Episode 18: 5 DICAS Mistakes to Avoid

IN THIS EPISODE

Today's topic was submitted by a listening Insider: Common DICAS mistakes and how to avoid them! As this episode comes out, DICAS has just opened for the Spring 2021 Match, so it’s a great time to not only get started on your application, but to make sure you don’t make any of these mistakes as you got through it. Seeing errors like these on applications show that the applicant missed important information, didn’t pay attention to necessary details, or isn’t fully interested in this program.

In this episode, I’m sharing 5 mistakes I have actually seen on DICAS applications and how you avoid making these same errors:

1. Not meeting a program’s minimum admission requirements

2. Mis-entering your coursework details

3. Leaving stuff out of your work/volunteer section

4. Personal statement isn’t tailored to the program

5. Submitting your application late

YOUR ACTION STEP

Consider if one of these errors might be more likely for you than the others, and make a plan to prevent it at all costs. If any programs you are interested in have admission requirements you need to meet, write them all down and make sure you meet them, or note the questions you need to ask them about. If deadlines always sneak up on you, put benchmark alarms in your phone or on your calendar to help keep you moving.

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SHOW NOTES

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