The 2021 medical school application cycle will be the first in which candidates are interviewed entirely through virtual platforms. Will medical school interviews be online this year? Many Medical School interviews are still set to take place online for 2021/22. Find out who will be conducting MMI or Traditional online, […]
Your CWRU ID, also called your login name or username, will be provided to you by the Registrar’s office along with an account activation PIN. Your CWRU ID is made up of your initials followed by a three digit number. What is Cwru network ID? Your CWRU network ID, also […]
Extracurriculars. Your extracurriculars are another important part of your Berkeley application. The best extracurriculars show your leadership skills and passion for whatever the extracurricular focuses on. Does UC Berkeley look at extracurricular activities? – UC Berkeley does not consider these during the application review. We expect the reported grades, test […]
William & Mary does not consider demonstrated interest. Recommendation Letter Policies: They require one letter from a guidance counselor. You can send additional letters, but no more than two. Does Williams track demonstrated interest? Below are the colleges that consider demonstrated interest as either important or very important when considering […]
Thank you notes are a key part of following up after an interview. Always write a thank you note or email within 24 hours after your interview. Is it still appropriate to send a thank you email after an interview? It’s best to send a thank-you email within 24 hours […]
If a company has shortlisted you for a job, this is a positive first step in your job application. What does it mean if you are shortlisted? If someone is on a shortlist, for example for a job or a prize, they are one of a small group of people […]
“To shortlist” means you choose the better ones from all the applicants or candidates and form a shorter list of names. From this shorter list of a few names, a final winner will be selected. If you are shortlisted, it means you have succeeded in the initial rounds of selection. […]
Examples of weaknesses might include: Lack of confidence speaking in public. Not detailed-orientated enough. Competitive. Delegation. Self-critical. Insecure. Don’t take enough risks. Not confident asking questions. What are your top 3 weaknesses answer? Here are a few examples of the best weaknesses to mention in an interview: I focus too […]
It depends on the school, but most offers will be received within two weeks of the recruitment weekend. However, you may also receive one after April 15, which is usually the deadline for acceptance of initial offers. How long does it take to hear if you have a PhD interview? […]
It’s difficult to really answer your question without actually seeing your application, but here’s some general advice. Remember that the admissions process is random. Calibrate your expectations. Identify potential advisors. Spread your applications. Get good letters. Write a good statement. Get feedback. What to do if I dont get into […]
Whether it’s a PhD application, or an interview, or trying to find funding, or something else, rejection and failure is just part and parcel of the job, I’m afraid. 5 Steps to Deal with Postgrad Rejection Take a break* You should go love yourself. It’s supposed to be difficult. Time […]
While many will be cut based on mediocre essays, lackluster resumes, bad recommendations, or simply a lack of originality, 30 to 50% of applicants will make it to the interview round. Below you can see a breakdown of each “cutting” stage of the admissions process. Does every applicant get an […]
When should I follow up after PhD interview? The best time to email your grad school interview thank you is within 24–48 hours after completing your interview. A grad school interviewer will often interview several candidates in anticipation for the upcoming semester. Email them any later and your email may […]
So shortlisted means you have made their short list of potential new admits. So basically, one more round. Edited to add, take the campus visit very seriously, it is essentially a very long interview to see if you would fit in to the department well. 1. What does it mean […]
Can you fail a PhD interview? Many PhDs fail their first non-academic interview by treating it like an academic interview. The worst thing you can do during a job search is work hard for months (not to mention the years it took to get your PhD) and then mess it […]