Episode 21: 5 MORE DICAS Mistakes to Avoid
IN THIS EPISODE
Today’s topic is a companion to episode 18. I’m talking about 5 MORE DICAS mistakes and how to avoid them. These are mistakes I have actually seen on applications. Not all of these mistakes mean that you’ll immediately be disqualified or out of the running for a match, but you still don’t want to make these errors. Seeing these errors on applications show that the applicant missed important information, didn’t pay attention to necessary details, or isn’t fully interested in this program.
Avoid making these mistakes on your own DICAS application:
Not understanding the program emphasis
Email address is not easy to read
Personal statement is too long or too short
Including too many references
Missing program-specific instructions
YOUR ACTION STEP
Consider if one of these errors might be more likely for you than the others, and make a plan to prevent it at all costs. If any programs you are interested in have admission requirements you need to meet, write them all down and make sure you meet them, or note the questions you need to ask them about. If deadlines always sneak up on you, put benchmark alarms in your phone or on your calendar to help keep you moving.
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