Consultant Profile: Cydney Foote

Why Work with Cydney?

• More than 20 years advising hundreds of successful applicants for top medical and dental schools, residency and fellowship training, and other health-related degrees
• Former selection committee member at the University of Washington School of Medicine, where she learned what makes a winning application (and what pitfalls to avoid)
• Joint background in marketing and healthcare, so she can help candidates in science and technical fields identify what makes them stand out and sell themselves to admissions committees
• In-depth understanding of US and Canadian medical schools which enables her to go beyond the numbers to find each client's best fit

Cydney’s Stats

• BA from the University of North Texas (political science major, communication and public address minor)
• MSc in equality studies from University College Dublin
• MA in political science from the University of Washington

What Cydney Has to Say

“For applicants immersed in science or technical fields, identifying and communicating what stands out can be especially challenging. I love that challenge, and I love digging deeper to uncover what’s unique about each person’s path – expect lots of questions from me! My particular skill is differentiating candidates in overrepresented sectors, overcoming low/mid-range GPA and test scores, and helping ‘non-writers’ present themselves in an authentic, compelling way. I also offer my clients the peace of mind that comes with a comprehensive strategy for navigating the application season. This involves not only expert input on essays and interviews but also insights into individual programs and the entire admissions process.”

What Else You Should Know about Cydney

• US expat living in Ottawa, Canada
• Has a love of persuasion and the written word
• Author of three e-books and numerous articles on medical education
• Loves knitting, hiking, and writing screenplays and short stories