The intersection of business and human rights led to the Oxford Said EMBA [Show Summary] Anthony Triolo is a champion of social justice with an impressive work history serving countries all over the globe. He’s currently earning his Executive MBA at Oxford Said and shares what led him to the program and how he intends…
How an Admissions Committee Views Your MBA Work Experience
As you apply to MBA programs, you need to think about your past work experience and how it all fits into your story. Work experience is important because of what it reveals about you in terms of your character, maturity, and abilities. Even if your GPA and GMAT/GRE scores are spectacular, your work experience still…
Round 3 Deadlines Are Almost Here. Should You Apply?
Our free one-hour webinar, Round 3 vs. Next Year: When Should You Apply? is airing live on Thursday, January 20, 2022, but there’s still time for you to register to join us! Do you know whether it’s worth it for you to invest the time, energy, and money into applying right now? Or are your…
How to Get Into an MD/PhD Program [Episode 453]
Applying to MD/PhD programs? Here’s what you need to know [Show Summary] Dr. Herman “Flash” Gordon, an Accepted consultant and former chair of the University of Arizona Tucson College of Medicine’s admissions committee, provides a deep dive into the application process for MD/PhD programs, highlighting crucial preparation tips. Interview with Dr. Herman “Flash” Gordon [Show…
Last Chance! Free Expert Advice on Securing Your 2021 Med School Acceptance
Our free one-hour webinar, Start Medical School in 2023: How to Get Accepted This Year, is airing live on Tuesday, January 18, 2022. Time is running out to save your seat! We all know that applying to med schools is a grind: you’ve got all these classes and tests to take, must write loads of…
Letters of Recommendation for Law Schools: A Quick Guide [With Sample Letters]
At this stage of the law school admissions process, you probably have Application Season Fatigue Syndrome. Corralling people to write your letters of recommendation (LORs) may be the last thing you feel like doing, a nagging and seemingly redundant task. After all, haven’t you already proven your worth through your polished essays, work experience, LSAT…
Round 3 or Next Year? When Will You Have the Best Chances of Getting into Your Dream B-School?
Applying to b-school can be a time-consuming marathon. That’s why the smart money is on making a strategic plan for choosing your schools, choosing when to apply, and deciding how to present yourself as a candidate. This strategic planning will save you time, money, and an immense amount of wasted effort. It will also maximize…
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…
Tuition-Free Medical School: Everything You Need to Know in 2022
The financial realities of a top-notch medical education are definitely having undesirable consequences for society and young physicians. And some of those consequences are directly opposed to the stated goals of most medical schools. What are the realities? The cost of a medical school education keeps rising. Today, four years of med school can easily…
Is It Worth It to Apply in Round 3?
Chances are, most of the spots at your target b-schools have already been filled during Rounds 1 and 2 of the application process. Maybe you got dinged during R1 or R2, or maybe you just couldn’t get your application together in time to apply at all. The question is: Can you still get accepted in…
Get Accepted to UT Austin McCombs [Episode 452]
An overview of the UT McCombs MBA program and what you need to know to get accepted [Show Summary] Rodrigo Malta, UT Austin’s Director of Admissions highlights key factors that make the UT McCombs full time MBA program attractive to many. He discusses what students can expect from a virtual admissions process and gives tips…
Applying to Med School in the 2022–2023 Cycle? NOW Is the Time to Get Started
You know what you want: to go to a top med school, become a doctor, and have a successful and fulfilling life. And while the 2023 application season may seem far away, NOW is the time to begin to prepare a thoughtful, compelling application. Top schools only take the best of the best, so rather…
Why Extracurricular Activities Make a Difference in Your MBA Application
Don’t underestimate the value of extracurricular activities in your b-school application! An extracurricular activity is a non-academic, non-professional project or pastime such as a hobby, sports, creative endeavor, volunteering, or community service, where you are an active participant. Examples of MBA extracurricular activities include: Spending a month in Mexico helping to run a vaccination clinic …
What Do the Medical School Admissions Teams Say About Admissions?
Can you think of a better source of medical school admissions advice than the admissions committee directors and deans themselves? Well, neither could we. And that’s why Linda Abraham, founder of Accepted and admissions guru in her own right, has been inviting med school deans, admissions directors, and other admissions insiders as guests on the…
How to Ace Your PhD Interview: Prepare to Discuss These 10 Topics
While not all PhD programs require interviews, some do (including many overseas). If you’re invited to a PhD interview, take full advantage of the opportunity you’ve been given by preparing effectively – review your research on the department, prepare to talk about your PhD research goals, etc. (P.S. A mock interview can be helpful!). PhD…
University of Washington School of Medicine: Interview with Admissions Dean, Dr. LeeAnna Muzquiz [Episode 451]
All about the distinctive program at UWSOM and how to get accepted [Show Summary] Dr. LeeAnna Muzquiz, Associate Dean for Admissions at UWSOM gives an in-depth look at the top ranking program, highlighting adaptations that have been made as a result of the pandemic and outlining each step of the University of Washington’s admissions process. …
From the Mouths of MBA Adcom Members: How to Get Accepted
Looking for the best possible admissions advice? How about admissions advice from the admission committee members themselves? Linda Abraham, founder of Accepted and host of the Admissions Straight Talk Podcast has a collection of highly enlightening interviews with directors of admissions and adcom members of top business schools! Listen in as Linda asks her adcom…
Your Guide to Getting off the Waitlist in 2022
Landing on a waitlist can be a nerve-wracking experience. As a result, sometimes waitlisted applicants let their anxiety or disappointment get the better of them. But the application process is not over for waitlisted applicants! “Waitlisted” is not “rejected.” If you play your cards right, you still have a fighting chance of getting into your…
Ivies: Number of Early-Admission Applications Near Historic High
A number of the most selective colleges in the US are reporting near-record numbers of students applying for early admission, the Wall Street Journal recently stated. Applications for both binding early-decision, and the more flexible early-action option increased last year at elite schools including Harvard University and Brown University. Many schools have canceled their testing…
Encore: How to Get into Kaiser Permanente Medical School – Warning It’s Tough! [Episode 450]
I am swamped now with clients facing early January deadlines so I decided to end 2021 with one of our most popular shows of the year, my interview with Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine’s Senior Associate Dean for Admissions and Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity, Dr. Lindia Wllies-Jacobo. The Kaiser Permanente School has…
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