In this episode of Admissions Straight Talk, host Dr. Valerie Wherley sits down with Dr. Barry Rothman, Senior Admissions Consultant at Accepted, to explore the most common mistakes premeds make early in their journey to medical school. Drawing on his decades of experience as a researcher, professor, post-bac program founder, and advisor, Dr. Rothman emphasizes …
by Steven Tagle
In the more than 20 years that I’ve been a teacher and mentor, I’ve given my talk on how to perform effective scholarship searches online to hundreds of college and graduate school students. Many of them asked me, “Do you have a list of scholarships for me?” In response, I always smiled and said, “No, …
The Emory University School of Medicine, located in Atlanta, Georgia, has a vision focused on “reimagining medicine.” With a desire to train innovative leaders, this school acknowledges AI as complementary to patient care, believes cross-cultural education is paramount to helping to eliminate health disparities, and sees research as benefiting humankind. Emory’s curriculum is pass/fail, and …
You’ve taken the GMAT test, and you scored a 700. Is that a good enough score? Should you take the exam again and try for a higher score? I’ve actually had candidates who wanted to retake the GMAT to see whether they could get their 750 score up to a 780 or higher! Whenever my …
The University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) College of Medicine offers an innovative, learner-centered curriculum designed to prepare physicians who excel in clinical practice, biomedical research, and health systems science. With campuses in Omaha and Kearney, UNMC provides state-of-the-art classrooms, simulation centers, and clinical skills labs that support hands-on learning. The program emphasizes interprofessional collaboration, …
You’ve no doubt read about the multifaceted requirements for admission to medical school. This post is an attempt, first, to demystify them a bit, and second, to untangle one of the least understood requirements. The price of admission begins with an excellent GPA and MCAT score. Most applicants have both. The definition of “excellent” varies …
The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Medicine is one of the nation’s premier medical institutions, dedicated to advancing health worldwide through excellence in education, research, clinical care, and public service. Founded in 1864, UCSF has a rich history of innovation and leadership, and it is consistently ranked among the top medical schools …
by Steven Tagle
Visiting colleges with your high schooler is exciting, but it can also be a bit overwhelming. Often, you’re traveling across the country, attending campus tours, sampling dining hall food, and trying to help your teen decide whether the school is somewhere they will thrive and gain a quality education. That means talking to as many …
The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences (GW SMHS) is the 11th oldest medical school in the country and has a mission of improving health locally, nationally, and globally. Located in Washington, DC, the campus is within walking distance of both the White House and the National Mall. The school’s traditional MD …
by Steven Tagle
In the final year of my MFA program at UMass Amherst, I spent significant time applying for fellowships, residencies, and funding opportunities that would enable me to continue my creative writing. At the top of my list was a Fulbright U.S. Student Program grant, which funds American citizens to study, conduct research, or teach English …
by Steven Tagle
Fall is crunch time for college applicants (and their parents). Early deadlines are just weeks away, and choices you make now will shape the rest of the application season. September Priorities October Priorities Start Strong: Accepted’s Free Guides & Tools Related Resources
Breaking into consulting after earning an MBA remains one of the most accessible and rewarding career pivots. Top firms such as McKinsey & Company, Bain & Company, and BCG actively recruit from leading business schools worldwide, knowing that premier MBA programs attract diverse talent with strong analytical, strategic, and leadership skills. Having worked as a …
In this 30-minute session, one of our admissions consultants will review your profile, assess your chances of acceptance at your target programs, and tell you exactly where you stand.
