DARE to submit great applications You’re dreaming of a career that excites you. You’re aspiring to MBA programs that will launch you towards that career. But how do you get from your stats to your story? How do you build an application that portrays you at your best and as a perfect match for the…
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What to Do if You’re Rejected from Grad School
Rejection hurts, especially if it’s from a school that you really had hoped to attend. Competition is always tough at good schools, and space is limited–not everyone who is qualified can get in. You can still achieve your dreams by taking this three-fold approach: Reassess your qualifications, and based on that, revise your target schools…
Application Trends to Watch in 2021, and a Look Back at 2020 [Episode 400]
Can the lessons of 2020 help us forge a better 2021? [Show summary] For Admissions Straight Talk’s 400th episode, Linda Abraham reflects on a turbulent year and identifies the most important trends in higher ed admissions to watch in 2021. Applying to graduate school: A journey of self-improvement [Show notes] We’ve reached Episode 400! I…
Round 3 Deadlines Are Almost Here. Should You Apply?
Our free one-hour masterclass, Round 3 vs. Next Year: When Should You Apply? is airing live on Thursday, January 14th, but there’s still time for you to register to join us! Round 3 deadlines will be here before you know it, but is it worth it for you to invest the time, energy, and money…
Yale MBA Class Profile: Class of 2022
Here is a look at Yale SOM’s class of 2022 profile, taken from the Yale SOM website. Student demographics and statistics Total enrollment: 350 Women: 39% International passport holders: 40% (includes U.S. permanent residents and dual citizens) LGBTQ+: 8% First generation college students: 10% Joint-degree students: 13% U.S. Students of Color: 32% of total class…
Round 3 or Next Year? When Will You Have the Best Chances of Getting into Your Dream B-School?
Applying to b-school is a big undertaking. Approaching it strategically will save you not only time and money, but an immense amount of effort. You want to be smart about when you submit your application so that you can truly maximize your chances of success. Round 3 deadlines are swiftly approaching, so if you’re waffling…
MBA Round 3: Should I Apply Now or Wait for Next Year?
MBA round 3: Should I give it a shot, or wait for next year? The answer, as is often the case in MBA admissions, is…it depends. You didn’t think we’d give you a clear cut yes or no answer, did you? FACT: The chances of gaining acceptance decrease as the rounds progress. This means that…
UCLA Anderson Executive MBA Application Essay Tips & Deadlines [2020 – 2021]
The Anderson EMBA‘s two questions together cover past, present, and future, in that order. Essay 1 addresses the past by asking for a particular story drawn from your experience, and essay 2 addresses the present and future by asking about why now is the right time for you to be pursuing this degree. The questions…
MBA Application Timeline: How to Get Accepted in 2021
It’s time for my annual harangue/plea/rant. If you are planning to apply Round 1 in the fall, but have not yet thought about why you want an MBA, taken the GMAT/GRE, researched schools, or evaluated your qualifications, please please please keep reading. And then get started! I would like to help you avoid the harried…
Is It Worth It to Apply in Round 3?
Chances are that most of the spots at your target b-schools were filled in Rounds 1 and 2 of the application process, but it is possible to get accepted in Round 3. So, if you didn’t get the results you wanted from the first two rounds, or you weren’t able to get your application together…
Encore: An Admissions Expert’s Top Tips for Business School Applicants [Episode 398]
I am swamped at this time of year with clients facing early January deadlines so I decided to end 2020 with one of our most popular shows of the year, my interview with Accepted’s own Esmeralda Cardenal. For you MBA applicants applying during this very tough cycle or planning to apply in the next cycle-…
‘Twas the Night Before Deadlines: A Cautionary Tale of Cliches
‘Twas the night before deadlines, and all through the world, Our consultants sat cramming, coffee brewing, brows furrowed; Though the essays were written with effort and care, There were still a few things that were cause for despair! The clichés! Oh, forsake! Terrible, were they – That all our consultants could think was “oy vey!”…
The 9 Mistakes You Don’t Want to Make on an MBA Waitlist
“How bad is it, doc?” Well, clients don’t quite ask me that. But, as they clutch their waitlist notification, there can be immense tension and anxiety, as if life itself hangs in the balance. Waitlisted applicants begin to ask: What does it all mean? What should I do? And when, oh when, will it end?…
MIT Sloan Fellows Essay Tips & Deadlines [2021]
In my decade-plus of assisting MIT Sloan Fellows applicants (successes every year!), I have seen that the adcom values applicants who, among other things, demonstrate consistent, outstanding impact and are on track to become leaders in their company and even in their industry (“Exhibit exceptional leadership performance, functional expertise, and a commitment to leading innovation”…
University of Michigan Ross Executive MBA Essay Tips & Deadlines [2020 – 2021]
Taken together, the two mandatory Ross EMBA essays provide both a forest-level (essay 2, goals) and tree-level (professional achievement) view of your career. Each question gives a specific lens through which to focus your approach and shape your answer. Thus, while you address the two questions’ points and nuances, keep in mind the larger picture…
NYU Stern Class of 2022 Profile
Here’s a look at the NYU Stern Class of 2022, taken from the NYU Stern website: Application and enrollment statistics Applicants: 3,652 Admits: 1,059 Admission rate: 29% Number enrolled: 317 Student demographics and statistics Female: 43% Students with international citizenship: 32% (Includes foreign nationals, dual citizens and U.S. permanent residents) Number of countries represented: 30 Minorities:…
Don’t Touch Your MBA Apps Until You Watch This!
Our recent AMA session with an expert panel of MBA consultants was such an illuminating experience. The attendees asked some great questions and the information the panel provided will surely prove valuable to applicants as they move forward in the admissions process. If you weren’t able to join us, the session is now available for…
Why Should I Spend Money on an Accepted MBA Admissions Consultant?
How can investing a few hundred, or even a few thousand dollars in Accepted’s MBA Admissions Consulting make you thousands or even tens of thousands of dollars? I’ll tell you right now. Transcript There are basically five ways that Accepted’s MBA Admissions Consulting service can pay you back multiples of what you invest. Reason #1:…
All About the Kellogg MBAi, for Students Passionate About Business and Technology [Episode 396]
The Kellogg MBAi: Where business and technology intersect [Show summary] Kate Smith, Assistant Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid at Kellogg School of Management, breaks down the school’s brand-new MBAi joint degree and how it prepares students for careers at the intersection of business and technology. Interview with Kate Smith, Assistant Dean of Admissions and…
Chicago Booth Class of 2022 Profile
Here’s a look at the Chicago Booth Class of 2022, taken from the Chicago Booth website: Length of program: 21 months Accepted job offers within 3 months of graduation: 95.1% Student-led groups: 70+ Leadership effectiveness and development (LEAD): 1 required course Qualified work experience (summer internship or other): 1 required Concentrations: 13 Number of courses per quarter: 3–4 Class size: 621…
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