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…
Consortium Application Strategies: A How-To Q&A Session Tomorrow!
Applying to b-school using the Consortium’s application has many benefits, including convenience and member perks. But with all of your focus on a single application, you’re going to have to make sure that you get it exactly right. Learn how to create an effective Consortium application strategy with Rebecca Dockery, the Consortium’s Recruiting Director, in…
Consortium 2011 MBA Application Questions, Deadlines, Tips
Consortium 2011 MBA Application Essay Questions My comments are in blue. This year’s core application questions are identical to last year’s, and I’ve posted their guidelines from 2009 as well below:* The following essay questions provide us with an opportunity to evaluate your strengths and weaknesses, experiences, and any other traits and abilities that are…
MBA Admissions Chats: Cornell, Tuck, Consortium, LBS
We have two great chats coming up next week. If you are applying to Tuck and Cornell, don’t miss these interactive events. Monday, December 14, 2009 at 10:00 AM PT/1:00 PM ET/6:00 PM GMT Randall Sawyer, Director of Admissions at Cornell’s Johnson School of Business, along with other staff members will answer your questions. Our…
MBA Admissions: Happening @ Accepted.com
There is a lot going on for MBA’s at Accepted.com: MBA November special ends on Monday November 30. You can save $100 on any order of $2000 or more. Start now to be ready for those January deadlines. (Coupon code MBA100.) But hurry. The coupon code expires on Monday at midnight Eastern Time (GMT -5:00)….
MBA Admissions Chats: UCLA Anderson, Consortium
Accepted.com is hosting two MBA admissions chats this week: UCLA Anderson. Tomorrow, Monday, November 16, 2009 at 10:00 AM PT/1:00 PM ET/6:00 PM GMT, Mae Jennifer Shores, Assistant Dean and Director of MBA Admissions & Financial Aid, as well as other members of the UCLA Anderson community will participate in an Anderson admissions chat at…
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…
Consortium 2010 MBA Application Questions, Deadlines, Tips
UPDATE: THE TIPS FOR THE 2010 CONSORTIUM MBA APPLICATION ARE NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE. PLEASE POST QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS TO THE NEW POST. Consortium 2010 MBA Application Essay Questions My comments are in red. This year’s core application questions are identical to last year’s and I’ve posted their guidelines from 2009 as well below:* The following…
Color In Your Social Enterprise Goals
Whether you’re applying for an MBA, a PhD in Public Policy (or many other doctoral fields), or a Masters in Social Work, you’re likely to talk about social enterprise, or community service, goals. For some, this will be your primary objective—those of you seeking careers in non-profit, for example. For others, community service may be…
MBA Admissions Q&A Transcripts for MIT, USC; Upcoming Consortium Chat
We had two informative chats last week and one coming up this week. The transcripts from this weeks events are already up! 2009 MIT Sloan MBA Application Tips with Jennifer Burke Barba. A few excerpts: torruda(Jan 5, 2009 12:16:04 PM)Jen: How does the importance of the cover letter compare to that of the essays for…
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 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…
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….
Consortium 2009 MBA Application Questions, Deadlines, Tips.
UPDATE: THE TIPS FOR THE 2010 CONSORTIUM MBA APPLICATION ARE NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE. PLEASE POST QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS TO THE NEW POST. Consortium 2009 Deadlines Application Deadline November 15 January 5Interview Deadline No later than Nov. 6 No later than Dec. 16GMAT Taken by November 1 December 20Admission Decision Varies by school Varies…
Accepted MBA Admissions Round Up
A summary of events in the MBA admissions world: On Thursday October 23 at 10:00 AM PT/1:00 PM ET/5:00 PM GMT Accepted.com will host an online chat for MIT Sloan’s. The last chat was “standing room only” and highly informative. Although we covered a lot of ground, some of you didn’t get your questions answered….
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…
Upcoming 2009 MBA Admissions Telethon
I would like to invite all 2009 MBA applicants to sign up for the second 2009 MBA Admissions Telethon on Tuesday, May 13th between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM PT (1:30 PM ET – 3:30 PM ET; 6:00 PM GMT – 8:00 PM GMT). What is the MBA Admissions Telethon? Two hours when 6 MBA…
MBA Admissions: New Content on GMAT Prep; Consortium
We recently added the Consortium transcript and an additional GMAT article to Accepted.com. Here are excerpts: Consortium Student Chat Transcript mba2008 (Feb 5, 2008 8:10:33 PM)What advice would you give us in preparation for returning to (a) the orientation program and (b) returning to school? RayHernandezDARDEN (Feb 5, 2008 8:11:37 PM)School can be overwhelming…
