Admissions Straight Talk
Episodes
Inside the University of Miami’s Three-Year M.D. Accelerated Pathway [Episode 615]
22 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Can you earn an MD in three years without sacrificing training quality? In this episode of Admissions Straight Talk, Dr. Valerie Wherley sits down wit...
The Bryn Mawr Postbac Premed Program [Episode 614]
08 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Admissions Straight Talk, Dr. Valerie Wherley welcomes Dr. Glenn Cummings, associate dean and director of health professions advisi...
Becoming a PA at Sacred Heart: International Opportunities, Orthopedic Training, and Admissions Advice [Episode 613]
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Admissions Straight Talk, host Dr. Valerie Wherley sits down with Dr. Reynold Jaglal, program director of the Sacred Heart Universi...
Is There Such a Thing as Too Many Drafts? Writing a Standout Med School Personal Statement [Episode 612]
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Admissions Straight Talk, host Dr. Valerie Wherley sits down with Accepted Admissions Consultant Alicia Nimonkar, an expert writing...
Inside UMass Chan: How Wellness, Community, and Leadership Shape Future Physicians [Episode 611]
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this inspiring episode of Admissions Straight Talk, host Dr. Valerie Wherley sits down with Dr. Tracy Kedian, professor of family medicine and asso...
Stanford's MCiM Degree: Where Healthcare Meets Technology [Episode 610]
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when you combine medicine, business, and technology? The cross-disciplinary Master of Science in Clinical Informatics Management degree a...
From Med School Reapplicant to Current M1 Student [Episode 609]
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you are a medical school reapplicant, tune in for today's episode of the Admissions Straight Talk podcast! Accepted medical school expert Dr. ...
The Fastest Way to Medical School Is Slowly: Avoiding Early Premed Mistakes [Episode 608]
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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]
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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]
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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]
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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]
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Admission Straight Talk, Linda Abraham interviews Dr. Christy Bozic, the Executive Director of Duke University's Masters of En...
Inside the Emory PA Program: Admissions, Curriculum, and Keys to Success
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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]
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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]
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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]
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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]
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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]
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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]
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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]
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dawna Levenson, Assistant Dean of MIT Sloan School of Management, provides a thorough examination into the MIT Sloan School of Management's full-...
Get Accepted to the Washington University School of Medicine [Episode 595]
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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]
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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]
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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]
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Alex Lawrence, Assistant Dean of MBA Admissions and Financial Aid at UCLA Anderson School of Management, describes the program’s offerings. Students...
How To Get Accepted To Duke’s Physician Assistant Program [Episode 591]
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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]
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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]
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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]
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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]
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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]
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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]
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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]
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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]
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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]
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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]
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kelly Wilson, an Accepted consultant and former admissions director takes a deep dive into master's degrees in graduate management education. Kel...
Do You Have the Spike for Toronto Rotman MBA? [Episode 581]
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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]
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Show SummaryIn this episode, Linda Abraham interviews Darrell Nabers, Assistant Dean for Admissions and Recruitment at Loyola University of Chicago, S...
How to Get into Washington University in St. Louis School of Law [Episode 579]
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Show SummaryKatherine Scannell, Vice Dean for Institutional Success at Washington University in St. Louis School of Law, discusses the distinctive ele...
Submit Successful Secondaries for Medical School [Episode 578]
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Show SummaryIn this episode, Linda Abraham discusses successful secondary applications for medical school. She highlights the key differences between ...
How to Get Accepted to UC Berkeley Haas Full-time MBA Program
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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]
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Show SummaryIn this episode of Admissions Straight Talk, Linda Abraham interviews Andrea McHale, the Director of Admissions for the Michigan Ross MBA ...
“Is Grad School for Me?” Authors Reveal Secrets of Successful Applications [Episode 575]
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Show SummaryIn this episode, Dr. Miroslava Chavez-Garcia and Dr. Yvette Martínez-Vu discuss the challenges faced by underrepresented groups in gradua...
Oxford Lecturer Joins Accepted: Welcome, Dr. Sundas Ali [Episode 574]
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Show SummaryDr. Sundas Ali, a former Lecturer at the University of Oxford and now an admissions consultant at Accepted, discusses the differences betw...
How to Get into USC Gould School of Law [Episode 573]
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Show SummaryIn this episode of Admissions Straight Talk, Linda Abraham interviews David Kirschner, the Associate Dean of Admissions, Financial Aid, an...
So You Want to Do an MBA Outside the U.S. [Episode 572]
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Show SummaryIn this episode of Admissions Straight Talk, Linda Abraham interviews admissions directors from MBA programs outside the United States to ...
Reserve Your Spot at Case Western Medical: An Interview with Christian Essman [Episode 571]
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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]
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Show SummaryMBA admissions veteran Kara Keenan Sweeney has joined Accepted. Formerly part of the admissions team at Wharton Lauder, INSEAD and Columbi...
Tulane Medical School: How to Get In [Episode 569]
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Show SummaryWould you like to apply to Tulane University School of Medicine, but are you concerned about the intense competition for seats? Its Direct...
Get Accepted to PhD Programs in the Humanities [Episode 568]
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Show SummaryHere at Accepted, we're getting more and more inquiries from applicants interested in PhD programs in the humanities. We have a panel...
Start Medical School in 2025: How to Get Accepted This Year [Episode 567]
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Show SummaryThe 2024-25 medical school application cycle is looming. In fact, for many it's already started. Would you like to learn how to craft...
How to Apply Successfully to STEM PhD Programs [Episode 566]
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Show SummaryHere at Accepted, we're getting more and more inquiries from applicants interested in PhD programs in the STEM fields, so Linda Abrah...
How to Get into HEC Paris MBA? [Episode 565]
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Don’t miss our Admissions Straight Talk podcast interview with Sara Vanos, the Executive Director of Marketing and Admissions for HEC Paris MBA Pr...
JD-Next: A Great Option for Law School Applicants [Episode 562]
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Show SummaryAre you planning to take the LSAT or the GRE before you apply to law school? Are you dreading it? Well, there's a new option that inc...
The Inside Scoop on Duke’s Master of Engineering Management (MEM) [Episode 564]
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Show SummaryAre you an engineer who wants to use your technical skills and move into an entrepreneurial or managerial role? Well, Duke's Master o...
MIT Sloan: For Rising Executives Considering an MBA [Episode 563]
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Show SummaryAre you a mid-career manager hoping to elevate your career to senior management? Do you feel your business skills could use a boost? Are y...
What You Need to Know to Apply to Medical School [Episode 561]
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Show SummaryWould you like to hear insight based on decades of experience, both advising applicants to a variety of healthcare programs and working in...
Michigan Ross’ Master in Management (MM): All You Need to Know [Episode 560]
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Show SummaryAre you a college junior or senior with an interest in business and a non-business major? Or perhaps you recently graduated and realized y...
How to Get into the University of Chicago Law School [Episode 559]
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Show SummaryRanked number three in U.S. News' most recent rankings, the law school at the University of Chicago is a top law school famous for it...
All You Need to Know about the New Frist College of Medicine [Episode 558]
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Show SummaryLet's learn about the newest medical school in the United States in this interview with Dr. Caleb Marsh, the Director of Recruitment ...
Advice for Applicants: Moving from 2023 to 2024 [Episode 557]
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Show SummaryIn this episode of Admissions Straight Talk, host Linda Abraham looks back at her predictions for the 2023/2024 application cycle and offe...
What MBA Admission Officers Think of Applicants Using ChatGPT and AI [Episode 556]
02 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Show SummaryIn this podcast episode, Linda Abraham discusses the use of ChatGPT in MBA application essays with admissions directors at top MBA program...
Are You Toast? - Med School Admissions Officers Reveal Interview Timeline [Episode 555]
26 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Show SummaryIn this episode of Admission Straight Talk, host Linda Abraham addresses the concerns of medical school applicants who have not yet receiv...
Applying to Medical School? The Pre-Med Competencies are What You Must Show [Episode 554]
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Show SummaryWhat are the pre-med competencies? And if you're pre-med and planning to apply in September 2024, what do they mean to you? That&apos...
How to Get Into CMU Tepper’s NEW MS in Management Program [Episode 553]
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Show SummaryCarnegie Mellon University's Tepper School of Business is welcoming a newly launched Masters of Science in Management (MSM) program. ...
ROI and NYU's Part-time MBA [Episode 552]
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Show SummaryIn this episode of Admissions Straight Talk, Linda Abraham discusses MBA return on investment (ROI) and NYU Stern's part-time MBA opt...
Are you rushing to attend Rush Medical College? [Episode 551]
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Show SummaryDr. Cynthia Boyd, Associate Dean for Admissions and Recruitment at Rush Medical College, discusses the distinctive elements of the Rush Me...
Navigating the Law School Admissions Process [Episode 550]
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Show SummaryBrigitte Suhr, an Accepted law school admissions consultant and a former application reader for UVA Law, shares insights and advice on the...
Stern at NYU Abu Dhabi: A Full-Time MBA in the Middle East
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Show SummaryIn this episode of Admissions Straight Talk, host Linda Abraham interviews Dean Robert Salomon, the inaugural Dean of Stern at NYU Abu Dha...
Stanford’s MCiM Combines Technology, Healthcare, and Business
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Show SummaryIn this podcast episode, Linda Abraham interviews Dr. Kevin Schulman, the director of Stanford's Master of Science and Clinical Infor...
Is the University of Texas School of Law For You?
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The University of Texas School of Law offers academic excellence, affordability, and robust support to its students. In this podcast interview, UT’s...
What’s New at Penn’s The Wharton School. And How to Get In.
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Wharton has not changed its application essay questions for several seasons now. This is usually a sign that the admissions committee is happy with th...
How to Get Accepted to Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Please join me as I speak with Dr. Michael Ellison, Associate Dean for Admissions at Chicago Medical School at the Rosalind Franklin University. Dr. E...
ENCORE: Cornell Johnson EMBA Program: 4 Options for the Largest EMBA Program in the U.S. [Episode 543]
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Please enjoy this encore edition of one of Admission Straight Talk’s most popular episodes of 2023: “The Cornell Johnson EMBA Program: Four Opti...
How to Get Accepted to Berkeley Haas’ Amazing Master of Financial Engineering Program
26 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you looking for a highly respective quantitative program that will prepare you for a career in the most demanding, analytical, and data-driven are...
All You Need to Know about BU’s Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine
19 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you want to know how much of BU medical school's recent $100 million gift it intends to use for scholarships, or what happens to applications ...
How to Get Into Yale SOM
12 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How to Get Into Yale SOM [Episode 542]Are you looking for a mission-driven school that aims to educate leaders for business and society? Would you lik...
Is Boston University Law For You?
05 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Located in the heart of vibrant and historic Boston, Boston University School of Law offers enormous breadth to its students, and today, we're sp...
Admissions Directors Reveal the Most Common Mistakes Applicants Make
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There is tons of advice on Accepted.com and on previous episodes of Admissions Straight Talk, about what you should do when you're applying to to...
How to Get Into MSU’s College of Osteopathic Medicine
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Michigan State's College of Osteopathic Medicine provides an innovative patient-centered curriculum with multiple specialties and multiple opport...
How to get into Duke Fuqua
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 th...
Tuft’s MS in Biomedical Sciences: Your Pathway to Med School?
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Tufts University School of Medicine describes its fundamental mission as promoting human health, with an emphasis on leadership and clinical care....
The New, Shorter GMAT Focus: Your Questions Answers
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Thank you to Apex for contributing this informative article!With an industry-leading syllabus Apex offers the most comprehensive GMAT & GMAT Focus...
How To Get Accepted To Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you want to know how to get into Johns Hopkins School of Medicine? Are you wondering what Johns Hopkins' program is like? How is it adapting t...
Can the Consortium Help You Get Accepted and Fund Your MBA?
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our consultants receive a lot of questions from clients about applying to MBA programs through The Consortium for Graduate Study in Management. I’ve...
What SCOTUS Decision on Affirmative Action Means for Applicants
13 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Most higher education institutions promote diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) as core values attached to their institutional mission, because doin...
All You Need to Know About the New, Shorter GRE
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rohit Sharma, Sr. Vice President of Global Higher Education and Workskills, explains how ETS made the GRE almost two hours shorter (w...
Get Accepted to Dartmouth’s Geisel School of Medicine
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Professor of Medicine and Medical Education and Associate Dean of Admissions at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth University...
How to Get Accepted to Fordham Law
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the Assistant Dean of Enrollment at Fordham Law School shares his tips on how to present a winning application. [SHOW SUMMARY]Located...
How to Get an MBA at Columbia Business School
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the Senior Associate Dean for Enrollment Management at Columbia Business School explains why there isn’t one right answer to the ap...
Encore: Casper, A Situational Judgment Test: All You Need to Know
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks for joining me for the 527th episode of Admissions Straight Talk.Are you applying to a program that requires a situational judgment test (SJT)?...
How to Apply Successfully to Med School from Postbac Programs
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the founder and former Director of San Francisco State University Postbac Programs and Accepted consultant since 2015 explains why th...
How to Get Accepted to NYU Stern
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the Executive Director for MBA Admissions at NYU Stern explains Stern’s Change Studio and Frontier Labs, explores what it means to ...
How Service To School Helps Veterans Get Accepted to Grad School
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the CEO of Service to School and the Chief Programs Officer at Service to School explore the resources available to active duty servi...
Rejection and Reapplication: How to Respond
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rejection and Reapplication: How to Respond [Show summary]Admissions guru Linda Abraham highlights four reasons that could cause a rejection and offer...
How to Get Accepted to Graduate Engineering Programs
12 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How should you approach an application to a graduate engineering program? Dr. Karin Ash, an admissions consultant and career coach for aspiring engine...
Get Accepted to the Michigan State’s MD Program
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Associate Professor and Assistant Dean of Admissions at Michigan State’s College of Human Medicine discusses ChatGPT in the admissi...
Crush the Test by Crushing Your Test Anxiety
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Dr. Ben Bernstein, author of Crush Your Test Anxiety, explains the role of mind, body, and spirit in performance enhancement. [SHOW SU...
Get Into INSEAD, the Business School for the World
25 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode the Associate Global Director of Admissions & Financial Aid at INSEAD discusses the school’s unique language requirement, the ro...
Encore: What Does 2022 Mean for Applicants in 2023
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks for joining me for the 520th episode of Admissions Straight Talk.I am taking a week off for family time. As a result, I decided to air an encor...
How to Get into Dartmouth Tuck
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode the Executive Director of Admissions and Financial Aid at Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth discusses what the Adcom expects from a...