Prepare for Your Med School Interview in 4 Steps
You applied to medical school and got the invitation. Considering that most applicants are weeded out on the first round, congratulate yourself. Next, prepare well because an interview does not guarantee admission to medical school. Depending on the program, only one-quarter to two-thirds of applicants interviewed are extended an offer of admission. Here's how not to blow your med school interview.
1. Prepare for easy tosses.
That is, there are some topics, issues, and situations that you can expect to encounter. If you don't prepare well for these, consider yourself out of conten...
Should You Discuss a Low GPA in Your Graduate Admissions Essay?
The purpose of the graduate admissions essay is to permit admissions committees a glimpse of the applicant apart from his or her grade point average and standardized test scores. The admissions essay is your chance to speak directly with the committee, explain why you are a good candidate for graduate study, and why you are a good match to their graduate program.
Beware of Sharing
However, the opportunity to write an essay for the admissions committee is not an invitation to share all of the intimate details of your life.
Committees may view providing too many private details as an indi...
Effective Admission Letters
When you write a letter or personal statement as part of applying for graduate or professional school, you will make your case as much by the way you write as by what you say. Here are some of the qualities to aim for.
Be focussed. Take your cue first from the prompts given in the application form. Is the real question why you want to be a lawyer, or is it why you will make a good one? If the prompt is very general or the questions scattered, decide what point you want to make overall: that you are a proven achiever, or that you can deal with challenges, or that you have something special t...
Approaching Your Grad School Application
Are you ready to make your way through the grad school admissions maze? Are you seeking the best and most reliable graduate school application tips? Do you want professional insights into the graduate application process?
The following resources will teach you how to apply to grad school as efficiently and effectively as possible: http://www.accepted.com/grad/application-process...
Show Them Who You Are: Talking About the Present in a Personal Statement
Many applicants compose personal statements or other admissions essays (including statements of purpose) that focuses almost entirely on what those students have accomplished and what they want to do in the future.
When writing your personal statement, it can be difficult to write about what's happening in your personal and professional life at this time. However, discussing your current situation is an opportunity to show the admissions committee why you're ideally prepared for graduate study at the moment and why now is the perfect time for you to pursue a graduate program. In this articl...
Interested in Applying to Graduate School?
Are you interested in applying to graduate school? Graduate school is a big commitment to say the least. You need to invest your time, energy, and money. Here are some questions and thoughts to keep in mind when applying to graduate school.
Can you afford the tuition because it’s going to be another added expense? Does the program you’re applying to offer housing? If not, you may end up needing to rent an apartment or find another place to live. Also, if the school you’re going to is in a metropolitan area, chances are the cost of living is going to be dramatically higher than if itâ€...
HARRIS-STOWE STATE UNIVERSITY AND ST. LOUIS COLLEGE OF PHARMACY LAUNCH NEW DUAL DEGREE PROGRAM
Harris-Stowe State University (HSSU) and St. Louis College of Pharmacy (the College) announce the formation of a new program to provide educational opportunities for students in the field of pharmacy. The dual degree program will allow students to pursue a Doctor of Pharmacy degree in a 3+4 format.
Arizona Summit Receives WRBLSA Award Arizona Summit was recently awarded the 2016 Black Student Law Association Chapter Award at the
Western Region Black Law Students Association (WRBLSA)'s 48th annual convention held during the
first week of January in San Diego.
Charlotte School of Law AAMPLE®
If a lower LSAT score is hurting your chances of getting into law school, Charlotte School of
Law (CSL) offers the Alternative Admissions Model Program for Legal Education (AAMPLE), a
seven-week online class that helps prospective students prove they are able to handle a
demanding law school curriculum.
Florida Coastal Law's Practitioner Clinics Florida Coastal Law's Practitioner Clinic is an innovative course offering students a chance
to work closely on pro bono cases with a practicing lawyer. Students are often invited to
work on these cases in the practitioner's office off campus, and the Clinics are offered as
two credits with an evening classroom component.
Center for Professional Development Arizona Summit's Center for Professional Development (CPD) is a full-service career counseling
and resource center that supports and assists students in all stages of the career planning
process, while helping employers fill their semester, summer, and permanent hiring needs.
Charlotte Law Compliance Certificate Program
Students with or without a legal background can pursue a career in the rapidly growing
field of compliance and ethics. Charlotte Law is one of the few law schools in the U.S.
offering a Corporate Compliance Certificate Programentirely online. It's an 18-week
platform that prepares students for the Compliance Certification Board exam.
Florida Coastal Law Offers LLM & Certificate in Logistics & Transportation Florida Coastal Law is the first law school in the U.S. to offer an onlineLL.M. Degree or
Certificate in Logistics & Transportation. Students in the 24-credit LL.M. or 12-credit
Certificate program gain expertise in global logistics and transportation law through
cutting-edge courses taught by attorneys and industry professionals online.
