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Matching Your Values to a Medical School’s Mission Statement

We cannot stress enough how important it is to understand and think about a medical school’s mission statement when you are applying. Successful applicants not only demonstrate that they have the essential qualifications a particular school wants, but they also prove that their interests and values align closely with those of the school. Why are …

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Everything You Need to Know to Start Your Med School Personal Statement

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Our recent webinar, How to Write a Compelling Medical School Personal Statement, featured Accepted med school expert Mary Mahoney, who combines her medical knowledge with her talent for creative storytelling. Mary’s experience and advice will help premeds compose meaningful personal statements with impact.  We know the life of a premed is hectic, so if you …

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Transitioning from the Military to an MBA at Stanford GSB [Episode 471]

DAVID HARRIS May 2022

[powerpress] Football, Air Force Academy, and business; hear how they come together in this Stanford MBA’s journey [Show Summary] Captain David Harris has been a leader since childhood. Growing up and in college, he played football. After graduating from the U.S. Air Force Academy, he served as an officer in the U.S. Space Force, and …

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How to Get Into HEC Paris MBA Program [Episode 470]

Benoit Banchereau Apr 2022

[powerpress] Discover HEC Paris’ top-ranked MBA Program [Show Summary] HEC Paris’ top-ranked MBA Program is known for its entrepreneurial spirit, the strong representation of many cultures, and the rich alumni network that feels like family. Benoit Banchereau, MBA Admissions Director, explores what sets this program apart and how potential students can secure a spot. Benoit …

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Why Do You Want to Be a Doctor? [Short Video]

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“I really want to help people” simply isn’t a valid response to the common medical school application question, “Why do you want to be a doctor?” Watch this short video for Linda Abraham’s reflections on what to say – and what not to say – when answering this million dollar why I want to be a doctor essay question. Do …

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A Chicago Booth MBA Shares His Journey to B-School and Important Tips for Applicants

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Learn how real students and recent grads have navigated their way through the business school admissions process and b-school itself with our What is Business School Really Like? series. Meet Michael, a Booth MBA drawn to his career as a result of what he hopes to ultimately accomplish in life. His goal? To make the world a …

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Tulane School of Medicine: How to Get In [Episode 469]

Mike Woodson Apr 2022

[powerpress] Interested in a spot in Tulane SOM? Hear all about what the program has to offer [Show Summary] Set in vibrant New Orleans, the Tulane School of Medicine offers students an outstanding medical education with opportunities for community involvement and research. Mike Woodson, Director of Admissions, explains what it takes to get accepted to …

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7 To-Dos for Canadians Applying to U.S. Med Schools

7 To Dos Canada 2022

Each year, Canadian medical school hopefuls look across the border for their medical education. While there are obvious challenges (adapting to a different health care system, returning to a Canadian residency, and much higher education costs), the higher acceptance rates at U.S. programs (about 36.2% overall per AAMC, as compared to around 19.6% in Canada) …

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