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Setting The SceneThe College Counsel Scene with Dr. Shirag Shemmassian: Avoiding Common Mistakes During Medical School ApplicationsOn the 59th overall episode and 6th episode in our series: "College Counsel," we are joined by Dr. Shirag Shemmassian, founder of Shemmassian Academic Counseling. Dr. Shemmassian shares an overview of the medical school application journey as well as some common and big mistakes students make while applying. He also shares tips on how to best avoid these mistakes and how better your application at the same time.Join us to hear Dr. Shemmassian share crucial information for medical school applications and mistakes to avoid making!For more information on medical school...2025-03-2846 min
Prepped and Polished PodcastEpisode 267 - Shirag Shemmassian - Choosing the Right Schools for Pre-Med MajorsOn Episode 267, Alexis Avila speaks to Dr. Shirag Shemmassian, founder and admissions consultant of Shemmassian Academic Consulting. As a Cornell University graduate and Cornell admissions interviewer, Shirag knows what the best schools are looking for in prospective students during admissions interviews.
On today’s episode Shirag and I talk about colleges that offer fantastic pre-med programs. If you’re considering becoming a doctor, you’ll want to tune into this episode.
You’ll learn:
• About Direct Med programs and why they are hard to get into.
• What types of majors you should pursue if considering pre med
• One Ivy League that offers a...2024-05-3023 min
The Law School Toolbox Podcast: Tools for Law Students from 1L to the Bar Exam, and BeyondStandardized Testing Equity (w/David Klieger from Aspen Publishing)Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! In this episode, we're speaking with David Klieger, Manager of Testing and Psychometrics at Aspen Publishing, about equity in standardized testing. In this episode we discuss: David's background and work at Aspen Publishing, including on JD-Next Why is standardized testing an equity issue? How the JD-Next course prepares and assesses prospective law students and helps close the score gap in standardized tests which has traditionally been observed Indicators that a test is a valid and reliable assessment of particular skills What are law school admissions tests trying to...2024-05-2325 minThe Law School Toolbox Podcast: Tools for Law Students from 1L to the Bar Exam, and Beyond10 Things to Consider When Applying to Law School (w/Steve Schwartz)Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! In today's episode, together with Steve Schwartz from LSAT Unplugged, we're sharing our list of top 10 things to consider when you are applying to law school. In this episode we discuss: Steve's background and work in the law school admissions space How early should you start preparing for taking the LSAT? The current structure of the LSAT and what changes are coming up The pros and cons of different prep options Researching law schools and scholarships Writing your personal statement Asking for letters of recommendation Balancing studying with y...2024-05-0639 min
Circle of KnowledgeWhether You Think You Can or Think You Can't, You're Right, Dr. Shirag Shemmassian & Jon Kovach Jr.Dr. Shirag Shemmassian is the Founder of Shemmassian Academic Consulting and one of the world's foremost experts on medical school admissions, college admissions, and graduate school admissions. For nearly 20 years, he and his team have helped thousands of students get into medical school and top colleges using his systematic and proprietary approach.
While in high school, Dr. Shemmassian took a keen interest in the higher education process. He navigated the admissions process with limited college counseling and became the only Ivy League graduate in his high school’s nearly 60-year history. Specifically, Dr. Shemmassian received his B.S...2023-02-0432 min
The Asclepius PodcastHow to Get Into Medical School with Dr. Shirag ShemmassianIs an intro even needed? For today's episode, we have Dr. Shirag Shemmassian! He is by far one of the coolest people I have had the opportunity to talk with on the podcast! Tune in to hear about how he ended up creating a successful business in helping pre-medical students pursue their dreams and find success in medical school and so much more! Also, I suppose this wraps up the first season of the Asclepius Podcast! Thank you all for getting to this point with us and be on the lookout for the second season! 2022-12-1357 min
Student Success Beyond ExpectationsDriven To Succeed: Student Success Beyond Expectations Podcast Ep 44By 8-9 years old, Dr. Shirag Shemmassian developed facial and vocal tics. He was later diagnosed with Tourette’s syndrome and knew he had involuntary tics but was unable to stop them. Dr. Shemmassian attended an all Armenian private school where there was no understanding of what Tourette’s syndrome was. His parents would tell him to just stop making the tics. He shares his insights that parents believe children are a reflection of themselves which can make it difficult for some parents to accept that their child has a condition that they are unable to relate to.
Listen to Dr...2022-12-0629 min
Tests and the Rest: College Admissions PodcastALL ABOUT THE MCATWe all value physicians, which means we all, by extension, value medical school. Like it or not, that must mean we all value that really challenging admissions exam all future doctors in the U.S. must excel on. Amy and Mike invited educational consultant Shirag Shemmassian, Ph.D. to tell us all about the MCAT. What are five things you will learn in this episode? What is tested on the MCAT? How is the MCAT scored, and what is a good score? What kinds of schools or programs use the MCAT for admissions? When should students p...2022-11-0429 min
DocWorking: The Whole Physician Podcast207: Pre-Med Tips & How To Get In to Medical School With Dr. Shirag Shemmassian“Learning how to position yourself to impress admissions committees and seeing that happen and then helping other people and then through word of mouth, someone telling someone else that they wanted to go into this field as well and really helping them, I think just further reinforced that my role was to help other people become wonderful physicians."
- Dr. Shemmassian
Dr. Shirag Shemmassian is the founder of Shemmassian Academic Consulting. He's one of the world's foremost experts on medical school admissions, college admissions and graduate school admissions. For nearly 20 years, he and his team have he...2022-10-2726 min
ROAD TO GROWTH : Success as an EntrepreneurDr. Shirag Shemmassian - Owner of Shemmassian Academic Consulting In this episode of the Road to Growth podcast, we are pleased to introduce you to Dr. Shirag Shemmassian. Dr. Shemmassian is the Founder of Shemmassian Academic Consulting and one of the world's foremost experts on medical school admissions, college admissions, and graduate school admissions. For nearly 20 years, he and his team have helped thousands of students get into medical school and top colleges using his systematic and proprietary approach.
While in high school, Dr. Shemmassian took a keen interest in the higher education process. He navigated the admissions process with limited college counseling and became the onl...2022-08-0632 min
The Tiberius ShowThe Tiberius Show EP 197 Dr Shirag ShemmassianDo you really have to help charities and do sports to get into medical school? What is the difference from an Ivy League school and a normal college? Do you have to have good grades? How much will it cost? What is the best way to get into a good college? All these questions and so much more will be answered by admissions expert Dr. Shirag Shemmassian. He helps students get into medical school and top colleges.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tiberius-show--3352195/support.2022-07-2730 min
Parent Them Successful#045: How to Help Your Child Get Into Their Dream CollegeIn this episode, I interview Dr. Sharig Shemmasian, one of the world's foremost experts on college admissions, helping thousands of students get into top programs like Harvard, Stanford, and MIT. So if this is a dream for your child, but you just aren't sure where to start or how to get them there, this episode is for you! Dr. Shemmasian also shares a special tool you can use to help refine the application process, improving your child's chances of acceptance. About This Episode's Special Guest:https://www.shemmassianconsulting.comF...2022-07-1932 min
The Business Ownership PodcastExpertizing Educational Admissions - Shirag Shemmassianwww.shemmassianconsulting.com/www.linkedin.com/in/shemmassian/
2022-06-2930 min
The Dominate Test Prep Podcast59. Overcoming the Odds to Earn an MBA, with Darius WhittedDarius Whitted was the first person in his family to go to college. Then, as if that weren't enough, he went on to earn his MBA from the Thomas School of Business at UNC Pembroke, graduating this Spring. Those accomplishments are impressive in their own right, to be sure. But what makes Darius's educational journey even more remarkable is that Darius has been paralyzed since the age of three.In this episode of The Dominate Test Prep Podcast, Darius shares his inspiring story of overcoming the obstacles that life has thrown at him in pursuit of a...2022-05-2627 min
It's Just Business80. Elevate with Dr. Shirag ShemmassianWhat disciplines help in any industry? How can I be seen as an expert in my field? How do I build trust with future clients? We learn a lot from Dr. Shirag Shemmassian while discussing things that are of value to every business and in every industry - content creation, systemization, and becoming an expert in your field. Dr. Shemmassian is the Founder of Shemmassian Academic Consulting and one of the world's foremost experts on medical school admissions, college admissions, and graduate school admissions. Where you can connect with Dr. Shirag ShemmassianWebsite: 2022-05-2544 min
The Impostor Syndrome FilesWhere Is the Evidence?In this episode of the Impostor Syndrome Files, we explore the ways in which feeling different from others makes us doubt ourselves and how it often pushes us to try to prove ourselves to those around us. My guest, Shirag Shemmassian, shares his personal journey of impostor syndrome as he grew up with Tourette Syndrome and worried that the opportunities presented to him were a function of his disability rather than his competence. Shirag and I explore the implications of this for others from historically marginalized groups, as well as strategies we can use to distinguish fact...2022-05-2435 min
The Mindful ExperimentEP#377 - How To Be A Standout In The Crowd with Special Guest: Dr. Shirag Shemmassian In this episode, I had the pleasure to talk with Dr. Shirag Shemmassian who helps many students stand out when it comes to academic admissions. He helps many students who want to get into medical school, graduate school, or college and helps with MCAT tutoring. I enjoyed having this conversation because Dr. Shirag shares how to stand out when you are in a massive crowd, especially in the competition that comes with medical school. He shares what you can do and many of the things we discussed have a huge cross-over into busin...2022-05-2342 min
The Mindful Experiment PodcastEP#377 - How To Be A Standout In The Crowd with Special Guest: Dr. Shirag ShemmassianIn this episode, I had the pleasure to talk with Dr. Shirag Shemmassian who helps many students stand out when it comes to academic admissions. He helps many students who want to get into medical school, graduate school, or college and helps with MCAT tutoring. I enjoyed having this conversation because Dr. Shirag shares how to stand out when you are in a massive crowd, especially the competition that comes with medical school. He shares what you can do and many of the things we discussed has a huge cross over into business and how to st...2022-05-2342 min
Powerful Parenting for Today's KidsEp 647 How parents can promote or sabotage their high achieving kids with Dr Shirag ShemmassianIn today's episode, I talk with Dr. Shirag Shemmassian, who is the founder of Shemmassian Academic Consulting, and one of the world’s foremost experts on medical school admissions, college admissions, and graduate school admissions. For nearly 20 years, he and his team have helped thousands of students get into medical school and top colleges using his systematic and proprietary approach. Today, we talk about how parents can help their child prepare for and navigate the college search process.
You can learn more about and connect with Dr. Shemmassian at these links!
Free Resource: https://www.shemm...2022-04-2226 minThe Law School Toolbox Podcast: Tools for Law Students from 1L to the Bar Exam, and BeyondTalking About Law School Admissions (w/Sydney Montgomery)Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we're excited to have college and law school admissions consultant Sydney Montgomery with us to talk all about law school admissions. In this episode we discuss: Sydney's background and her work in admissions consulting What problems do people consistently run into during admissions? What unique challenges do first-generation law students face, and how can they overcome them? How to find out more about life as a lawyer if you're thinking of applying to law school What should you write in your personal statement? Is it worth it...2022-04-1836 min
YouTube Creators Hub297: Lead Generation On YouTube With Dr. Shirag Shemmassian297: Lead Generation On YouTube With Dr. Shirag Shemmassian This week we are joined by Dr. Shirag Shemmassian and he talks about his rapid growth on YouTube. How he mastered one space and then moved to YouTube to apply the same tactics. We talk about lead generation on Youtube, how to stay consistent AND how to keep energy in your videos and SO MUCH more. About Dr. Shirag Shemmassian: RupDr. Shemmassian is the Founder of Shemmassian Academic Consulting and one of the world’s foremost experts on medical school admissions, college admissions, and graduate sc...2022-04-1532 min
E1 - College ScoopsEpisode 116: So, You Want to Be a Doctor with Guest Shirag ShemmassianSo, you want to be a medical professional? The road to medical school is not easy, but with the right amount of preparation and dedication, it is a viable and fulfilling career option for many. On today’s episode, Dr. Shirag Shemmassian gives prospective medical students advice and information on the application process.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/college-scoops/support2022-04-0534 minThe Law School Toolbox Podcast: Tools for Law Students from 1L to the Bar Exam, and BeyondHow to Decide Which Law School Offer to AcceptWelcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we're talking about how to figure out which law school offer to accept if you're weighing multiple options. In this episode we discuss: Should you automatically go to the highest ranked school you get into? How much does location matter? The role of scholarships and student loans The importance of visiting the schools in person Considering bar passage rates Job/career prospects after graduation Resources: Start Law School Right (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/start-law-school-right/) Law School Transparency (https://www.lawschooltransparency.com/) Podcast Episode 34: Which Law School...2022-04-0433 min
Business and Entrepreneurship with KAJWhat options Indian medical students can evaluate in the present scenarioWhat are the other viable options for Indian Medical Students in the present world scenario, is the question many in India have, especially students and their parents. On The KAJ Masterclass LIVE Dr. Shirag Shemmassian, world's top medical school admissions expert answers all these questions for us. Watch here. https://youtu.be/VfS3B-r_87Q Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/business-and-entrepreneurship-with-kaj--6217536/support.2022-03-2338 minKAJ Politics LIVEWhat options Indian medical students can evaluate in the present scenarioWhat are the other viable options for Indian Medical Students in the present world scenario, is the question many in India have, especially students and their parents. On The KAJ Masterclass LIVE Dr. Shirag Shemmassian, world's top medical school admissions expert answers all these questions for us. Watch here. https://youtu.be/VfS3B-r_87Q --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kajmasterclass/messageBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/kaj-politics-live--6212492/support.2022-03-2338 min
The KAJ Masterclass LIVEWhat options Indian medical students can evaluate in the present scenarioWhat are the other viable options for Indian Medical Students in the present world scenario, is the question many in India have, especially students and their parents. On The KAJ Masterclass LIVE Dr. Shirag Shemmassian, world's top medical school admissions expert answers all these questions for us.
Watch here.
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KAJ Bytes of ChangeWhat options Indian medical students can evaluate in the present scenarioWhat are the other viable options for Indian Medical Students in the present world scenario, is the question many in India have, especially students and their parents. On The KAJ Masterclass LIVE Dr. Shirag Shemmassian, world's top medical school admissions expert answers all these questions for us.Watch here. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit khudania.substack.com2022-03-2338 min
The Small Business SurgeonShirag Shemmassian: College Prep, Admission, and Higher Education as an ImmigrantAttention all parents! Today's episode is a little bit different from the normal kind of content we have on the show. Today's guest is a college admissions specialist and he's built his own consulting agency, based on helping students get into prestigious medical schools and achieve their academic dreams. Please welcome to the show, Shirag Shemmassian!Information about Shirag and his Medical School preparation services.https://www.shemmassianconsulting.com2022-03-2140 min
IlluminatEDEveryone Deserves Education, but not at the College of Their Choice with Dr. Shirag Shemmassian, Founder of Shemmassian Academic ConsultingIn this episode of Illuminate Higher Education, N2N Services CEO Kiran Kodithala speaks with Dr. Shirag Shemmassian, Founder of Shemmassian Academic Consulting Dr. Shemmassian is the Founder of Shemmassian Academic Consulting and one of the world’sforemost experts on medical school admissions, college admissions, and graduate school admissions.For nearly 20 years, he and his team have helped thousands of students get into medical school andtop colleges using his systematic and proprietary Approach. Dr. Shemmassian received his B.S. in Human Development from Corn...2022-03-1352 min
Uncommon Wealth PodcastEpisode 98: Standing Out in College AdmissionsIf the target college for your kids is Ivy League, medical or some other elite school, it will take more than perfect grades and high test scores to be noticed in the admissions process. Numbers are comforting, but there’s an artistry to high school course selection, essay writing, who to get recommendations from and interview performance that has helped 90% of Dr. Shirag Shemmassian’s clients get into at least one of their top 3 college choices. In this episode, we talk to Dr. Shemmassian about the services he offers, what things help an applicant stand out in a sea o...2022-03-0835 min
The One Big Tip Podcast with Jeff MendelsonE209 - Fail to Succeed: How Embracing Failure Leads to Growth | with Dr. Shirag ShemmassianAs the founder of the Shemmassian Consulting Group and one of the world's foremost experts on medical school, grad school, and college admissions, Dr. Shirag Shemmassian has spent over 20 years helping 1000s of students get into the schools of their dreams. However, an important part of that success is all about embracing failure. That’s why it’s his One Big Tip!Whether it’s when you’re applying to colleges or starting a business, Dr. Shemmassian says learning to be open to failure is vital. In fact, it’s one of the most important tools we can use fo...2022-02-2527 min
Parenting with ImpactEp 045: Helping 2E Kids Reach Their Academic PotentialParenting With Impact with Elaine Taylor-Klaus Episode 045 Helping 2E Kids Reach Their Academic Potential with Dr. Shirag ShemmassianDr. Shemmassian is the Founder of Shemmassian Academic Consulting and one of the world's foremost experts on medical school admissions, college admissions, and graduate school admissions. For nearly 20 years, he and his team have helped thousands of students get into medical school and top colleges using his systematic and proprietary approach.Having reached tremendous success despite his Tourette Syndrome and all the stigma that came with it, Dr. Shemmassian pays it forward, helping students be open about a disability they may have with h...2022-02-1623 min