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Admissions Straight Talk
Advice from experts on the MBA, medical school, law school, and graduate school admissions process.
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129 episodi![The Fastest Way to Medical School Is Slowly: Avoiding Early Premed Mistakes [Episode 608]](https://storage.buzzsprout.com/ho887ft8vro8tib32bh8u38vw8wr?.jpg)
The Fastest Way to Medical School Is Slowly: Avoiding Early Premed Mistakes [Episode 608]
In this episode of the Admissions Straight Talk podcast, Dr. Valerie Wherley is joined by Accepted medical school consultant Dr. Barry Rothman. Valeri...
![How Many Medical Schools Should You Apply To? [Episode 607]](https://storage.buzzsprout.com/ipi4qam4dsftv5634nma7spx79g2?.jpg)
How Many Medical Schools Should You Apply To? [Episode 607]
The Admissions Straight Talk podcast is back with a fresh look, and new host! After retiring this summer, Accepted founder Linda Abraham turned the po...
![From Founder to Farewell: Lessons from 30+ Years in Admissions [Episode 606]](https://it.podbbang.net/images/no_thumb.png)
From Founder to Farewell: Lessons from 30+ Years in Admissions [Episode 606]
In her final episode as host of Admissions Straight Talk, Accepted founder Linda Abraham shares reflections and lessons from over 30 years in the admi...
![How to Overcome the Biggest Weaknesses in Med School Applications [Episode 605]](https://storage.buzzsprout.com/3rxgep1v6wv71g0pnnjc9o2qg6kc?.jpg)
How to Overcome the Biggest Weaknesses in Med School Applications [Episode 605]
In the 605th episode of Admissions Straight Talk, Dr. Barry Rothman, current Accepted consultant and former Health Professions Advisor and Director of...
![What You Need to Know about Duke’s Master of Engineering Management Program [Episode 604]](https://storage.buzzsprout.com/wj0ifyk95ze3as59s901h3wpeagw?.jpg)
What You Need to Know about Duke’s Master of Engineering Management Program [Episode 604]
In this episode of Admission Straight Talk, Linda Abraham interviews Dr. Christy Bozic, the Executive Director of Duke University's Masters of Enginee...
Inside the Emory PA Program: Admissions, Curriculum, and Keys to Success
In this episode of Admissions Straight Talk, the Assistant Professor and Director of Admissions at the Emory University Physician Assistant Program, A...
![Inside Pitt Med School: Innovations in Medical Education [Episode 602]](https://storage.buzzsprout.com/bfpxyxmhjothkpc8lrqrhpsr9321?.jpg)
Inside Pitt Med School: Innovations in Medical Education [Episode 602]
In this episode of Admissions Straight Talk, Dr. Beth Piraino, Associate Dean of Admissions at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine (UPSOM)...
![Navigating Admissions at the University of Washington School of Medicine [Episode 601]](https://storage.buzzsprout.com/soqkxzer7khkpc4ekysc2mn943qo?.jpg)
Navigating Admissions at the University of Washington School of Medicine [Episode 601]
In this episode of Admissions Straight Talk, host Linda Abraham interviews Dr. LeeAnna Muzquiz, Associate Dean for Admissions at the University of Was...
![Inside Geisinger Med School Admissions with Dr. Michelle Schmude [Episode 600]](https://storage.buzzsprout.com/cj0ktu3imhoaq81stkb7ldzf2tw5?.jpg)
Inside Geisinger Med School Admissions with Dr. Michelle Schmude [Episode 600]
Welcome to the 600th episode of Admissions Straight Talk! In this milestone episode, host Linda Abraham sits down with Dr. Michelle Schmude, Vice Prov...
![Accepted: Your Guide to CU School of Medicine [Episode 599]](https://storage.buzzsprout.com/31i7t4mubj2tujg83gmyuzmaomdw?.jpg)
Accepted: Your Guide to CU School of Medicine [Episode 599]
In this episode of Admissions Straight Talk, host Linda Abraham interviews Dr. Jeffrey SooHoo, Assistant Dean for Admissions at the University of Colo...
![How to Get Into Yale SOM 2025 [Episode 598]](https://storage.buzzsprout.com/rcfzh0i6zkca0mbro9qswmvyj12z?.jpg)
How to Get Into Yale SOM 2025 [Episode 598]
In this episode, Bruce DelMonico, Assistant Dean of Admissions at Yale School of Management, shares an overview of the Yale School of Management. The...
![Get Into NYU Stern’s MSBAi aka Masters of Business Analytics and AI [Episode 597]](https://storage.buzzsprout.com/cr8a9g4ehgs2xx8bwz1x91j3n6lm?.jpg)
Get Into NYU Stern’s MSBAi aka Masters of Business Analytics and AI [Episode 597]
The NYU Stern Masters of Business Analytics and AI (MSBAAI) program is a one-year specialized degree program that trains students to make data-driven...
![Mastering MIT Sloan MBA Admissions: Insights and Tips [Episode 596]](https://storage.buzzsprout.com/eox8cendrnco9bsm86sd2qcngb86?.jpg)
Mastering MIT Sloan MBA Admissions: Insights and Tips [Episode 596]
Dawna Levenson, Assistant Dean of MIT Sloan School of Management, provides a thorough examination into the MIT Sloan School of Management's full-time...
![Get Accepted to the Washington University School of Medicine [Episode 595]](https://storage.buzzsprout.com/kkc6oozjpn0r0a07q7qsez6bt7oy?.jpg)
Get Accepted to the Washington University School of Medicine [Episode 595]
In this episode, Dr. Valerie Ratts, the Associate Dean for Admissions at The Washington University School of Medicine, offers an overview of the uniqu...
![The Write Stuff: How to Create Successful MBA Applications [Episode 594]](https://storage.buzzsprout.com/xoi54jb4ompsm6abowbbhusasgsv?.jpg)
The Write Stuff: How to Create Successful MBA Applications [Episode 594]
In this episode of Admissions Straight Talk, host Linda Abraham shares a strategic framework for a successful MBA application, with tips that can bene...
![Deep Dive into Duke Medical: An Interview with Dr. Linton Yee, Associate Dean of Admissions [Episode 593]](https://storage.buzzsprout.com/suvjzn3skpbmyynhriziw3ww2ih6?.jpg)
Deep Dive into Duke Medical: An Interview with Dr. Linton Yee, Associate Dean of Admissions [Episode 593]
Dr. Linton Yee, Associate Dean for Admissions at Duke University School of Medicine joins us to discuss how applicants can earn a spot in this highly...
![How to Get Accepted to UCLA Anderson [Episode 592]](https://storage.buzzsprout.com/r4kqzlnbnlx0x087jkkwrklqsilc?.jpg)
How to Get Accepted to UCLA Anderson [Episode 592]
Alex Lawrence, Assistant Dean of MBA Admissions and Financial Aid at UCLA Anderson School of Management, describes the program’s offerings. Students a...
![How To Get Accepted To Duke’s Physician Assistant Program [Episode 591]](https://storage.buzzsprout.com/bf4ivl2r38dw7sd45k7o5mwpcqbw?.jpg)
How To Get Accepted To Duke’s Physician Assistant Program [Episode 591]
Dr. April Stouder, Associate Program Director and Director of Admissions at the Duke Physician Assistant Program, discusses what it takes to gain a sp...
![Get Accepted to Cornell School of Law [Episode 590]](https://storage.buzzsprout.com/ly98qk87ufy07rmzplw6lxg5wwrv?.jpg)
Get Accepted to Cornell School of Law [Episode 590]
This week, Linda Abraham welcomes Dean Shane Cooper, Senior Associate Dean for Admissions, Financial Aid and Student Services at Cornell School of Law...
![How to Get a U.S. Student Visa – Even When There Are Complications [Episode 589]](https://storage.buzzsprout.com/h3e556z9qrvxmn3dvijz73aipz61?.jpg)
How to Get a U.S. Student Visa – Even When There Are Complications [Episode 589]
This week, we hear from Marla Schechter, a US immigration lawyer with 20+ years of experience. Marla shares her expertise on various topics related to...
![How to Prepare for the Shorter GRE and GMAT Focus [Episode 588]](https://storage.buzzsprout.com/ij4w7dvetdeqvu895h81g9m4v40v?.jpg)
How to Prepare for the Shorter GRE and GMAT Focus [Episode 588]
Bara Sapir joins Admissions Straight Talk to discuss the benefits and challenges of the GRE and GMAT exams. She delves into the structure and length o...
![How To Get Into UVA Darden’s MBA Program [Episode 587]](https://storage.buzzsprout.com/6wz7l88m9vrfk7417oomfl59izwh?.jpg)
How To Get Into UVA Darden’s MBA Program [Episode 587]
Dawna Clarke, Senior Assistant Dean of Admissions at UVA Darden, returns to Admissions Straight Talk to discuss various aspects of the Darden MBA prog...
![How to Get Accepted to Cornell Johnson MBA [Episode 586]](https://storage.buzzsprout.com/1paeu499q5fmc227ttqu2jz2d2kv?.jpg)
How to Get Accepted to Cornell Johnson MBA [Episode 586]
In this episode, Eddie Asbie, Executive Director of Admissions and Scholarship at Cornell Johnson Graduate School of Management, shares an overview of...
![How to Respond to the New Harvard MBA Essay Questions [Episode 585]](https://storage.buzzsprout.com/puwhkfk061lkw21wgwlohf2gi2fd?.jpg)
How to Respond to the New Harvard MBA Essay Questions [Episode 585]
In this episode, Linda Abraham invites Accepted consultants Esmeralda Cardenal and Kelly Wilson to discuss the updates to the Harvard Business School...
![How to Get Into George Washington School of Law [Episode 584]](https://storage.buzzsprout.com/cyuh6k2b8x75dq2qpobhc933nwr3?.jpg)
How to Get Into George Washington School of Law [Episode 584]
In this episode, Linda Abraham interviews Dean Sophia Sim of George Washington School of Law. They discuss various aspects of the law school admission...
![Ace the New Michigan Ross MBA Essay Questions [Bonus Episode]](https://storage.buzzsprout.com/mvshvls4wmb630u96nhjgz9igw6z?.jpg)
Ace the New Michigan Ross MBA Essay Questions [Bonus Episode]
Andrea McHale, the Director of the Michigan Ross Full-time MBA and Global MBA Admissions, returns to Admissions Straight Talk to discuss the newly rel...
![Getting Into Med School Isn’t Easy…But This Applicant Did It! [Episode 583]](https://storage.buzzsprout.com/rnfwbfnle9qcmk7iaqri43e1p5eb?.jpg)
Getting Into Med School Isn’t Easy…But This Applicant Did It! [Episode 583]
In this episode of Admissions Straight Talk, host Linda Abraham interviews Yael Bruk, a recent graduate from Binghamton University who was accepted to...
![MS in Finance, MS in Business Analytics, and MS in Management: Admissions in Three Flavors [Episode 582]](https://storage.buzzsprout.com/4w1cayu2efg3pxyv1ycsnl4oi4ld?.jpg)
MS in Finance, MS in Business Analytics, and MS in Management: Admissions in Three Flavors [Episode 582]
Kelly Wilson, an Accepted consultant and former admissions director takes a deep dive into master's degrees in graduate management education. Kelly pr...
![Do You Have the Spike for Toronto Rotman MBA? [Episode 581]](https://storage.buzzsprout.com/e2zwe5wx52gz9yeqfhvc9feapgd4?.jpg)
Do You Have the Spike for Toronto Rotman MBA? [Episode 581]
Mohammad Salhia, Managing Director of Recruitment, Admissions, and Business Development at the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toront...
![Get Accepted to Loyola Stritch Medical School [Episode 580]](https://storage.buzzsprout.com/7fxi8se4it7p7dfku25alehqsggz?.jpg)
Get Accepted to Loyola Stritch Medical School [Episode 580]
Show Summary
In this episode, Linda Abraham interviews Darrell Nabers, Assistant Dean for Admissions and Recruitment at Loyola University of Chi...
![How to Get into Washington University in St. Louis School of Law [Episode 579]](https://storage.buzzsprout.com/frvadwllvw6kc1pv9q3wbqp2of85?.jpg)
How to Get into Washington University in St. Louis School of Law [Episode 579]
Show Summary
Katherine Scannell, Vice Dean for Institutional Success at Washington University in St. Louis School of Law, discusses the distinct...
![Submit Successful Secondaries for Medical School [Episode 578]](https://storage.buzzsprout.com/l1f0zi65g46oyq6sstgip4qfalva?.jpg)
Submit Successful Secondaries for Medical School [Episode 578]
Show Summary
In this episode, Linda Abraham discusses successful secondary applications for medical school. She highlights the key differences b...
How to Get Accepted to UC Berkeley Haas Full-time MBA Program
While the Haas School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley, has made it very clear that applicants need outstanding academics to get...
![Ross MBA Admissions: All You Need to Know for Acceptance [Episode 576]](https://storage.buzzsprout.com/xtl4rvsv1emv0x0ozgrxh8003g1x?.jpg)
Ross MBA Admissions: All You Need to Know for Acceptance [Episode 576]
Show Summary
In this episode of Admissions Straight Talk, Linda Abraham interviews Andrea McHale, the Director of Admissions for the Michigan Ro...
![“Is Grad School for Me?” Authors Reveal Secrets of Successful Applications [Episode 575]](https://storage.buzzsprout.com/esy66d4at09914ojocjkqomyfizj?.jpg)
“Is Grad School for Me?” Authors Reveal Secrets of Successful Applications [Episode 575]
Show Summary
In this episode, Dr. Miroslava Chavez-Garcia and Dr. Yvette Martínez-Vu discuss the challenges faced by underrepresented groups in...
Oxford Lecturer Joins Accepted: Welcome, Dr. Sundas Ali [Episode 574]
Show Summary
Dr. Sundas Ali, a former Lecturer at the University of Oxford and now an admissions consultant at Accepted, discusses the differenc...
![How to Get into USC Gould School of Law [Episode 573]](https://storage.buzzsprout.com/hq932utwxfiy5eda7ytt0d5770x4?.jpg)
How to Get into USC Gould School of Law [Episode 573]
Show Summary
In this episode of Admissions Straight Talk, Linda Abraham interviews David Kirschner, the Associate Dean of Admissions, Financial...
So You Want to Do an MBA Outside the U.S. [Episode 572]
Show Summary
In this episode of Admissions Straight Talk, Linda Abraham interviews admissions directors from MBA programs outside the United Sta...
Reserve Your Spot at Case Western Medical: An Interview with Christian Essman [Episode 571]
Show SummaryIn this episode, Linda Abraham interviews Christian Essman, Senior Director of Admissions and Financial Aid at Case Western Reserve Univer...
Former Wharton/Lauder Admissions Director Joins Accepted: Welcome Kara Keenan Sweeney [Episode 570]
Show SummaryMBA admissions veteran Kara Keenan Sweeney has joined Accepted. Formerly part of the admissions team at Wharton Lauder, INSEAD and Columbi...