According to BusinessWeek, “global MBA programs are showing themselves to be more selective, more rigorous, and more desirable to recruiters.” Shouldn’t you explore the possibility that IMD‘s intensive, 10-month MBA will be a better fit for you? Come learn about IMD’s admissions policies, program, and student life in our interactive Q&A on Tuesday, June…
IMD 2011 MBA Application Questions, Deadlines, Tips
This IMD 2011 MBA Application tip post is one of a series of posts providing MBA application and essay advice for applicants to top MBA programs around the world. You can access the entire series at https://blog.accepted.com/acceptedcom_blog/tag/2011-mba-application-tips. My tips for answering IMD’s essay questions are in blue below. The Two Questions Before the Essay Questions: 1) Position sought…
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…
International MBA Programs: Are Global B-Schools Right for You?
Thinking about applying to an international MBA program? Like the idea of having international experience on your resume, but don’t know much about your global options? Not sure if you should attend an internationally-run program or an American-based program transplanted to foreign soil? Internationalizing the MBA, a special report written by Accepted editor and international…
Financial Times Global 2010 MBA Rankings
The Financial Times published today its 2010 ranking of global MBA programs. Its ranking attempts to “assess the effect of the MBA on … subsequent career progression and salary growth.” Consequently it draws its data from the schools themselves and from surveys of graduates at least three years after earning their MBA degree. In building…
Financial Times European B-school Rankings Are Out!
The Financial Times released its 2009 European Business School Rankings this week. Take some time to read up on FT’s ranking methodology and to play around in the extensive databases and charts which rank the top European B-schools programs as well as graduate salary rankings. Top 10 European Business Schools1. HEC Paris, France2. London Business…
MBA Admissions: Visit IMD Virtually
I just received an announcement from IMD, the top Swiss MBA program, and I want to share it with you: Do you want to be one of the 90 exceptional people to make it into IMD’s one year leadership development program? This year, the IMD MBA has been ranked #2 worldwide by the Wall Street…
MBA Admissions News: Tuck, Rankings, Global Entrepreneurship, MBA Interviews
Let’s take a look at a few developments during a busy October for MBA applicants: The Dartmouth News published an article about the increasing percentage of women at Tuck with a couple of factoids about Harvard and Wharton. Unfortunately, there is an inaccuracy in the article regarding a non-existent experience requirement at Tuck. I checked…
MBA Admissions Events Next Week: IMD Chat, Best Practices Webinar
Accepted is hosting two, special MBA admissions events next week: On Monday, May 18, 2009 at 10:00 AM PT/1:00 PM ET/7:00 PM Swiss time, Lisa Piguet, Associate Director of Admissions, and a current IMD MBA student will participate in an admissions chat devoted to IMD‘s program, admissions, and culture. The chat will take place in the…
The European MBA Alternative
Mobility has long been a by-word for MBA graduates, so amidst the current economic woes and uncertain MBA job market, more and more applicants are considering an MBA outside the US. In fact, a study this month by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation shows that a growing number of students believe they will find better…
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….
European B-Schools In Demand
This was a week for articles about the demand for European business schools like London Business School, INSEAD, and IMD among US applicants seeking both MBA and EMBA degrees. Here is a sample: An MBA With Savoir Faire from The Wall St. Journal. BusinessWeek’s Special Report: “B-Schools in Europe 2009.” Several of the articles profile specific schools,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
MBA Admissions Round-Up
Much is happening on Accepted and in the MBA admissions world these days. Here goes: Birthday Ebook Sale. May 9-13 In honor of my birthday, I am giving you all 50% off all MBA admissions ebooks including: Best Practices for MBA Admissions: Take advantage of the super advice captured in this transcript of a one-of-a-kind…
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…
New MBA Admissions Service: Start Smart
Yesterday I met with a LAMP client who is shrewdly starting now to prepare for his fall application. We went over his profile, and I made several suggestions as to what he can do between now and this fall to improve his chances of acceptance next year. He found the session very valuable. And again,…
MBA Admissions: WSJ Recruiter Ranking is Out
The Wall St. Journal has released its 2008 recruiter ranking of MBA programs. The WSJ surveys recruiters, not deans or students. It groups schools into 3 categories (National, International, and Regional). The recruiters rated the full-time MBA programs on 21 attributes and then ranked them in these categories.. To fully understand the methodology, please see…
