM, Washington University School of Medicine

January 4, 2022

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University of Washington School of Medicine: Interview with Admissions Dean, Dr. LeeAnna Muzquiz [Episode 451]

Leeanna Muzquiz interview 2021

All about the distinctive program at UWSOM and how to get accepted [Show Summary] Dr. LeeAnna Muzquiz, Associate Dean for Admissions at UWSOM gives an in-depth look at the top ranking program, highlighting adaptations that have been made as a result of the pandemic and outlining each step of the University of Washington’s admissions process. … 

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Article by Accepted / Admissions Straight Talk, Medical School Admissions / Medical Admissions, podcast, UWSOM

January 2, 2022

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Your Guide to Getting off the Waitlist in 2022

Your Guide to Getting off the Waitlist in 2022

Landing on a waitlist can be a nerve-wracking experience. As a result, sometimes waitlisted applicants let their anxiety or disappointment get the better of them. But the application process is not over for waitlisted applicants! “Waitlisted” is not “rejected.” If you play your cards right, you still have a fighting chance of getting into your… 

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Article by Accepted / Admissions Consulting, College Admissions, Grad School Admissions, Law School Admissions, MBA Admissions, Medical School Admissions / college waitlist, grad waitlist, law waitlist, MBA Waitlist, med waitlist, weakness

December 28, 2021

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Encore: How to Get into Kaiser Permanente Medical School – Warning It’s Tough! [Episode 450]

Dr Lindia Willies Jacobo Kaiser SOM 2021

I am swamped now with clients facing early January deadlines so I decided to end 2021 with one of our most popular shows of the year, my interview with Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine’s Senior Associate Dean for Admissions and Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity, Dr. Lindia Wllies-Jacobo. The Kaiser Permanente School has… 

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Article by Accepted / Admissions Straight Talk, Medical School Admissions / Kaiser Permanente School of Medicine, podcast

December 27, 2021

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How to Study for the MCAT: 3 Key Tips

How to study for the MCAT: 3 key tips

This article is a guest post by Dr. Lindy Ledohowski. While medical school acceptance rates on average can be around 10%, depending on the selectivity of the medical school itself, that acceptance rate can be much lower. For example, Harvard Medical School has a 3.5% acceptance rate. For those wanting to be competitive in this… 

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Article by Accepted / Medical School Admissions / MCAT

December 20, 2021

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Retaking Classes For Med School: What Every Premed Needs to Know

Retaking classes for med school: what every premed needs to know

If you have retaken classes in the past or will need to retake a class in the future, this post will tell you what you need to know—both in general and tailored to either the AMCAS application or the AACOMAS application. All grades earned are calculated into the cumulative GPA.While your college campus may offer… 

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Article by Alicia Nimonkar / Medical School Admissions / AACOMAS, AMCAS, med low stats, optimize your med admissions profile, premed

December 12, 2021

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3 Reasons Why Writing About Overcoming Obstacles Strengthens Your Application Essays

Writing About Overcoming Obstacles in Your Application Essays

Why do obstacles matter to the adcoms?  Applicants love to write about their accomplishments, whether in personal statements for graduate school or in b-school essays that ask for greatest achievements, challenges, and the like. And when they do, they are not shy about coming up with tangible accomplishments: driving innovations that led to revenue boosts… 

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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, College Video Tips, grad application essays, Grad Video Tips, law application essays, Law Video Tips, mba application essays, MBA Video Tips, med application essays, Med Video Tips

November 30, 2021

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Would You Like to Improve Your Language Skills? [Episode 446]

Would You Like to Improve Your Language Skills?

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… 

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Article by Accepted / Admissions Straight Talk, Law School Admissions, MBA Admissions, Medical School Admissions, Other Healthcare Admissions / grad school interview, international student, MBA Interview, podcast

November 25, 2021

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Today is Thanksgiving in the United States, a national holiday during which we give pause – at least for a brief moment – to count our blessings. Wherever you are, that is a good exercise. With the corona pandemic not yet fully behind us and the various wars, tensions, and crises throughout the world, it… 

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Article by Linda Abraham / Admissions Consulting, College Admissions, Grad School Admissions, Law School Admissions, MBA Admissions, Medical School Admissions

November 23, 2021

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No Med School Interviews: What Now? [Episode 445]

No med school interviews now what

What to do if you have no interviews [Show summary] What do you do if you still haven’t heard back from medical schools by Thanksgiving? In this episode, podcast host Linda Abraham shares how students can pursue parallel tracks to expand their opportunities. Linda Abraham’s advice for med school applicants who still haven’t received interview… 

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Article by Accepted / Admissions Straight Talk, Medical School Admissions / after you submit med, Medical School Interview, podcast

November 18, 2021

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The Men’s Guide to Dressing for Medical School Interview Success

The Men's Guide to Dressing for Medical School Interview Success

After the tests are scored, resumes printed, and applications submitted, interview day is the last—and potentially most—stressful part of getting to your school of choice. This is your chance to make a great first impression with the interview committee, and your appearance should mirror the image of a medical student; clean, professional, and detailed. Follow… 

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Article by Accepted / Medical School Admissions / Medical School Interview

November 15, 2021

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The Women’s Guide to Dressing for Medical School Interview Success

The Women's Guide to Dressing for Med School Interview Success

In a medical school interview, a first impression is often the only impression you get to make. With just a handshake your aim is to come across as professional, confident, and trustworthy. After all the hard work you have put in to your pre-med journey, this is your moment to shine as the outstanding applicant… 

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Article by Accepted / Medical School Admissions / Medical School Interview

November 10, 2021

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How to Defer a Medical School Acceptance

How to Defer a Medical School Acceptance

There’s a lot of misinformation out there about deferrals, so let’s review the facts. How medical school deferment works After you have received an acceptance to medical school, you can request a deferral by submitting a letter or petition to the dean or committee on admissions. The process is different for each school. At most… 

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Article by Alicia Nimonkar / Medical School Admissions / after you submit med

November 5, 2021

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How to Quantify Accomplishments on Your Resume

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… 

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Article by Accepted / College Admissions, Grad School Admissions, Law School Admissions, MBA Admissions, Medical School Admissions, Other Healthcare Admissions / college resume, grad school resume, law school resume, MBA resume, med school resume

November 4, 2021

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4 Tips for Discussing Failure at Your Med School Interview

4 Tips for Discussing Failure at Your Med School Interview

Inevitably, you will be asked to describe a time when you have failed. It’s a common medical school interview question, and it’s a tough one. This post will help you prepare for this question.  Strategies for tackling the failure question When selecting an example to discuss, consider the following strategies: Choose a recent example. It’s… 

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Article by Alicia Nimonkar / Medical School Admissions / Medical School Interview

October 26, 2021

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Are You Rushing to Attend Rush Medical College? [Episode 441]

Are you rushing to Attend Rush Medical College?

Get to know Rush Medical College [Show summary] Built on the tenets of community service and community engagement, Rush Medical College strives to graduate empathetic physicians. In this episode, Dr. Cynthia Boyd, Associate Dean for Admissions offers a closer look into the program.  What makes Rush Medical College unique? A flipped-classroom model of learning and… 

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Article by Accepted / Admissions Straight Talk, Medical School Admissions / podcast, Rush Medical College

October 21, 2021

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When Will Medical Schools Give You an Answer?

When will medical schools give you an answer?

We are often asked: How long does a medical school have to invite an applicant to submit a secondary application? (Go there) When to expect interview invitations for medical school (or a response of ‘thanks, but no thanks’?) (Go there) The fact is that there’s no rule governing how much time a medical school has… 

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Article by Cydney Foote / Medical School Admissions / after you submit med, Baylor, Boston University Medical School, Case Western Reserve School of Medicine, Columbia University, duke university medical school, Emory Goizueta, Harvard Medical School, Johns Hopkins Medical School, mayo clinic, med letters of interest, Med Video Tips, Medical School Interview, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Rush Medical College, U of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, UCLA Geffen School of Medicine, University of Alabama School of Medicine, University of Colorado School of Medicine, University of Michigan Medical School, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, University of Wisconsin Madison, USC Keck School of Medicine, UWSOM, Washington University School of Medicine, Weill Cornell

October 18, 2021

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How to Write the “Why This Medical School” Secondary Essay

Secondary Strategy: Why Do You Want To Go Here?

One of the most popular secondary questions asked by medical schools is “why our program?” Saying why you’re attracted to a particular school can be a hard thing to explain, especially when you’ve looked at so many programs that they’ve all begun to blur. I think that’s why I so often see the same answer:… 

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Article by Cydney Foote / Medical School Admissions / secondary essays

October 10, 2021

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Why Is It Taking So Long to Hear Back From Med Schools? Accepted’s Consultants Have the Answers

Watch the live Q&A session!

We had a wonderful turnout for our recent live session, Got Interviews? What if I’m NOT Invited to Interview: A Live Q&A. Accepted med school consultants Dr. Barry Rothman and Dr. Herman Gordon offered loads of helpful information, and the attendees asked our panel great questions.  If you couldn’t join us, do not worry. The… 

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Article by Accepted / Medical School Admissions / med webinar, Medical School Interview

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