This year once again, Stanford Graduate School of Business is the top-ranked b-school in the US. Admissions for the program are naturally very competitive, with acceptance rates consistently below 10%. If you’re hoping to be one of the select few to gain admission this cycle, you’ll need to submit a near-perfect application, one that demonstrates…
The MBA Common Letter of Recommendation (LOR): An Overview
One of the key pieces of an MBA application is the letter of recommendation. This letter, usually written by managers, gives the admissions committee an insightful perspective on the MBA candidate. However, since each program has their own unique form, and candidates are often hesitant to ask managers to fill out multiple recommendations, applicants often limit the number…
How to Respond to a Rejection [Episode 422]
How to Respond to a Rejection [Show summary] Admissions guru Linda Abraham highlights four reasons that could cause a rejection and offers concrete, practical suggestions for moving forward. How to Respond to a Rejection [Show notes] Some of you are unfortunately facing a fistful of dings at the moment. Some of you haven’t heard definitively….
Last Chance! Save HUNDREDS and Maximize Your MBA Application
We know you have a lot on your mind right now. Juggling MBA application prep when the world is still in such a unique situation isn’t easy, but strong leaders press forward, even through adversity. If you put in the work now, you can get into a program that will help you become the kind…
Are Low Stats a Total Dealbreaker for Med School Adcoms?
So you got your MCAT score back–it wasn’t what you’d hoped for. Or maybe despite working as hard as you could, your undergraduate GPA is just average. It’s natural to worry that these numbers will doom your chances of getting into a top med school program. But that isn’t necessarily the case! A well-constructed application…
All About Becoming a Georgetown McDonough MBA [Episode 421]
What every applicant to Georgetown McDonough should know [Show summary] Shelly Heinrich, Associate Dean of MBA Admissions at Georgetown McDonough, explores what’s new with the school’s full-time and flex MBA programs and how applicants can stand out to the admissions committee. Make your application to Georgetown McDonough shine! [Show notes] Interested in an MBA focused…
MBA Application Season Is Upon Us!
The process of applying to b-school is lengthy and complex, and you may be feeling unsure about what steps you should be taking to move forward. Our advice? Use this time to focus even more intently on creating an application that will help you stand out from the thousands of other highly qualified applicants you’ll…
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…
Will Low Stats + Increased Applications Harm Your Med School Chances?
Medical school admissions have always been competitive. But this cycle, with a nearly 20% increase in applications, adcoms will be looking even more closely at what differentiates one applicant from another. If your stats aren’t the best, you could easily be overlooked completely. What can you do to ensure that the adcom gives your application…
A Dean’s Perspective on What Makes Great Physicians [Episode 420]
Words of advice for premeds and medical school applicants [Show summary] Dr. Sunny Nakae discusses CUSM’s approach to training the next generation of great physicians and shares wisdom from her book, Premed Prep: Advice from a Medical School Admissions Dean. Are you curious about CUSM? Read on for info about this new program and for…
Don’t Miss This! FREE Masterclass on Getting Accepted to HBS
Our free one-hour masterclass, Get Accepted to Harvard Business School, is coming up soon, but it’s not too late to register and join us! In this session, our founder and CEO Linda Abraham will break down the HBS application elements, sharing vital insights and guidance on how best to approach each of them. Worried about…
Test-Taking Advice for People with Learning Disabilities or Test Anxiety
Nobody likes taking tests, right? Well, perhaps a few of you out there get psyched at the chance of showing how well you have boned up for your exams. But most people facing a timed test can’t wait to get it out of the way. Even those who are fairly confident of their abilities will…
Do You Know the 4 Key Principles to Acceptance at HBS?
Harvard. The very name commands attention and respect. If you’ve always dreamed of earning your MBA from this iconic Ivy League school, you know that you need a foolproof application strategy. You will be competing against some of the best and brightest minds in business. How can you ensure that you shine brightest of all?…
An MBA Success Story Reflects on His HBS Experience, 7 Years Later [Episode 419]
How can an MBA degree help an entrepreneur? [Show summary] Entrepreneur and Harvard Business School grad Ben Faw reflects on the value of his MBA and the role it played in his successful career. Why this serial entrepreneur feels his time at HBS was invaluable [Show notes] What happens to Harvard Business School MBAs after…
Everything You Need to Know to Start Your Med School Personal Statement
Our recent masterclass, How to Write a Compelling Medical School Personal Statement, featured Accepted med school expert Mary Mahoney, who combines her medical knowledge with her talent for creative storytelling. Mary’s experience and advice will help pre-meds compose meaningful personal statements with impact. We know the life of a pre-med is hectic, so if you…
Worried About MBA Application Surge? Listen to the Experts!
Many MBA programs have chosen to make the GMAT and GRE optional for applicants this year. If you’re worried about how that might affect applicant numbers—and therefore, your chances of acceptance—you need to check out our recent live Q&A, Applying to Business School in a Test-Optional Application Surge. It’s available free of charge for on-demand…
How an Orthopedic Surgeon Survived and Thrived in Med School [Episode 418]
Achieving balance: A resident’s advice for succeeding in medical school without sacrificing your personal life [Show summary] Dr. Wendell Cole, a Morehouse graduate and orthopedic surgical resident at Tulane, shares the personal experiences and med school survival strategies that led him to write The Med School Survival Kit. How planning and time management pave the…
How Should I Choose Which Essay Questions to Answer When I Have Choices?
You’re sitting down to face your application, and you are glad to see that you can choose which essay questions to answer. You’re not stuck answering a particular set of questions. It’s good to know you have options. After all, you are determined to answer the questions that allow you to portray yourself at your…
5 Tips for Writing About Extracurricular Activities You Started at the Last Minute
You are this close to finishing your application, but in the section that asks you about your extracurricular activities, you freeze up. I don’t really have any extracurricular activities, you think. What should I do now? How will I be able to stand out from the competition? We’re glad you asked. Team Accepted has worked…
4 Sure-Fire Ways to Ace Essays Showing Resilience in the Face of Failure
Recently we worked with a client applying to MBA programs who had experienced a failure that could have been the kiss of death for his job. Not only could it have gotten him fired, it also risked ending a lucrative business relationship between his employer and a major customer. How one applicant transformed a failure…
