Shemmassian Academic Consulting

JANUARY 3, 2024

If you hope to add your name to the Yale Law School alumni list, you probably already know that you’ll need stellar undergraduate grades and standardized test scores, stand-out personal essays, and that little, mysterious, crucial something extra to be a competitive applicant. A number of our students get into Yale Law School each year.

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The Thoughtful College Search

DECEMBER 12, 2022

The first is Purdue’s recent announcement that it will resume requiring applicants to submit test scores beginning in the Fall of 2024. Is this a foreshadowing of the triumphant return of testing? I could certainly be wrong, but I’m thinking that the test-optional movement is unlikely to go away. I’m thinking not.

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The College Solutions Blog

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Early Decision refers to the admission practice of allowing students to send in their applications before teenagers who use the regular admission process. Applying early decision to college is often a highly effective way to increase the odds of getting accepted at many schools that offer this admission option.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

APRIL 25, 2023

What is the Casper test? Casper (Computer-Based Assessment for Sampling Personal Characteristics) is a situational judgement test (SJT) developed by researchers at McMaster University in Canada that aims to measure traits like professionalism, ethics, communication, and empathy. Struggling to write your med school essays?

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

JANUARY 22, 2023

Unlike the other three sections of the test, CARS requires no outside knowledge or prior memorization of subject material, making it a much more difficult section to study for. Test takers must be able to read a passage on any subject, quickly synthesize and interpret the key information, and answer the corresponding questions.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

APRIL 24, 2023

However, there are some standard practices that will help elevate your essay: Directly address any questions the prompt asks. The combined challenge of addressing a question in an interesting way while staying focused and making yourself stand out, all within a limited number of words, is something that students struggle with every year.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

100+ common medical school interview questions, plus time-tested approaches to answering questions like “Tell me about yourself” and “What is your biggest weakness?”. Soon after your quick celebration, however, the anxiety creeps back in. What happens during a typical med school interview day? or “What type of career do you intend to pursue?”

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

That said, the majority of advice also applies to Canadian medical schools and Caribbean medical schools , the latter being a consideration for students with low grades or test scores. You wouldn’t be interested in so many years of training if you were simply motivated by earning potential or prestige. This guide focuses on getting into U.S.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

JULY 30, 2023

Get our free 102-page guide to help you with every step: Get Into Medical School: 6 Practical Lessons to Stand Out and Earn Your White Coat First Name Last Name Email Address SEND ME THE GUIDE 100% privacy. It also lands in the top third of medical schools regarding its level of funding from the National Institute of Health.

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Admissions Mom

MARCH 6, 2023

It’s not fair that during what should be one of the most exciting journeys of your lives, you’re forced to add anti-trans state legislation, fear of hate crimes, and hostile rhetoric to your long list of things you should be worried about as a teenager who’s applying to college, like applications, essays, testing, course rigor, and acceptances.

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

You’ll need to count on more than just your GPA and standardized test scores to stand out – which is where your essays come in. You’ll need to count on more than just your GPA and standardized test scores to stand out – which is where your essays come in. Its acceptance rate, however – 4.4% Don’t get discouraged! General Tips.

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Tex Admissions

MARCH 27, 2022

Completing 40 hours of introductory Bahasa Indonesia language class. Many universities have an "Honors College" that houses their best students regardless of their major. All programs, however, are highly competitive comparable with admission to most selective universities nationwide. Complete my questionnaire for a free consultation.

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Admissions Mom

MAY 1, 2024

In honor of Mental Health Month, I’m gonna try to get all the mental health tips that I like to share throughout the year all bundled up in one post — this one. Warning — it’s long, but it’s all really important. Graduating seniors, y’all might wanna hold on to this post too. I’ve heard this called stress inoculation before.

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College Essay Guy

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Will it hurt my students if my School Profile is not full of glowing stats, high average test scores, or a matriculation list with elite colleges on it? Will it hurt my students if my School Profile is not full of glowing stats, high average test scores, or a matriculation list with elite colleges on it? recommendation letters)?

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Tex Admissions

MARCH 24, 2022

“Describe how your experiences, perspectives, talents, and/or your involvement in leadership activities (at your school, job, community, or within your family) will help you to make an impact both in and out of the classroom while enrolled at UT.” You’re also welcome to consult examples from the previous year for more ideas.

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The Koppelman Group

JULY 20, 2023

Reasons for increased popularity might include their highly ranked business school, high levels of school spirit, or their continued test-optional policy. BC has gotten increasingly popular over the last few years, dropping to an all-time low 14% acceptance rate for the class of 2027. That’s right parents, BC isn’t a safety school anymore.

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EAB

AUGUST 29, 2023

I've led enrollment teams at multiple universities myself, and now I'm working with a number of institutions to identify best practices and to help leaders like you figure out what's gonna work to address your particular challenges. Podcast Poll Highlights Top Concerns of Enrollment Leaders Episode 164. August 29, 2023. music] 0:00:43.2

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College Essay Guy

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

To understand why, here’s some important context: The purpose of a personal statement is to demonstrate the skills, qualities, values, identities, insights, and interests you’ll bring to a college community. So why do so many students feel that writing about traumatic experiences is the best way to do this?

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Admissions Mom

MAY 18, 2023

I’m gonna be super real with you — life is feeling just overwhelmingly kind of stressful to me right now (I live in Texas so maybe that will help you understand). So much so that my May Mental Health Awareness Month Post that I meant to post last week is being posted later in the month than I would have liked – and you know what, that’s ok.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

JULY 6, 2023

A complete list of med school secondary prompts to help you get ahead and stay organized during your admissions process (Note: We recommend using this resource alongside our free, 102-page comprehensive guide to medical school applications, Get Into Medical School: 6 Practical Lessons to Stand Out and Earn Your White Coat.)

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EAB

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Today’s post offers a briefing on key takeaways and a quick guide to the most consequential points in the debate, including practical implications for enrollment teams. In 2014, lower courts ruled in the schools’ favor, finding that their policies complied with Supreme Court precedents. What will the future bring? Jeannie Suk Gerson.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

JUNE 22, 2023

By taking the time to understand and practice the skills covered in this guide, you’ll be well prepared to ace your MMIs. Learn the different types of MMI interview questions and how to answer them. Plus, 150 MMI interview questions and the complete list of medical schools that use MMI. Medical school interviews come in a few different forms.

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