Congratulations! You have successfully made the cut at your target doctor of psychology (PsyD) program and have been invited to interview. You are one of the applicants being seriously considered for acceptance. As you start preparing for your interview, ask yourself the following questions: None of these questions are new to me. As an admissions consultant, …
Creating compelling video content that you star in yourself is an essential skill in our social media–dominated world. From Zoom meetings to TikTok, the first time people meet you these days will likely be on video. Many colleges and business schools have now added video elements to their applications. The good news is that most …
Show Summary In this episode of Admissions Straight Talk, the Assistant Professor and Director of Admissions at the Emory University Physician Assistant Program, Allan Platt, offers an insightful look into the Emory University’s Physician Assistant Program. He breaks down the program’s distinctive curriculum, including its unique approach to anatomy, and shares valuable advice for prospective …
You’re about to make one of the biggest decisions of your life. It will shape your future in many ways, including where you might work, where you could live, and the people who will become a part of your journey. Choosing the right business school is a major decision that will influence your career and …
January 29, 2025, was either an exciting day or a tearful one for Harvard Business School (HBS) Round 2 (R2) applicants: the school’s MBA admissions board notified candidates as to whether they were invited to interview or had merited “early release.” As euphemistic as it sounds, meriting early release should really be viewed by R2 …
by Karin Ash
Would you like to strengthen or update your technology skills? Perhaps move into management? Maybe even start your own business? Or shift your career out of the technology space? If you answered yes to any of these questions, this might be the perfect time for you to apply to graduate school. According to research from …
by Kelly Wilson
As admissions consultants, we often hear college and graduate school applicants ask, “I’m applying to multiple schools, and each one requires essays/personal statements. Can I use the same essay for different schools?” Understandably, applicants want to maintain the quality of their essays and avoid burnout when having to write so many drafts. We can sympathize. Even …
by Mary Mahoney
You know you want to become a doctor, but you also realize that you’re not quite ready for medical school. Whether that’s because your academic profile isn’t as competitive as it needs to be; your GPA or MCAT score needs attention; you’re low on clinical, volunteer, or research hours; or you’re a career changer (in …
by Cydney Foote
On one eagerly anticipated day each March, after years of study and hours of applications and interviews, thousands of medical school students and graduates discover where they will begin their specialty training. This Match Day – March 21, 2025 – 47,208 applicants got their answer. The National Resident Matching Program (NRMP), which oversees the matching …
In today’s world, where everything moves at lightning speed, we’re constantly making fast decisions. This applies to admissions committees, too. The pressure of their job forces them to make very quick decisions about whose applications they will invest more time in and whose will merit only an obligatory but cursory review before being set aside. …
by Mary Mahoney
Do you have a very clear picture of where you want to go with your career? Is medical school calling your name? If this is the case, then a combined BS/MD degree program might be for you! In this post, we explore the pros and cons of such programs and provide tips to help you …
At its core, the MBA is a business administration graduate program for professionals seeking knowledge, skills, a credential, and a network to help them advance in their career and maximize their professional performance. Although many people automatically think of a two-year, full-time program when they hear the term “MBA,” in recent years, program options have …
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