The Podcast

GradMissions

Office Hours

with Autumn Raines Lockett

Exclusive insights into the law and med school admissions process, straight from the experts behind GradMissions OS.

Join Autumn, Lizanne, Logan, and Morgan, the minds behind the structured, elite framework transforming applicants into future doctors and lawyers schools can't ignore. In short, high-impact episodes, we share insider strategies, real client breakthroughs, and the truth about what sets successful applicants apart.

From curating your perfect application to engineering an admissions strategy that gets results, we give you the guidance you won't find in the bowels of Reddit.

Latest episodes

From Reapplicant to White Coat: The Power of Persistence

From Reapplicant to White Coat: The Power of Persistence

Published on: 04/03/2026

In this special med-focused episode of GradMissions Office Hours, Autumn and Logan sit down with Mallory Downs, a two-time applicant who turned a disappointing first cycle into multiple acceptances with the help of GradMissions.

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You've Been Accepted to Law School. Now What?

You've Been Accepted to Law School. Now What?

Published on: 25/02/2026

Law school decisions are rolling in, and in a record-breaking, high-volume cycle, things feel volatile. In this episode of GradMissions Office Hours, Autumn, Lizanne, Morgan, and Logan break down exactly where we are in the law school admissions cycle and what you should be doing right now.

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How to Actually Choose a Law or Med School

How to Actually Choose a Law or Med School

Published on: 04/02/2026

In this episode of GradMissions Office Hours, the team, with the help of our new VP of Client Success Morgan Hager, pulls back the curtain on what really matters when choosing a law school or medical school, beyond rankings, Reddit threads, and well-meaning family opinions. From research infrastructure and career services to alumni engagement, student services, campus vibes, and even commute realities, we break down the factors that shape your day-to-day life and long-term outcomes.

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Dream Schools, Real Talk: Making Your Med or Law List Make Sense

Dream Schools, Real Talk: Making Your Med or Law List Make Sense

Published on: 27/06/2025

In this episode, Autumn, Logan, and Lizanne unpack the behind-the-scenes strategy that goes into crafting a list that fits you, from regional filters and mission alignment to GPA realities and curriculum delivery.

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Make the List, Check It Twice: Building a Med or Law School List That Actually Works

Make the List, Check It Twice: Building a Med or Law School List That Actually Works

Published on: 07/04/2025

In this episode of GradMissions Office Hours, we’re taking you behind the scenes of one of the most important parts of your med or law school application: building your school list.

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