Sadly, the frustrating truth is that there’s no rule governing when a medical school must respond to your application. However, in this blog post, we’ll try to mitigate some of that frustration by answering some of the big questions you might have as an anxious med school applicant, including the following: When to Expect Secondaries …
In this episode of Admissions Straight Talk, host Dr. Valerie Wherley sits down with Dr. Kevin Schulman, professor of medicine at Stanford University and faculty director of the Master of Science in Clinical Informatics Management (MCiM) program. Together, they explore how Stanford’s innovative MCiM degree is preparing the next generation of healthcare leaders at the …
by Mary Mahoney
Tufts University School of Medicine (TUSM) provides a rigorous, hands-on education that blends classroom learning with clinical and community experiences. Located on Boston’s Health Sciences Campus, TUSM offers students access to state-of-the-art facilities such as the Clinical Skills and Medical Simulation Center and a world-class anatomy lab. Students rotate through diverse clinical environments – from …
The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (JHUSOM) – which is known for its groundbreaking research, innovative education, and world-class patient care – is consistently ranked among the nation’s leading medical schools. Located in Baltimore, JHUSOM provides students with a rich blend of academic rigor, clinical training, and community engagement. Students train alongside Nobel laureates, …
by Sundas Ali
Your statement of purpose is one of the best ways to showcase yourself to the adcom as an original, well-qualified, and purposeful candidate. A strong statement of purpose will demonstrate your knowledge of and fit for your chosen field, as well as your intellectual growth, maturity, and ability to communicate clearly. Additionally, it will show …
by Marie Todd
The University of California (UC) system consists of nine campuses that all use the same application. They are UC Berkeley (Cal), UC Santa Cruz, UC Davis, UC Merced, UC Santa Barbara, UC Los Angeles (UCLA), UC Irvine, UC Riverside, and UC San Diego. If you are applying to one or more of these campuses, you …
Business school interviews aren’t just about showing your target program what you can do – they’re also about demonstrating how you work with others. Many top MBA programs, such as Wharton, use team-based or group interviews to highlight candidates’ collaboration, communication, and leadership skills. These interviews simulate what happens in the classroom and on group …
The Boston University (BU) Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine (SOM) – formerly the Boston University School of Medicine – has a 175+ year legacy of innovation, inclusion, and service to the community. From its historic founding as the first coeducational medical school in the United States, BU has trained generations of physicians and researchers …
by Kelly Wilson
If you’re a strong applicant who has no weaknesses, low stats, or application inconsistencies to explain, then you might be able to skip the optional essay. But the optional essay is not an option in the following two cases: 1. There is a weakness or inconsistency in your application. Suppose your grades plummeted during your …
Great news – you’ve been invited to interview at the graduate school of your choice! This means the program is seriously interested in you, and you’ve moved one important step closer to being accepted. To make the most of this opportunity, preparation is essential. Your goal is to demonstrate not only your enthusiasm for and …
by Marie Todd
The preparation for a successful college application does not happen overnight but is instead the culmination of years of work throughout high school. However, not all aspiring college students take the correct steps leading up to, and during, the application process. Here are four mistakes successful college candidates don’t make and that you should avoid, …
Harvard Medical School (HMS) has a long history of preparing future leaders in medicine, science, and healthcare through its mission to alleviate human suffering. HMS blends cutting-edge biomedical research with a patient-centered curriculum, giving students early and meaningful clinical experience while also providing opportunities for inquiry, innovation, and global health engagement. With curricular tracks such …
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