[powerpress] Thanks for joining me for the 411th episode of Admissions Straight Talk. I am taking a week off for family time this week. As a result I decided to air an encore of our most popular podcast so far in 2021. It actually is a solo podcast that I did for our 400th episode …
Here’s a look at the Chicago Booth EMBA class of June 2019 incoming students taken from the Booth website. Chicago Booth EMBA class stats Total number of students: 224 Nationalities represented: 48 Average years of work experience: 13 Students with advanced degrees: 112 Average age: 37 Gender: Male: 74% Female: 26% Average GMAT score: 681 …
[powerpress] Are you considering a PhD, either in the United States or abroad? [Show summary] Dr. Eva Lantsoght, a professor of civil engineering who has lived and studied all over the globe, shares her insights on applying to PhD programs in STEM fields. What to expect when applying to domestic and international PhD programs. [Show …
When I submitted my application for the Masters program in Latin American Studies at Cambridge University, I was a bit lost in life. I was what they call a “super-senior” at UCLA, taking my last three General Education requirements during Fall quarter of a fifth year. I had already walked for graduation the June before …
Worried about your less-than-stellar GMAT score or undergrad GPA hurting your chances of acceptance at your chosen MBA program? You’re not alone! Anxiety about stats is a main concern among many of our clients. This is precisely why we developed our masterclass, Get Accepted to Top MBA Programs with Low Stats. If you’re stressed that …
Getting into law school is never easy, but for applicants for the 2021–2022 academic year, it’s really tough. The Law School Admission Council president Kellye Testy announced that by early March 2021, US law schools had received 55,166 applications, a rise of more than 20% from the previous year. Both quantity and quality are on …
[powerpress] Need-to-know information about MIT Sloan [Show summary] Dawna Levenson, Assistant Dean of Admissions at MIT Sloan School of Management, shares the latest from the school’s full-time MBA program, including why it’s chosen to go test-optional and how the pandemic is shaping the classroom experience. Do you see yourself at MIT Sloan? Read on for …
If you’re applying to medical school, chances are you already know that it’s going to be an uphill climb. But with an 18% increase in applications this year, your odds of acceptance are even slimmer. Our recent live Q&A, Get Accepted to Medical School During an Application Surge, tackled this issue head-on with must-have advice …
Here’s a look at CBS EMBA class profile of the Friday/Saturday class that began in August 2020, from the Columbia Business School website. Class size and student information Class size: 152 (in 2 clusters) Women: 45% International: 16% Average age: 32 Average years of work experience: 9 Sponsorship Full company sponsorship: 15% Partial company sponsorship: …
Anyone who’s been on an admission waitlist can tell you that it’s a frustrating place to be! On the other hand, the fact that the committee has waitlisted you shows that you’re very close to the top of their admit list. Consider the fact that your materials have been read, brought into the committee room, and heavily …
Did you miss our recent masterclass, 7 Steps to MBA Acceptance in 2022? This thorough and expert presentation to creating an effective, long-term game plan for your b-school application is now available to watch. Don’t get caught unprepared as school deadlines sneak up on you! Get the tools you need to build an application strategy …
[powerpress] A tale of med school reapplication success [Show summary] After getting rejected from medical schools the first time around, Nicole Stephens bounced back and reapplied. Now happily anticipating the start of med school, she shares her advice for fellow reapplicants. How to apply stronger the second time around [Show notes] Were you rejected from …
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