In an effort to streamline and simplify the letter of recommendation writing process, a few top business schools with the cooperation of GMAC have released the new Common Letter of Recommendation. This is an initiative, according to the GMAC website, to “help reduce the burden of asking for – and submitting – letters of recommendation.”…
Dartmouth Tuck 2016-17 MBA Essay Tips & Deadlines
The Dartmouth Tuck adcom is interested in learning about what you as an individual, a businessperson, and a leader can contribute to Tuck’s small, close-knit program. Use your essays as a platform for expressing your earnest desire to enter the world of management and to make a difference. I strongly recommend Tuck applicants listen to “Tuck…
MIT Sloan 2016-17 MBA Essay Tips & Deadlines
This year’s MIT Sloan MBA application is significantly different from last year’s and has restored MIT Sloan’s signature cover letter and resume. In fact that’s all that’s required. The cover letter was required for years and either last year or the year before MIT Sloan experimented with a letter of recommendation from you and for…
UC Berkeley Haas 2016-17 MBA Essay Tips & Deadlines
The supplemental information that Haas requests is unchanged. Essay 2 and 3 are somewhat different from last year’s questions. There is a new option replacing what was the second option for question #2. #3 is a clarification of last year’s #3. #1 is unchanged. Haas also is a little less encouraging in terms of using the…
GMAC Corporate Recruiters Survey Results 2016
GMAC just released its 2016 Corporate Recruiters Survey Report. 109 graduate business schools participated in the GMAC survey in February and March of this year, and the survey reflects the responses of 842 employers from 530 companies in 40 countries around the world who recruit directly with the participating business schools. Here are some highlights…
Wharton 2016-17 MBA Essay Tips & Deadlines
Last year, Wharton didn’t change its essays after years of shrinking its application. This year it reversed course. It modified slightly the first required question and added a second required question in response to student feedback. According to an interview on Poets and Quants with Wharton Deputy Vice Dean of Admissions Maryellen Reilly, Wharton students felt…
How Many B-Schools Should You Apply To?
How many schools should you apply to? How do you strike the balance between too many and too few? And how do you know the exact right number for you? It Depends Yep – this question gets one of those frustrating “it depends” answers. It depends on your qualifications, the schools you are aiming for,…
Open Letter to 2017 MBA Applicants
To: All 2017 MBA Applicants From: Linda Abraham It’s time for my annual memo/harangue/plea/rant. If you are planning to apply Round 1 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 do what I advise….and get started!…
Happy New Year! Love, Linda
Toronto Rotman 2016 MBA Essay Tips and Deadlines
The University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Business is one of the leading business schools in Canada. Known for its design approach to MBA education and strong emphasis on problem solving, Rotman’s program has grown in size and renown. My tips are in blue below. Essay Questions: 1. Please state your professional goals and how you…
Free MCAT Diagnostic Test Review Session!
Please join me at MCAT Diagnostic Test Review Session, which Bryan Schnedeker from Next Step Test Prep will present, and where I’ll provide an overview of the role of the MCAT in the med school admissions process. At the webinar, Bryan will review how to make best use of Next Step’s free MCAT diagnostic test. This is first…
Duke Fuqua 2016 MBA Essay Tips & Deadlines
Leadership, teamwork, ethics, and a global approach to business are essential elements of the Duke Fuqua MBA, which is why you’ll need to make sure you express your passion for these ideals in your application essays. Impress the Fuqua adcom by positioning yourself as an innovative leader and team player, as someone who can see the big picture, work…
UC Berkeley Haas 2016 MBA Essay Tips & Deadlines
The supplemental information that Haas requests is almost unchanged. The essays are different from last years. For #1 they have an essay question very similar to one from two years ago. And for #2, they give you a choice of prompts. My tips are in blue below. Essays: At Berkeley-Haas, we seek candidates from a broad…
Kellogg 2016 MBA Essay Tips & Deadlines
In September 2014, Kellogg “rebranded” itself and adopted a more concrete (and in my opinion better) mission statement: “Inspiring growth.” The video below explores and clarifies this mission as well as the values Kellogg holds dear. I highly recommend that you watch it to grasp Kellogg’s fundamental principles. A couple of key takeaways from the video: Kellogg seeks individuals…
UVA Darden 2016 MBA Essay Tips & Deadlines
Darden led the way with a one-essay application. Some may feel that fewer essays indicate that essays are losing importance. My suspicion is that the remaining essays and short-answers are as important or even more important than they ever were. Especially at a program emphasizing the case method and experiential learning, evidence that you can…
Wharton 2016 MBA Essay Tips & Deadlines
After several years of change and shrinkage, Wharton is keeping its essays unchanged this year. My tips for completing the Wharton application essays are in blue below. The Admissions Committee wants to get to know you on both a professional and personal level. We encourage you to be introspective, candid, and succinct. Most importantly, we suggest you…
Georgetown McDonough 2016 MBA Essay Tips & Deadlines
Georgetown McDonough, the top MBA program at the intersection of business and government, takes advantage of its Washington D.C. location, its connections to the greater Georgetown University community, and its Jesuit roots while at the same time focusing on the global nature of twenty-first century business. Your application should show that you need the education provided by…
MIT Sloan 2016 MBA Essay Tips & Deadlines
This year’s MIT MBA application is significantly different from last year’s — and those that preceded it. No cover letter, which was part of MIT’s application for years, and no letter of recommendation from you about you. That was last year’s twist. This year’s application has one required essay and another short-answer question that applicants…
Columbia Business School 2016 MBA Essay Tips & Deadlines
Columbia tweaked last year’s questions for this year. Relatively minor changes. Specifically: • Its short-answer question about your immediate post-MBA goal has gone from 75 to 50 characters. Yes, that was characters, not words. Two years ago it was a generous 100 characters. And those applicants thought they had it tough. • There are wording changes to all…
Hone Your MBA Goals [Video]
A solid MBA goal should drive many of the decisions surrounding your business school application and education. In this video, Linda Abraham explores the essential components of a compelling MBA goal and shares a few tips on how to develop it. By Linda Abraham, president and founder of Accepted.com and co-author of the definitive book on MBA admissions, MBA Admission for…
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