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Grant Admissions Consulting

Grant Admissions Consulting provides expert personalized advice and guidance on all steps involved in the planning and admissions process for medical school and law school. The sooner an aspiring medical school or law school candidate works to enhance his/her candidacy, the greater his/her chance for success. Joan Grant has the tools and experience to work successfully with both candidates and parents to de-stress the process and improve results.  

The Challenge

The medical and law school admissions processes are complex and daunting. Most applicants have impressive undergraduate records and test scores. Successful candidates focus on and pursue both the work/volunteer experiences and intangibles that will enhance their applications and distinguish them from the ultra-competitive field of aspirants. It takes knowledge of the system, advanced planning, experienced judgment, and creativity to shape an applicant into a distinctive and authentic candidate and increase his/her chances for admission.

Among the 10 most competitive medical schools in the United States, the acceptance rates for 2020 ranged from 2.1% to 2.9%, according to U.S. News. The average acceptance rate among all 121 ranked medical schools reporting data to U.S. News for that year was a mere 6.5%.

The 10 law schools with the lowest acceptance rates accepted 14.5% of applicants for the 2020 academic year. Practically speaking, it is more important than ever to attend a highly ranked law school in order to secure the job of one’s choice following graduation.

The Solution

We provide experience and individualized attention to bring substantial added value with respect to the action items listed below, during the following phases of the admissions process:

Planning Phase

  • Organize the candidate and establish a timeline
  • Provide guidance about potential research and clinical experiences (pre-med candidates)
  • Advise about community service
  • Provide guidance about whether or not to take one or more gap years and discuss options
  • Counsel regarding letters of recommendation—who to target; when and how to approach potential recommenders
  • Discuss Early Decision options

Application Phase

  • Advise regarding optimal presentation of the candidate
  • Conceptualize and assist with the Personal Statement and various Secondary and Supplemental essays
  • Assist with what to highlight and whether and how to explain vulnerabilities
  • Provide guidance on school selection—how to avoid the pitfalls 

Interview Phase (pre-med candidates)

  • Prepare candidates for traditional interviews and multiple mini interview format
  • Conduct practice interviews
  • Advise regarding appropriate follow-up 

Decision Phase

  • Assist with assessment of options
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