In 18+ years of MBA admissions consulting, I have found that otherwise highly capable and focused people often basically wing it when it comes to creating their target list of business schools. I’ve heard things like: “I’m just applying to all the top ten.” Top ten according to what source? And this: “I realize now…
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Round 3 vs Next Year: Your Roadmap
If you missed Round 3 vs. Next Year: When Should You Apply? or if you attended our webinar, but want to hear the advice again, you’re in luck: it’s now available free and on-demand! Guided by Accepted’s founder, Linda Abraham, you’ll learn what distinguishes Round 3 from earlier rounds, how to assess your profile critically…
Wharton Executive MBA 2021 Class Profile
Here’s a look at Wharton’s EMBA Class of 2021 (profile info from their website): Wharton EMBA class of 2021 facts and figures Total class size: 236 Women: 32% Underrepresented minority students: 10% Countries represented: 26 Average age: 36 Under 30: 9% Over 40: 15% Average years of work experience: 12 Median GMAT score: 700 Middle…
Last Chance to Attend – Round 3 vs Next Year: When Should You Apply?
If you missed Round 1 deadlines or if you applied but didn’t get accepted, it’s time to refocus: How will you make a plan to achieve your MBA goals? Does it make sense to apply Round 3? Or should you hold off until next year’s Round 1? There’s still time to register for our special…
7 Ways to Make the Most of B-School Visits, Fairs & Receptions
Applying to MBA programs in the fall? Then you’re probably planning to meet with MBA admissions committee members at various types of events – school visits, MBA fairs, school receptions, etc. – as part of that process. Adcom members are preparing for you as well. In their interactions with prospective applicants, they look to…
How to Clarify Your Goals for Your MBA – And Beyond
Some applicants may be very clear about either the industry in which they want to work or the function or job title they’d like to have, but not always both. For example, you may be certain that you want to grow into a marketing executive role but are much less clear about what product or…
Round 3 Deadlines Are Coming. Are You Ready?
Time rushes on – you get busy at work, and all of a sudden it’s 2020. If you either missed the early application rounds or didn’t get accepted at your target programs, you may be considering submitting applications during Round 3. But that comes with its own set of questions: Is it worth applying this…
Is an MBA Worth It, or Is the Sky Falling Down on the MBA Degree? [Episode 346]
Accepted founder Linda Abraham discusses when pursuing an MBA justifies its cost [Show Summary] Linda Abraham, Accepted’s founder and president explores the latest headlines about the value of an MBA. This is a must-listen for anyone trying to decide whether or not to get an MBA degree. Why we’ve been asking the wrong question about…
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…
MBA Application Timeline: How to Get Accepted in 2020
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…
Can You Get Accepted to B-School in Round 3?
Maybe you applied to business school in Round 1 and didn’t get accepted, and now you’re thinking about targeting some schools where your stats are more competitive in Round 3. Maybe you were overwhelmed at work and your plan to submit your application during Round 1 or 2 was foiled. Things have calmed down a…
Yale School of Management EMBA Class of 2021 Profile
Here is a look at Yale School of Management’s MBA for Executives Class of 2021, taken from the Yale School of Management website. Students enrolled: 74 Average age: 37 Average years of experience: 13 Women: 36% Born outside the US: 22% With advanced degree: 41% Countries represented by citizenship: 11 Non-US citizenship: 3% Undergraduate majors…
London Business School Executive MBA Essay Tips & Deadlines [2019 – 2020]
The LBS EMBA program goes beyond delivering necessary skills for senior managers; it is for managers who have a dynamic sense of their future and a willingness to change and grow; people who are open to being inspired. At the same time, the program reflects, and the adcom seeks in applicants, a practical perspective. You know what it…
Encore: Toronto Rotman MBA: The Spike Factor [Episode 344]
In honor of the busy holiday and admissions season, we are presenting an encore of the most popular MBA interview of 2019, my interview with Toronto Rotman’s Director of Admissions and Recruitment, Imran Kanga. Obviously if you are interested in earning your MBA at Toronto Rotman, this interview is a must-listen. However, Imran’s discussion of…
‘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!”…
What to Do if You’re Rejected from Grad School
By now, many of you have received answers from early application efforts – either you got in…or you didn’t. If you got in, congrats – you probably feel amazing! However, if you face a fistful or rejections or waitlist notifications, then it’s normal and ok to feel disappointed and to express that disappointment. But try…
INSEAD Announces Opening of First Permanent North American Facility
According to their website, INSEAD will be opening the INSEAD San Francisco Hub for Business Innovation in 2020. The downtown San Francisco facility will join campuses in Europe (Fontainebleau), Asia (Singapore), and the Middle East (Abu Dhabi), ensuring INSEAD’s position as a global program. Students at INSEAD’s San Francisco program will benefit from INSEAD’s decades…
Get Accepted to Columbia – On-Demand Webinar!
If you missed Get Accepted to Columbia, don’t worry! It’s now available on-demand for anytime viewing. With Accepted’s founder Linda Abraham as your guide, you’ll learn what your CBS application needs to accomplish – and how to impress the adcom. Linda will walk you through each element of the application and give you tips that…
Stanford MBA Class of 2021 Profile
Here’s a look at the Stanford MBA Class of 2021 profile, taken from the Stanford Graduate School of Business website. Total applicants: 7,342 New students: 417 Women: 47% International: 43% (as of September 16, 2019) U.S. minority: 27% (includes US permanent residents and US dual citizens) Years of work experience: 0-14 (range) Years of work…
University of Washington Foster School of Business MBA Essay Tips & Deadlines [2019 – 2020]
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…
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