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…
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MIT Sloan Will Not Require GMAT/GRE This Year
MIT’s Sloan School of Business is not requiring applicants to take the GMAT/GRE as part of their application process this year. Sloan is the first M7 business school (the so-called Magnificent Seven highly selective MBA programs) to drop the standardized test requirement. Sloan joins a growing number of top business schools that have made standardized…
$10 Million Gift to Wharton Creates Full-Tuition MBA Fellowships for Israeli Students
University of Pennsylvania President Amy Gutmann and Wharton Dean Erika H. James announced the establishment of a new fellowship that will provide full-tuition financial support to Israeli students attending the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. The Friends of Israel MBA Fund was established with a $10 million pledge from Wharton alumnus Yuri Milner…
UNC Kenan-Flagler MBA Essay Tips & Deadlines [2020 – 2021]
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 goals…
London Business School Executive MBA Essay Tips & Deadlines [2020 – 2021]
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The LBS EMBA website expresses the program’s emphasis on “Connect, Collaborate, Create.” The 2 application essay questions reflect this approach and value. The questions, although quite different, both ask you to discuss how you’ll connect with the LBS EMBA program, classmates, community. Of course, collaboration is inherently creative, and LBS students and alumni are (in…
Got Your Sights Set on CBS? Watch This Video Now!
Our recent AMA session with Columbia Business School Director of Admissions Michael Robinson was an illuminating peek behind the scenes of the admissions decision-making process. In addition, his answers to attendees’ questions provided deep insight into how applicants can improve their chances of acceptance to this elite program. If you’re hoping to apply to CBS…
What’s The Rush? Round 1 vs. Round 2 For MBA Applicants
Right now, most of my clients are scurrying about trying to complete their Round 1 applications. Many of them will be ready to submit for Round 1, but there are a handful of clients I’ve suggested wait until Round 2, and we’ve discussed whether or not there is a true advantage to Round 1 vs….
USC Marshall MBA Application Essay Tips & Deadlines [2020 – 2021]
Along with academic excellence, the USC Marshall MBA program is characterized by a powerful global network with special emphasis on the Pacific Rim, a close-knit and passionate community, and a strong regional presence. Your essays should show how you will both fit in and contribute to this dynamic environment, and the questions provide interesting opportunities…
What These Seasoned Startup Founders Have Done Since Earning Their Stanford MBAs [Episode 382]
Stanford GSB grads discuss MBA admissions, entrepreneurship and affordable car loans [Show summary] Nicholas Hinrichsen and Chris Coleman, startup co-founders who earned their MBAs at Stanford GSB, return to Admissions Straight Talk to share what they’ve accomplished as entrepreneurs since earning their MBAs. Chris Coleman and Nicholas Hinrichsen share how their experiences at GSB helped…
Don’t Miss This Rare Opportunity to Get Your CBS Admissions Questions Answered Live!
Our live AMA session with Columbia Business School Director of Admissions Michael Robinson is coming up soon. Time is running out to reserve your spot! Columbia’s MBA program is rigorous and selective, so if you’ve got your heart set on going there, you’ll need to produce an impressive application that helps you stand out from…
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…
HEC Paris MBA Essay Tips & Deadlines [2020 – 2021]
The HEC Paris MBA application essays – and there are many compared to most MBA applications these days –give the adcom a well-rounded view of you. They go beyond what you’ve done to capture how you think and respond, even how you imagine. Moreover, they require you to communicate complex thoughts and experiences succinctly. For…
University of Washington Foster School of Business MBA Essay Tips & Deadlines [2020 – 2021]
Are you seeking an MBA program with a strong record of job placement in the technology industry? Then the University of Washington Foster School of Business may make an excellent choice for you. In fact, with 99% of Foster’s MBA graduates employed within 3 months of graduation, Foster ranks #1 in post-MBA employment of all…
Indiana Kelley MBA Essay Tips & Deadlines [2020 – 2021]
These questions are a straightforward mix of professional and personal. The adcom wants assurance that you have a clear professional focus and a solid plan for making productive use of the Kelley MBA resources. Beyond that, they’re looking for engaging applicants who are willing to share their life experiences and understand what they can contribute….
Cornell EMBA Application Essay Tips & Deadlines [2020 – 2021]
The Cornell Executive MBA Program has three required essay questions, and the word count for all three is short. While no one is going to be counting individual words, the short word count guideline is a clear indicator that you should work on clarity of thought with all of your answers. Cornell interviews every applicant…
Columbia Business School Admissions Tips, Straight from the Director of Admissions
Each MBA program you submit an application to will be looking for a unique combination of traits in prospective students. That’s why it’s so important to understand your target programs and use your application to demonstrate your fit. If Columbia Business School is on your list of potential schools, you’ll want to mark your calendar…
NYU Part-Time MBA Essay Tips & Deadlines [2020 – 2021]
NYU’s Stern Langone part-time MBA requires just one short essay: a straightforward goals essay. That means the other application elements – resume, recommendations, and application form will be especially important in terms of rounding out your profile and conveying relevant information. So, approach all the application elements thoughtfully and strategically. There is not even usually an interview…
Applying to Wharton? Watch This Video Before You Start Your Application!
Our recent webinar, Get Accepted to Wharton, provided a ton of vital information on how best to approach the unique elements of Wharton’s application strategically and effectively. If you’re planning to apply to this historic program and you weren’t able to join us for the live session, it’s available now for free, on-demand viewing. Grab…
Get Your Columbia MBA Admissions Questions Answered LIVE!
Preparing your MBA applications is a major undertaking. Don’t you wish you could just ask the adcom a few questions to help you get ready? Well now you can! On Wednesday, September 9th at 10am PT/1pm ET, we’ll be hosting an exclusive live AMA (Ask Me Anything) session with CBS Director of Admissions Michael Robinson….
The Consortium Application: Tips for Your CGSM Essays [2020 – 2021]
The Consortium of Graduate Study in Management opened its 2020-2021 application last week, with its three essays being the same as in past years: two core essays (one of them optional) and its mission essay, divided into three questions. In addition to answering The Consortium’s essays, applicants need to write anywhere from one to six…
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