Admissions Straight Talk

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Admissions Straight Talk episodes

July 03, 2014 Insights, Advice and Experiences of a Non-Traditional Med Student
Former songwriter, future doctor, Joshua Wienczkowski has a thing or two to say about the med school admissions process and the med school experience. Listen to the recording of our entertaining and informative conversation for excellent advice and insights from a medical school insider. 00:02:56 – Joshua’s journey to Tennessee and medical school. 00:06:23 –...
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49 min
June 26, 2014 What to Do at an MBA Fair
If you are considering making the major investment that a b-school education requires, then you’ll want to start by spending time carefully researching MBA programs. One excellent way to learn more about your MBA options (and to help prospective programs learn more about you) is by attending an MBA fair. Listen to the recording of our...
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40 min
June 19, 2014 Where MedEd & Leadership Meet: An Inside Look at AMSA
If you are on the road to med school, you’ve probably heard of AMSA, the American Medical Student Association – the largest independent association of doctors-to-be in the USA. Listen to the recording of our conversation with Britani Kessler, National President of AMSA, for more information about what the organization does, and how you can...
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32 min
June 12, 2014 The Facts About Financial Services
Finance is the most popular career destination for business school graduates according to GMAC’s recent Prospective Applicant Survey. In fact 37% of all MBA wannabes also “wannabe” in financial service when they graduate. If you are one of those 37% or if you are planning a different route to the concrete canyons of Wall Street...
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40 min
June 06, 2014 Breaking Some HBS Stereotypes: An Interview with Ben Faw
Humility, valuing relationships, knowing yourself, helping children overcome disabilities — Perhaps “Harvard” and “MBA” are not the first words that come to mind. Listen to the recording of our conversation with Ben Faw, West Point grad and veteran, Harvard MBA and author of the hugely popular article “What my MBA at Harvard did NOT teach...
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46 min
May 29, 2014 How to Become a Management Consultant
Consulting is one of the hottest destinations for b-school graduates and is becoming increasingly popular for PhD and grad students. If you dream of McKinsey, Bain, and BCG, then this show is for you. Listen to the recording of our conversation with Michael Boricki, Managing Partner at Firmsconsulting, for the lowdown on this very unique...
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50 min
May 22, 2014 MCAT Scores, MCAT Prep, and MCAT2015
Are you panicking about the impending MCAT changes? Trying to figure out a prep strategy? Wondering how to best position yourself for MCAT success? Meet the guy with the answers to your MCAT questions. Listen to the recording of our interview with M Prep co-founder Alec Lee for the scoop on MCAT2015, test prep, and...
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48 min
May 15, 2014 Which Graduate Schools Should You Apply To?
Listen to the recording of Linda Abraham’s latest podcast to learn the 4-step formula for a successful graduate school application process. 00:01:17 – The secret to acceptance: applying to the right schools. 00:04:54 – Begin with the end in mind: determining your post-degree professional goal. 00:16:02 – How to analyze your goals. 00:17:02 – Researching schools:...
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39 min
May 08, 2014 Goal Setting, Job Searching, and Sweet Careers
Job searchers, tune in! We’d like to introduce you to the woman who wants to help you refine your goals and figure out a meaningful career path. Listen to the recording of our conversation with Grace Kutney, founder and principle of Sweet Careers Consulting for some excellent advice and a run-down on the current state...
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44 min
May 01, 2014 Forte Helps Women in Business Thrive: Interview with Elissa Sangster
Things have come full circle for Admissions Straight Talk. We couldn’t be more excited about our second interview with the very first guest to have appeared on our podcast: Elissa Sangster, Executive Director for the Forté Foundation. Listen to the recording of our conversation to learn about the newest programs Forté is running to support women MBAs (past, present,...
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42 min