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Encore: Your Past Doesn’t Define You [Episode 228]

past doesnt define you admissions

[powerpress] This week we are airing an encore of one of the most populars shows of 2017. Many applicants focus on the past – both the good and the bad – to the detriment of their applications. Find out the role your past plays in admissions and what you should focus on in your applications when you …

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6 Tips for Talking About Your Weaknesses

6 tips for talking about weaknesses

How do you react when you read/hear the weakness question? With this question, schools are assessing how well you self evaluate. Like a business problem, they want to hear your plan of action, your implementation, and your success rate. Here are some tips to help you a) think about and evaluate your weaknesses, and b) …

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Prepare for Interviews with Positive Imagery

Prepare for Interviews with Positive Imagery Tennis

Imagine yourself standing on a tennis court: Picture yourself tossing the ball into the air and then smashed an ace serve right past your opponent. Then, walk into your interview and nail that too. Why should you think about tennis when you could be spending your last pre-interview moments recalling formative leadership experiences and key …

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Encore: Different Dimensions of Diversity [Episode 221]

different dimensions of diversity

Tune in for an encore of one of our most popular 2017 podcast episodes, where Linda Abraham addresses one of the most pressing topics on applicants’ minds: how to properly approach the diversity question. [powerpress] Listen in as Linda answers your diversity-in-admissions questions, including: 1. Why is diversity so important? 2. How should I approach …

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Standing Out By Showing You Have a Unique Perspective [Fitting in & Standing Out]

Fit in and Stand out Your Unique Contributions

The application process is a tricky balancing act: You want to show your target schools that you’re a perfect match, but you don’t want to blend into the multitude of applicants or become just a number. How can you show your authentic self in the application process? How can you present your strengths, and stand …

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Your Goals [Fitting In & Standing Out]

Fit in and Stand out Your Goals

The application process is a tricky balancing act: You want to show your target schools that you’re a perfect match, but you don’t want to blend into the multitude of applicants or become just a number. How can you show your authentic self in the application process? How can you present your strengths, and stand …

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The School’s Culture & Mission [Fitting In & Standing Out]

Fit in and Stand out The Schools Culture and Mission

The application process is a tricky balancing act: You want to show your target schools that you’re a perfect match, but you don’t want to blend into the multitude of applicants or become just a number. How can you show your authentic self in the application process? How can you present your strengths, and stand …

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Showing You Can Do the Work [Fitting In & Standing Out]

Fit in and Stand out Showing You can do the Work

Two key goals of every application reflect a tension if not an actual conflict: you must show the admissions committee that you fit in – that you’re a perfect fit with their program and the exact type of candidate they’re looking for – while simultaneously showing that you stand out in the pool of qualified …

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Getting Ready to Apply to Top Tier Colleges and Universities: Senior Year

Getting Ready to Apply to College Senior Year

This is the final post in our series Getting Ready to Apply to Top Tier Colleges and Universities, a 4-part series for freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors. Accepted can help bring out your best in your applications and my colleagues and I are here to help. Tips for High School Seniors 1. Create a spreadsheet that …

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Getting Ready to Apply to Top Tier Colleges and Universities: Junior Year

Getting Ready to Apply to College Junior Year

This post is the third in our series Getting Ready to Apply to Top Tier Colleges and Universities, a 4-part series for freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors. As it becomes increasingly difficult to gain admission into the country’s elite schools, knowing how to navigate the system should become important for you. Tips for High School Juniors 1. …

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Admissions Resumes: Putting it All Together

Resume Quick Guide Putting it all Together

This post is taken from The Quick Guide to Admissions Resumes. Click here to download the full guide. MBA and other graduate school applicants frequently submit a resume with their applications. Many schools require it, and some schools, such as Columbia Business School, even specify a given format. The resume not only will present a valuable …

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