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08/20/2026

Many PA school applicants think their Life Experiences essay needs to center on trauma.

Accepted consultant Dr. Valerie Wherley says that's a common misconception.

The new required CASPA essay isn't asking for the hardest thing you've been through. It's asking how your experiences have shaped your ability to empathize with the patients you'll one day serve.

Sometimes the strongest essays come from moments that changed how you listen, communicate, or understand others.

If you're applying this cycle, this is advice worth hearing before you start writing.

08/19/2026

Funding is only part of what makes a graduate fellowship valuable.

Recognition matters too.

Some fellowships become a signal to future employers, faculty mentors, and research collaborators that you've already demonstrated exceptional promise.

The NSF Graduate Research Fellowship has earned that reputation over decades of supporting future scientists and engineers.

If you're planning a research-focused master's or PhD, this is one opportunity that deserves a place in your application strategy.

If you'd like help building a competitive fellowship application, we'd love to help.

08/18/2026

Many applicants assume that if a friend gets a medical school interview before they do, something must be wrong with their application. Accepted consultant Dr. Valerie Wherley says that's a mistake.

Interview invitations aren't sent based on a single factor. Admissions committees consider everything from application timing and residency status to institutional fit, experiences, and letters of recommendation.

Two equally competitive applicants can receive interview invitations weeks or even months apart.

If you're waiting to hear back, don't let someone else's timeline shake your confidence.

08/13/2026

Many applicants spend hours preparing answers for their medical school interview.

Accepted consultant Dr. Valerie Wherley says that's only part of the preparation.

The strongest interviews start long before you walk into the room. That means understanding the school's mission beyond its website, knowing your own application inside and out, and being prepared to have a genuine conversation, not deliver memorized responses.

Your interviewer isn't looking for a perfect script. They're looking for someone who can think critically, communicate authentically, and show who they are.

If you're preparing for medical school interviews, this is advice worth hearing before interview day.

08/12/2026

One of the biggest misconceptions about graduate funding is that the best opportunities are simply scholarships.

They're not.

The most competitive fellowships open doors long after the funding ends. They connect you to influential researchers, lifelong professional networks, and opportunities that can shape an entire career.

The Hertz Fellowship is a great example. It's designed to invest in scientists and engineers who have the potential to tackle some of society's biggest challenges.

If you're pursuing a STEM PhD, this is a fellowship worth understanding early. And if you'd like guidance navigating competitive fellowship applications, we'd love to help.

08/10/2026

This conversation tackles a question many students are afraid to ask: should you even apply if your GPA or MCAT feels too low?

Dr. Valerie Wherley sits down with a team from the College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific, a current student from the College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific (COMP) at Western University of Health Sciences. Dr. Lisa Warren (dean and COMP graduate), Dr. Marcel Fraix (associate dean for admissions and COMP graduate), TJ Pe (assistant director of recruitment), and Sarah Shirley (rising second-year COMP DO student) to talk about what holistic admissions review actually means for premed applicants.

The team explains why admissions committees look far beyond metrics, and why building a class that can genuinely succeed through the curriculum matters more than hitting a specific number.

▶️ Watch now on our YT channel or listen on your favorite streaming platform. https://bit.ly/4fIDwkj

08/07/2026

When people think about graduate scholarships, they often think local.

Some of the most generous funding opportunities, however, are international.

Programs like DAAD don't just help students pay for graduate school. They create opportunities to study, conduct research, and build a global network in one of Europe's leading academic systems.

The challenge isn't whether these opportunities exist. It's knowing where to look and understanding which ones align with your goals.

In this video, we take a closer look at DAAD and why it's one of the most valuable international scholarship programs prospective graduate students should have on their radar.

If you're exploring graduate study abroad and want help identifying funding opportunities that fit your goals, schedule a free consultation with us.

08/06/2026

For many high school students, getting into medical school feels like a challenge they'll face years down the road.

BS/MD programs change that timeline.

These programs can offer a more direct path to medicine, but they aren't all structured the same. Some provide conditional admission to medical school, while others only guarantee an interview. Understanding those differences is just as important as earning admission in the first place.

The strongest applicants don't just look for prestigious programs. They look for the program that best fits their academic goals, expectations, and long-term plans.

In this video, we compare two BS/MD programs and explain what prospective applicants should pay attention to before applying.

If you're considering a BS/MD pathway and want expert guidance, we'd love to help.

08/04/2026

Language skills can open doors around the world.

Accepted consultant Steven Tagle highlights the Blakemore Fellowship, a program that supports intensive language study across Asia for applicants pursuing careers that require advanced language proficiency.

✈️ Travel funding
📚 Tuition support
🏠 Living expenses covered
🌏 Full immersion experience

For serious language learners, opportunities like this don't come around often.

07/29/2026

What does it take to build a career that spans continents before landing in admissions consulting?

In this clip from the Admissions Straight Talk podcast, our vey own Steven Tagle, an Accepted admissions consultant, shares the path that took him from a Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowship through a Fulbright-funded research post in Greece, eight years living and working there as a teacher and speechwriter to the US Ambassador to Greece, and a two-year writing fellowship from the Institute of Current World Affairs focused on Greek border zones.

He also touches on his current editing work for the Institute of Current World Affairs alongside his admissions consulting career at Accepted.

▶️ Watch episode 624 now on our YT channel or listen on your favorite streaming platform.

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