What makes Wharton’s MBA program unique, and how to demonstrate to the adcom that YOU belong there [Show summary] Blair Mannix, Wharton’s Director of Admissions, shares the ways the admissions committee aims to reduce stress in the application process and offer a positive experience. She dispels myths about the Wharton admissions process and offers advice…
How to Write the “Why This Medical School” Secondary Essay
One of the most popular secondary questions asked by medical schools is “why our program?” Saying why you’re attracted to a particular school can be a hard thing to explain, especially when you’ve looked at so many programs that they’ve all begun to blur. I think that’s why I so often see the same answer:…
University of Michigan Ross Executive MBA Essay Tips & Deadlines [2021 – 2022]
Taken together, the two mandatory Ross EMBA essays provide both a macro forest-level (essay 2, goals) and close-up, tree-level (professional achievement) view of your career. Each question gives a specific lens through which to focus your approach and shape your answer. Thus, while you address the two questions’ points and nuances, keep in mind the…
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…
Cornell EMBA Application Essay Tips & Deadlines [2021 – 2022]
The Cornell Executive MBA Program has three required essay questions, and the word count for all three is short. While no one is going to be counting individual words, the short word count guideline is a clear indicator that you should work on clarity of thought with all of your answers. Cornell interviews every applicant…
Common App Essay Prompts 2021 – 2022: Tips for Writing Essays That Impress
Many universities and colleges use the Common Application across the United States and in 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 in their commitment to…
Will Your Application Rise to the Top of the R2 Applicant Pool?
Our free, one-hour webinar, How to Create Compelling Round 2 MBA Applications, is airing live on Thursday, October 14, at 10 a.m. PT/1 pm ET. Good news: There’s still time for you to register to join us! Your R2 application needs to be a real multitasker. In it, you need to show you can flourish…
How to Get Into UVA Darden [Episode 439]
Get to know UVA Darden’s thoughtful application process [Show summary] Dawna Clarke, Senior Assistant Dean of Admissions at Darden School of Business explores the program’s unique case method and recounts how the school proactively adapted during COVID-19. What makes UVA Darden unique? A choice-rich MBA experience and a close-knit student community [Show notes] Welcome to…
Columbia Business School MBA Essay Tips & Deadlines [2021 – 2022], Class Profile
Columbia Business School changed its application a bit this cycle. It added choice to the application by asking you to pick two out of three options for its second and third essay prompts. And one of the options is an entirely new question. Ready to get to work on your CBS application? Read on. CBS…
Why Is It Taking So Long to Hear Back From Med Schools? Accepted’s Consultants Have the Answers
We had a wonderful turnout for our recent live session, Got Interviews? What if I’m NOT Invited to Interview: A Live Q&A. Accepted med school consultants Dr. Barry Rothman and Dr. Herman Gordon offered loads of helpful information, and the attendees asked our panel great questions. If you couldn’t join us, do not worry. 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…
Follow These DARING Steps to Ensure a Winning R2 MBA Application
Do you know how to craft an application that portrays you at your best? An application that presents you as a perfect match for the schools you are aiming for? Do you know how to translate your stats into a compelling narrative? In very busy Round 2, you’ve got to do all this and more….
How to Get Accepted to Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin [Episode 438]
What makes Chicago Medical School unique, and how to wow its adcom with your application [Show summary] Dr. Michael Ellison, Associate Dean for Admissions at Chicago Medical School, describes how the school trains students from all backgrounds to be thoughtful and dynamic healthcare leaders. He shares his advice for students looking to pursue medical careers…
MIT Sloan MBA Essay Tips & Deadlines [2021-2022], Class Profile
This year’s MIT Sloan MBA application, like most MIT applications in the last fifteen years, includes its signature cover letter and resume. It also retains the video component. If you are planning to apply to MIT Sloan in round 2, you need to get work asap. Below is must-know advice based on our experience helping…
Last Chance! Get Expert Answers to Your Questions About Your Med School Invitations
Our free, live session, Got Interviews? What if I’m NOT Invited to Interview: A Live Q&A is coming up soon, but you still have time to register! In this session, everyone is invited to ask our med school consults, Dr. Herman Gordon and Dr. Barry Rothman, about what’s going on behind the scenes at the…
Stanford MBA Class of 2023 Profile
Here’s a look at the Stanford Class of 2023, taken from the Stanford Graduate School of Business website: Applicants: 7,367 New students: 426 Women: 44% US students of color: 48% International students: 47% International student community is comprised of: DACA and otherwise undocumented in the US: 33% Dual citizens: 10% US permanent residents: 4% Countries…
Practicing for Your Med School Interview: Conversation 101
Most applicants come away from their first med school interview saying, “that wasn’t as bad as I thought it would be.” As in many areas of life, the anticipation of a stressful event can be worse than the event itself. Although many med schools work hard to make applicants feels relaxed, this doesn’t mean you…
Wharton MBA Class of 2023 Profile
Here is a look at the Wharton MBA Class of 2023, taken from the Wharton website: Applications: 7,338 Enrolled Class: 897 Female: 52% LGBTQ+ Students: 7% US Race/Ethnicity: White: 28% Asian American: 20% Black/African American: 8% Hispanic/Latinx: 7% Did not report: >1% Native American/Indigenous/ Native Alaskan: >1% International Students: 36% WATCH: International MBA Applicants and…
The Doctors Will See You Now: Get Your Questions Answered About What to Do While Waiting for Interview Invitations
You’ve written a strong AMCAS essay, and you slaved over your secondaries. Why aren’t your target schools rolling out the red carpet for you yet? Waiting for answers can drive some to distraction, but the schools will take their time, no matter how worked up you get. In this case, patience is not only a…
Do You Have a Plan to Stand Out in Your R2 MBA Applications?
Round 2 is the most popular round for MBA applications, and you know what that means: Submitting during the most crowded time of the season means you’ve got to think and plan even more strategically to earn those acceptances. On Thursday, October 14, at 10 am PT/1 pm ET, we’ll host an important webinar, How…
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