by Dr. Felicia E. Mebane | Nov 20, 2014 | 0 All, Admissions
Late fall and winter is the start of the season for applications to public health programs, especially at the graduate level. A key element of the application is the personal essay. Essays can be a challenge, in part, because they can include vague instructions. At...
by Dr. Felicia E. Mebane | Jun 24, 2014 | 0 All, Admissions, Networking
If you are thinking about applying to a college or program this fall or later and have not yet connected with their faculty or staff, summer may be your time. One of the best actions you can take to help your chances of being accepted into a program (aside from doing...
by Dr. Felicia E. Mebane | Mar 18, 2014 | 0 All, Admissions
In the midst of March madness…basketball and this end of winter beginning of spring roller coaster weather nonsensicalness…students all over the world are also dealing with so-called rejection letters from colleges and universities. Fear not, brave fellows. There is...
by Dr. Felicia E. Mebane | Mar 6, 2014 | 0 All, Admissions
As a mentor for several students in college or pursuing advanced degrees, this time of the year can be very exciting. Right about now, some of them are starting to get a good idea of their prospects, i.e., where they have been accepted. For some of these students,...
by Dr. Felicia E. Mebane | Nov 5, 2013 | 0 All, Admissions, Education/Training
If you are thinking about going to college and/or trying to decide on which one, here’s an interesting way to get a general feel for campus life: read a student newspaper. Campus newspapers focus on student perspectives and are managed, written by or supported in some...
by Dr. Felicia E. Mebane | Sep 19, 2013 | 0 All, Admissions, Careers
Résumés or CVs are a necessary, ok, I will say because I know you are thinking it…”evil.” The best résumé for you depends on your experiences, goals and opportunities. Your challenge is to create presentations that best combine of all three. Here are...
by Dr. Felicia E. Mebane | Sep 10, 2013 | 0 All, Admissions
One advantage to running long distances for exercise is that I have time to listen to radio programs that I usually don’t otherwise. Last Saturday, I heard “How I Got Into College” on This American Life from WBEZ in Chicago. Be prepared to hear a few...
by Dr. Felicia E. Mebane | Sep 7, 2013 | 0 All, Admissions, Careers
A common recommendation to prospective students or employees is to be able to show or describe volunteer service. A common response is to participate in a flurry of activities, with not enough thought about why service matters or how it can be a life-long choice....
by Dr. Felicia E. Mebane | Aug 8, 2013 | 0 All, Admissions, Univerities/Schools/Programs
Ever start something then realize you miscounted and now you can’t go back and fix it because, you know, social media is forever? So ends this list of ways to start your list of potential colleges or programs. Note that I did not add “costs” as a way...
by Dr. Felicia E. Mebane | Aug 6, 2013 | 0 All, Admissions, Univerities/Schools/Programs
Browsing may be my favorite way to add to a list of potential college and education training programs. I was the kid (…adult) who would sometimes choose a book from the bookshelf in the library because I saw it while I was looking for another one. So many titles and...
