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Do’s and Don’ts of Medical School Recommendation Letters

Your letters of recommendation for your medical school application are critical documents.  Many premed students submit a letter of recommendation, called a committee letter, that is provided by a pre-health advisor (also called a health professions advisor) at their undergraduate school or post-baccalaureate program. This letter is a summary written by the pre-health advisor about …

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Should I Use AI for My MBA (Grad/College) Applications? 

Should I Use AI for My MBA (Grad/College) Applications?

My answer to this question used to be a hard “No.” But now, it’s “Yes! Kind of.”   We’ve gone through an admissions cycle during which applicants used AI tools such as ChatGPT, CoPilot, Gemini, and others with both positive and negative outcomes. Some colleges, graduate schools, and MBA programs might even have essay prompts soon …

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How to Get Into George Washington School of Law [Episode 584]

Show Summary In this episode, Linda Abraham interviews Dean Sophia Sim of George Washington School of Law. They discuss various aspects of the law school admissions process, including what makes a standout personal statement, the importance of a balanced program, the acceptance of alternative standardized tests, the use of AI tools in the application process, …

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Considering a STEM MBA? Some Benefits and Options

Considering a STEM MBA Some Benefits and Options

The U.S. Department of Education’s STEM classification includes college degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. For an MBA program to earn a STEM designation, its curriculum must emphasize the quantitative and technical side of business management − areas such as business analytics, mathematics, data modeling, digital marketing, and technology. Historically, the MBA degree has …

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Vet School Personal Statement Examples to Guide You

You’ve done the work you needed to to prepare yourself for vet school. The academic work. The volunteer work. The clinical work. And now you must answer the VMCAS (Veterinary Medical College Application Service) essay prompt “Why do you want to pursue a career in veterinary medicine?”  You have just 3,000 characters with which to …

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Ace the New Michigan Ross MBA Essay Questions [Bonus Episode]

Show Summary Andrea McHale, the Director of the Michigan Ross Full-time MBA and Global MBA Admissions, returns to Admissions Straight Talk to discuss the newly released essay prompts for the Michigan Ross MBA program. Andrea shares an overview of each of the four questions and gives an inside look at exactly what the admissions committee …

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Applying to Medical School? Here Are Some FAQs about the AMCAS Application

Applying to Medical School? Here Are Some FAQs about the AMCAS Application

1. What is the AMCAS application? AMCAS stands for the American Medical College Application Service, which is a centralized application service available through the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC). It allows candidates to apply to multiple allopathic (MD) medical schools using a single application. You can access the AMCAS application through the AAMC website. …

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Getting Into Med School Isn’t Easy…But This Applicant Did It! [Episode 583]

Show Summary In this episode of Admissions Straight Talk, host Linda Abraham interviews Yael Bruk, a recent graduate from Binghamton University who was accepted to multiple medical schools. Yael shares her advice for pre-med students, including the importance of taking notes during clinical experiences and writing down meaningful stories to include in applications. She also …

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Columbia Business School MBA Essay Tips and Deadlines [2024-2025], Class Profile

Columbia Business School (CBS) essay prompts are out for 2024-2025 January and August entry applicants! Here is what is new this year:  August entry – Short Answer Question #2: Asks for your post-first-year summer plans Essay #2: Slightly narrower wording that will help you better select an example to share Essay #3: A change to …

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MS in Finance, MS in Business Analytics, and MS in Management: Admissions in Three Flavors [Episode 582]

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Show Summary Kelly Wilson, an Accepted consultant and former admissions director takes a deep dive into master’s degrees in graduate management education. Kelly provides insights into the differences between various master’s degrees, such as master’s in management, master’s in finance, and master’s in business analytics. She highlights the importance of understanding the specific program and …

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Do You Have the Spike for Toronto Rotman MBA? [Episode 581]

Show Summary Mohammad Salhia, Managing Director of Recruitment, Admissions, and Business Development at the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto, discusses the distinctive features of the Rotman MBA program. Mohammad highlights the various MBA program options at Rotman, including full-time, morning/evening, and executive MBA programs. He emphasizes the comprehensive nature of the …

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