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December 22, 2020

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Encore: Writing a Compelling Personal Statement [Episode 397]

Podcast interview with Mary Mahoney1

It’s a busy time of year now. We here at Accepted are busy helping applicants with the end-of-the-year application crunch and normally I would be enjoying the company of extended family at this joyous time of year. Thanks to COVID, however, our extended family is not gathering in person. I suspect that your celebrations are… 

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October 27, 2020

Reading Time: 17 minutes

An Insider’s Look at MBA Admissions [Episode 389]

Podcast IV with Dr. Christie St John

How can MBA hopefuls- especially those who are members of special applicant groups- best position themselves for acceptance? [Show summary] A valued and recent addition to Accepted’s staff, Dr. Christie St-John reveals what her career as an admissions director taught her about applying to business school (particularly for veterans, international students, and those from underrepresented… 

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August 25, 2020

Reading Time: 13 minutes

Expert Advice for Applicants and an Inside Look at UCLA Anderson from an Intl MBA [Episode 380]

Podcast interview with Chen Chadash

Chen shares his journey from military intelligence service-member to international MBA student to Accepted admissions consultant [Show summary] Chen Chadash, Accepted consultant and UCLA Anderson MBA grad, had a unique path to business school as an international student with a background in military service. He shares his insights on life at UCLA Anderson, working as… 

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July 28, 2020

Reading Time: 17 minutes

A Medical School Admissions Expert’s Guide to Postbacs and Med Schools [Episode 376]

Podcast interview with Dr. Barry Rothman

Could a postbac program boost your chances of acceptance to medical school?[Show summary] Dr. Barry Rothman, an Accepted consultant with 19 years of experience in health professions advising, shares his expert guidance for applicants considering postbac programs and medical school. Learn how this admissions cycle will differ from other cycles, and how you can best… 

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Article by Accepted / Admissions Straight Talk, Medical School Admissions, Other Healthcare Admissions / Accepted Admissions Consultant Interview, allied health professions, COVID-19 med, MD/PhD, nursing, Physician Assistant, podcast, postbac, secondary essays

June 30, 2020

Reading Time: 12 minutes

Applying to Med School During COVID-19 [Episode 372]

Podcast interview with Dr. Herman Flash Gordon

What unique challenges can this year’s med school applicants expect to face, and how can they be overcome? [Show summary] Dr. Herman “Flash” Gordon, Accepted medical admissions consultant, walks med school applicants through applying during COVID-19, as well as disclosing thorny issues like academic discipline or a criminal record. How COVID-19 is impacting medical school… 

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June 2, 2020

Reading Time: 13 minutes

Writing a Compelling Personal Statement [Episode 368]

Podcast interview with Mary Mahoney scaled

How can you write a stand-out personal statement? [Show summery] Dr. Mary Mahoney, Associate Professor of English at Elmira College and Accepted consultant, draws from her expertise in the medical humanities to deliver advice for writing a compelling personal statement. Listen to the show! A professor of English and Accepted admissions consultant shares top writing… 

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September 17, 2019

Reading Time: 6 minutes

What Does a UVA Law School Application Reader Look For? [Episode 330]

Podcast interview with Brigitte Suhr

Interview with Brigitte Suhr, international lawyer, former admissions reader and current Accepted law school admissions consultant [Show summary] Accepted consultant Brigitte Suhr brings a wealth of law school admissions knowledge to today’s podcast. As an application reader at UVA School of Law, Brigitte read more than 2,500 applications, so she knows what works and what… 

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September 3, 2019

Reading Time: 8 minutes

A Harvard PhD Student and Admissions Consultant Shares Her Story [Episode 328]

Podcast interview with Rachel Slutsky

Interview with Rachel Slutsky, Accepted admissions consultant [Show summary] Want to know what makes for stupendous statements of purpose or impressive MBA essays? Our guest, and recent addition to Accepted’s team of consultants, is an expert at both. But, for some of you her main claim to fame may be her status as a Harvard… 

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Article by Accepted / Admissions Straight Talk, College Admissions, Grad School Admissions, MBA Admissions / Accepted Admissions Consultant Interview, Grad Financial Aid, Harvard, military applicants, PhD, podcast

June 25, 2019

Reading Time: 7 minutes

Awards! Grants! Scholarships! Oh My! [Episode 286]

Podcast interview with Rebecca Lippman

Interview with Rebecca Lippman, Accepted Admissions Consultant [Show Summary] Accepted’s own Rebecca Lippman is a veritable fountain of knowledge when it comes to scholarships and grants, and in this podcast she shares tips on how to find scholarship opportunities and how to position yourself to win them. Everything You Need to Know About Grad School… 

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Article by Accepted / Admissions Straight Talk, Grad School Admissions / Accepted Admissions Consultant Interview, Grad Financial Aid, PhD, podcast

June 4, 2019

Reading Time: 8 minutes

Med School Admissions Veteran Shares Her Experience: How to Get In [Episode 314]

Podcast interview with Cydney Foote

Accepted admissions consultant Cydney Foote sheds light on the medical school application process [Show Summary] Are you not quite ready to submit your AMCAS application? Don’t panic. We’ve got the advice you need to polish off your personal statement, MMEs, and activity descriptions. Listen to the podcast for answers to “How many schools should you… 

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Article by Accepted / Admissions Straight Talk, Medical School Admissions / AACOMAS, Accepted Admissions Consultant Interview, AMCAS, podcast, secondary essays

May 6, 2019

Reading Time: 6 minutes

Law School Admissions: What You Need to Know [Episode 294]

Podcast interview with Christine Carr

Interview with Christine Carr, Accepted Law School Admissions Consultant [Show Summary] How can you optimize your application and get into the law school of your dreams? Our guest today, Christine Carr, will give you the scoop. Christine Carr graduated from Harvard University in 1993 and from there pursued a career in higher education. Before joining… 

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July 11, 2017

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MD, OBGYN, MPH Talks Med School and Residency Admissions [Episode 214]

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Our guest today is Dr. Suzi Schweikert – a former English major at UCLA who decided she wanted to be an MD. She did so at UCSD, specialized in OBGYN at USC-Los Angeles County Medical Center, and after completing her residency, added an MPH to her credentials. Let’s learn more about Dr. Schweikert’s path in… 

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Article by Accepted / Admissions Straight Talk, Medical School Admissions / Accepted Admissions Consultant Interview, med school life, MpH, podcast, residency

March 10, 2017

Reading Time: 4 minutes

An Interview With Our Own: Herman “Flash” Gordon

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Curious about the life and times of our spectacular admissions consultants? Please enjoy our newest blog series in which we interview the fabulous people who make up the Accepted.com staff. Next up is…Herman “Flash” Gordon. Accepted: Can you tell us a little about yourself? Where and what did you study as an undergrad? Where do… 

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November 28, 2016

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An Interview With Our Own: Carol Drummer

Curious about the life and times of our spectacular admissions consultants? Please enjoy our newest blog series in which we interview the fabulous people who make up the Accepted.com staff. Next up is…Carol Drummer. Accepted: Can you tell us a little about yourself? Where and what did you study as an undergrad? Do you hold… 

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October 15, 2015

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An Interview with Our Own: Cydney Foote

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Curious about the life and times of our spectacular admissions consultants? Please enjoy our newest blog series in which we interview the fabulous people who make up the Accepted.com staff. Next up is…Cydney Foote. Accepted: Can you tell us a little about yourself? Where and what did you study as an undergrad? Do you hold… 

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Article by Accepted / Admissions Consulting, College Admissions, Grad School Admissions, MBA Admissions, Medical School Admissions / Accepted Admissions Consultant Interview

October 8, 2015

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An Interview With Our Own: Cindy Tokumitsu

Curious about the life and times of our spectacular admissions consultants? Please enjoy our newest blog series in which we interview the fabulous people who make up the Accepted.com staff. Next up is…Cindy Tokumitsu. Accepted: Can you tell us a little about yourself? Where and what did you study as a student?  Cindy: I studied… 

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Article by Accepted / Admissions Consulting, College Admissions, Grad School Admissions, Law School Admissions, MBA Admissions, Medical School Admissions / Accepted Admissions Consultant Interview

September 24, 2015

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An Interview With Our Own: Barry S. Rothman

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Curious about the life and times of our spectacular admissions consultants? Please enjoy our newest blog series in which we interview the fabulous people who make up the Accepted.com staff. Next up is…Dr. Barry S. Rothman, Ph.D. Accepted: Can you tell us a little about yourself? Where and what did you study as an undergrad?… 

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Article by Accepted / Admissions Consulting, Medical School Admissions / Accepted Admissions Consultant Interview

September 17, 2015

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An Interview With Our Own: Jennifer Bloom

Curious about the life and times of our spectacular admissions consultants? Enjoy our newest blog series in which we interview the fabulous people who make up the Accepted.com staff. Next up is…Jennifer Bloom. Accepted: Can you tell us a little about yourself? Where and what did you study as a student? Jennifer: I was born… 

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Article by Accepted / College Admissions, Grad School Admissions, Law School Admissions, MBA Admissions, Medical School Admissions / Accepted Admissions Consultant Interview

September 11, 2015

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An Interview With Our Own: Esmeralda Cardenal

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Curious about the life and times of our spectacular admissions consultants? Please enjoy our newest blog series in which we interview the fabulous people who make up the Accepted.com staff. Next up is…Esmeralda Cardenal. Accepted: Can you tell us a little about yourself? Where and what did you study as an undergrad? Do you hold… 

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Article by Accepted / Admissions Consulting, MBA Admissions / Accepted Admissions Consultant Interview

August 20, 2015

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An Interview With Our Own: Michelle Stockman

Michelle Stockman

Curious about the life and times of our spectacular admissions consultants? Please enjoy our newest blog series in which we interview the fabulous people who make up the Accepted.com staff. Next up is…Michelle Stockman. Accepted: Can you tell us a little about yourself? Where and what did you study as an undergrad? Do you hold… 

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