Admissions Straight Talk

Admissions Straight Talk

Linda Abraham

Episodes 137
Avg. Duration 37m
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Since Jul 2022
Latest Episode Feb 2026

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

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

Feb 19, 2026 32m Transcript

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 Sophia Sim, associate dean for…

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

Jan 22, 2026 25m Transcript

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 Tolentino to explore the…

S2E614 The Bryn Mawr Postbac Premed Program [Episode 614]

Jan 08, 2026 24m Transcript

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 an in-depth look at one of…

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

Dec 18, 2025 21m Transcript

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 in Physician Assistant…

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

Dec 04, 2025 21m Transcript

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 background in composition and…

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

Nov 13, 2025 24m

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 admissions at UMass Chan Medical…

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

Oct 30, 2025 21m Transcript

What happens when you combine medicine, business, and technology? The cross-disciplinary Master of Science in Clinical Informatics Management degree at Stanford University combines all three of these…

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

Oct 16, 2025 14m Transcript

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 by Mory Gould, current M1…

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

Oct 02, 2025 20m Transcript

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 some of the common mistakes…

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

Sep 18, 2025 18m Transcript

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 Accepted admissions expert…

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

Jul 15, 2025 17m

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 prepares for retirement,…

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

Jun 10, 2025 34m Transcript

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 University’s Pre-Health…

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

May 06, 2025 40m

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) program. They discuss the…

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

Apr 08, 2025 28m

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 insightful look into the…

S1E602 Inside Pitt Med School: Innovations in Medical Education [Episode 602]

Mar 11, 2025 36m

In this episode of Admissions Straight Talk, Dr. Beth Piraino, Associate Dean of Admissions at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine (UPSOM), explores the school’s innovative Three Rivers…

S1E601 Navigating Admissions at the University of Washington School of Medicine [Episode 601]

Feb 11, 2025 58m

In this episode of Admissions Straight Talk, host Linda Abraham interviews Dr. LeeAnna Muzquiz, Associate Dean for Admissions at the University of Washington School of Medicine (UWSOM). Dr. Muzquiz,…

S1E600 Inside Geisinger Med School Admissions with Dr. Michelle Schmude [Episode 600]

Jan 07, 2025 38m Transcript

Welcome to the 600th episode of Admissions Straight Talk! In this milestone episode, host Linda Abraham sits down with Dr. Michelle Schmude, Vice Provost for Enrollment Management and Professor of…

Accepted: Your Guide to CU School of Medicine [Episode 599]

Dec 10, 2024 44m Transcript

In this episode of Admissions Straight Talk, host Linda Abraham interviews Dr. Jeffrey SooHoo, Assistant Dean for Admissions at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. They discuss the unique…

How to Get Into Yale SOM 2025 [Episode 598]

Nov 12, 2024 37m Transcript

In this episode, Bruce DelMonico, Assistant Dean of Admissions at Yale School of Management, shares an overview of the Yale School of Management. The program offers a distinctive two-year, full-time…

Get Into NYU Stern’s MSBAi aka Masters of Business Analytics and AI [Episode 597]

Oct 29, 2024 27m Transcript

The NYU Stern Masters of Business Analytics and AI (MSBAAI) program is a one-year specialized degree program that trains students to make data-driven decisions. Dr. Anindya Ghose, Heinz Riehl Chair…

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