In 1811, Brown University was the third university in the nation to offer medical education. Although the medical school closed 16 years later, it was relaunched in 1972 and is known today as The Warren Alpert Medical School. With a commitment to compassion, equity, and social responsibility, the school cultivates diverse physician leaders who transform …
Did you create a law school application schedule for yourself over the summer? If so, maybe that timeline had you submitting your application by Thanksgiving. Are you on target to do so? With Thanksgiving and the subsequent holidays approaching, now is a good time to evaluate where you are with your law school application and …
Immersed in the tech-rich culture of Silicon Valley, the Stanford School of Medicine is a beacon for innovation in medicine. For applicants interested in tackling complex biomedical challenges, the Bio-X program offers interdisciplinary collaboration between medicine, engineering, and computer science. Students are afforded access to world-renowned research facilities such as the Lokey Stem Cell Research …
by Marie Todd
It’s November, and we are starting down the home stretch of the college application season. As we enter the regular admissions cycle, additional deadlines are looming. Congratulations if you applied Early Action or Early Decision using the Common App. Now you can turn your attention to Regular Decision deadlines, which will vary somewhat over the …
Loyola University Chicago’s Stritch School of Medicine stands out for several distinctive features that reflect its Jesuit values, commitment to social justice, innovative programs, and holistic medical education. Located in Maywood, Illinois, just west of downtown Chicago, Stritch is one of the premier Catholic medical schools in the United States. With a cornerstone curricular piece …
Preparing to take the GMAT, GRE, or Executive Assessment (EA) might not be the most exciting part of the MBA application process, but it’s one of the most important. Your test score plays a key role in demonstrating your readiness for the academic rigor ahead. Too often, candidates put off their admissions exam until the …
In this inspiring episode of Admissions Straight Talk, host Dr. Valerie Wherley sits down with Dr. Tracy Kedian, professor of family medicine and associate dean of admissions at UMass Chan Medical School. Together, they explore how UMass Chan fosters not only academic excellence but also personal growth, leadership, and wellness among its medical students. Dr. …
Imagine this scenario: a medical school applicant works hard to earn a competitive GPA and a high MCAT score; they submit their primary application on the opening date and submit their secondaries within two weeks of receiving the prompts; they do well at their interview and are told to expect a decision within a few …
You’ve submitted your application. You’ve waited, waited, and waited some more. And finally, you’ve been invited to interview! Great! But you might now be overwhelmed with questions about this next stage of the admissions process. How do you prepare for an MBA interview? Is it the same as a job interview? Will your interviewer have …
The AMCAS Work and Activities section is where you will share all that you’ve done to prepare yourself for a career in medicine – your research, clinical experiences, paid employment, publications, leadership, extracurricular activities, awards, memberships, volunteer work, and advocacy and social justice efforts. The types of activities that you include, the length of time …
When I served as director of admissions, marketing, and financial aid at the Lauder Institute, one of the most common questions I received from applicants was “How should I prepare for my Lauder interview?” If you’ve applied to the Lauder Institute’s joint degree program with the Wharton MBA or Penn Law JD, you’ll be invited …
The Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine (MCASOM) is consistently recognized as one of the nation’s top medical schools for research and innovation, with campuses in Rochester, Minnesota; Scottsdale/Phoenix, Arizona; and Jacksonville, Florida. Its curriculum blends world-class patient care, groundbreaking biomedical research, and global health opportunities with a strong emphasis on mentorship and student wellness. …
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