Posts Tagged ‘Medical School Admissions’
The Rankings (Part 2)
The rankings are not… The rankings are not objective measures of educational quality that apply across the board to all students. Nothing fits that bill. Educational quality is highly subjective, and experts debate it endlessly. Moreover, student objectives vary so “quality” differs from student to student. For...
Crystal Ball Gazing on April Fool’s Day
I have decided to make April 1, known as April Fool’s Day in the United States, the day I go public with my predictions for the next application season. If I’m wrong, it will be my April Fool’s Day post. If I’m right, I can...
What’s Going on @Accepted
There is a lot going on at Accepted! Save $100 on any editing or consulting purchase totaling $1,000 or more. This special ends Thursday March 12. Don’t miss it. Indiana Kelley MBA admissions chat with Jim Holmen on Thursday March 12 at 10:00 AM PT/1:00 PM ET/5:00...
Accepted.com News: $100 Off Special, Beautiful B-School Photo Contest, UNC Chat,
This is the quiet season in terms of admissions, but it is anything, but dull here. We are planning exciting initiatives for 2009 and 2010 applicants. Here are just a few: Late Season Special. Accepted’s own modest contribution to the Porkulus, I mean Stimulus, Plan: $100...
The Financial Crisis: Danger or Opportunity
On a recent very long flight, I was pacing up and down the aisle and noticed a header on a computer screen: “The Financial Crisis: Danger or Opportunity.” I have no idea what my fellow passenger was writing about, but I started mulling over that...
Great Application Essay
I just read a great application essay/personal statement, and it’s not even written by an Accepted client. In fact, it’s not even written by an applicant. My daughter sent me a link to “Pay It Backwards: An Act Of Coffee Kindness” by Arthur Rosenfeld, a novelist,...
