2017 Forté Forums are taking place THIS MONTH, and if you are a standout woman considering an MBA, then you should make sure you’re at one of this season’s 12 free events. Forté Forums are designed to empower you with information about how an MBA can propel your career forward. You will gain an opportunity…
Duke University Medical School Secondary Application Tips
Duke University’s Medical School is ranked 8th among its peers with a focus on interdisciplinary learning. They aim to use medical research to solve global problems. Duke emphasizes diversity, inclusion, and attention to community health problems. The secondary application questions ask you to consider your role as a physician in global and local communities. Duke…
Last Chance! Winning Med School Interview Strategies
You still have a chance to sign up for our special free webinar, How to Nail Your Medical School Interviews! In just an hour, Accepted med school admissions expert Cydney Foote will give you must-know strategies for your interview-prep process. You’ll learn how to prep for common questions, how to show your fit with the…
INSEAD MBA Essay Tips & Deadlines
Communication is key for INSEAD – in part because it is a key factor that their recruiters look for. Hence the INSEAD application elicits your communication effectiveness. First, INSEAD asks you to write reflective essays – and to do so succinctly. Balancing this emphasis on written communication is a video component -– the adcom wants to…
4 Tips for Chinese Business School Applicants
It’s your job to demonstrate to the adcom that you stand out from the applicant pool and are exactly the person they want in their next MBA class. In this series, you’ll learn how to dig deep to unearth your unique character traits, experiences, skills, and talents and bring them to the forefront of your…
What I Look for When I Interview a Candidate for Medical School
This year, I’ve had the unique pleasure of interviewing prospective medical students, reviewing and scoring completed applications, voting on our Admissions Committee, and seeing several students’ dreams come true at my university. It’s such a surreal feeling sitting in the interviewer chair when just two and a half years ago, I was the one being…
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University Secondary Application Tips
Sidney Kimmel Medical College (former Thomas Jefferson Medical College) is located in Philadelphia and prides itself on educating physicians who will provide integrated community healthcare. For example, one of their unique programs focuses on providing physicians for rural areas. The new curriculum integrates basic sciences with clinical experience and professional development and is uniquely suited…
Yale SOM Executive MBA Essay Tips & Deadlines
Yale SOM’s Executive MBA is relatively new, but it fully reflects the character of the SOM and more broadly of Yale University: intensive community, holistic perspective, intellectual vigor, and real-world engagement and impact. Carefully review the website, read the blog, and, if possible, interact with the adcom by visiting the school, and/or attending an info…
The Men’s Guide to Dressing for Medical School 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…
UVA Darden MBA Essay Tips & Deadlines
If you like the idea of constantly being thrown into the decision maker’s role, using the case method to navigate real-life business situations, then you may want to consider applying to the University of Virginia’s Darden MBA program. Darden is the second-largest case publisher in North America, and because of Darden’s commitment to the case…
Must-Know Strategies for Your Med School Interview
Your med school interview: it’s exciting, but stressful. You have a chance to impress the admissions committee in person – and you’ll also have the chance to tour the campus, meet students, and truly start to picture yourself as a med student at that school. On the other hand, all that potential can create a…
Columbia Business School Admissions Director Answers Applicant Questions
Missed our AMA with Columbia Business School Admissions Director, Emily French Thomas? Watch the video below for some great questions and answers from the session: Topics covered in this video: • CBS interviews • How applicants from different locations are viewed • Visiting the school • The NYC Immersion Seminars • The Value Investing Program…
One Older Med Student’s Path: From Grief to Growth to Giving [Episode 219]
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Our guest today has a very unusual path to medical school. I’m going to let her tell her story with very little intro from me. All I’ll say now is she once upon a time had a career in finance, did her postbac at Columbia and attended Rutgers New Jersey Medical School where she earned…
Can You Get Accepted After Doing Something Stupid?
The point of this article is not to tell you that you shouldn’t engage in disorderly conduct, petty theft, or other minor (or major) infractions (though you really shouldn’t…); what we want to discuss here is how you should overcome the obstacle of a criminal record when approached with the application question: “Have you ever…
EMBA-Global Application Essay Tips & Deadlines
The Global EMBA has 2 program options: EMBA-Global Americas & Europe which combines the strengths of Columbia University and London Business School; and EMBA-Global Asia, with Columbia University, London Business School, and Hong Kong University Business School. Of course, all EMBA applications are in part about “fit.” The Global EMBA is too – just more…
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…
What 3 Essential Ingredients Must You Include in Your Statement of Purpose?
What are the essential components of a strong statement of purpose or MBA goals essay? The adcom will want to see a MAP of where you’ve been, where you are now, and where you’re headed. (A personal statement is slightly different in that your readers will want to know your current location and how you…
This Internal Medicine Resident Has a Recipe for Success and Healthy Balance
This interview is the latest in an Accepted blog series featuring interviews with medical school applicants and students, offering readers a behind-the-scenes look at top medical schools and the med school application process. And now, introducing Samantha Armstrong… Accepted: We’d like to get to know you! Where are you from? Where and what did you study as…
3 Tips for Standing Out as an IT MBA Applicant
It’s your job to demonstrate to the adcom that you stand out from the applicant pool and are exactly the person they want in their next MBA class. In this series, you’ll learn how to dig deep to unearth your unique character traits, experiences, skills, and talents and bring them to the forefront of your…
7 Steps to Acing Your Med School Interview
Congratulations! You have been identified as one of the most promising applicants for medical school this application cycle. Follow these seven steps to ensure that you ace your interview and receive an acceptance: Step 1: Celebrate! While you may be nervous about embarking on the next step of your journey, don’t forget to celebrate each…
