Podcasts about graduate admissions

Welcome to Media in the Mix, the only podcast produced and hosted by the School of Communication at American University. Join us as we create a safe space to explore topics and communication at the intersection of social justice, tech, innovation & pop culture. In this special episode of Media in the Mix, we spotlight a meaningful collaboration between students and professionals that blends passion, purpose, and public relations. Classical pianist and founder Christopher Schmitt joins us to discuss his new nonprofit, the Classical Arts Society—an organization dedicated to making classical music more accessible, inclusive, and community-centered.He's joined by Professor Gemma Puglisi and her PR students, Sarah Ailor and Angelina Szkotak, who are helping shape the organization's outreach and branding through their class project. Tune in to hear how this hands-on partnership is bringing Christopher's vision to life and giving students real-world experience in the process.Check out the Classical Arts Society: classicalartssociety.orgLearn more about SOC in the links below. Graduate Admissions:http://www.american.edu/soc/admissions/index.cfmUndergraduate Admission:https://www.american.edu/admissions/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ausoc/Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/au_socFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ausoc/?hl=en

François, Jenn, and Çınla speak with Jennifer Burns, Associate Professor and Director of Graduate Admissions in the History Department at Stanford University, about her book Milton Friedman: The Last Conservative (2023). 

Welcome to Media in the Mix, the only podcast produced and hosted by the School of Communication at American University. Join us as we create a safe space to explore topics and communication at the intersection of social justice, tech, innovation & pop culture. This week on Media in the Mix, we're joined by none other than, Jamie Sisley! Jamie Sisley is an Emmy Award-winning filmmaker who recently wrote and directed "Stay Awake," a narrative feature film that premiered at the 2022 Berlin Film Festival, where it won the AG Kino Gilde Auteur Award and was Honorable Mention for the Crystal Bear. Starring Chrissy Metz ("This Is Us"), Wyatt Oleff (“IT," Netflix's “I Am Not Okay With This," Apple's “City on Fire”), and Fin Argus (Max's “Queer As Folk,” “The Other Two”), "Stay Awake" is a personal exploration of the roller coaster ride that families go on while trying to help their loved ones battle addiction. The feature is based off a short film of the same name that Jamie also wrote and directed. The short film premiered at the 2015 Berlin Film Festival, won both the National Board of Review Film Prize and Slamdance Grand Jury Prize, and played over 120 film festivals around the world.In addition, Jamie received an Emmy Nomination for his feature documentary, "Farewell Ferris Wheel." Shot over the course of six years, "Farewell Ferris Wheel" explores how the U.S. Carnival industry fights to keep itself alive by legally employing Mexican migrant workers with the controversial H-2B guestworker visa. The film won the Creative Promise Award from the Tribeca Film Institute, received an Imagen Award Nomination for the positive portrayal of Latinos in entertainment, and was nationally broadcast on PBS and Netflix.Jamie's work has been supported by the Sundance Institute, SFFILM, Tribeca Film Institute, Film Independent, ITVS, and The Smithsonian Institute. Prior to film, Jamie was an artist manager in the music industry at Red Light Management.Learn more about SOC in the links below. Graduate Admissions:http://www.american.edu/soc/admissions/index.cfmUndergraduate Admission:https://www.american.edu/admissions/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ausoc/Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/au_socFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ausoc/?hl=en

This special episode of the Clear Admit MBA Admissions Podcast is about an innovative business school making waves in Texas - the SMU Cox School of Business. As corporations flock to the Lone Star State and big markets like Dallas experience serious growth, SMU has been on the frontlines capitalizing on these opportunities. To dig deeper into careers, connections and the power of the Texas economy, we welcome Shelly Heinrich, the Senior Assistant Dean of Career Management and Graduate Admissions at SMU Cox.

Welcome to Media in the Mix, the only podcast produced and hosted by the School of Communication at American University. Join us as we create a safe space to explore topics and communication at the intersection of social justice, tech, innovation & pop culture.This week's episode of Media in the Mix is a special one! This entire podcast episode you're hearing and watching today comes to you care of SOC students participating in our second annual Media in the Mix experiential learning demo! Their special guest on the podcast is our very own Dean Marnel Niles Goins! Since she's new to SOC, we loved getting an opportunity to learn more about her, whether talking about her time here at AU or her favorite sports movies!A team of six students worked together in our Media Production Center to produce the episode from lights to set design to sound to a 3-camera set-up. So, sit back, enjoy their hard work!A Special Shoutout to the SOC production team: Sophie KozGabi LefkowitzGislene Lima NogueiraKrystal ShawTodd St HillHank ZakarinLearn more about SOC in the links below. Graduate Admissions:http://www.american.edu/soc/admissions/index.cfmUndergraduate Admission:https://www.american.edu/admissions/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ausoc/Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/au_socFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ausoc/?hl=en

Welcome to Media in the Mix, the only podcast produced and hosted by the School of Communication at American University. Join us as we create a safe space to explore topics and communication at the intersection of social justice, tech, innovation & pop culture. This week on Media in the Mix, we're joined by AUSOC superstars, Marley Jospeh and Sarah Ailor! Join us as we explore a blend of topics ranging from PR, Journalism, navigating the delicate balance of school and life, and the pursuit of acquiring new skills on campus! Learn more about SOC in the links below. Graduate Admissions: http://www.american.edu/soc/admissions/index.cfm Undergraduate Admission: https://www.american.edu/admissions/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ausoc/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/au_soc Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ausoc/?hl=en If you'd like to donate to AUSOC, go to giving.american.edu

Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions and depictions of war, including themes of conflict and war photography, which some listeners may find distressing. Welcome to Media in the Mix, the only podcast produced and hosted by the School of Communication at American University. Join us as we create a safe space to explore topics and communication at the intersection of social justice, tech, innovation & pop culture. This week on Media in the Mix, we're joined by AUSOC's very own, Bill Gentile! Bill Gentile is an Emmy-winning independent journalist and documentary filmmaker whose career spans over four decades, five continents, and nearly every aspect of mass communication. Author of Wait for Me: True Stories of War, Love and Rock & Roll, he is a full-time professor at American University's School of Communication (SOC) in Washington, DC, and the founder of the Backpack Journalism Project. A pioneer in “backpack video journalism,” Gentile authored the Essential Video Journalism Field Manual and its Spanish counterpart, and has conducted workshops worldwide. He is the creator and host of the documentary series FREELANCERS with Bill Gentile and has engineered key partnerships, such as SOC's collaboration with the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting. Gentile has reported from Central America, the Persian Gulf, Iraq, and Afghanistan, among other regions, documenting conflicts, cultural shifts, and global challenges. His notable works include Afghan Dreams, Fire and Ice on the Mountain, and a three-part series on religion and gangs in Guatemala. Early in his career, he covered the Sandinista Revolution and U.S.-backed Contra War in Nicaragua as Newsweek's Contract Photographer for Latin America. His book of photographs, Nicaragua, earned an Overseas Press Club Award. Gentile's work has also examined topics like the U.S. nursing shortage, the effects of climate change, and Cuba's unique cultural traditions, solidifying his reputation as a masterful storyteller and educator. If you'd like to donate to the School of Communication, go to giving.american.edu. Learn more about SOC in the links below. Graduate Admissions: http://www.american.edu/soc/admissions/index.cfm Undergraduate Admission: https://www.american.edu/admissions/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ausoc/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/au_soc Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ausoc/?hl=en

Welcome to Media in the Mix, the only podcast produced and hosted by the School of Communication at American University. Join us as we create a safe space to explore topics and communication at the intersection of social justice, tech, innovation & pop culture. This week on Media in the Mix, we're joined by SOC alum, Erin McGoff. Erin McGoff is an award-winning documentary filmmaker, director, and editor focused on impactful storytelling. After graduating from our very own School of Communication at American University in 2017, she received a Pulitzer Center fellowship for her debut feature documentary, THIS LITTLE LAND OF MINES (Amazon), which garnered festival accolades and international distribution. Erin has also directed other short documentaries like SOUTHERN SUSTAINABILITY (2018), and NEW YORK IS SILENT (Pulitzer Center, 2020), and commercial work with major brands like Google, Microsoft, and National Geographic.In 2021, she gained popularity on TikTok and Instagram for her career advice channel “AdvicewithErin”, amassing over 5 million followers. She has been featured in major publications like the New York Times, Business Insider, and Wall Street Journal. Based in New York City, McGoff founded Grey Films and launched a YouTube show called No One Knows What They're Doing. If you'd like to donate to the School of Communication, go to giving.american.edu. Learn more about SOC in the links below. Graduate Admissions: http://www.american.edu/soc/admissions/index.cfm Undergraduate Admission: https://www.american.edu/admissions/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ausoc/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/au_soc Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ausoc/?hl=en

Welcome to Media in the Mix, the only podcast produced and hosted by the School of Communication at American University. Join us as we create a safe space to explore topics and communication at the intersection of social justice, tech, innovation & pop culture. This week on Media in the Mix, we're joined by double alum, Isaiah Headen! To give you a little background on our guest, Isaiah has built a career in broadcast postproduction as a senior creative editor for over a decade, combining his storytelling passion with his technical skills. Isaiah's work includes promos, documentaries, commercials, music videos, and short films for clients like GSA Public Buildings Service, American Heart Association, PBS, and the World Bank. Notably, he edited documentaries for the "Nation to Nation" exhibit at the National Museum of the American Indian and was the lead editor for the Bloomberg 2020 campaign. In his spare time, Isaiah is a still photographer and comedy writer, which I'd also love to dive into today. If you'd like to donate to the School of Communication, go to giving.american.edu Learn more about SOC in the links below. Graduate Admissions: http://www.american.edu/soc/admissions/index.cfm Undergraduate Admission: https://www.american.edu/admissions/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ausoc/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/au_soc Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ausoc/?hl=en

With undergrad institutions including Harvard, Stanford, and MIT re-instating testing requirements for undergrad, should graduate schools follow? Linda Abraham is the founder of Accepted, which has advised college and graduate admissions since 1994. In this episode, Linda walks you through the test-optional landscape as it is today, and shares her advice for what you should do when applying to a test-optional graduate program. Accepted has a new graduate school admissions guide: Fitting In and Standing Out. Access it here for free - https://accepted.com/FISO Achievable's GRE prep course uses AI-powered adaptive learning to target your weak areas and boost your score - visit https://achievable.me/exams/gre/overview/#s=podcast to try it for free.

Welcome to Media in the Mix, the only podcast produced and hosted by the School of Communication at American University. Join us as we create a safe space to explore topics and communication at the intersection of social justice, tech, innovation & pop culture. This week on Media in the Mix, we're throwing it back to AUSOC Alumni Matt Cipollone! In his time at AU, he worked as a graduate assistant, participated in multiple experiential learning opportunities, and filmed, edited, and produced many varying visual media pieces with his professors. Currently a senior producer and cinematographer for Lens End Media, making documentaries/series centered around social awareness, Matt dives into it all! If you want to check out more of Matt's awesome work, go to: https://mattcipollone.com/ If you'd like to donate to SOC, go to ⁠giving.american.edu ⁠ Learn more about SOC in the links below! Graduate Admissions: ⁠⁠http://www.american.edu/soc/admissions/index.cfm⁠⁠ Undergraduate Admission: ⁠⁠https://www.american.edu/admissions/ ⁠⁠

Eurydice Eve speaks with Sarah Gerard, the author of CARRIE CAROLYN COCO as well as Sunshine State, the novella Binary Star, and the novel True Love. The Carolyn Bush true crime story is the modern face of femicide : a young woman doesn't need to be married or romantically linked to be murdered by her domestic live-in. Before she was brutally stabbed to death by her roommate in 2016, Carolyn Bush was a 25 year old poet and a founding member of the nonprofit reading group Wendy's Subway in New York City. She believed in astrology & studied at Bard College student, as did her killer, Render Stetson-Shanahan. She was a friend to many, including Sarah who gathered her text messages, emails, blog posts, poems, essays, social media, marginalia and interviewed many of her loved ones recollections of her for this book. Render Stetson-Shanahan admitted to getting drunk and “smoking weed” with his brother before the incident. He also admitted that Bush was speaking on the phone when he asked her, “Guess what?” before he began stabbing her to death. “It was a horribly disturbing case,” said Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz. “The knife sliced into her back and neck, puncturing her heart, lungs and a major artery.” The murderer, Render Stetson-Shanahan, 29, avoided second degree murder charges in Carolyn Bush's brutal murder in the Ridgewood apartment they shared, because his defense attorney Zachary Margulis-Ohnuma painted a picture of Stetson-Shanahan as a “kind and gentle” man, who “went crazy” the night he killed Bush because of a “marijuana induced hysteria” or psychotic break. The gruesome story made national headlines because the killer is the son of New Yorker cartoonist Danny Shanahan and of Janet Stetson, the Director of Graduate Admissions at Bard College. Queens prosecutors said Stetson-Shanahan was aware of his actions the night of the stabbing assault but Supreme Court Justice Richard Buchter rendered a verdict of guilty of manslaughter in the second degree. The verdict carries a five to fifteen year sentence which means that Stetson-Shanahan could be let free for time already served with good behavior. For more on Sarah's work, go to https://sarah-gerard.com @SarahNumber4 For more on Eurydice's work, go to https://Eurydice.net or https://SpeakwithEve.com or https://youtube.com/@EveEurydice. @EurydiceEve. Please support this podcast at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/speaksex/support or donate at https://www.paypal.me/Eurydice. We are 100% listener supported. Enjoy. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/speaksex/support

In this episode, Mallory sits down with Kittie Payne, the Director of Graduate Admissions at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania, live from the eduWeb Summit. They discuss Kittie's important summer project — rewriting her entire prospect campaign to be more engaging and effective. Kitty shares insights on adapting to audience needs, the importance of visual-first comms, and the role of listening in higher education marketing.Connect with Kittie on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/kittiepain/ - - - -Connect With Our Co-Hosts:Mallory Willsea https://www.linkedin.com/in/mallorywillsea/https://twitter.com/mallorywillseaSeth Odell https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethodell/https://twitter.com/sethodellAbout The Enrollify Podcast Network:The Higher Ed Pulse is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you'll like other Enrollify shows too! Some of our favorites include Generation AI and Confessions of a Higher Education Social Media Manager.Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com.

Select MBA admissions experts convened at the Clear Admit MBA Fair to discuss some components of a successful MBA application. In this special podcast episode, Shelly Heinrich, Associate Dean & Managing Director, MBA Admissions, Georgetown McDonough; Allison Jamison: Assistant Dean of Admissions, Duke's Fuqua School of Business; Melissa Rapp, Associate Dean of Graduate Admissions, Emory Goizueta Business School; Amber Walsh, Senior Associate Director, MBA Admissions, Yale SOM, dig into the following questions: What is the role of standardized testing and past academic performance? How much work experience is needed, and what aspects are important? Why do admissions teams look at hobbies, volunteer work, and collegiate involvement?

June 2024 was the last LSAT with Logic Games. Love 'em or hate 'em, Logic Games were a huge part of the LSAT exam and a right of passage for many a law school candidate — and they are no more. RIP, Games. So what does this mean for you? What does the new version of the LSAT look like moving forward? How should you prepare for it? With Logic Games being replaced by a second Logical Reasoning section, how can you learn to love LR and get a great score on test day? We're joined by LSAT expert Dave Hall, LSAT instructor at Dominate Test Prep and founder of Velocity LSAT, to break it all down for you. The only constant is change, as they say, and this change to the LSAT presents a great opportunity for you to separate yourself from your peers by preparing effectively for the new-look LSAT. Dave is here to tell you how. RESOURCES / LINKSFree Logical Reasoning Lesson: "Introduction to Conditional Reasoning + Practical Applications for the LSAT"Get Started with LawHub - An extensive library of Official LSAT PrepTestsPrepare for the LSAT with Dave Hall's comprehensive LSAT Prep Course (Month-to-Month Access) - https://www.velocitylsat.com/offers/NRLpWowXPrepare for the LSAT with Dave Hall's comprehensive LSAT Prep Course (4 Months Access) - https://www.velocitylsat.com/offers/LzTwauXZPrepare for the LSAT with Dave Hall's comprehensive LSAT Prep Course (12 Months Access) - https://www.velocitylsat.com/offers/Qjs3WYgGSIMILAR EPISODESIf you enjoyed this episode, we encourage you to check out these other similar episodes of The Dominate Test Prep Podcast:Episode 53: LSAT vs. GRE for Law School Admissions, with Dave HallEpisode 30: 5 Things I Wish I Had Known Before Starting Law School, with Dave HallEpisode 4: On the New Digital LSAT (and a Good Ham Sandwich), with Dave HallA DOSE OF MOTIVATION“All good things must come to an end.” — Geoffrey ChaucerConnect with Us Get more free content on the DTP YouTube Channel Register for a comprehensive prep course (GMAT Exam, Executive Assessment, GRE, LSAT, SAT) Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts Questions? Comments? Email us at support@dominatetestprep.com.

Welcome to Media in the Mix, the only podcast produced and hosted by the School of Communication at American University. Join us as we create a safe space to explore topics and communication at the intersection of social justice, tech, innovation & pop culture. This week on Media in the Mix, we're joined by AUSOC superstars, Ericka Martinez and Jackson Dietz! Join us as we explore a blend of topics ranging from event planning to short films, navigating the delicate balance of school and life, and the pursuit of acquiring new skills. If you'd like to donate to the School of Communication, go to giving.american.edu Learn more about SOC in the links below. Graduate Admissions: http://www.american.edu/soc/admissions/index.cfm Undergraduate Admission: https://www.american.edu/admissions/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ausoc/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/au_soc Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ausoc/?hl=en

Recorded at the NAGAP GEM Summit, Mallory chats with Spenser Smith, Director of Admissions for Graduate Business Programs at Haslam College of Business, University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Spenser shares his insights on navigating the complexities of admissions in a post-affirmative action world, and introduces us to the innovative, holistic admissions process designed to foster diversity and inclusion at Haslam.Key Takeaways:Impact of Supreme Court Decisions: The team at Haslam quickly adapted their admissions strategies following the Supreme Court's 2023 ruling on affirmative action, reinforcing their commitment to creating a welcoming environment for all students.Holistic Admissions Process: Haslam College has introduced a revamped holistic admissions process that assesses applicants on more than just their academic and professional achievements, aiming for a more inclusive and diverse student body.Collaborative Decision Making: The admissions committee at Haslam includes representatives from various departments, ensuring multiple perspectives are considered during the admissions process.Guest Name: Spenser Smith, Director of Graduate Admissions, Haslam College of Business, University of Tennessee, KnoxvilleGuest Bio: Currently the Director of Graduate Admissions at the Haslam College of Business, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Spenser Smith draws on a diverse background, including years in Admissions at both graduate and undergraduate levels in both the public and private sectors. With nearly a decade's immersion in enrollment management, he focuses on intentional communication to foster a sense of belonging for all, interweaving insights into personal growth and connections, which all began by guiding at-risk youth during high-ropes experiences. - - - -Connect With Our Co-Hosts:Mallory Willsea https://www.linkedin.com/in/mallorywillsea/https://twitter.com/mallorywillseaSeth Odell https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethodell/https://twitter.com/sethodellAbout The Enrollify Podcast Network:The Higher Ed Pulse is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you'll like other Enrollify shows too! Some of our favorites include Generation AI and Confessions of a Higher Education Social Media Manager.Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com. Connect with Us at the Engage Summit:Exciting news — Mallory will be at the 2024 Engage Summit in Raleigh, NC, on June 25 and 26, and we'd love to meet you there! Sessions will focus on cutting-edge AI applications that are reshaping student outreach, enhancing staff productivity, and offering deep insights into ROI. Use the discount code Enrollify50 at checkout, and you can register for just $200! Learn more and register at engage.element451.com — we can't wait to see you there!

In the second episode of our two-part chapters mini-series, we talk with NYGAP Chapter president Jaclyn Napoleon and TXGAP Chapter president Victor Lopez. Jaclyn and Victor tell us about the benefits of being part of a regional chapter and how to get involved. We also talk about all the existing regional chapters, so if you aren't already part of one, this is your chance to learn more!About the guests:Victor Lopez is currently the Assistant Director for Graduate Professional Education & Extended Learning Initiatives at Baylor University, a role he has held since December 2020. In this capacity, Victor is instrumental in managing and expanding credit/non-credit certificate offerings at Baylor, demonstrating his expertise in program development and strategic planning within the higher education sector.In addition to his professional role, Victor is pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Educational Administration at Texas A&M University, showcasing his commitment to advancing his knowledge and expertise in the field of education. Furthermore, Victor plays a key role in the Texas Association of Graduate Admissions Professionals (TxGAP Chapter), where he serves as the President. Jaclyn Napoleon has been the Director of Graduate Recruitment and Admissions at the Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy at the University at Albany (SUNY) for the past 8 years. Jaclyn earned her MS in College Student Personnel from Western Illinois University and her BA from Geneseo (SUNY). Prior to her role at Rockefeller, Jaclyn served in the Undergraduate Admissions offices at UAlbany for 12 years and the College of Saint Rose for two. In her current role, Jaclyn is responsible for managing marketing, communication, outreach and recruitment efforts, the application process, funding decisions, combined degrees and event management for prospective master's and PhD students in the fields of Public Administration, International Affairs, Political Science and Criminal Justice. An active member of the campus community, Jaclyn has served on the Graduate Academic Council and Strategic Enrollment Committee on campus and is employed as a seasonal essay reader for Bright Horizons College Coach. Jaclyn began her involvement in NYGAP in 2016 and then took on the role of Treasurer of NYGAP in 2019. She was elected Vice-President in 2021 and President in 2023. This episode was hosted, produced, and edited by Lauren McGowan.Learn more about NAGAP, the Association for Graduate Enrollment Management, at www.nagap.org.

In the first episode of our two-part chapters mini-series, we highlight the two NAGAP Special Interest Chapters: BioGAP and JGAP. Chapter presidents Brandy Wood and Colleen Sommerfeld discuss the opportunities these chapters present, how to get involved, and even how to form your own special interest chapter.About the guests:Brandy Wood serves as president of BioGAP and currently leads all aspects of the graduate recruitment and admissions counseling for the Indiana University School of Medicine Graduate Division. She manages a team responsible for retaining and preparing graduate students from diverse backgrounds for academic, professional and personal success. Additionally, she serves as an advisor to first-year doctoral students and provides holistic services related to academic and career advising to all graduate students beyond their first-year in graduate school thru alumni status.   Brandy holds a BS in Public Affairs Management from Indiana University School of Public & Environmental Affairs and both a graduate certificate in Human Resource Development and an MS in Technology with a concentration in Organizational Leadership from the Purdue School of Engineering. Colleen Sommerfeld is a seasoned professional in the field of admissions, currently serving as the President of JGAP (Jesuit Graduate Admission Professionals) and holding the position of Assistant Dean for Graduate Studies at John Carroll University in Cleveland, Ohio. John Carroll University is one of the esteemed 28 Jesuit Colleges and Universities in the United States.With over two decades of experience in admissions, Colleen has cultivated a rich background, having worked in various capacities within undergraduate admission offices and high school admission. Her passion lies in fostering relationships with prospective students as they navigate the educational landscape to find the best-fit graduate programs.This episode was hosted, produced, and edited by Lauren McGowan. Learn more about NAGAP, the Association for Graduate Enrollment Management, at www.nagap.org.

Welcome to Media in the Mix, the only podcast produced and hosted by the School of Communication at American University. Join us as we create a safe space to explore topics and communication at the intersection of social justice, tech, innovation & pop culture. This week's episode of Media in the Mix is special for a number of reasons! First, we are celebrating SOC's 30th Anniversary with two very distinguished AUSOC guests, Hurst Senior Professorial Lecturer, Pallavi Kumar and professor and Interim Dean Leena Jayaswal. Second, this entire podcast episode you're hearing and watching today comes to you care of SOC students participating in our first ever Media in the Mix experiential learning demo! A team of six students worked together in our Media Production Center to produce the episode from lights to set design to sound to a 3-camera set-up. So, sit back, enjoy their hard work and some throwback features of Leena and Pallavi when they were students here! A Special Shoutout to the SOC Students who made this happen: - Marley Joseph - Susan DeFord - Bekah Jarnagin - Sophie Myers - Van Duong - Yifei Wang If you'd like to donate to SOC, go to: ⁠giving.american.edu ⁠ Learn more about SOC in the links below: Graduate Admissions: http://www.american.edu/soc/admissions/index.cfm Undergraduate Admission: https://www.american.edu/admissions/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ausoc/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/au_soc Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ausoc/?hl=en

Join The NAGAP Report  hosts Lauren McGowan, Marcus Hanscom, and Aaron Berger as they're off to the races discussing the upcoming 2024 GEM Summit in Louisville, KY.  Find out what makes attending Summit so powerful for your own professional development, whether you're attending as a first timer or you've been knocking it out of the park for some time in GEM. You'll learn more about how the conference is structured, the can't miss activities and sessions you should attend, fun things to do in Louisville, and how you can think about getting the most out of your experience.   This podcast was edited and produced by Dr. Aaron Berger.Learn more about NAGAP, the Association for Graduate Enrollment Management, at www.nagap.org.

Welcome to Media in the Mix, the only podcast produced and hosted by the School of Communication at American University. Join us as we create a safe space to explore topics and communication at the intersection of social justice, tech, innovation & pop culture. This week, we're throwing it back to one of our very special guests, VFX expert and SOC alumna (SOC/ MA '15), Anedra Edwards! Behind every superhero film are teams of visual effects professionals and our own American University School of Communication (AU SOC) alumna and visual effects (VFX) editor Anedra Edwards is one of these VFX creators. With a degree from SOC's Film and Electronic Media MFA (now ⁠MFA in Film and Media Arts⁠) program, Edwards has gone on to contribute her talents to high-profile projects with brands like HBO, Discovery, National Geographic, and more. She has worked on the socially conscious CW drama “Black Lightning,” seasons one through three, before migrating to work at the Marvel Cinematic Universe.  There she has worked on the sequel to “Avengers: Endgame,” “WandaVision," and her VFX team even got nominated for an Oscar for "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever". In this episode, she talks to us all about her VFX journey thus far, industry tips and tricks and her upcoming projects! To donate to American University's School of Communication, visit this link: ⁠https://giving.american.edu/ Learn more about SOC in the links below. Graduate Admissions: http://www.american.edu/soc/admissions/index.cfm Undergraduate Admission: https://www.american.edu/admissions/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ausoc/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/au_soc Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ausoc/?hl=en

Welcome to Media in the Mix, the only podcast produced and hosted by the School of Communication at American University. Join us as we create a safe space to explore topics and communication at the intersection of social justice, tech, innovation & pop culture. This week on Media in the Mix, we're joined by AUSOC Alumni Matt Cipollone! In his time at AU, he worked as a graduate assistant, participated in multiple experiential learning opportunities, and filmed, edited, and produced many varying visual media pieces with his professors. Currently a senior producer and cinematographer for Lens End Media, making documentaries/series centered around social awareness, Matt dives into it all! If you want to check out more of Matt's awesome work, go to: https://mattcipollone.com/ If you'd like to donate to SOC, go to ⁠giving.american.edu ⁠ Learn more about SOC in the links below! Graduate Admissions: ⁠⁠http://www.american.edu/soc/admissions/index.cfm⁠⁠ Undergraduate Admission: ⁠⁠https://www.american.edu/admissions/ ⁠⁠

In the final episode of this Pulse Check series on Graduate Marketing, host Shane Baglini is joined by four of the industries most passionate graduate professionals to discuss all things GEM. This episode provides insights from a director of graduate admissions, a 15 year GEM pro turned agency strategist, graduate marketing pro and a view from the cabinet as we discuss post-COVID graduate marketing and enrollment, current trends, marketing to graduate students and how graduate enrollment is supplementing the undergraduate enrollment cliff. Guest Names:Kittie Pain, Director of Graduate Admissions, Kutztown UniversityMarcus Hanscom, Director of Enrollment Marketing, DD AgencyBrett DiMarzo, Director, Graduate Enrollment Digital Strategy, Boston CollegeKeith Ramsdell, Vice President for Enrollment Management and Marketing, Ashland UniversityGuest Social Handles:  Kittie Pain:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kittiepain/X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/kittpainMarcus Hanscom:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcushanscom/X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/MarcusHanscomBrett DiMarzo: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brett-dimarzo-1a135262/ Keith Ramsdell: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-ramsdell-06784945/Kittie Pain Bio: Kittie Pain serves as the director of graduate admissions at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania and has over twenty years of experience in graduate enrollment management (GEM). She holds a bachelor's degree from McDaniel College and a master's degree from Drew University. She is a member of the NAGAP Publications and Marketing committees and serves on the McDaniel College Alumni Council.Marcus Hanscom Bio: A purpose-driven, higher education enrollment management and marketing leader, Marcus Hanscom is the Director of Enrollment Marketing at DD Agency, a full-service digital marketing agency focused on inbound marketing for higher education. Prior to joining DD Agency in October 2023, he worked in progressive roles in enrollment management at Roger Williams University and the University of New Haven, predominantly working with graduate students. He also recently served as a higher education consultant for Dutcher LLC, supporting clients in academic program analysis and development, market research, digital marketing strategy, staffing assessment, and more.Marcus has presented widely on enrollment management and marketing strategies at national and regional conferences for Academic Impressions, Aslanian Market Research, Carnegie, NAGAP, NEGAP, Stamats, TxGAP, and others, and completed his third term on the NAGAP Board of Directors in 2020. He was awarded the NAGAP Distinguished Service Award in 2023 and is co-host of the official NAGAP podcast, The NAGAP Report. He was the founding president of NEGAP, the New England Association for Graduate Enrollment Management.Brett DiMarzo Bio: Brett DiMarzo has been in the field of higher education for over 18 years and is currently the Director of Graduate Enrollment Digital Strategy at Boston College. After graduating from his bachelor's degree program at Stetson University, he initially spent time as part of the management team within the Walt Disney Consumer Products division, enhancing his customer service and leadership skills. Returning to the field of higher education in 2003, he began his professional career in Financial Aid at MGH Institute of Health Professions in Boston, later moving to the Office of Admission as the Assistant Director of Admission. He also spent several years as Associate Director of Graduate Admission at Suffolk University and led the recruitment and admission efforts as Director of Graduate Admission for the School of Nursing and Health Sciences at Simmons University prior to coming to BC. He received his Master of Education degree in Higher Education Administration from Northeastern University in 2011, has served in several positions in the New England chapter of NAGAP, has presented at both national and regional NAGAP conferences, and currently sits on the NAGAP Leadership Cultivation and Elections Committee and the Education Committee.Keith Ramsdell Bio: Keith Ramsdell serves as Vice President for Enrollment Management and Marketing at Ashland University in Ohio where he provides strategic leadership and vision for undergraduate, graduate, international and online admissions, enrollment operations, financial aid, military and veterans services, marketing and communications. Keith is currently chair of the NAGAP External Relations and Partnerships Committee and a member of the NAGAP Experts Bureau. He has 25 years of progressive leadership experience in higher education and enrollment management, with nearly 15 years focused exclusively on graduate enrollment. - - - -Connect With Our Co-Hosts:Mallory Willsea https://www.linkedin.com/in/mallorywillsea/https://twitter.com/mallorywillseaSeth Odell https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethodell/https://twitter.com/sethodellAbout The Enrollify Podcast Network:The Higher Ed Pulse is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you'll like other Enrollify shows too! Some of our favorites include Generation AI and Confessions of a Higher Education Social Media Manager.Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com. Connect with Us at the Engage Summit:Exciting news — Mallory will be at the 2024 Engage Summit in Raleigh, NC, on June 25 and 26, and we'd love to meet you there! Sessions will focus on cutting-edge AI applications that are reshaping student outreach, enhancing staff productivity, and offering deep insights into ROI. Use the discount code Enrollify50 at checkout, and you can register for just $99! This early bird pricing lasts until March 31. Learn more and register at engage.element451.com — we can't wait to see you there!

Welcome to Media in the Mix, the only podcast produced and hosted by the School of Communication at American University. Join us as we create a safe space to explore topics and communication at the intersection of social justice, tech, innovation & pop culture. Today, we're joined by the amazing Shilpa Das Gupta! Shilpa Das Gupta, host of the Ohh, Folk podcast, is a multi-faceted researcher and content creator here at AU. Shilpa has most recently used her experience in research and storytelling to begin her podcast Ohh, Folk, a highly rated, folklore-oriented podcast in which Shilpa shares stories upon stories, all deeply embedded with culture and history. The traction her podcast has accumulated is well-earned; her passion for stories is so infectious and engaging that she has charted as a top 50 global folklore podcast, with a 5.0-star rating on Apple Podcasts!  To listen to Shilpa's podcast, CLICK HERE! If you'd like to donate to SOC, go to ⁠giving.american.edu ⁠ Learn more about SOC in the links below! Graduate Admissions: ⁠⁠http://www.american.edu/soc/admissions/index.cfm⁠⁠ Undergraduate Admission: ⁠⁠https://www.american.edu/admissions/ ⁠⁠ Follow us on ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ Follow us on ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠ Follow us on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠

Welcome to Media in the Mix, the only podcast produced and hosted by the School of Communication at American University. Join us as we create a safe space to explore topics and communication at the intersection of social justice, tech, innovation & pop culture. Today, we're joined by Christina Pamies! Christina is a rising screenwriter for the upcoming horror film Baghead, among other works like No Good Deed. Her impressive academic history includes a Bachelor of Arts in Film Studies from Columbia University, a certificate in Screenwriting from UCLA, a Doctor of Law from Georgetown, and of course, a Master of Arts in Film Studies from American University. Her most recent work on Baghead brings her to the forefront of upcoming screenwriters, and we were so honored to be able to talk to her about it!   If you'd like to donate to SOC, go to ⁠giving.american.edu ⁠ Learn more about SOC in the links below: Graduate Admissions: ⁠⁠http://www.american.edu/soc/admissions/index.cfm⁠⁠ Undergraduate Admission: ⁠⁠https://www.american.edu/admissions/ ⁠⁠ Follow us on ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ Follow us on ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠ Follow us on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠

Welcome to Media in the Mix, the only podcast produced and hosted by the School of Communication at American University. Join us as we create a safe space to explore topics and communication at the intersection of social justice, tech, innovation & pop culture. Derek McGinty is back, this time in-studio, for a part 2 episode! Derek McGinty is an award-winning journalist, interviewer and commentator. Derek is born and raised in Washington DC. He graduated from American University in 1981 with his BA in journalism and went on to work at WHUR radio for his first job. Derek has worked for countless organizations including NPR, CBS, HBO, ABC, WUSA.  Derek's newest project has been in podcasting where he hosts a show called “You Don't Hear That Everyday Podcast.”  If you missed Derek's last episode with Media in the Mix, make sure to listen to it HERE! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ausoc/episodes/Our-Time-to-Give-Back-e1pnsok/a-a8ocdvf If you'd like to donate to SOC, go to ⁠giving.american.edu ⁠ Learn more about SOC in the links below: Graduate Admissions: ⁠⁠http://www.american.edu/soc/admissions/index.cfm⁠⁠ Undergraduate Admission: ⁠⁠https://www.american.edu/admissions/ ⁠⁠ Follow us on ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ Follow us on ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠ Follow us on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠

Welcome to Media in the Mix, the only podcast produced and hosted by the School of Communication at American University. Join us as we create a safe space to explore topics and communication at the intersection of social justice, tech, innovation & pop culture. Today, we're joined by AU Alum, Eddie Leavy! Eddie Leavy is a Haitian-American actor, singer, voiceover artist, and writer based in Los Angeles and New York. With a background in musical theater and penchant for comedy, Eddie is best known for playing “Anthony” on the Lorne Michaels produced sitcom A.P. Bio, which ran for four seasons on NBC and Peacock. Most recently, Eddie appeared on the hit HBOMax comedy series, The Other Two. His other credits include roles on Netflix, Apple TV+, ABC, TruTV, BET, and more. He is also the co-creator and co-host of Peacock's first ever companion podcast launched by the streamer. Eddie is an avid proponent for intersectionality and inclusion and urges all marginalized people to be the center of their own stories. Eddie is a proud alum of American University. He is represented by Buchwald and Marquee Entertainment. Eddie referenced a beautiful poem in our episode that we wanted to share with you below, we hope it touches your soul the way it touched ours! ------------------------------------------ "Something Big" by Cleo Wade I stopped searching for things things I thought should belong to me I started sitting in gratitude for what surrounded me the falling leaves, the flowers the break in the sidewalk the endless sky, moody and magnificent these forces of nature, remind me I am one too with relief, I release the small stuff very little belongs to me and I belong to something big. ------------------------------------------ If you'd like to donate to SOC, go to giving.american.edu Learn more about SOC in the links below: Graduate Admissions: ⁠http://www.american.edu/soc/admissions/index.cfm⁠ Undergraduate Admission: ⁠https://www.american.edu/admissions/ ⁠ Follow us on ⁠Facebook⁠ Follow us on ⁠Twitter⁠ Follow us on ⁠Instagram⁠

Show Summary In this podcast episode, Linda Abraham discusses the use of ChatGPT in MBA application essays with admissions directors at top MBA programs. The admissions directors generally view ChatGPT as a tool that can be used to enhance the application process, but they emphasize the importance of authenticity and personal reflection in the essays. They caution against relying too heavily on ChatGPT and stress the need for applicants to take ownership of their ideas and experiences. The admissions directors also discuss the potential benefits and limitations of using ChatGPT and suggest ways in which it can be used effectively as a tool. Overall, they encourage applicants to use ChatGPT thoughtfully and responsibly, while still putting in the necessary effort to create thoughtful and authentic applications Show Notes ChatGPT roared into our consciousness at the very end of last year, and I had the opportunity to ask several admissions directors what they thought about applicants using it. That's what we're going to discuss today. Welcome to Admissions Straight Talk. [0:46] Welcome to the 556th episode of Admissions Straight Talk, thanks for tuning in. Before I turn to the subject of today's show, I have a question for you. Are you ready to apply to your dream MBA programs? Are you competitive at your target schools? Accepted's MBA admissions quiz can give you a quick reality check. Complete the quiz and you'll not only get an assessment, but tips on how to improve your qualifications.  Now, if you are a regular listener, you know that during most episodes of Admissions Straight Talk, I interview a guest, frequently an admissions director or dean. I also have many times asked these guests, "What do you think about applicants using ChatGPT or artificial intelligence when writing their application essays?" Today's episode is a collection of their answers to that question with a little commentary from me, but mostly it's admissions directors at top MBA programs, sharing what you need to know – the good, the bad, and the ugly – about using ChatGPT in writing your applications. In this episode, you're going to hear from: Clare Norton, Columbia Business School Senior Associate Dean for Enrollment Management Shari Hubert, Associate Dean of Admissions at Duke University's Fuqua School of Business Blair Mannix, Executive Director of Graduate Admissions at the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School Eric Askins, Executive Director of Full-Time MB admissions at UC Berkeley Haas Dean Robert Salomon, the inaugural Dean at Stern at NYU Abu Dhabi. I've asked this question of almost every admission director I've spoken to, so these responses represent a sample. And there is some difference, there's more differences on this one than on some other questions, but in any case, I think you'll see that there's cautious acceptance of ChatGPT, with several caveats and warnings for applicants. Clare Norton, Columbia Business School's Senior Associate Dean for Enrollment Management. [2:43] [CN] I think ChatGPT is a tool, and there are many, many tools that we have now that we did not once have. At some point in time we thought to ourselves, "If people use a calculator, will they understand math?" Yes, they do still understand math, and in fact, probably, probably higher level math than they understood before that was utilized broadly. And I suspect ChatGPT will be quite similar. We've made it very clear to students in our application process that it's a tool that can be utilized, but generative AI is not something that can write the whole answer. It's the kind of thing that could do some editing for you or provide you with some ideas to make sure that you've touched upon, but that the work must be your own. So from that perspective, I think we're quite clear. But also I think, actually back to what we were just talking about, the best applications are reflective, truly,

Welcome to Media in the Mix, the only podcast produced and hosted by the School of Communication at American University. Join us as we create a safe space to explore topics and communication at the intersection of social justice, tech, innovation & pop culture. Today, we're joined by two SOC Student-Athletes, Deirdre Brown and Aidan Delehanty! Aidan is a junior majoring in journalism and political science at the School of Communication! Before coming to AU, he was a member of the National Honors Society, a High Honor Roll student with distinction and of course now, a D1 athlete at AU! He loves reading comic books, collecting sneakers, and collecting swim caps from all the different teams he's swam against. Deirdre Brown is a freshman starting her first year at AU as a D1 Lacrosse player! Before coming to AU, she was a member of the NSPA/JEA Quill and Scroll National Journalism Honors Society, was also DCL All-Star and All-Conference in both field hockey and swimming. She is also an ambassador for Morgan's Message and co-founded a non-profit lip balm company called ‘Lip Bomb' in 2023 from which all proceeds go toward Morgan's Message. She is just starting her Communications journey at American! Learn more about SOC in the links below: Graduate Admissions: http://www.american.edu/soc/admissions/index.cfm Undergraduate Admission: https://www.american.edu/admissions/ Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram

In this bonus episode, Erin welcomes Shelly Quance, Director of Graduate Admissions at West Virginia University, to chat about our Graduate Discover WVU Virtual Open House held on November 10! Bring your questions, aspirations, and sense of adventure. This is your chance to explore WVU (virtually)! You can the registration page for Graduate Discover WVU Day here!If you are interested in graduate education at West Virginia University, please visit our website at www.graduateadmissions.wvu.edu. Don't forget to subscribe to our blog or download one of our online resource guides for more information about the GRE, specific career industries, tips on how to submit your strongest graduate application and more!If you enjoyed or found value in this podcast, please leave a review on your favorite listening platform or follow us on the following social media networks:FacebookTwitter (X)InstagramYou can register for either of our campus visit experiences here!

Enrollment managers are often forced to confront difficult student situations and make tough decisions regarding how to enforce or apply a policy (or not). How do we make fair and defensible decisions when students ask to be the exception to the rule? In this episode, The NAGAP Report co-host Lauren McGowan interviews Josie LaLonde, Director of Student Experience at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education at University of Toronto, and Nicola Woods, Director of Academic Services and Registrar for the Rotman School of Management at University of Toronto, as they share their guiding framework for making difficult decisions. Their “Four P's” framework is an easy-to-remember tool to employ when you find yourself feeling unsure of where to start. This will help all enrollment professionals to reexamine the way they think about making decisions and how they connect to our institutional mission and personal values. About the guests:Josie LalondeJosie Lalonde is the Director, Student Experience in the Registrar's Office and Student Experience (ROSE) at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE), University of Toronto, and is a senior higher education professional with over 25 years of experience in university leadership and administration. Josie joined OISE in January 2023 and is proud to be part of the largest and highest-ranked School of Education in Canada, with a diverse community of innovators, collaborators and leaders that have been advancing education, human development and professional practice globally for over a century. In her current role, Josie directs the activities of three broad areas: records and registration, financial aid and awards, and student experience, including career advising, wellness counselling, and academic communications and writing support. Previously, Josie helped develop and implement systems solutions as a Business Analyst in the University of Toronto's central IT department, and led the student academic services team as the Director of Student Academic Services in the School of Graduate Studies.Josie completed her Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology and Psychology at the University of Toronto while raising her family. She is driven by a commitment to make the University a warm and welcoming community for all our graduate students, supporting the success of students, regardless of their background or life circumstances. You can contact Josie at josie.lalonde@utoronto.ca.Nicola WoodsNicola Woods has over 25 years of senior higher education leadership experience and is currently the Director, Academic Services and Registrar in the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. As Registrar, Nicola is responsible for all aspects of student records, grades, course evaluations, enrolment, exams and convocation for more than 1400 professional masters students in graduate business programs.Additionally, Nicola led the recruitment and admissions operation in the University's largest undergraduate faculty – Arts & Science. In this capacity she created innovative admission strategies to attract and admit highly qualified students from across the globe and spent many years giving high-level recruitment presentations in key markets in Asia, South Asia and across North America.You can contact Nicola at Nicola.Woods@Rotman.Utoronto.Ca. This episode of The NAGAP Report was hosted, produced, and edited by Lauren McGowan.Learn more about NAGAP, the Association for Graduate Enrollment Management, at www.nagap.org. 

Wharton has not changed its application essay questions for several seasons now. This is usually a sign that the admissions committee is happy with the kind of essays applicants are providing in response. Wharton asks candidates to share what they plan to do with their MBA in the short and long term and to discuss what they can contribute to the school's community. The school's optional essay then lets applicants address any issues with their profile, if needed. And don't miss our Admissions Straight Talk podcast interview with Blair Mannix, Executive Director of Graduate Admissions at the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School.  She encourages applicants to take risks and be themselves in their applications. The interview also covers the team-based discussion component of the admissions process and provides advice for reapplicants and those considering applying in the future. Listen below or click the image to read the full transcript. Ready to get to work on your Wharton application? Read on. Wharton application essay tips Wharton application deadlines Wharton class profile Wharton application essay tips Wharton Essay #1 How do you plan to use the Wharton MBA program to help you achieve your future professional goals? You might consider your past experience, short and long-term goals, and resources available at Wharton. (500 words) This question is future focused and exclusively professional. What do you want to do professionally that you can't do now and that a Wharton MBA will enable you to do? What “soft” and “hard” skills do you hope to acquire at Wharton? How will a Wharton MBA (the education, credential, and experience), combined with your past experience and education, help you achieve your dreams?Wharton Director of Admissions Blair Mannix explains: “We want students to do self-reflection on why they want this degree. We want students to explore the pivot moment – when they decided they wanted to do this – and unpack the talent and treasure they can bring to the MBA. Spend the time and really think about the top three things you will get out of the program.” As with most MBA goals questions, Wharton wants to see how you plan to connect your MBA education to your future. Keep in mind that Wharton has an incredibly rich curriculum. How will you take advantage of its premier offerings to prepare yourself to realize your vision? To answer this question well, you need to have professional direction and you need to know which of Wharton's myriad resources make it the perfect next stop on your professional journey.There are many ways you could structure your response. You might start with a pivotal experience that either illustrates what you seek to accomplish or shaped your short- and long-term goals. Then explain why this experience – ideally, an accomplishment – is important to you and how it relates to the question. In doing so, make sure you answer all the elements of Wharton's essay question. Wharton Essay #2 Taking into consideration your background – personal, professional, and/or academic – how do you plan to make specific, meaningful contributions to the Wharton community? (400 words) For this essay, start with the end in mind: How do you intend to contribute to the Wharton community? To answer that question, research the cocurricular opportunities and pedagogical approach at Wharton. How will you add to the program and its community? Based on your experience, what difference do you intend to make? How will you participate and, yes, contribute? Now decide on the aspects of your experience and background that have prepared you to have your intended impact. You can highlight achievements, challenges overcome, initiatives you've led, and teamwork situations, and that's just for starters.  You're now ready to write. You can start this essay with the impactful experience from your past and then analyze the lesson you learned from that accom...

Applying to graduate school is not like applying to college, and your approach should change to match. Scott Clyburn, founder and director of North Avenue Education, has been a professional educator since 2005 and has advised thousands of students on their college and graduate school applications. In this episode, Scott talks through the differences between the undergrad and grad application process and what admissions officers look for, so that you can adjust your application to maximize your results. Achievable is a modern test prep platform for the GRE exam - visit https://achievable.me to try our course for free.

Allan Mathew, Director of Graduate Admissions at Tufts University, discusses the similarities and differences of graduate and undergrad admissions and what he's learned working at three institutions in very different market positions. He also offers compelling insights into the four themes of his doctoral dissertation, which focused on the experiences of chief enrollment officers of color.Rapid DescentWalkout songs: Redbone by Childish GambinoBest recent read: Atomic Habits, by James Clear and Office Optional: How to Build a Connected Culture with Virtual Teams, by Larry EnglishEager to read next: Crying in H Mart: A Memoir, by Michelle ZaunerFavorite podcast: Chasing Scratch | The Rights to Ricky Sanchez: The Sixers PodcastFavorite thing to make in the kitchen: Indian food, especially a mean chicken curry.What he uses to take and keep notes: iPad and Apple PencilMemorable bit of advice: "Keep your head down and get your sh*t done."Bucket list: Play golf at Saint Andrews.Theme music arranged by Ryan Anselment.Many thanks to the National Association for College Admission Counseling for supporting this podcast through the NACAC Podcast Network.

In this episode Sadie Polen, M.Ed Harvard and Accepted consultant, explores authenticity and community in graduate admissions and explains how to get a Harvard graduate degree. [Show Summary] Have you dreamed of attending Harvard for grad school? Would you like to pursue a career in education with the premier brand in education on your resume? Let's find out how Sadie Polen did it, and how she can help you get into an elite graduate program. An interview with Sadie Polen, Accepted admissions consultant and graduate of University of California - Davis and Harvard Graduate School of Education. [Show Notes] Welcome to the 518th episode of Admissions Straight Talk, Accepted's podcast. Before we dive into today's interview, I want to mention a free resource at Accepted that can benefit you if you are applying to graduate school. The challenge at the heart of admissions is showing that you both fit in at your target schools and stand out in the applicant pool. Accepted's free download, https://reports.accepted.com/guide/how-to-fit-in-stand-out-during-the-admissions-process, will show you how to do both. Master this paradox, and you are well on your way to acceptance.  I want to welcome today our guest, Sadie Polen. Sadie was raised in Alaska, attended UC Davis where she majored in community and regional development, and then earned her master's in education from Harvard in 2017, concentrating on education and community. She also worked at Harvard's Center for European Students where she was an interim grants and internship coordinator and assistant to the directors. At Harvard's Kennedy School of Government from 2013 to 2022, she became, first, the program coordinator and then the program director. In that capacity, she directed the largest domestic internship program at Harvard, oversaw grant-making for 200-plus internships worldwide. She also frequently and informally assisted her interns when it came time for them to apply to grad school. As an applicant, Harvard administrator, and advisor, she has learned what elite graduate programs in the social sciences especially in government, education and law are looking for. It gives me great pleasure to have on Admissions Straight Talk for the first time Sadie Polen. Sadie, welcome to Admissions Straight Talk. [2:23] Thank you. It's great to be here. Can you tell us a little bit about where you grew up and your attraction to community work, which seems to be a theme in your educational and professional path to date? [2:26] Yes, it definitely is. I grew up in a small town in Alaska. Most towns in Alaska are small by standards outside of Alaska. It's this little town called Homer. It's beautiful. Alaska in general is beautiful. If anyone gets a chance to visit, I highly recommend it. If you like winter, winter is great. It's definitely winter. If snow is not your thing, wait till later, for sure. Small town, it was 250 miles away from a Costco, an hour-and-a-half away from a Fred Meyer, which is the northwest equivalent of a Target. I remember when the first Gap opened up in the whole state, small, small and rural in a way that not a lot of places are, but also a super wonderful place to grow up. The community was very tight-knit, or maybe chunky-knit. Even when it wasn't tightly-knit, there were always connections because, you never knew, my music teacher was also the father of students that I went to school with. There were just all of these connections in a small town. I think also, because I grew up in such a small town, when I went to college, one of the things that I was most excited about was going to a big school. I was thinking UC Berkeley is enormous. [3:53] Yeah, I went to Davis, but they're about as big as Davis. They're both big. They're both big, and that was one of the motivating factors for me was I was like, "Oh, I want fewer people to know me when I go to the grocery store." However, when I got to Davis, they did.

Ayo! Welcome back to the Luck Management Podcast with your hosts Alex and Carter! Today we have a special one for you, Director of Marketing & Graduate Admissions Brian Connolly comes on to discuss the "luck management lifestyle!" Brian gives a cool and interesting perspective on coming to Notre Dame & having an "outside in" view of the school and business. Brian resembles the Notre Dame way- coming together & working for each other to achieve a common goals. We also get into Brian's past in marketing, his love for NY Sports, some funny SCHWARZENAGER Movies, and so much more! It was an absolute pleasure to have Brian on and we can't wait till he's back!  Please enjoy the episode and keep living "the luck management lifestyle!"Support the showInstagram: @the_luckmanagementpodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1637190216Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4JsxM55BY6tRlGzJCiUnvzKeep living The Luck Management Lifestyle!All Episodes are presented and brought to you by CharmND. CharmND is a lucky charm business providing memories, nostalgia, and pieces of Notre Dame to hold in your hand! Check us out on Instagram @charm_ND & @CharmNDShop on Etsy for your piece of Notre Dame.

As graduate enrollment professionals constantly seek to learn more about their potential student populations, the University of Notre Dame has spent the past 10 years asking their applicants to provide insight into their admission journey. Hear from Dr. Nyrée McDonald and Dr. Julaine Zenkelberger about what their students are telling them are essential factors in their decision to attend the University of Notre Dame.  This episode of The NAGAP Report was hosted, produced, and edited by Aaron Berger.

It's easy to feel like more is better when it comes to preparing for your standardized test. More instructional videos. More practice problems. Another book. Another course. But the reality is that more is not always better on high-stakes exams, as it can lead to uncertainty -- and therefore wrong answers -- during the time pressure of test day. Instead, we explain in this episode why it's important to have "one voice" as you're learning the underlying content and test-taking strategies in preparation for your exam. We also tell you how to find that voice and make recommendations for resources you can trust.Questions? Comments? Topic suggestions for future episodes? Reach out to us at support@dominatetestprep.com. We'd love to hear from you!SIMILAR EPISODESIf you enjoyed this episode, we encourage you to check out these other similar episodes of The Dominate Test Prep Podcast:Episode 5: The Success Triad + Time Management TipsEpisode 61: Priorities if You're Short on Study TimeEpisode 56: How to Use Practice Tests (and What to Avoid), with Vinay NarangA DOSE OF MOTIVATION“Too many cooks spoil the broth.” - English Proverb

Dreaming of a spot at Georgetown Law? Here's all you need to know [Show Summary] It's hard to get a law education any closer to the heartbeat of policy and legal action than at Washington D.C.'s Georgetown Law School, labeled by the Washington Post as “the country's most popular law school.” Andrew Cornblatt, the Dean of Admissions explains exactly what it takes to get accepted to this top-ranked and highly competitive program. Interview with Andrew Cornblatt, Dean of Admissions at Georgetown Law [Show Notes] Thanks for joining me for the 489th episode of Admissions Straight Talk. Are you applying to law school this cycle? Are you planning ahead to apply to law school next year or perhaps later? Are you competitive at your target programs? Accepted's Law School Admissions Quiz can give you a quick reality check. Just go to accepted.com/law-quiz, complete the quiz, and you'll not only get an assessment but also tips on how to improve your chances of acceptance. Plus it's all free.  For today's interview, I'm delighted to have Andrew Cornblatt, Metta and Keith Krach Dean of Admissions and Associate Vice President of Graduate Admissions and Enrollment at Georgetown Law. A graduate of Harvard University and Boston College School of Law, Dean Cornblatt has been a member of the Georgetown community since 1980. He became Dean of Admissions at Georgetown Law in 1991 and served as Dean of Admissions at the Georgetown Public Policy Institute, now the McCourt School of Public Policy from 2002 to 2016. It's hard to find someone with more experience in admissions. Can you give an overview of the more distinctive elements of the Georgetown Law School JD program? [2:36] I think the two things that are most unique about Georgetown are its size and its location. Georgetown Law is a large law school. I think it's among the largest in the United States, with 575 entering students. Even though it's a big law school, we work very hard to make it a big law school with a small law school feel. These are small classes and the campus is beautiful. It's like a small college with lots of different buildings. We pay particular attention to individual students and their needs. We have big programs, but we have individual people who deserve individual attention and that's what we focus on.  As far as location goes, we're right at the heart of Washington D.C. in the center of law in the USA. This is where everything gets made, interpreted, enforced, and implemented. That all happens within a 10-block radius of where I'm sitting right now in my office. When you have that as a resource, and that's available to you, it enhances the electricity of what you're studying. It's hands-on stuff, but it allows Georgetown to be at the crossroads of theory and practice. When I went to law school all those years ago, and when people go to law school now, so much of it is about the theory of law and what happened way back then and cases from the 1800s. All of that's important. I'm not saying it isn't. But this generation of law students is hands-on. They watch it happen on video. They stay attuned to every development every 10th of a second through social media and all of the alerts they get. This is a place that's right at the center of all of that. That's part of our course structure too. The plus side of being at a big law school is you have that many more courses from which to choose. But if you want to know where the heart is beating, it's right outside my window. I think that's what excites students when they come here. What are some of the programs that are unique to Georgetown Law because of its location? [5:39] Let me give you two, even though there are probably 200.  So first, all law schools have clinical programs. It's a sort of supervised practice where you represent clients. All the clinics are different. Georgetown has the most in the country. This is an expensive education, but we are committed to doing this.

Join our owner, Helen Panos, as she debuts our new season 6 podcasts by interviewing Eric Sepe, a Dynamis Learning Academy tutor specializing in SAT/ACT Prep and Graduate Admissions testing. Join them as they discuss different strategies that can be used when preparing to take the SAT or ACT. In this episode, you will learn: · How Eric got involved with this specialized kind of tutoring · Why explaining a concept 5 different ways is important · What are the two weaknesses he sees in SAT/ACT students · If the approach to taking the SAT/ACT should be the same as a classroom test · Why post phrasing is a strategy that is effective in the verbal part of the test · Why it is important to make sure you read the question carefully If you are interested in learning more about our SAT/ACT prep options or Dynamis Learning Academy in general, you can contact Helen at Helen@dynamislearningacademy.com, Bill at Bill@dynamislearningacademy.com, by calling 770-282-9931, or by visiting our website at dynamislearningacademy.com. Please make sure you subscribe to our podcasts so you can hear future episodes of Smart Parents Successful Students. Finally, if you enjoyed today's episode, we would appreciate your review on Spotify or wherever you are hearing this episode. See you next time!

Graduate schools generally have more than one application deadline throughout the year, and when you apply often impacts your likelihood of being admitted. Indeed, it's more important than ever that you apply as early as possible in the admission cycle, according to Linda Abraham, founder of Accepted -- especially given the expected increase in application volume resulting from trends in the current economic landscape.In this episode, Linda elaborates on that thesis as we discuss:The distinction between "rolling admissions" and "rounds" and the approximate application deadlines for each submission period;Why current economic trends (inflation, rising interest rates, impending recession) suggest that applying early (i.e. Round 1) is a good idea this application cycle;The benefits of applying Round 1 even in a "normal" year;Four (4) criteria to consider that will help you determine if you're ready to apply;How long it takes to put together a polished application;Why it's a mistake to rush an application just to meet Round 1 deadlines;Whether it's better to apply in later rounds this year or wait until Round 1 next year;And more!If you've already decided that graduate school is in your immediate future, there's no time to waste when it comes to getting your test score and starting to work on your applications. After listening to this episode and hearing what Linda has to share, you'll understand why. Enjoy!RESOURCES / LINKSFrom the Accepted Blog: “When Should I Plan to Apply to Grad School? NOW!!!”Quiz - Are you ready for an MBA?Quiz - Are you ready for law school?Quiz - Are you ready for an Engineering degree?Quiz - Are you ready for med school?Contact Linda AbrahamPrepare for your standardized test with Dominate Test Prep's industry-leading prep coursesSIMILAR EPISODESIf you enjoyed this episode, we encourage you to check out these other similar episodes of The Dominate Test Prep Podcast:Episode 37: When is the Best Time to Take Your Exam?Episode 34: How to Determine Where to Apply, with Linda AbrahamEpisode 3: Framework for a Successful Grad School Application, with Linda AbrahamA DOSE OF MOTIVATION“Don't put off until tomorrow what you can do today.” — Benjamin Franklin

Keith Ramsdell, VP of Enrollment Management and Marketing at Ashland University and a NAGAP Board member, joins EAB's Pam Royall to discuss the findings of a new joint survey of graduate admissions leaders. The two highlight things that institutions should be doing differently to recruit students and staff, including giving staff greater flexibility and diversifying their graduate program portfolio to better align with workforce trends.

In this episode, you will hear from Ryan Taughrin, Assistant Dean for Enrollment Management at the University at Buffalo's Graduate School of Education. Ryan started out with a couple of years on the undergrad side of the house before moving over to graduate recruitment. In a national light, Ryan is also on the board of NAGAP, the leading organization for graduate enrollment management professionals. 00:54 - What Ryan has tried that didn't work, and what he learned 3:38 - The flexibility and adaptability of grad staff 6:44 - How Ryan brainstorms and brings new ideas into his work 11:35 - Changing interests in grad programs 14:17 - Translating the language for students and ensuring understanding 16:12 - Changing student behaviors to inquire and ask questions 18:44 - "The first question a student asks is usually not the one they want to ask." 20:37 - Adapting to meet students rather than assuming they know our processes and making outreach open, vulnerable, and honest 25:29 - Managing the long search cycle for grad programs 27:24 - Earning attention and generating inquiries 34:06 - Serving career changers and transitional students 39:43 - Promoting what matters when students care more about the program than the institution 45:03 - Big takeaways and trends from the NAGAP Conference Show notes are available on the Enrollment Insights Blog at niche.bz/podcast. In the Enrollment Insights Podcast, you'll hear about novel solutions to problems, ways to make processes better for students, and the questions that spark internal reflection and end up changing entire processes.

The Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) recently released the results of its Prospective Students Survey 2022, a tool used to provide graduate business schools with critical insights into the decision-making processes of people currently considering applying to a graduate management education (GME) program. Many of the findings are valuable for applicants as well, as they shed light on current trends in the business school industry and paint a picture of the education landscape students will be navigating over the next few years.To help unpack some of the report's most interesting results, we've invited MBA admissions consultant Barbara Coward, founder of MBA 360 Admissions, to share her perspective. We discuss:The current state of graduate business education in a post-pandemic world;Why 4 out of 5 respondents still see significant value in a business degree;Acknowledged barriers to going back to school;The relative desire for 1-year vs. 2-year MBA programs, and whether U.S. business schools are ever likely to move to a 1-year model;The role of hybrid learning in the future given respondents' strong preferences for in-person learning;Where test-optional policies stand;Triggers for students deciding to go back to school;And more!This year's report is chock-full of interesting data about current trends in the GME space. With Barbara's help, we do a thorough job of distilling some of the most salient insights for you. But if you also want to hear the GMAC's perspective on their own survey, you can attend their webinar on May 18, 2022 where they will further discuss key findings.RESOURCES / LINKSSummary Report: GMAC Prospective Students Survey 2022GMAC Prospective Students Survey 2022 - Deans SummaryGMAC Prospective Students Survey 2022 - InfographicReport: Post-GMA Career AspirationsContact Barbara Coward, founder of MBA 360 AdmissionsContact Brett Ethridge, founder of Dominate Test PrepRegister for complete prep courses for the GMAT, GRE, or Executive AssessmentSIMILAR EPISODESIf you enjoyed this episode, we encourage you to check out these other similar episodes of The Dominate Test Prep Podcast:Episode 23: Should You Hire an Admissions Consultant?Episode 28: The Value of an MBAA DOSE OF MOTIVATION“We must all suffer from one of two pains: the pain of discipline or the pain of regret. The difference is discipline weighs ounces while regret weighs tons.” -- Jim Rohn

Are you planning to have a career in the healthcare industry? What do you consider when choosing the right healthcare school for you? In this week's Pre OT Secrets, I will be interviewing Denise Deen. Denise is the Director, Graduate Admissions, College of Nursing & Health Sciences at Barry University. She is committed to helping students reach their goals using various platforms to reach as wide an audience as possible. She has been involved with many university activities including Founder's Week and is currently serving the first year on the Quality Improvement Program. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Commerce from St. Mary's University in Canada and an MBA from Heriot-Watt University in Scotland. She is responsible for overseeing the operations and processing of all Health Sciences applications (excluding Nursing) and the conversion of prospects to applicants. They will touch on such topics as: The healthcare education and experience at Barry University Learn what you can expect from each stage of the healthcare admissions process and find out what you can do to get ahead of the game. Learn how you can meet your career goals while also making a difference in the life of others with writing requirements and the 40 hours of pro bono service in healthcare. Finding the right mentorship in Healthcare & Medicine P.S. Subscribe, rate, and review Here Connect with Denise Deen: Phone number: 305-899-3541 Email address: ddeen@barry.edu For one-on-one booking: www.barry.edu/gradbooking Additional Resources: Website: https://www.otgenius.com/ Instagram: @otgenius Increase your chances of getting into OT school today!! By signing up for our Free Master Class HERE!

Achieving the highest levels of education is challenging even under the best of circumstances. But if you're dealing with a learning disability or other life challenges? Then it can be even harder. Yet, success is possible — even likely — if you adopt the right mindset and take advantage of the opportunities and accommodations afforded to you on your journey.In this episode, hear the inspiring story of Dr. Shirag Shemmassian, founder of Shemmassian Academic Consulting, who overcame Tourette Syndrome en route to getting a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from UCLA. An expert in mental health, Dr. Shemmassian shares valuable insight and first-hand experience to help guide students through the admissions process and succeed in school — and life — while dealing with various conditions. Specifically, in this episode we discuss:Dr. Shemmassian's own journey from being diagnosed with Tourette's as a child to success as a pre-med student and ultimately earning his Ph.D. and launching an international consulting firm;Common learning disabilities students deal with, and the important distinction between the condition itself and the impairment it manifests;How impairments can change over time, and what it may mean for you during different phases of your educational and career journey;Accommodations that are available to students with disabilities, both for taking standardized tests and once they get on campus;Tips for how to address your condition — if at all — during the application process;How to handle the desire to “hide,” and where to find the fuel to achieve your goals;Why you shouldn't be reluctant to take advantage of any accommodations that may be available to you, and a more helpful mindset to adopt with respect to your difference;And more!A learning disability doesn't have to limit you as you're pursuing your educational and life goals. Countless people have overcome incredible obstacles to achieve the highest levels of success, and you can, too. Whether you have a learning condition or not, you'll be inspired by Dr. Shemmassian's story and learn important keys to unlocking your own potential. Enjoy!RESOURCES / LINKS[Video] Dr. Shirag Shemmassian shares his story of Living with Tourette SyndromeConnect with Shemmassian Academic ConsultingMeet Ibrahim Hamadtou, the double-amputee Egyptian ping-pong champion who plays with the paddle in his mouthBoost your standardized test score with Dominate Test Prep's industry-leading prep coursesSIMILAR EPISODESIf you enjoyed this episode, we encourage you to check out these other similar episodes of The Dominate Test Prep Podcast:Episode 25: How to Find the Motivation to StudyEpisode 17: Nutrition Hacks for Improved Focus, Memory, and Mental Clarity, with Dr. Barrett DeubertEpisode 3: Framework for a Successful Grad School Application, with Linda AbrahamA DOSE OF MOTIVATION"Don't let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do."  -- John Wooden

Be honest. Do any of these sentiments about standardized tests resonate with you?"Standardized tests are pointless.""I'm so much more than my test score.""I know I'm smart, I'm just not a good test taker.""Studying for this exam is ruining my life.""Can't I show my readiness some other way?"Or, as one person commented on our YouTube channel: "The GRE is stupid!"Whatever your beliefs about the standardized test you're preparing for, at some point you've likely questioned why you have to take it in the first place. In this episode, we address this concern head-on.In addition to sharing several of the most important reasons your target schools require you to take a standardized test for admission, we suggest a more constructive way of thinking about your exam altogether. Having a positive mindset matters. We want to shift your thinking about your test so that you attack it as the opportunity it is. As the great Jim Rohn said, "Don't wish it were easier, wish you were better." Enjoy!RESOURCES / LINKSIn this episode we reference validity studies demonstrating the usefulness of standardized tests for predicting future success in the classroom. Here are links for several of the most common exams if you'd like to dive deeper.[GRE] Validity Evidence: Predicting Success in Graduate Education[GMAT] Predicting Student Success in Quantitative Masters Programs: A Meta-Analysis[LSAT] Predictive Validity of the LSAT: Summary of 2017, 2018, and 2019 LSAT Correlation Studies[SAT] Validity of the SAT for Predicting First-Year Grades and Retention to the Second YearSIMILAR EPISODESIf you enjoyed this episode, we encourage you to check out these other similar episodes of The Dominate Test Prep Podcast:Episode 44: Tangential Benefits of a High Test ScoreEpisode 42: GMAT vs. GRE for MBA AdmissionsEpisode 41: SAT vs. ACT for College AdmissionsEpisode 25: How to Find the Motivation to StudyA DOSE OF MOTIVATIONGod, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and wisdom to know the difference.— Serenity prayer, by Reinhold Niebuhr

There's nothing quite like a college campus. Each one is so unique and different -- some in the city, some more rural; some with gothic architecture, some modern; some with a vibrant party scent, others more academic-focused. Like different flavors of ice cream, each campus appeals to different types of people. And that's why it's so important that you visit the campuses of the schools you're planning to apply to see if the particular "flavor" is right for you.In this episode, educational advisor Mary Lanni of Afford College helps you plan your campus visits so that you have the best possible feel for each school before ultimately choosing the one you want to attend. In our conversation Mary shares:Why it's important to actually visit campus rather than relying on marketing materials, websites, or virtual toursThe number of schools you should plan to visitThe relative importance of campus visits for undergraduate vs. grad schoolThe ideal timeline for planning your visitsWhy you should actually plan three (3) visits to each school, the purpose of each, key questions to ask, and things you should do while on campusWhat to do on an overnight or if you have the opportunity to sit in on a classWhat to  pay attention to during your visits and how to de-brief afterwardWhere campus visits factor in to your overall decision of where to attendTips for getting a sense of a school long-distance (if necessary)And more!If you haven't yet started planning your campus visits, now is the time. Even if you've already done an initial tour of prospective schools, what Mary shares in this episode may prompt you to think about planning a follow-up visit. Whether you're still in high school or already out in the workforce thinking about graduate school, a campus visit may be just what you need to ensure that you end up in the best-fit college for you. By the end of this show, you'll know how to maximize that visit. Enjoy!RESOURCES / LINKSDownload a free copy of Afford College's college visits workbook: College Visits from Start to Finish. Note: This guide is normally reserved for paying clients, but Afford College has generously made it available as a bonus for listeners of The Dominate Test Prep Podcast. Please respect their copyright and don't share, distribute, or reproduce this workbook. Thank you!Connect with Mary Lanni at Afford.CollegeBoost your standardized test scores with Dominate Test Prep's industry-leading prep coursesSIMILAR EPISODESIf you enjoyed this episode, we encourage you to check out these other relevant episodes of The Dominate Test Prep Podcast:Episode 34: How to Determine Where to Apply, with Linda AbrahamEpisode 45: How to Pay for School Without Going Broke, with Peter LampertEpisode 41: SAT vs. ACT for College Admissions, with Amy SeeleyA DOSE OF MOTIVATION“No man ever steps in the same river twice, for it's not the same river and he's not the same man.” — Heraclitus

Application essays are an important part of the admissions process for all levels of higher education. Nearly all programs will ask you to write at least one "long" essay on a topic of their choosing. But many schools will also include one or more "short" essay prompts -- either required or optional -- that provide you with an opportunity to share additional bits of information about your candidacy. And don't be fooled! Just because these essays are short, they still require careful consideration and can round out your profile in a favorable way if written effectively. In this episode we've invited MBA admissions consultant Hillary Schubach, founder of Shine MBA Admissions Consulting, to share her expert insight and provide tips on how to tackle these short-form admissions essays. During our in-depth conversation Hillary covers:Statistics revealing just how important essays are compared to other parts of the application (test scores, GPA, recommendations, etc.)The purpose of the short-form essay, and the mindset you should approach it withThe most common types of short essay prompts, with an emphasis on the short-term vs. long-term career goals essayDiscussion of this year's short-essay requirements from the Haas School of Business and Columbia Business SchoolWhat to do if you don't have a clear sense of your immediate post-degree career goalsAnalysis of a short-essay prompt from the Stanford Graduate School of Business, with particular focus on nuanced language in the question itself -- and how to address itThe importance of taking a holistic view of your application before deciding which anecdotes to share and what to emphasize in your short-answer responsesSample opening sentences and "hooks" to draw the reader inIdeal essay structureAnd more!Even if you don't have to write the exact essays we discuss here, the tips that Hillary shares will serve you well and can be adapted to any short-answer essays you may have to write in your own applications. Enjoy!RESOURCES / LINKSContact Hillary Schubach at Shine MBA Admissions ConsultingBoost your standardized test scores with Dominate Test Prep's proven prep coursesSIMILAR EPISODESIf you enjoyed this episode, we encourage you to check out these other relevant episodes of The Dominate Test Prep Podcast:Episode 7: Storytelling Essentials for Your Application Essays, with Michael NoltemeyerEpisode 18: "I've Been Waitlisted! Now What?" with Hillary SchubachEpisode 3: Framework for a Successful Grad School Application, with Linda AbrahamA DOSE OF MOTIVATION“I have only made this letter longer because I have not had the time to make it shorter.” — Blaise Pascal, The Provincial Letters