Round 2 is the most popular round for MBA applications, and you know what that means: Submitting during the most crowded of the application rounds requires savvy, strategic planning on your part if you really want those acceptances. We can help. On Thursday, November 3rd, at 4pm PST, we’ll host a workshop you won’t want to…
How an MBA Can Help Entrepreneurs [Episode 492]
Do you need an MBA as an entrepreneur? [Show Summary] What does it take to become an entrepreneur who drives impact and change? Is an MBA necessary? Inge Kerkloh-Devif, Senior Executive Director and Senior Vice President of the HEC Paris Innovation & Entrepreneurship Center, shares her thoughts. Interview with Inge Kerkloh-Devif, Sr. Exec. Dir. &…
How to Write a Goal Statement for Graduate School
Note: This article uses the terms “statement of goals,” “goal statement,” and “statement of purpose” interchangeably, to reflect the variable language used in graduate application prompts. Motivations matter Your statement of purpose is one of the best ways you can sell the admissions committee on you as a well-qualified, purposeful candidate. A strong goal statement…
Encore: All You Want to Know About Georgetown Medical School’s Admissions [Episode 491]
Welcome to the 491st episode of Admissions Straight Talk. Thanks for joining me. I am taking a week off for family time this week. As a result, I decided to air an encore of one of our most popular shows of 2022: All You Want to Know About Georgetown Medical School’s Admissions. I chose this…
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…
The Only Online Ivy League Executive MBA Program [Episode 490]
Find out what’s new at Wharton’s Global EMBA program [Show Summary] Wharton’s first-ever online Global MBA Program for Executives is here and Dean Peggy Bishop Lane is diving into everything this exciting program has to offer for students across the globe. Interview with Peggy Bishop Lane, Vice Dean of the Wharton MBA Program for Executives…
How to Get Into Georgetown Law [Episode 489]
Dreaming of a spot at Georgetown Law? Here’s all you need to know [Show Summary] It’s hard to get a law education any closer to the heartbeat of policy and legal action than at Washington D.C.’s Georgetown Law School, labeled by the Washington Post as “the country’s most popular law school.” Andrew Cornblatt, the Dean…
Admissions Straight Talk Receives #1 Ranking of Higher Ed Podcasts
It is a great honor for Accepted to receive the #1 position in the Unadmitted ranking of higher ed podcasts created by Gjergj Dollani for our weekly graduate admissions podcast, Admissions Straight Talk. It was a welcome surprise not only to be nominated by Mr. Dollani, but receive such recognition for this powerful free resource….
Approaching Your MBA Application [Episode 487]
Expert tips on how to approach your MBA application [Show Summary] What’s the right way to approach an MBA application? Like a productivity challenge? A jigsaw puzzle? A to-do list? Linda Abraham weighs in and shares her expert tips to master this process. Linda Abraham, Founder and CEO of Accepted, shares her insights into how…
A UC Hastings College of the Law Graduate Reflects on His Journey
Learn how real students and recent grads have navigated their way through the law school admissions process and law school itself with our What is Law School Really Like? series. Meet Armín, a UC Hastings College of the Law ’22 graduate. Armín, thank you for sharing your story with us! Let’s start at the beginning……
How to Get Accepted to Cornell Johnson MBA [Episode 488]
Tune in to hear all that Cornell Johnson’s dynamic MBA program has to offer, and more [Show Summary] Eddie Asbie, Executive Director of Admissions and Scholarship at Cornell Johnson Graduate School of Management, dives into this dynamic program that equips students for careers in finance, tech, healthcare, and more. Interview with Eddie Asbie, Executive Director…
How to Get Accepted to Graduate Engineering Programs [Episode 486]
All you need to know when applying to graduate engineering programs [Show Summary] How should you approach an application to a graduate engineering program? Dr. Karin Ash, a top-notch admissions consultant and career coach for aspiring engineers, shares everything you need to know. Interview with Dr. Karin Ash, Accepted consultant and former Dir. of the…
What’s the Best Way to Prep for Your Residency Interview
PRACTICE, PRACTICE, and then some more PRACTICE! According to Dr. Sheryl Neuman, Accepted’s expert in residency and fellowship admissions, one of the most common residency interview question asked will be: “Why did you want to become a doctor?” Practice your answer to this question ahead of time so you can create a coherent answer and…
How To Get Accepted To Washington University School Of Medicine in St. Louis [Episode 485]
What’s new at Washington University School of Medicine? [Show Summary] Dr. Valerie Ratts, Associate Dean for Admissions at Washington University School of Medicine, shares what’s new in the program, including the Gateway Curriculum and the virtual interview experience. Interview with Dr. Valerie Ratts, Associate Dean for Admissions at Washington University School of Medicine [Show Notes]…
College Admissions: Mining Identity for College Essays, Personal Statements
Langston Hughes begins his poem “Theme for English B” this way: The instructor said: Go home and write a page tonight. And let that page come out of you- Then it will be true. I wonder if it’s that simple? “Tell us about yourself” When colleges instruct you to “Tell us about yourself,” it may…
Ready for Your Interview? Let’s Prep for Success!
You scored an interview invite–that’s fantastic! The school wants to get to know you better because you’ve made such a good impression so far. Slam-dunking the interview will help you take your application to the next level. We know: there’s a lot on the line! We can help you present yourself with confidence and in…
How to Get Accepted to UCLA Anderson [Episode 484]
Everything you need to know about the UCLA Anderson MBA program [Show Summary] Alex Lawrence, UCLA Anderson’s Assistant Dean for MBA Admissions explores the hallmarks of the program and discusses what makes a competitive application. Interview with Alex Lawrence, Asst. Dean of MBA Admissions and Financial Aid at UCLA Anderson School of Management [Show Notes]…
9 Secrets to Telling an Attention-Grabbing Story
You’ve completed most of your application. Now it’s time to write your personal statement. You want your statement to stand out from the rest, and the way to do this is to tell a compelling story – the tale of your greatest achievements, dreams, and challenges. You can tell a compelling story by tying together…
University of Michigan’s Ross MBA Program: Everything You Need to Know [Episode 479]
What’s new at Michigan Ross? [Show Summary] Taya Sapp, Senior Associate Director of Admissions, shares all of the latest updates including a new dean, new testing policy, and a new essay question. Interview with Taya Sapp, Senior Associate Director of Admissions at Michigan Ross School of Business [Show Notes] Welcome to the 479th episode of…
What Does It Take to Get Into Harvard, Stanford, and Wharton?
Are you the Harvard, Stanford, or Wharton “type?” Each year, Harvard, Stanford, and Wharton are flooded with applicants who have great experience and powerful stats. However, most are not the applicants these programs are looking for. If these elite programs are on your radar, you need to know if you will be considered a viable…
