If you are submitting your application in August or later, this can be considered applying late in the application cycle. Circumstances that may influence your decision to apply late include waiting on an MCAT score or simply deciding late in the process to apply this year. 3 Things to Keep in Mind if You are…
The 4 Things Your Wharton App Should Accomplish If You Want to Be Accepted
There’s still time to join our special webinar, Get Accepted to Wharton! This Wednesday, Accepted founder Linda Abraham will guide you through the Wharton application process. You’ll gain a clear understanding of how to approach your application and a step-by-step strategy for successfully navigating the process. The webinar is free, but you must reserve your…
What I Learned About Interviews as a Student Member of a Medical School Admissions Committee
I recently finished my term on our Admissions Committee as a full voting member. It was an honor to have been an integral part in helping people achieve their dreams through finding the perfect medical school (for some people) – a place I love calling home. After interviewing dozens of candidates, scoring four-fold more, advocating…
MIT Sloan Executive MBA Essay Tips & Deadlines
These essay questions show that MIT seeks applicants who have the judgment and practical skills to take on the challenges that will fly at them as they re-define industries and functions. Applicants who push the boundary of what’s possible and provide “principled leadership” amidst a torrent of change. The essays (including Statement of Purpose) are…
Tips for Answering Brown University Supplemental Essay Prompts for 2018-19
Along with the basic Common Application essay, the Ivy League schools require supplemental essay responses. These additional essays help these elite schools gain a deeper understanding of you as an applicant. They are your opportunity to explain how the school is a good match for you and how you can enhance the college community. These…
Drexel University College of Medicine Secondary Application Essay Tips
Drexel University’s main campus is located in Philadelphia, PA and, overall, the school has about 1,000 medical students. The school emphasizes the intersection between research and clinical care and has research centers for nanomedicine and neuroengineering. Drexel’s clinical education provides a “patient-focused practice emphasizing quality, innovation and community service.” Drexel’s mission statement emphasizes diversity alongside…
PsyD vs. PhD – Making the Choice
To borrow from Shakespeare, “To PsyD or PhD that is the question.” That is, in fact, a question that many undergraduate psychology majors contemplate as they approach graduation. Without doubt, after over twenty years in higher education and over five years as an Accepted graduate admissions consultant, I have seen and heard almost everything. But…
Wharton Executive MBA Essay Tips & Deadlines
The Wharton EMBA adcom, through its three required questions, expresses its values and its interest in a relationship with students who share those values. Each of the questions highlights a different facet of this relationship. Respecting, recognizing, and responding to that vision through your essays will be the key to a successful application. • Essay…
Tips for Answering Common Application Essay Prompts 2018 – 2019
A large number of universities and colleges use the Common Application across the United States and in many countries around the world. There are over 800 Common Application members in the United States, as well as in Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, France, Germany, Italy, Latvia, Qatar, Singapore, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. These institutions are united…
Will You Be at Wharton Next Year?
Are you planning to apply to Wharton this year or next? We know there’s a lot of information out there for applicants – some of which is helpful, and some of which, let’s face it, probably only increases your anxiety level. We’re committed to providing clear, direct, actionable advice – advice that is built on…
Chicago Booth Executive MBA Essay Tips & Deadlines
Chicago Booth EMBA gives you just one essay, but with ample space to make your case holistically. This approach to the essay question indicates that they are looking for people who can organize their thoughts, build a credible and compelling case for their candidacy, and maintain an extended yet focused discussion. The Booth EMBA adcom…
All About Duke Medical School’s Unique Curriculum and How to Get In [Episode 272]
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Duke Medical School’s Curriculum and Admissions [Show Summary] Dr. Linton Yee, Associate Dean for Admissions at Duke University School of Medicine, shares with us the unique curriculum of the program and the thought process behind it. He also fills us in on what applicants should consider as they fill out their Duke Medical secondary applications,…
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Secondary Application Essay Tips
Ranked at the top for research, Johns Hopkins Medical School provides a medical education with an emphasis on integrating scientific innovation in patient care. The school’s mission statement shares a comprehensive and long term perspective on medical education, touching on: The Science and Practice of Medicine, Clinical Competence, The Social Context of Medicine, Communication, Professionalism…
Duke Fuqua MBA Essay Tips & Deadlines
Leadership, teamwork, ethics, and a global approach to business are essential elements of the Duke Fuqua MBA, which is why you’ll need to make sure you express your passion for these ideals in your application essays. Impress the Fuqua adcom by positioning yourself as an innovative leader and team player, as someone who can see…
Welcome to the Team, Libby Angst
We’re happy to welcome Libby Angst to the Accepted team! Libby worked in the Kellogg Admissions Office, where she learned how to assess MBA applications and find the traits that top schools are looking for in their students. She evaluated all parts of the MBA app from students around the world. She also co-chaired the…
Retaking the GMAT With a Score of 700+: Should You Consider It?
This may seem hard for some test-takers to believe, but sometimes even the high-scorers contemplate retaking the exam. It’s not unheard of for someone with a score of 700 – or even higher – to retake the GMAT to see if they can hit a higher number. But should they? As is usually the case…
Duke University School of Medicine Secondary Application Essay Tips
Duke University’s Medical School is ranked 8th among its peers with a focus on interdisciplinary learning. They aim to use medical research to solve global problems. Duke emphasizes diversity, inclusion, and attention to community health problems. The secondary application questions ask you to consider your role as a physician in global and local communities. Duke…
Wharton MBA Class Profile 2019
Let’s take a look at who makes up Wharton’s class of 2019… • Applications received: 6,692 • Students enrolled: 863 • Women: 44% • US students of color: 33% • Countries represented: 65 • International students: 33% • Average GMAT score: 730 • Average work experience: 5 years Pre-MBA Industries: FIELD PERCENT Consulting 26%…
Residency Personal Statements: 5 Tips for Success
You want to write a residency personal statement that will get you noticed – and matched! – at your top choice residency program. Not sure how to turn your boring draft into an application bestseller? Follow these 5 tips: Focus on what attracts you to this particular specialty This isn’t the place to tell your…
Learn How to Answer MBA Essay Questions
By the time you sit down to work on your b-school applications, you’ve already laid much of the groundwork for your candidacy, and a lot of the pieces of your profile are already set. (There’s no going back in time to change your undergrad record!) But there’s one piece of the application that you have…
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