Today is Thanksgiving in the United States, a national holiday during which we give pause – at least for a brief moment – to count our blessings. Wherever you are, that is a good exercise especially in this year, the year of the corona pandemic globally and in the U.S. the year of a tortuous…
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This London Business School MBA’s Startup Is Protecting Your Online Privacy [Episode 393]
Can business school support an entrepreneurial venture? [Show summary] James Chance, a 2019 London Business School MBA graduate, reveals how his experience at LBS impacted his path as an entrepreneur, along with how he’s transforming online privacy protection through his startup, yourself.online. Learn how entrepreneur James Chance launched his start-up while at London Business School….
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Applying to any sort of higher education program is daunting. Whether you’re pursuing a career in medicine, business, law, or the humanities, or just starting out and applying for college, it’s a big step. And what could be more worthwhile to invest in than this turning point in your life? If you’re going to the…
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If you’re applying to college, b-school, med school, law school, or a master’s or PhD program this year, we know you’re already deep in the work of compiling your applications. Without doubt, 2020 has been uniquely difficult, but we must press on! Deadlines are looming and it’s time to take those final steps to secure…
Oh No! A Typo!!
Will that lonely typo doom your otherwise perfect application to the great round file in cyberspace, putting the kibosh on years of effort and nixing your attempt to walk through the hallowed halls of your favored institution? No. A single, minor typo will do nothing. So don’t sweat one minor spelling mistake, a missed comma,…
MBA Life at UC Berkeley Haas, From Its New Executive Director of Admissions [Episode 391]
Learn what’s new at Berkeley Haas, as well as tips for crafting admissions-worthy applications. [Show summary] Eric Askins, the newly appointed Executive Director of Admissions at UC Berkeley Haas, explores the school’s full-time MBA program and its admissions policies, as well as how it’s adapting the MBA experience to COVID-19. Interested in applying to Berkeley…
Harvard Kennedy School MPP & MPA2 Application Essay Tips [2020 – 2021]
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The essays discussed below are for the MPP and the two-year MPA applications. (The MPA/ID and the MC/MPA and Mason’s program have different prompts.) HKS seeks well-rounded master’s students – people with proven academic success, strong leadership and career potential, and “commitment to advancing the public interest.” The school also wants the student body to be diverse….
The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans Application Essay Tips
Paul Soros was often overshadowed by his younger brother, financial wizard George Soros, but he was a millionaire in his own right. In contrast to George Soros’s success in the financial industry, Paul Soros made his mark on the world by innovating in the shipping industry, filing patents, winning several engineering awards, and innovating in…
London Business School Master’s in Management (MiM) Essay Questions, Tips & Deadlines [2020 – 2021]
The London Business School Master’s in Management application essay questions indicate that the adcom values applicants who, at an early stage in their careers, already have self-understanding and the ability to reflect and self-critique. Why? For people who are just starting their careers and don’t yet have extensive real-world experience to draw on, these qualities…
How to Address COVID-19 and the Events of 2020 in Your Application [Episode 387]
Wondering how to write about the tumultuous events of 2020 in your application essays? [Show summary] Accepted Founder Linda Abraham offers a framework for discussing COVID-19, the events of 2020, and their impact on your life in your undergraduate or graduate program applications. Your application should include information about your experience of and response to…
4 Ways to Show How You’ll Contribute in the Future
Schools are looking for applicants who can show that they have strong leadership qualities and experiences and can demonstrate that they will actively contribute to their student/alumni communities, not to mention to the greater community and society. Many applications include an essay question with some variation of “what would you contribute to your future campus…
MIT Sloan Master of Finance Application Essay Questions, Tips & Deadlines [2020 – 2021]
The MIT Sloan Master of Finance program is significantly influenced by being part of both the Sloan School of Management and MIT more broadly. The culture and values of those two entities infuse the MFin program. Yes, being a quant geek helps, but the program’s adcom wants more: people who have a distinctive perspective, a…
Welcome to Team Accepted, Dr. Christie St-John!
Accepted is happy to welcome Dr. Christie St-John, the newest member of our outstanding consulting staff. Dr. St-John has more than 25 years of experience in MBA and grad school admissions and career counseling at Vanderbilt University and Dartmouth’s Tuck School of Business. Her career in higher education began as a Fellow in the Master Teaching…
London Business School Master’s in Finance Application Essay Questions, Tips & Deadlines [2020 – 2021]
The LBS Master’s in Finance (full-time program) essay questions, taken together, convey the adcom’s interest in two interrelated points: (1) how you envision and plan your future career; (2) your knowledge of and interest in the LBS Master’s in Finance program. Showing fit is particularly important because this is a rare MiF program that targets…
Applying to the Stanford Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program: Everything You Need to Know [2020 – 2021]
Everything you need to know about the Stanford Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program Overview: What is the KHS Program? Who is eligible to apply? Unique application deadlines and procedures Application elements: Resume Recommendation letters Institutional letter of endorsement Short answer questions Essay question Video statement A brief reality check What is the Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program? The Stanford…
Stanford MSx Application Essay Tips & Deadlines [2020 – 2021]
Both the relatively complex MSx application form and your resume will establish you as a leader in your organization (and possibly even your domain), and that leadership experience is essential if you want to be a qualified MSx applicant. It’s important, but it’s just a qualification. Being qualified isn’t enough because Stanford MSx always receives applications…
How to Project Professionalism, Positivity, and Confidence in Your Statement of Purpose
“Tone” is often one of the aspects of writing that applicants find most difficult to pin down. And yet, when you’re writing, it is also one of the most important to control so that you maintain an appropriate tone for your purpose. Tips for becoming aware of your tone One way to think about tone…
All About Georgetown’s New Master of Science in Business Analytics Program [Episode 378]
Why Georgetown’s new MSBA program may be just what you’re looking for! [Show Summary] Dr. Sudipta Dasmohapatra, Academic Director of Georgetown’s MSBA program, goes in-depth on who the new online master’s program is for and how will prepare students for careers in data science leadership. Earn your Master’s of Science in business analytics online in…
3 Things You Should Look for When Researching PhD Programs
Enrolling in a PhD program is a big commitment that requires you to invest a large amount of time, energy, and sometimes money. And, for many PhD applicants who are aware that the academic job market is highly competitive, exploring PhD programs can become an overwhelming and daunting task steeped in uncertainty. Choosing a program…
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Feeling stressed? We don’t blame you! Getting into a top school is no easy task. The competition is fierce, and your application needs to be polished, persuasive – practically perfect – if you hope to have a shot at acceptance. But you don’t have to carry that load alone! Our experienced consultants have the admissions…
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