If you have already updated your resume recently, why do you need to revise it for your application? We’ll explain why in this post! Why you should view your resume with a marketer’s eye Your resume is an integral piece of your application that, if done well, can help market you to the program of your…
How to Get Into MSU’s College of Osteopathic Medicine [Episode 537]
Michigan State’s College of Osteopathic Medicine provides an innovative patient-centered curriculum with multiple specialties and multiple opportunities for clinical exposure. Sound appealing? Well, plug in your earbuds because today I’m speaking with the senior associate dean of admissions at Michigan State University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine. Welcome to the 537th episode of Admissions Straight Talk….
How to Project Professionalism, Positivity, and Confidence in Your Statement of Purpose
What is the right tone to aim for when writing your statement of purpose (SOP) or other application essays? Should you try to sound more mature or intellectual than you actually feel? Or is it better to sound casual and friendly? Will boasting about your achievements hurt you? It can be difficult to pin down…
Are Scholarship Databases a Good Way to Find Scholarships?
Scholarship databases are an attractive idea for most applicants – after all, who wouldn’t appreciate an easy way to find scholarships when searching can be so difficult and time-consuming? However, search databases, such as Unigo or Cappex, are only as effective as the person doing the searching. These databases work best when you have a…
Your MBA Goals Essay: Get Ready, Get Set, THINK!
You’ll be applying to b-school this fall, aiming for the Round 1 deadlines. You might also be working full-time, juggling various life responsibilities and perhaps even trying to hike up your GMAT score. Although adding another task to your plate might feel daunting, there’s one question you want – nay, need! – to spend some…
The Consortium MBA Essay Tips and Deadlines [2023-2024]
Are you committed to increasing diversity and the inclusion of underrepresented populations in education and business? If so, applying to MBA programs through The Consortium of Graduate Study in Management (CGSM) might be for you. In addition to having the opportunity to receive a full-tuition scholarship to a top MBA program, Consortium fellows enjoy the…
20 Do’s And Don’ts For Your Application Resume
Your application resume is usually the first opportunity admissions readers have to get to know you and learn about your experience and skills. Because of the number of other application components they need to review, though, most admissions committee readers will give your resume only a quick glance. So, not only do you have to…
Duke Fuqua MBA Essay Tips and Deadlines [2023 – 2024]
Leadership, teamwork, and ethics are essential elements of the Duke Fuqua MBA, which is why you’ll need to make sure you express your passion for these qualities in your application essays. Impress the Fuqua adcom by positioning yourself as an innovative leader and team player, as someone who can see the big picture, work collaboratively,…
13 MBA Resume Tips to Help You Get Accepted
“13 MBA Resume Tips to Help You Get Accepted” was originally excerpted from MBA Admission for Smarties: The No-Nonsense Guide to Acceptance at Top Business Schools, by Linda Abraham and Judy Gruen, and has since been updated by Kelly Wilson to reflect recent trends and information. Want to get accepted to a top business school?…
Get Ready for the New GRE
The GRE has been a staple in graduate school admissions for more than 75 years, but big changes are coming to the test beginning on September 22, 2023. In this post, we’ll cover what you need to know. The new GRE will be considerably streamlined and updated; the four-hour window to complete the exam will…
The MMI: Everything You Need to Know
The Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) has become a very common med school interview format – one that is meant to provide a fairer, more comprehensive assessment of applicants. It began to grow in popularity after 2004, when Canada’s McMaster University published a study illustrating the flaws in the traditional interview format, especially in the ways…
All You Need to Know About Residency Applications and Matching
You’re busy juggling med school and life, and if you don’t stay organized, one of those balls is going to come crashing down. Let’s take a look at what you need to do so you can stay focused, motivated, and completely on top of your juggling act. What are the Components of a Residency Application?…
Tuft’s MS in Biomedical Sciences: Your Pathway to Med School? [Episode 535]
Do you need a program to show medical or dental schools that you can handle the demands of their program because your undergraduate record just doesn’t quite do it? Well, pull up a chair. Our guest today is the Associate Director of the Tufts Masters in Biomedical Sciences program, which has an 80% plus admit…
Tufts University School of Medicine Secondary Application Essay Tips [2023-2024]
The Tufts University School of Medicine describes its fundamental mission as promoting human health, with an emphasis on leadership and clinical care. It is looking for students with a strong background in the fundamentals of science who want to apply that work in a clinical setting. The school’s curriculum emphasizes early patient contact along with full…
Selecting the Right PhD Program
If you are thinking about applying to a PhD program, then you are probably already familiar with the research process, either because you researched with professors at the undergraduate level or you earned (or are earning) a master’s degree with a research focus. If you have no research experience, then you have a much better…
You’ve Attended an MBA Fair – Now What? A Guide to Engaging with B-Schools
As an MBA hopeful, you will likely attend an MBA fair, which is an event that allows representatives from various business schools to meet prospective students. Entering the fair room can be a bit overwhelming, given the number of schools represented. As you make your way around the room, you introduce yourself to school reps…
The GMAT and Your MBA Admissions Profile
The score you achieve on your MBA admissions exam – whether that’s the GMAT, the GRE, or even the Executive Assessment (EA) – has traditionally been regarded as a predictor of how you will perform on the first year of the MBA coursework. As a result, it, along with your undergraduate academic performance, plays a key…
Optional and Open-Ended Essay Questions: What’s the Best Strategy?
Many business schools use open-ended essay prompts, which are usually variations of “I wish the admissions committee had asked me…” or “What is a question that you wish we had asked?” The most common among these open-ended questions is the optional essay, which offers you free rein to discuss anything you feel is important, something…
Reapplying to PA School: Tips on Polishing and Refining Your NEW Application
An unsuccessful application cycle can feel disappointing. However, the decision to persist, continue working toward your chosen career goal, and apply in a subsequent application cycle is nothing short of the definition of resilience! In this blog, I’ll share some tips and suggestions for physician assistant (PA) reapplicants regarding how to update, improve, and enhance…
What You Need to Know to Ace the GMAT (and the New GMAT Focus!)
Thank you to Apex for contributing this informative article! With an industry-leading syllabus Apex offers the most comprehensive GMAT & GMAT Focus preparation on the market today. We exclusively offer 1-on-1 private GMAT tutoring, both in person and online, in order to deliver the strongest results for clients who simply want the best, most efficient…
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