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UVM Larner Med Admissions and Active Learning [Episode 494]

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[powerpress] All About UVM’s Larner School of Medicine [Show Summary] The University of Vermont’s Larner School of Medicine’s new Associate Dean for Admissions, Leila Amiri, shares the hallmarks of the program, including its active learning curriculum and mission centered around respect, kindness, and cultural humility. Interview with Dr. Leila Amiri, Associate Dean for Admissions at …

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How to Get Accepted to UCLA Anderson [Episode 484]

Alex Lawrence July 2022

[powerpress] Everything you need to know about the UCLA Anderson MBA program [Show Summary] Alex Lawrence, UCLA Anderson’s Assistant Dean for MBA Admissions explores the hallmarks of the program and discusses what makes a competitive application.  Interview with Alex Lawrence, Asst. Dean of MBA Admissions and Financial Aid at UCLA Anderson School of Management [Show …

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How to Prep for the MCAT [Episode 480]

Todd Bennet July 2022

[powerpress] Expert tips for MCAT success [Show Summary] Todd Bennett, co-founder of The Berkeley Review and expert MCAT instructor, shares his best tips for preparing for and taking the test.  Todd Bennett, co-founder of The Berkeley Review and expert MCAT instructor [Show Notes] Welcome to the 480th episode of Admissions Straight Talk, thanks for joining …

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Elissa Sangster, CEO of the Forte Foundation, Returns for AST’s 10th Anniversary [Episode 463]

Elissa Sangster Feb 2022

[powerpress] A peek into what change the Forte Foundation is implementing [Show Summary] In honor of Admissions Straight Talk’s 10th anniversary episode, our first ever guest is back. Elissa Sangster is the CEO of the Forte Foundation which is at the forefront of increasing female representation in the business world – from the classroom to …

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Testing, Testing, 1-2-3: What’s the Right Test Prep For You? [Episode 443]

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[powerpress] Are you thinking about taking a standardized test for undergraduate or graduate admissions? Read on for must-know test-prep information! [Show summary] We’re calling in test prep leaders and co-hosts of the Tests and the Rest podcast, Mike Bergin and Amy Seeley to discuss tips and strategies for choosing the right test prep for you …

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Are You Rushing to Attend Rush Medical College? [Episode 441]

Pod Cynthia Boyd Oct 2021 REV copy

[powerpress] Get to know Rush Medical College [Show summary] Built on the tenets of community service and community engagement, Rush Medical College strives to graduate empathetic physicians. In this episode, Dr. Cynthia Boyd, Associate Dean for Admissions offers a closer look into the program.  What makes Rush Medical College unique? A flipped-classroom model of learning …

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What’s New at Wharton MBA [Episode 440]

Podcast interview with Blair Mannix

[powerpress] What makes Wharton’s MBA program unique, and how to demonstrate to the adcom that YOU belong there [Show summary] Blair Mannix, Wharton’s Director of Admissions, shares the ways the admissions committee aims to reduce stress in the application process and offer a positive experience. She dispels myths about the Wharton admissions process and offers …

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How to Get Into UVA Darden [Episode 439]

Pod Dawna Clarke Oct 2021 REV copy

[powerpress] Get to know UVA Darden’s thoughtful application process [Show summary] Dawna Clarke, Senior Assistant Dean of Admissions at Darden School of Business explores the program’s unique case method and recounts how the school proactively adapted during COVID-19.  What makes UVA Darden unique? A choice-rich MBA experience and a close-knit student community [Show notes] Welcome …

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How to Get into KP Tyson School of Medicine [Episode 424]

Podcast interview with Dr. Lindia Willies Jacobo

[powerpress] Want to learn more about Kaiser Permanente’s highly competitive tuition-free and lecture-free medical school program? [Show summary] Dr. Willies-Jacobo describes the foundational values that are woven into the culture at Kaiser Permanente School of Medicine which accepted its first class in the midst of the pandemic. She also shares the challenges and adaptations that …

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How to Get Into University of Illinois College of Medicine [Episode 423]

Podcast interview with Dr. Leila Amiri

[powerpress] All about the University of Illinois College of Medicine’s admissions process [Show summary] During this episode, Dr. Leila Amiri who is the University of Illinois College of Medicine’s Assistant Dean of Admissions and Recruitment, not only dissects the UI COM admissions process but also provides a wonderful and experienced perspective on the overall medical …

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MCAT Veteran Teaches You How to Prepare for Your Test [Episode 426]

Podcast interview with Todd Bennett1

[powerpress] What factors should you consider when deciding how to prepare for the MCAT? [Show summary] Our guest today has been providing MCAT prep for just under 30 years and he’s going to share his best MCAT prep advice with you!  The Berkeley Review’s CEO, Todd Bennett, shares his best MCAT prep advice [Show notes] …

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