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How to Receive a Top Education…From Home!
Many top-ranked universities are now offering online courses for free to the general public, reports a recent New York Times article, “Universities Reshaping Education on the Web” and a U.S. News article, “More Universities Join Free Online Education Provider.” Coursera, a company that provides online courses from top universities, is bulking up its list of…
Yahoo’s Scott Thompson and the Trap of Marginal Thinking
Are you considering padding your resume or record as you apply to college, graduate school, or a job? Think again. This past week I came across several articles at different times and on different topics that you should know about. Obviously there are the stories about Yahoo CEO Scott Thompson’s embellished college record. Just a…
Optional Essays: When and How to Write Them
In this short video, Linda Abraham explores the two kinds of optional essays, who should write them, and what should go into them. Don’t miss the crucial warning at the end. Related Resources: • 5 Fatal Flaws to Avoid in Your Application Essays, a free guide • How to Edit Your Application Essays, a podcast…
How to Give the Adcoms a Good Nap
It’s National Sleep Week! You’re probably too busy to observe the annual NSW Snooze Fest, but that doesn’t mean you can’t do your part to help others enjoy a deep siesta! The following tips will ensure that when the adcoms pick up your application essay, they’ll be transported to Lala-land in no time. Trust us…
$100…Going Once, Going Twice…
You’re running out of time to receive $100 off your order of non-rush MBA, law school, grad school, or college services of $2000 or more! Through TOMORROW, November 30, 2011 at 11:59 PM (Pacific Time), you can use coupon code NOV100 at checkout and take $100 off your order. Think of it as putting away…
Rejected Application: Disappointment or Tragedy
A few weeks ago I went to a meeting for bereaved mothers, mothers who have lost a child. The passing of our youngest child several years ago made me eligible for this club that anyone would do anything to stay out of. One of the women in this group, let’s call her Nancy, told about…
3 Steps to Acceptance
I want to share with you feedback from a happy client. He is responding to a congratulatory email I sent him after his acceptance to two top Executive MBA programs. We fortunately receive many emails from satisfied clients, so why post this one? While I hope you will find his praise compelling if you are…
Top 4 Reasons Why You Should Connect with Accepted.com
If you’re like most applicants, then not only do you have Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter accounts, but you probably use them on a regular basis to network with friends and colleagues. Here are 4 reasons why you should connect with us: You’ll stay up-to-date on admissions news and events. We’ll keep you posted on application…
Submit a Stellar Application and Save 20%!
Looking for ways to improve your application? How about turning to the pros for 98 winning tips on how to create a dynamite application? That’s what you’ll get when you purchase both of this month’s featured ebooks, Submit a Stellar Application: 42 Terrific Tips to Help You Get Accepted and Submit a Stellar Application II:…
Grad School Admissions News Roundup
According to The Daily Pennsylvania (“Majority of Class of 2015 a Minority”), minority students comprise a majority of the newly admitted class for the first time ever at the University of Pennsylvania. The prospective class of 2015 is made up of 52 percent of self-identified minorities, which the Admissions Office defines as Asian, black, Latino…
The Master’s New Signaling Power
Starting in 11th grade, American high school students are already taking the SATs and deciding what colleges they want to attend. The nail-biting and sleepless nights begin early on: Are my scores good enough? Will I get accepted? What’s the right program? But these high school students do not yet realize that for many…
Defaulting on Student Loans Does Not Add Up
Many readers probably know from experience that student loans = an overwhelming amount of stress. But, as it turns out, defaulting on student loans = an even more overwhelming amounts of stress. Forbes recently wrote an article (“Deduct This: The History of Student Loan Interest”) on the history of student loans, which talks about…
Which Degrees “Pay”?
This is a question asked by The New York Times (“Calculating the Potential Return on Your Major”) after Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce recently released the results of its report: “What’s it Worth? The Economic Value of College Majors.” The report examines Census Bureau data about the median salaries and career…
British Universities’ High Fees May Become “More the Rule than the Exception”
This past December, the House of Commons voted to allow universities in England to raise undergraduate tuition. Originally, tuition would be increased from the current limit of £3,350, or $5,500. However, when the government put the fee system into place, they announced that £9,000 would be the “absolute limit” and only for a “handful…
Finding an Undergraduate Business School Bargain
There’s a long standing understanding that graduates with a degree from a private undergraduate business school will earn a larger starting salary than those who hold a degree from a public institution. But how much larger? Is the $35,000+ tuition per year worth it? A recent BusinessWeek article compares the tuitions and starting salaries…
College Acceptances…Delayed for a Year or Two
Some selective colleges are now offering an alternative to the traditional accepted or rejected options. Some students may receive guaranteed admission, pending a prescribed GPA at another institution for a year or two. A New York Times article on the subject, “Admissions to College, With Catch: Year’s Wait,” describes this practice as “an unusual…
Reflecting Back on 1970s Women’s Colleges
On the importance of attending a women’s college, 40 years ago, by an alumna: “At a certain age, it’s appropriate to stop thinking of boys as playmates and start relating to them as potential boyfriends and husbands. It’s easier to make the transition if you’re not in each other’s hair all the time.” In a…
5 Tips for Essay Writing: Plan With a Calendar, Not an Egg Timer
The blogger of MBA on the Horizon recently noted the irony of her situation: after devoting months to prepare for her MBA applications, including attending information sessions, reading blogs, and researching through other means, she ended up cramming all her essay writing for Wharton into a single weekend. A Saturday marathon writing session produced a…
American Students Lazy? True or False
Is it fair to accuse all American students of being lazy? Inside Higher Ed chronicles an interesting discussion sparked by Babson College faculty member, Kara Miller, about the nature of American students. Her claim, which she presented in the Boston Globe last month, was that American students are lazy, especially when compared to their international…