Admissions Straight Talk

Admissions Straight Talk

Linda Abraham

Episodes 143
Avg. Duration 37m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.4 (49)
Since Jul 2022
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Advice from experts on the MBA, medical school, law school, and graduate school admissions process.

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S3E622 WashU Doctor of Physical Therapy Admissions: Inside a Top-Ranked Program [Episode 622]

Jun 04, 2026 27m Transcript

Send Harold your questions!What should applicants know about WashU Medicine’s Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program?In this episode of Admissions Straight Talk, Dr. Valerie Wherley speaks with Dr.…

S2E621 How This Reapplicant Got into PA School [Episode 621]

May 21, 2026 14m Transcript

Send Harold your questions!This episode of Admissions Straight Talk covers the essential strategies for overcoming rejection and successfully reapplying to physician assistant (PA) programs. In this…

S2E620 How to Get the Most Out of Premed Shadowing [Episode 620]

Apr 30, 2026 16m Transcript

Send Harold your questions!What does it take to maximize your premed shadowing opportunity, and why does this experience matter so much in your application?In this episode of Admissions Straight…

S2E619 How to Get into Touro University California College of Osteopathic Medicine [Episode 619]

Apr 16, 2026 30m

Send Harold your questions!What does it take to stand out and become a competitive applicant to Touro University California College of Osteopathic Medicine (TUCOM), and what makes this program unique…

S2E618 Baylor College of Medicine: Admissions, Curriculum, and What Makes a Strong Applicant [Episode 618]

Apr 02, 2026 26m Transcript

Send Harold your questions!What does Baylor College of Medicine look for in applicants, and how is its program evolving to meet the needs of today’s medical students?In this episode of Admissions…

S2E617 Inside the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell [Episode 617]

Mar 19, 2026 28m Transcript

Send Harold your questions!In this episode of Admissions Straight Talk, host Dr. Valerie Wherley welcomes Dr. Rona Woldenberg, associate dean for admissions and interim associate dean of student…

S2E616 How GW Law Reviews Applications: Timing, Waitlists, LSAT Optional, and Scholarships [Episode 616]

Feb 19, 2026 32m Transcript

Send Harold your questions!Applying to law school and wondering how admissions decisions really get made? In this episode of Admissions Straight Talk, Accepted Law Consultant Brigitte talks with…

S2E615 Inside the University of Miami’s Three-Year M.D. Accelerated Pathway [Episode 615]

Jan 22, 2026 25m Transcript

Send Harold your questions!Can you earn an MD in three years without sacrificing training quality? In this episode of Admissions Straight Talk, Dr. Valerie Wherley sits down with Dr. Jonathan…

S2E614 The Bryn Mawr Postbac Premed Program [Episode 614]

Jan 08, 2026 24m Transcript

Send Harold your questions!In this episode of Admissions Straight Talk, Dr. Valerie Wherley welcomes Dr. Glenn Cummings, associate dean and director of health professions advising at Bryn Mawr, for…

S2E613 Becoming a PA at Sacred Heart: International Opportunities, Orthopedic Training, and Admissions Advice [Episode 613]

Dec 18, 2025 21m Transcript

Send Harold your questions!In this episode of Admissions Straight Talk, host Dr. Valerie Wherley sits down with Dr. Reynold Jaglal, program director of the Sacred Heart University Master of Science…

S2E612 Is There Such a Thing as Too Many Drafts? Writing a Standout Med School Personal Statement [Episode 612]

Dec 04, 2025 21m Transcript

Send Harold your questions!In this episode of Admissions Straight Talk, host Dr. Valerie Wherley sits down with Accepted Admissions Consultant Alicia Nimonkar, an expert writing coach with a…

S2E611 Inside UMass Chan: How Wellness, Community, and Leadership Shape Future Physicians [Episode 611]

Nov 13, 2025 24m

Send Harold your questions!In this inspiring episode of Admissions Straight Talk, host Dr. Valerie Wherley sits down with Dr. Tracy Kedian, professor of family medicine and associate dean of…

S2E610 Stanford's MCiM Degree: Where Healthcare Meets Technology [Episode 610]

Oct 30, 2025 21m Transcript

Send Harold your questions!What happens when you combine medicine, business, and technology? The cross-disciplinary Master of Science in Clinical Informatics Management degree at Stanford University…

S1E609 From Med School Reapplicant to Current M1 Student [Episode 609]

Oct 16, 2025 14m Transcript

Send Harold your questions!If you are a medical school reapplicant, tune in for today's episode of the Admissions Straight Talk podcast! Accepted medical school expert Dr. Valerie Wherley is joined…

S1E608 The Fastest Way to Medical School Is Slowly: Avoiding Early Premed Mistakes [Episode 608]

Oct 02, 2025 20m Transcript

Send Harold your questions!In this episode of the Admissions Straight Talk podcast, Dr. Valerie Wherley is joined by Accepted medical school consultant Dr. Barry Rothman. Valerie and Barry discuss…

S1E607 How Many Medical Schools Should You Apply To? [Episode 607]

Sep 18, 2025 18m Transcript

Send Harold your questions!The Admissions Straight Talk podcast is back with a fresh look, and new host! After retiring this summer, Accepted founder Linda Abraham turned the podcast reigns over to…

S1E606 From Founder to Farewell: Lessons from 30+ Years in Admissions [Episode 606]

Jul 15, 2025 17m

Send Harold your questions!In her final episode as host of Admissions Straight Talk, Accepted founder Linda Abraham shares reflections and lessons from over 30 years in the admissions world. As she…

S1E605 How to Overcome the Biggest Weaknesses in Med School Applications [Episode 605]

Jun 10, 2025 34m Transcript

Send Harold your questions!In the 605th episode of Admissions Straight Talk, Dr. Barry Rothman, current Accepted consultant and former Health Professions Advisor and Director of San Francisco State…

S1E604 What You Need to Know about Duke’s Master of Engineering Management Program [Episode 604]

May 06, 2025 40m

Send Harold your questions!In this episode of Admission Straight Talk, Linda Abraham interviews Dr. Christy Bozic, the Executive Director of Duke University's Masters of Engineering Management (MEM)…

S1E603 Inside the Emory PA Program: Admissions, Curriculum, and Keys to Success

Apr 08, 2025 28m

Send Harold your questions!In this episode of Admissions Straight Talk, the Assistant Professor and Director of Admissions at the Emory University Physician Assistant Program, Allan Platt,  offers an…

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