In 18+ years of MBA admissions consulting, I have found that otherwise highly capable and focused people often basically wing it when it comes to creating their target list of business schools. I’ve heard things like: “I’m just applying to all the top ten.” Top ten according to what source? And this: “I realize now…
Round 3 vs Next Year: Your Roadmap
If you missed Round 3 vs. Next Year: When Should You Apply? or if you attended our webinar, but want to hear the advice again, you’re in luck: it’s now available free and on-demand! Guided by Accepted’s founder, Linda Abraham, you’ll learn what distinguishes Round 3 from earlier rounds, how to assess your profile critically…
A Chat With a Student Blogger and Aspiring Surgeon
Learn how real students navigate their way through the medical school admissions process and med school itself with our What is Medical School Really Like? series. Meet Lily, an MS3 with a passion for mentorship, surgery, and track. Lily, thank you for sharing your story with us! Can you share three interesting or unusual facts about yourself?…
Wharton Executive MBA 2021 Class Profile
Here’s a look at Wharton’s EMBA Class of 2021 (profile info from their website): Wharton EMBA class of 2021 facts and figures Total class size: 236 Women: 32% Underrepresented minority students: 10% Countries represented: 26 Average age: 36 Under 30: 9% Over 40: 15% Average years of work experience: 12 Median GMAT score: 700 Middle…
All About SDN, The Largest Online Premed Community [Episode 347]
Interview with Dr. Lee Burnett and Laura Turner of Student Doctor Network [Show Summary] Applying to medical school is a stressful process, and applicants understandably are looking for all the help and support they can get along the way. Student Doctor Network (SDN) is leading the way in providing that support. Celebrating its 20th anniversary,…
Last Chance to Attend – Round 3 vs Next Year: When Should You Apply?
If you missed Round 1 deadlines or if you applied but didn’t get accepted, it’s time to refocus: How will you make a plan to achieve your MBA goals? Does it make sense to apply Round 3? Or should you hold off until next year’s Round 1? There’s still time to register for our special…
7 Ways to Make the Most of B-School Visits, Fairs & Receptions
Applying to MBA programs in the fall? Then you’re probably planning to meet with MBA admissions committee members at various types of events – school visits, MBA fairs, school receptions, etc. – as part of that process. Adcom members are preparing for you as well. In their interactions with prospective applicants, they look to…
How to Clarify Your Goals for Your MBA – And Beyond
Some applicants may be very clear about either the industry in which they want to work or the function or job title they’d like to have, but not always both. For example, you may be certain that you want to grow into a marketing executive role but are much less clear about what product or…
A New DPT Finds Fulfillment in Acute Care Rehab
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 Veronica, a new DPT whose goal is to help her acute care patients feel like themselves again. Veronica, thank you for sharing your story with us! I understand…
Round 3 Deadlines Are Coming. Are You Ready?
Time rushes on – you get busy at work, and all of a sudden it’s 2020. If you either missed the early application rounds or didn’t get accepted at your target programs, you may be considering submitting applications during Round 3. But that comes with its own set of questions: Is it worth applying this…
Is an MBA Worth It, or Is the Sky Falling Down on the MBA Degree? [Episode 346]
Accepted founder Linda Abraham discusses when pursuing an MBA justifies its cost [Show Summary] Linda Abraham, Accepted’s founder and president explores the latest headlines about the value of an MBA. This is a must-listen for anyone trying to decide whether or not to get an MBA degree. Why we’ve been asking the wrong question about…
How Should I Prepare For Medical School in College? [Timeline]
Follow the guidelines below to create a winning medical school application! (If you are starting the process later than your first year of college, use this key to enable you to follow the advice below.) Freshman year Look for possible mentors. Volunteer. Explore Research. Maintain personal interests. Get your feet wet by shadowing. Click here…
MBA Round 3: Should I Apply Now or Wait for Next Year?
MBA round 3: Should I give it a shot, or wait for next year? The answer, as is often the case in MBA admissions, is…it depends. You didn’t think we’d give you a clear cut yes or no answer, did you? FACT: The chances of gaining acceptance decrease as the rounds progress. This means that…
This Is the 11th Grade College Planning Timeline That You Need to Get Accepted
Winter, spring, summer, and fall – the passing of the seasons of the year sometimes seem to tick by slowly, and other times rush by in the blink of an eye. You’ll find that when it comes to checking off the items on your college prep to-do list, the year will fly by. Now you’re…
Pursuing a Career in Medicine Beyond the Expectations of Her Community
Learn how real students navigate their way through the medical school admissions process and med school itself with our What is Medical School Really Like? series. Meet Eliana, a wife, mother, and aspiring OBGYN on a mission to empower women in her community. Eliana, thank you for sharing your story with us! Where do you attend medical…
MBA Application Timeline: How to Get Accepted in 2020
It’s time for my annual harangue/plea/rant. If you are planning to apply Round 1 in the fall, but have not yet thought about why you want an MBA, taken the GMAT/GRE, researched schools, or evaluated your qualifications, please please please keep reading. And then get started! I would like to help you avoid the…
Encore: Med School Admissions Veteran Shares How to Get Accepted [Episode 345]
I am swamped at this time of year with clients facing early January deadlines so I decided to end 2019 with one of our most popular shows of the year, my interview with Accepted’s own Cydney Foote, who started advising Accepted’s med school clients to acceptance way back in 2001. For you medical school applicants…
Can You Get Accepted to B-School in Round 3?
Maybe you applied to business school in Round 1 and didn’t get accepted, and now you’re thinking about targeting some schools where your stats are more competitive in Round 3. Maybe you were overwhelmed at work and your plan to submit your application during Round 1 or 2 was foiled. Things have calmed down a…
What Do Medical Schools Look for in Applicants
Do you see the light at the end of the tunnel? Your undergrad career is coming to an end, and it’s time to start applying to med schools. Having done your research, you know where you’d like to apply. But what are med schools looking for in an applicant? Here are the 14 things that…
Yale School of Management EMBA Class of 2021 Profile
Here is a look at Yale School of Management’s MBA for Executives Class of 2021, taken from the Yale School of Management website. Students enrolled: 74 Average age: 37 Average years of experience: 13 Women: 36% Born outside the US: 22% With advanced degree: 41% Countries represented by citizenship: 11 Non-US citizenship: 3% Undergraduate majors…
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