These essay questions show that MIT seeks applicants who have the judgment and practical skills to take on the challenges that will fly at them as they re-define industries and functions. Applicants who push the boundary of what’s possible and provide “principled leadership” amidst a torrent of change. The essays (including Statement of Purpose) are…
MBA ADMISSIONS
Wharton Executive MBA Essay Tips & Deadlines
The Wharton EMBA adcom, through its three required questions, expresses its values and its interest in a relationship with students who share those values. Each of the questions highlights a different facet of this relationship. Respecting, recognizing, and responding to that vision through your essays will be the key to a successful application. • Essay…
Will You Be at Wharton Next Year?
Are you planning to apply to Wharton this year or next? We know there’s a lot of information out there for applicants – some of which is helpful, and some of which, let’s face it, probably only increases your anxiety level. We’re committed to providing clear, direct, actionable advice – advice that is built on…
Chicago Booth Executive MBA Essay Tips & Deadlines
Chicago Booth EMBA gives you just one essay, but with ample space to make your case holistically. This approach to the essay question indicates that they are looking for people who can organize their thoughts, build a credible and compelling case for their candidacy, and maintain an extended yet focused discussion. The Booth EMBA adcom…
Duke Fuqua MBA Essay Tips & Deadlines
Leadership, teamwork, ethics, and a global approach to business are essential elements of the Duke Fuqua MBA, which is why you’ll need to make sure you express your passion for these ideals in your application essays. Impress the Fuqua adcom by positioning yourself as an innovative leader and team player, as someone who can see…
Welcome to the Team, Libby Angst
We’re happy to welcome Libby Angst to the Accepted team! Libby worked in the Kellogg Admissions Office, where she learned how to assess MBA applications and find the traits that top schools are looking for in their students. She evaluated all parts of the MBA app from students around the world. She also co-chaired the…
Retaking the GMAT With a Score of 700+: Should You Consider It?
This may seem hard for some test-takers to believe, but sometimes even the high-scorers contemplate retaking the exam. It’s not unheard of for someone with a score of 700 – or even higher – to retake the GMAT to see if they can hit a higher number. But should they? As is usually the case…
Wharton MBA Class Profile 2019
Let’s take a look at who makes up Wharton’s class of 2019… • Applications received: 6,692 • Students enrolled: 863 • Women: 44% • US students of color: 33% • Countries represented: 65 • International students: 33% • Average GMAT score: 730 • Average work experience: 5 years Pre-MBA Industries: FIELD PERCENT Consulting 26%…
Learn How to Answer MBA Essay Questions
By the time you sit down to work on your b-school applications, you’ve already laid much of the groundwork for your candidacy, and a lot of the pieces of your profile are already set. (There’s no going back in time to change your undergrad record!) But there’s one piece of the application that you have…
A Proven Strategy to Get Accepted to Wharton
Wharton. It’s one of the top-ranked business schools in the world – with the rigorous curriculum and amazing resources to help you accelerate your career in nearly any direction you can imagine. It’s also very selective. When you’re up against the hard reality of stats like Wharton’s – an acceptance rate under 20%, an average…
Michigan Ross MBA: It’s About REAL, Clear, and Teamwork [Episode 271]
![Michigan Ross MBA: It’s About REAL, Clear, and Teamwork [Episode 271]](https://blog.accepted.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Ross-podcast-blog.jpg)
Interview with Michigan Ross’ Soojin Kwon and Diana Economy [Show Summary] Soojin KownKwon, Managing Director of the Fulltime MBA Program, and Diana Economy, Director of Fulltime Admissions at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business, share a wealth of information about the Ross MBA program, admissions process, and how you can be admitted. In…
Columbia EMBA Application Essay Tips & Deadlines
The first 2 Columbia EMBA essay questions ask you to project into the future, both near and long term – they address what you hope, plan, want, and expect. The third essay question looks back: it gets into the nitty-gritty of what you did. In the first essays, beware of the tendency to write mainly…
What is CBS Really Looking for in Your Application?
Is it us, or does summer seem to go by in a flash? Especially when you’ve been telling yourself, “No worries – I have plenty of time to work on my Columbia MBA application over the summer.” Well, here’s an opportunity you really don’t want to blink and miss: our online AMA (Ask Me Anything)…
Welcome to the Team, Dr. Jef Davis!
We’re excited to welcome Dr. Jef Davis to our staff. Dr. Davis has worked for almost 30 years in international program management at the university level as chief immigration official at several schools. While at Youngstown State University, Jef also supervised the English Language Institute and other programs for international students. He has taught academic…
Get Accepted to Stanford GSB: Watch Webinar Now!
If you missed Get Accepted to Stanford GSB or if you’d like to view it again, the webinar is now available on-demand. As you prepare for next season’s applications, learn the key strategies you need to approach Stanford’s application successfully. How can you show that you’re a perfect fit? How can you ensure your application…
UNC Kenan-Flagler MBA Essay Tips & Deadlines
Are you a team leader? Are you committed to sustainable enterprise? Are you seeking resources and intellectual capital needed to shape both business and government? Are you a motivated, goal-oriented, innovative individual? UNC Kenan-Flagler adcoms are interested in seeing your multidimensional personality and capabilities. Your challenge: Prove that your goals mesh with the school’s…
Don’t Miss Your Chance for an Inside Look at Columbia Business School!
Columbia Business School. It’s “At the Very Center of Business” – and its graduates go on to accomplish amazing achievements across a dazzling variety of fields and functions. It’s also very competitive and turns away more than 80% of those who apply. Those successful applicants who become CBS students are driven, entrepreneurial, and very smart….
Kellogg Executive MBA Application Essay Tips & Deadlines
Kellogg’s 2 required EMBA application essay questions present a paradox: they’re straightforward and complex. Together, they draw out a holistic view of you as a person and as a professional, including what you’ve done and also how you think and perceive. To the extent possible, ground your essays in detail and concrete experience, and use…
The Applicants That Stand Out at Columbia Business School
My observation as a former insider at CBS is that Columbia is looking to build a diverse class of high-achieving world citizens who’ve got a bit of grit. World Citizen What do I mean by a world citizen? For a small fraction, it means applicants who are internationally famous due to their own achievements or…
Welcome to the Accepted Family, Jamie Wright!
The team at Accepted is happy to welcome Jamie Wright as a new consultant. Jamie had been working at London Business School (LBS) since 2009 and quickly became the Client Services Manager for their Masters in Management (MiM) program. She was the first person that anyone interested in applying to the MiM program contacted. Meeting…
- 1
- 2
- 3
- …
- 199
- Next Page »
