Earlier this week, Robert M. (“Bob”) Dammon was appointed dean of Carnegie Mellon University’s Tepper School of Business, reports a recent Tepper press release. The current associate dean of education and professor financial economics will replace former dean Kenneth Dunn. “We are fortunate to have Bob assume leadership of one of the world’s great business…
A Few of the Mostest at Accepted.com
This is the time of year to look back at the most, best, (worst), etc. I am going to stick to the positive. Top Ten Most Visited Accepted Admissions Almanac Posts of 2010: In a nutshell, rankings and application tip posts rule. (I am only listing the current tip post when last year’s tip post…
Talking Tepper: CMU MBA Q&A This Week!
On Wednesday, November 17, 2010 at 10:00 AM PT/1:00 PM ET/6:00 PM GMT, James J. Frick, Director of MBA Admissions at CMU Tepper, will be fielding questions in Accepted.com’s upcoming Tepper Q&A session. If you have questions about Tepper’s focus on the science of management, its analytical and demanding curriculum, its student life, or its…
CMU Tepper 2011 MBA Application Questions, Deadlines, Tips.
UPDATE- THE TIPS FOR CMU TEPPER’S 2012 MBA APPLICATION ARE NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE. PLEASE POST QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS TO THE NEW POST. CMU Tepper 2011 MBA Essay Questions This CMU Tepper 2011 MBA Application tip post is one of a series of posts providing MBA application and essay advice for applicants to top MBA programs…
MBA Admissions Chat News: Kellogg, Consortium
Do you have questions about Kellogg? Then join us in an admissions chat with Northwestern Kellogg’s Director of Admissions, Beth Flye, and other Kellogg representatives on Thursday, November 5, 2009 at 10:00 AM PT/1:00 PM ET/6:00 PM GMT. The Kellogg team can answer all your questions about their admissions practices and its famed general management…
MBA Admissions Chats: Consortium, NYU Stern
Please join me at this evening’s Consortium chat at 5:00 PM PT/8:00 PM ET/12:00 AM GMT. Participating schools include: Tepper Darden Emory NYU Stern Wisconsin Yale SOM Washington Rochester Kelley Cornell Marshall If you are interested in the Consortium, its missions, simplified application process, and fellowships, be sure to participate in the chat in Accepted’s…
CMU Tepper 2010 MBA Application Questions, Deadlines, Tips.
UPDATE- THE TIPS FOR CMU TEPPER’S 2011 MBA APPLICATION ARE NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE. PLEASE POST QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS TO THE NEW POST. CMU Tepper 2010 MBA Essay Questions My comments are in red. A. What are your short-term and long-term goals? How will a Tepper MBA help you to achieve these goals? (Please include any…
Special Report: Applying to B-School in Times of Crisis
Since September the Accepted Admissions Almanac has posted frequently about the impact of the financial crisis on MBA admissions, hiring, and financial aid. We have collected these posts in a free special report Applying to Business School in Times of Crisis. You will find in the special report articles on: Applying while or after a layoff….
Take the MBA Admissions Survey!
We’d like to hear from you! As a member of the Association of International Graduate Admissions Consultants (AIGAC), we are conducting a survey to help us better understand MBA applicants’ goals and needs. If you are or will be an MBA applicant, we invite you to share your priorities and views on the MBA application…
Recruiting Drops at Business Schools
The Wall St. Journal continues the drum beat of bad news. Recruiting is down at business schools. A survey by the MBA Career Services Council, an association of business school career offices, reveals: 56% of surveyed career office representatives — a significant jump over the fall figure of 12% — say on-campus recruiting has declined by…
Happy New Year and Help!
As we say good-bye to 2008 and welcome 2009, I want to thank you all for your loyal following of this blog, your participation in Accepted.com events, and of course, your patronage. Accepted has enjoyed its best year ever. Thanks to all of you. Looking ahead to 2009, we plan to make this web site…
MBA Admissions: CMU Tepper Chat, Recent transcripts, Early Career Applicants, Mumbai Massacre
This week Accepted is pleased to host Laurie Stewart, Carnegie Mellon’s Executive Director of MBA Admissions, along with other members of the Tepper community during an online CMU Tepper chat on Thursday, December 4, 2008 at 10:00 AM PT/ 1:00 PM ET/6:00 PM GMT. Please join us in Accepted’s chat room. Coming up next Monday:…
MBA Admissions: No-Cosigner Loans for International Students
There has been a lot of talk about the sudden dearth of financing options for international students who would like to attend American MBA programs. Some applicants are questioning whether to apply if they will have no way of paying for the degree. I decided to research the situation and find out just how bad…
MBA Admissions Events: Telethon, Consortium Chat
Lots going on this week for MBA applicants: MBA Admissions Telethon for Round 2 and 3 applicants on Wednesday Nov. 19. During the 2009 MBA Admissions Telethon, Accepted.com admissions consultants will be available to review your resume, take your call, and answer your questions. Free. Consortium Chat on Nov. 19, 2008 at 5:00 PM PT/8:00…
BusinessWeek 2008 Rankings Are Out!
BusinessWeek released its much awaited biannual, full-time MBA rankings. The rankings showed slight movement: Columbia went from #10 in 06 to #7 in 08. Wharton went from #2 to #4. Kelley climbed from #18 to #15. Frankly, don’t pay too much attention to the absolute ranking or even slight movement. Take advantage of BW’s rich, informative…
MBA Admissions Round-Up: Haas Chat, New Transcripts, and more
This is an Accepted MBA Admissions News summary: Accepted will host the UC Berkeley Haas chat tomorrow Wednesday October 29 at 10:00 AM PT/1:00 PM ET/5:00 PM GMT. Peter Johnson, Haas’ Director of Admissions, will be the special guest, joined by one or two current Haas students. The chat will take place in Accepted’s chat room….
CMU Tepper 2009 MBA Application Questions, Deadlines, Tips.
UPDATE- THE TIPS FOR CMU TEPPER’S 2010 MBA APPLICATION ARE NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE. PLEASE POST QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS TO THE NEW POST. CMU Tepper 2009 MBA Application Deadlines App Received By: Notifications Mailed On: 1 Oct 27, 2008 Dec 19, 2008 2 Jan 05, 2009 Mar 16, 2009 3 Mar 09, 2009 …
Accepted Welcomes Natalie Grinblatt
It is with great pleasure that I welcome Natalie Grinblatt to Accepted’s staff. Natalie previously served as: Assistant Dean at Arizona State University’s W P Carey School of Management. Director of Admissions and Financial Aid at Cornell’s Johnson School Director of MBA Student Affairs and Enrollment Management at the University of Michigan (where she also…
Finding the Right MBA Program for YOU
A new client asked me to help him with his MBA application essays to Stanford, Carnegie-Mellon, and MIT Sloan. Although he has several years’ work experience, including in the financial services industry, his GMAT scores (he took it three times) and lack of demonstrated leadership simply will not make him competitive for these schools. Like…
Approaching short essays
“I want to explain how lacrosse involves determination, sacrifice, never giving up, never losing confidence, grit, unselfishness, quick thinking on the fly, looking out for others, etc.” These were my client’s initial wishes for his 250-word Columbia “greatest passion” essay. My response: “Sorry! That’s too much… And even if you could fit all these points…
