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Admissions Straight Talk
Advice from experts on the MBA, medical school, law school, and graduate school admissions process.
Episodes
Admissions Straight TalkInside Columbia’s Postbaccalaureate Premedical Program [Episode 633]
Send us your admissions questions! What does a career changer need from a post-bac premedical program? Dr. Valerie Wherley speaks with Dr. James Colgrove, dean…
Admissions Straight TalkHow Future Physicians Learn and Thrive at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine [Episode 632]
Send us your admissions questions! How does a medical school prepare students to care for individual patients while also understanding the communities and…
Admissions Straight TalkInside UCF College of Medicine: Admissions, Curriculum, and Student Success [Episode 631]
Send us your admissions questions! What attracts more than 5,300 applicants to a medical school with 120 seats? In Episode 631 of Accepted’s Admissions…
Admissions Straight TalkSarah’s Nontraditional Path to DO School: From Humanities Major to Med Student [Episode 630]
Send us your admissions questions! What does it look like to leave a successful career in book publishing and build a new path to medical school? In this…
Admissions Straight TalkInside the University of Iowa’s Top-Ranked PA Program [Episode 629]
Send us your admissions questions! What makes the University of Iowa Physician Assistant (PA) Program one of the country’s top PA programs? In this episode of…
Admissions Straight TalkFrom Military Service to PA School: Advice for Veteran Applicants [Episode 628]
Send us your admissions questions! How can military veterans translate their service, leadership, and clinical experience into a strong PA school application?…
Admissions Straight TalkInside Wake Forest’s PA Program: Inquiry-Based Learning, Service, and Leadership Training [Episode 627]
Send us your admissions questions! What makes Wake Forest University’s Physician Assistant Program different from the hundreds of PA programs applicants can…
Admissions Straight TalkCan You Get into Grad School with a Problematic Academic Record? Here’s What Actually Works [Episode 626]
Send us your admissions questions! What do you do when your transcript tells a story you would rather not tell? In this episode of Accepted’s Admissions…
Admissions Straight TalkInside the College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific: A DO School That Trains Holistic Physicians [Episode 625]
Send us your admissions questions! What exactly is—and isn’t—a DO? And what does it take to get into a Tier 1 primary care medical school that operates across…
Admissions Straight TalkHow to Get Selected for a Fulbright and Other Competitive Fellowships [Episode 624]
Send us your admissions questions! What does it take to get selected for a Fulbright or Boren Fellowship? In this episode of Accepted’s Admissions Straight…
Admissions Straight TalkUSC Chan Doctorate of OT Program: Innovation, Leadership, and a Holistic Path to Occupational Therapy [Episode 623]
Send us your admissions questions! This episode of Admissions Straight Talk covers what it takes to get accepted into the top-ranked Entry-Level Doctorate of…
Admissions Straight TalkWashU Doctor of Physical Therapy Admissions: Inside a Top-Ranked Program [Episode 622]
Send us your admissions questions! What should applicants know about WashU Medicine’s Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program? In this episode of Admissions…
Admissions Straight TalkHow This Reapplicant Got into PA School [Episode 621]
Send us your admissions questions! This episode of Admissions Straight Talk covers the essential strategies for overcoming rejection and successfully…
Admissions Straight TalkHow to Get the Most Out of Premed Shadowing [Episode 620]
Send us your admissions questions! What does it take to maximize your premed shadowing opportunity, and why does this experience matter so much in your…
Admissions Straight TalkHow to Get into Touro University California College of Osteopathic Medicine [Episode 619]
Send us your admissions questions! What does it take to stand out and become a competitive applicant to Touro University California College of Osteopathic…
Admissions Straight TalkBaylor College of Medicine: Admissions, Curriculum, and What Makes a Strong Applicant [Episode 618]
Send us your admissions questions! What does Baylor College of Medicine look for in applicants, and how is its program evolving to meet the needs of today’s…
Admissions Straight TalkInside the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell [Episode 617]
Send us your admissions questions! In this episode of Admissions Straight Talk, host Dr. Valerie Wherley welcomes Dr. Rona Woldenberg, associate dean for…
Admissions Straight TalkHow GW Law Reviews Applications: Timing, Waitlists, LSAT Optional, and Scholarships [Episode 616]
Send us your admissions questions! Applying to law school and wondering how admissions decisions really get made? In this episode of Admissions Straight Talk…
Admissions Straight TalkInside the University of Miami’s Three-Year M.D. Accelerated Pathway [Episode 615]
Send us your admissions questions! Can you earn an MD in three years without sacrificing training quality? In this episode of Admissions Straight Talk, Dr…
Admissions Straight TalkThe Bryn Mawr Postbac Premed Program [Episode 614]
Send us your admissions questions! In this episode of Admissions Straight Talk, Dr. Valerie Wherley welcomes Dr. Glenn Cummings, associate dean and director of…
Admissions Straight TalkBecoming a PA at Sacred Heart: International Opportunities, Orthopedic Training, and Admissions Advice [Episode 613]
Send us your admissions questions! In this episode of Admissions Straight Talk, host Dr. Valerie Wherley sits down with Dr. Reynold Jaglal, program director of…
Admissions Straight TalkIs There Such a Thing as Too Many Drafts? Writing a Standout Med School Personal Statement [Episode 612]
Send us your admissions questions! In this episode of Admissions Straight Talk, host Dr. Valerie Wherley sits down with Accepted Admissions Consultant Alicia…
Admissions Straight TalkInside UMass Chan: How Wellness, Community, and Leadership Shape Future Physicians [Episode 611]
Send us your admissions questions! In this inspiring episode of Admissions Straight Talk, host Dr. Valerie Wherley sits down with Dr. Tracy Kedian, professor…
Admissions Straight TalkStanford's MCiM Degree: Where Healthcare Meets Technology [Episode 610]
Send us your admissions questions! What happens when you combine medicine, business, and technology? The cross-disciplinary Master of Science in Clinical…
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From Med School Reapplicant to Current M1 Student [Episode 609]
Send us your admissions questions! If you are a medical school reapplicant, tune in for today's episode of the Admissions Straight Talk podcast! Accepted…
Admissions Straight TalkThe Fastest Way to Medical School Is Slowly: Avoiding Early Premed Mistakes [Episode 608]
Send us your admissions questions! In this episode of the Admissions Straight Talk podcast, Dr. Valerie Wherley is joined by Accepted medical school consultant…
Admissions Straight TalkHow Many Medical Schools Should You Apply To? [Episode 607]
Send us your admissions questions! The Admissions Straight Talk podcast is back with a fresh look, and new host! After retiring this summer, Accepted founder…
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From Founder to Farewell: Lessons from 30+ Years in Admissions [Episode 606]
Send us your admissions questions! In her final episode as host of Admissions Straight Talk, Accepted founder Linda Abraham shares reflections and lessons from…
Admissions Straight TalkHow to Overcome the Biggest Weaknesses in Med School Applications [Episode 605]
Send us your admissions questions! In the 605th episode of Admissions Straight Talk, Dr. Barry Rothman, current Accepted consultant and former Health…
Admissions Straight TalkWhat You Need to Know about Duke’s Master of Engineering Management Program [Episode 604]
Send us your admissions questions! In this episode of Admission Straight Talk, Linda Abraham interviews Dr. Christy Bozic, the Executive Director of Duke…
Admissions Straight TalkInside the Emory PA Program: Admissions, Curriculum, and Keys to Success
Send us your admissions questions! In this episode of Admissions Straight Talk, the Assistant Professor and Director of Admissions at the Emory University…
Admissions Straight TalkInside Pitt Med School: Innovations in Medical Education [Episode 602]
Send us your admissions questions! In this episode of Admissions Straight Talk, Dr. Beth Piraino, Associate Dean of Admissions at the University of Pittsburgh…
Admissions Straight TalkNavigating Admissions at the University of Washington School of Medicine [Episode 601]
Send us your admissions questions! In this episode of Admissions Straight Talk, host Linda Abraham interviews Dr. LeeAnna Muzquiz, Associate Dean for…
Admissions Straight TalkInside Geisinger Med School Admissions with Dr. Michelle Schmude [Episode 600]
Send us your admissions questions! Welcome to the 600th episode of Admissions Straight Talk! In this milestone episode, host Linda Abraham sits down with Dr…
Admissions Straight TalkAccepted: Your Guide to CU School of Medicine [Episode 599]
Send us your admissions questions! In this episode of Admissions Straight Talk, host Linda Abraham interviews Dr. Jeffrey SooHoo, Assistant Dean for Admissions…
Admissions Straight TalkHow to Get Into Yale SOM 2025 [Episode 598]
Send us your admissions questions! In this episode, Bruce DelMonico, Assistant Dean of Admissions at Yale School of Management, shares an overview of the Yale…
Admissions Straight TalkGet Into NYU Stern’s MSBAi aka Masters of Business Analytics and AI [Episode 597]
Send us your admissions questions! The NYU Stern Masters of Business Analytics and AI (MSBAAI) program is a one-year specialized degree program that trains…
Admissions Straight TalkMastering MIT Sloan MBA Admissions: Insights and Tips [Episode 596]
Send us your admissions questions! Dawna Levenson, Assistant Dean of MIT Sloan School of Management, provides a thorough examination into the MIT Sloan School…
Admissions Straight TalkGet Accepted to the Washington University School of Medicine [Episode 595]
Send us your admissions questions! In this episode, Dr. Valerie Ratts, the Associate Dean for Admissions at The Washington University School of Medicine…
Admissions Straight TalkThe Write Stuff: How to Create Successful MBA Applications [Episode 594]
Send us your admissions questions! In this episode of Admissions Straight Talk, host Linda Abraham shares a strategic framework for a successful MBA…
Admissions Straight TalkDeep Dive into Duke Medical: An Interview with Dr. Linton Yee, Associate Dean of Admissions [Episode 593]
Send us your admissions questions! Dr. Linton Yee, Associate Dean for Admissions at Duke University School of Medicine joins us to discuss how applicants can…
Admissions Straight TalkHow to Get Accepted to UCLA Anderson [Episode 592]
Send us your admissions questions! Alex Lawrence, Assistant Dean of MBA Admissions and Financial Aid at UCLA Anderson School of Management, describes the…
Admissions Straight TalkHow To Get Accepted To Duke’s Physician Assistant Program [Episode 591]
Send us your admissions questions! Dr. April Stouder, Associate Program Director and Director of Admissions at the Duke Physician Assistant Program, discusses…
Admissions Straight TalkGet Accepted to Cornell School of Law [Episode 590]
Send us your admissions questions! This week, Linda Abraham welcomes Dean Shane Cooper, Senior Associate Dean for Admissions, Financial Aid and Student…
Admissions Straight TalkHow to Get a U.S. Student Visa – Even When There Are Complications [Episode 589]
Send us your admissions questions! This week, we hear from Marla Schechter, a US immigration lawyer with 20+ years of experience. Marla shares her expertise on…
Admissions Straight TalkHow to Prepare for the Shorter GRE and GMAT Focus [Episode 588]
Send us your admissions questions! Bara Sapir joins Admissions Straight Talk to discuss the benefits and challenges of the GRE and GMAT exams. She delves into…
Admissions Straight TalkHow To Get Into UVA Darden’s MBA Program [Episode 587]
Send us your admissions questions! Dawna Clarke, Senior Assistant Dean of Admissions at UVA Darden, returns to Admissions Straight Talk to discuss various…
Admissions Straight TalkHow to Get Accepted to Cornell Johnson MBA [Episode 586]
Send us your admissions questions! In this episode, Eddie Asbie, Executive Director of Admissions and Scholarship at Cornell Johnson Graduate School of…
Admissions Straight TalkHow to Respond to the New Harvard MBA Essay Questions [Episode 585]
Send us your admissions questions! In this episode, Linda Abraham invites Accepted consultants Esmeralda Cardenal and Kelly Wilson to discuss the updates to…
Admissions Straight TalkHow to Get Into George Washington School of Law [Episode 584]
Send us your admissions questions! In this episode, Linda Abraham interviews Dean Sophia Sim of George Washington School of Law. They discuss various aspects…
Admissions Straight TalkAce the New Michigan Ross MBA Essay Questions [Bonus Episode]
Send us your admissions questions! Andrea McHale, the Director of the Michigan Ross Full-time MBA and Global MBA Admissions, returns to Admissions Straight…
Admissions Straight TalkGetting Into Med School Isn’t Easy…But This Applicant Did It! [Episode 583]
Send us your admissions questions! In this episode of Admissions Straight Talk, host Linda Abraham interviews Yael Bruk, a recent graduate from Binghamton…
Admissions Straight TalkMS in Finance, MS in Business Analytics, and MS in Management: Admissions in Three Flavors [Episode 582]
Send us your admissions questions! Kelly Wilson, an Accepted consultant and former admissions director takes a deep dive into master's degrees in graduate…
Admissions Straight TalkDo You Have the Spike for Toronto Rotman MBA? [Episode 581]
Send us your admissions questions! Mohammad Salhia, Managing Director of Recruitment, Admissions, and Business Development at the Rotman School of Management…
Admissions Straight TalkGet Accepted to Loyola Stritch Medical School [Episode 580]
Send us your admissions questions! Show Summary In this episode, Linda Abraham interviews Darrell Nabers, Assistant Dean for Admissions and Recruitment at…
Admissions Straight TalkHow to Get into Washington University in St. Louis School of Law [Episode 579]
Send us your admissions questions! Show Summary Katherine Scannell, Vice Dean for Institutional Success at Washington University in St. Louis School of Law…
Admissions Straight TalkSubmit Successful Secondaries for Medical School [Episode 578]
Send us your admissions questions! Show Summary In this episode, Linda Abraham discusses successful secondary applications for medical school. She highlights…
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How to Get Accepted to UC Berkeley Haas Full-time MBA Program
Send us your admissions questions! While the Haas School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley, has made it very clear that applicants need…
Admissions Straight TalkRoss MBA Admissions: All You Need to Know for Acceptance [Episode 576]
Send us your admissions questions! Show Summary In this episode of Admissions Straight Talk, Linda Abraham interviews Andrea McHale, the Director of Admissions…
Admissions Straight Talk“Is Grad School for Me?” Authors Reveal Secrets of Successful Applications [Episode 575]
Send us your admissions questions! Show Summary In this episode, Dr. Miroslava Chavez-Garcia and Dr. Yvette Martínez-Vu discuss the challenges faced by…