If the road to medical school seems too long, or you have financial constraints that prevent you from applying, you might want to consider a career that offers many of the same experiences a physician can have, but without the extensive schooling. Weighing your options: Pros & cons of allied health careers While length of…
Your INSEAD Roadmap
Learn proven strategies for each part of the INSEAD application with our Get Accepted to INSEAD webinar! The webinar is presented by Accepted’s founder and president Linda Abraham, who will show you how to fit in AND stand out with your INSEAD application. Watch the webinar:
9 Tips for Team Interviews
Since so much of b-school life and learning includes team discussions, the adcom needed a tool for assessing how applicants will fit into the team-based discussion culture of their programs. Thus, the Team-Based Discussion (TBD) was born. What’s the difference between individual interviews and team-based interviews? I like to compare individual interviews to blind dating….
How to Prepare for Medical School: 4 Important Things to Do Before You Get Started
As I become inundated with science coursework, buried under electronic books, and finally set into the rhythm of my first year of medical school, I can’t help but notice the things I am so thankful I did, and some things I wish I would have done. The importance of understanding your strengths and weaknesses When…
4 Tips for Highlighting Your Strengths in Your Application Essays
One of the most important pieces of advice I can give you regarding your personal statements and application essays is this: Show, don’t tell. But you may have been given this advice before and you may be wondering how to go about it. Let’s dive into how to show effectively. Here are four tips to…
Would You Benefit From a Mock Wharton Team-Based Discussion?
“Chance favors the prepared mind,” said Louis Pasteur, and I agree. A successful Wharton Team-Based Interview is all about the team’s success and your contribution to the team. It’s not about strutting your stuff or dominating the conversation. It’s also not about being a wallflower or going with the flow. You need to listen carefully…
Why Were You Rejected from Medical School?
You worked your tail off as an undergrad to have an amazing GPA, took MCAT review courses to get a high score, participated in hours of clinical experience, and were still rejected from medical school! Where did you go wrong? How can you get it right next time? 3 tips from the Accepted med school…
Rejected by HBS – Now What?
February 4th was either an exciting day or a tearful one for HBS Round 2 applicants: HBS’s MBA Admissions Board notified students whether they were invited to interview or had merited “early release.” Euphemistic though it sounds, early release should really be viewed by R2 applicants as the blessing that it is: you now know…
How to Get Into Cornell’s Master’s in Engineering Management Program [Episode 351]
Interview with Dr. Patrick Reed, Director of Cornell’s Master’s in Engineering Management Program [Show summary] Dr. Patrick Reed is Director of Cornell’s Master’s in Engineering Management Program, and in today’s episode he shares information about the on-campus and distance programs, and the kind of applicant who is right for this program versus a traditional Master…
Purdue MBA Now STEM-Designated: Great News for Int’l Students
Purdue Krannert’s Employment Report for the class of 2018 included an interesting statistic: while 80.6% of the graduating class had found employment (presumably within 3 months of graduating), there was a jarring dichotomy in that number. When broken down into those graduates with permanent U.S. work authorization vs. those without (read: international students), there is…
Don’t Let Med School Rejection End Your MD/DO Dreams
The Reapplicant’s Guide to Med School Acceptance is happening soon, but you still have time to register! This free webinar is your chance to take advantage of Accepted founder Linda Abraham’s 25+ years of experience in the med school admissions industry. Let her expertise guide you towards an honest evaluation of what went wrong last…
IMD MBA Essay Tips and Deadlines [2020 – 2021]
If you are looking for a one-year, full-time MBA program for more experienced professionals than the traditional American MBAs, then IMD may be the perfect fit for you. The average age of an IMD MBA student is 31 with 7 years of experience. With only 90 students in each class, IMD also boasts a 1:2…
What to Expect After Medical School
For this section of our What to Expect After Medical School series, I’ll provide a brief run-down of what happens after you graduate from medical school. As you have probably realized by now, medicine requires a commitment to lifelong learning. There will always be new procedures, new medications, and new lab tests to learn about….
9 Tips for Writing a Memorable MBA Interview Thank You Letter
You’ve finally finished your b-school interview and are looking forward to heading home, crossing this experience off your MBA application to-do list, and waiting to receive your acceptance letter. However, before you file the day away, it’s appropriate to send thank you notes to all of the people who helped you during the day. Gratitude…
How to Make Your College Application Stand Out: Beyond Test Scores and GPA
Assuming your test scores and GPA are in the competitive range for your top choice schools, what else can make you stand out in a positive way? In my five years of reviewing undergraduate applications for admission to the University of Michigan, I considered a number of additional factors in determining overall fit. 4 ways…
IMD Executive MBA Essay Tips & Deadlines [2020 – 2021]
IMD Executive MBA application essays IMD EMBA essay #1 Please briefly state your career objectives. (160 words) This length equates to one long or two short paragraphs. Be specific: note intended roles/positions, industry, possibly geography. Give an example of companies that interest you. State not just what you want to do, but, most important, WHY….
Motivation and Discipline: Two Key Ingredients for Success as a DPT Student!
Learn how real students navigate their way through the graduate school admissions process and grad school itself with our What is Graduate School Really Like? series. Meet Melba, a DPT student with no lack of motivation or discipline! Melba, thank you for sharing your story with us! When and how did you decide to pursue a…
Michigan Ross Announces Its New STEM MBA Track
When The Wall Street Journal reported the fifth straight year of declining MBA applications from international applicants in October 2019, many wondered (once again!) whether this was the end of the line for the U.S. MBA programs. Well, the phoenix has risen from the ashes as the top American MBA programs have found a way…
NYU Part-Time MBA Essay Tips & Deadlines [2020]
NYU’s Stern Langone part-time MBA now requires just one short essay: a straightforward goals essay. That means the other application elements – resume, recommendations, and application form will be especially important in terms of rounding out your profile and conveying relevant information. So, approach all the application elements thoughtfully and strategically. There is not even usually an…
7 Important Tips for Your HBS Post-Interview Reflection
Congratulations! You’ve just completed another step on the road to acceptance to Harvard’s MBA program – your interview. Now you have 24 hours to send HBS your Post-Interview Reflection…so let’s get started! When it comes to carrying out this process, there’s really one major thing you need to do: Reflect! How to reflect efficiently and…
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