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June 8, 2023

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Columbia Business School MBA Essay Tips and Deadlines [2023-2024], Class Profile

Columbia Business School (CBS) has made some big changes for the 2023-2024 admissions cycle! CBS will now consider applications in three rounds, rather than on a rolling basis. In another move, CBS has ended its Early Decision program. Finally, CBS has changed two of its essay prompts to focus on inclusive leadership and how you… 

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Article by Michelle Stockman / MBA Admissions / 2024 MBA applications, Columbia Business School, MBA Class Profile

June 8, 2023

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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Higher Education

DEI in higher education

Most higher education institutions now promote diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) as core values attached to their institutional mission because doing so is crucial for ensuring a welcoming and inclusive campus environment for all students, faculty, and staff. Best practice recommends that DEI senior officers answer directly to a university or college’s president, thereby ensuring… 

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Article by Mary Mahoney / College Admissions, Grad School Admissions, Law School Admissions, MBA Admissions, Medical School Admissions, Other Healthcare Admissions / DEI, diversity, equity, inclusion

June 6, 2023

Reading Time: 20 minutes

EMBA: The Ultimate Guide for Applicants

emba the ultimate guide for applicants

So, you’re considering an EMBA? Congratulations on considering this next step in your educational and professional journey! Yes, the road to an Executive MBA (EMBA) acceptance can be complicated and unwieldy – especially if you’ve been out of the academic loop for a long time. But on the positive side, I have worked with so many… 

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Article by Esmeralda Cardenal / MBA Admissions / EMBA, INSEAD, LBS EMBA, MIT Sloan EMBA, Northwestern Kellogg EMBA, Wharton EMBA

June 6, 2023

Reading Time: 5 minutes

Harvard Business School MBA Essay Tips and Deadlines [2023 – 2024], Class Profile

hbs essay tips

The Admissions Office at Harvard Business School (HBS) has announced updates for the 2023-2024 admissions cycle. The most important update is that if you plan to apply to HBS and have yet to take an entrance exam, you should take the traditional GMAT test (including the AWA) or the GRE. HBS will not accept the… 

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Article by Kelly Wilson / MBA Admissions / 2024 MBA applications, Harvard Business School, HBS Post Interview Reflections, MBA Class Profile

June 5, 2023

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6 Tips for MBA Applicants with a Criminal Record

six tips for mba applicants with criminal records

Your MBA profile is nearly perfect. You’ve got great stats and an impressive resume. You’re friendly, personable, and a fantastic leader. There’s just one little glitch: your criminal record. Although a criminal record is a strike against you, it’s not necessarily an insurmountable problem. Whether you have a DUI or committed insider trading, having a criminal… 

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Article by Natalie Grinblatt / MBA Admissions / criminal record

May 31, 2023

Reading Time: 4 minutes

Why Authenticity is Vital to Your MBA Application

Why authenticity is vital to your mba application

Too many times, as an admission officer, I read applications from candidates who shared career goals that didn’t quite make sense. Whether there was no connection to what they had been doing or no explanation of how they would successfully pivot to their desired role, I was left wondering how much thought these candidates put… 

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Article by Kelly Wilson / MBA Admissions / career goals, mba application essays, MBA career goals

May 30, 2023

Reading Time: 10 minutes

Stanford GSB MBA Application Essay Tips and Deadlines [2023 – 2024], Class Profile

In terms of its application, Stanford is once again re-using its essay questions. And there’s good reason for the recycling: Stanford has excellent questions that succinctly get to the heart of what Stanford wants to know about you. They are not easy questions to answer, but they are thoughtful, probing ones. You should write the… 

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Article by Natalie Grinblatt / MBA Admissions / 2024 MBA applications, MBA Class Profile, Stanford GSB

May 30, 2023

Reading Time: 15 minutes

How to Get Accepted to NYU Stern [Episode 525]

In this episode, the Executive Director for MBA Admissions at NYU Stern explains Stern’s Change Studio and Frontier Labs, explores what it means to be a Sternie, and gives advice to reapplicants. [SHOW SUMMARY] Are you interested in an MBA that has the goal of preparing you to lead in an ever-changing world? Are you… 

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Article by Accepted / Admissions Straight Talk Podcast, MBA Admissions / NYU Stern, podcast

May 23, 2023

Reading Time: 27 minutes

How Service To School Helps Veterans Get Accepted to Grad School [Episode 524]

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In this episode, the CEO of Service to School and the Chief Programs Officer at Service to School explore the resources available to active duty service members and veterans through the nonprofit and give practical examples of translating military experience into public sector terms. [SHOW SUMMARY] Are you a veteran considering grad school? Are you… 

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Article by Accepted / Admissions Straight Talk Podcast, College Admissions, Grad School Admissions, Law School Admissions, MBA Admissions, Medical School Admissions, Other Healthcare Admissions / JAG, mba, military, podcast, service to school

May 17, 2023

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2023 AIGAC Virtual Applicant Fair

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The AIGAC (Association of International Graduate Admissions Consultants), whose mission is to provide insight and transparency into the graduate admissions process, will be holding a live recruitment fair on May 24, 2023, from 10:00 am to 3:15 pm US Eastern Standard Time. Recordings of sessions and school static booths will be available to candidates for… 

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Article by Accepted / MBA Admissions / AIGAC, MBA fair

May 16, 2023

Reading Time: 12 minutes

Rejection and Reapplication: How to Respond [Episode 523]

How to Respond to a Rejection

Rejection and Reapplication: How to Respond [Show summary] Admissions guru Linda Abraham highlights four reasons that could cause a rejection and offers concrete, practical suggestions for moving forward.  Rejection and Reapplication: How to Respond [Show notes] Some of you unfortunately are facing a fistful of dings. Some of you haven’t heard definitively. You are either… 

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Article by Accepted / Admissions Straight Talk Podcast, Grad School Admissions, Law School Admissions, MBA Admissions, Medical School Admissions, Other Healthcare Admissions / college rejection, Grad school rejection, Law school rejection, MBA rejection, medical school rejection, podcast

May 11, 2023

Reading Time: 8 minutes

Writing an Excellent Diversity Essay

What is the diverstiy essay question and how do you answer it

What is the diversity question in a school application, and why does it matter when applying to leading programs and universities? Most importantly, how should you respond? Diversity is of supreme value in higher education, and schools want to know how every student will contribute to it in their community. A diversity essay is an… 

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Article by Linda Abraham / College Admissions, Grad School Admissions, Law School Admissions, MBA Admissions, Medical School Admissions / college application essays, diversity, grad application essays, law application essays, mba application essays, med application essays, Non-Traditional Med School Applicants

May 3, 2023

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U.S. News & World Report 2023-2024 MBA Rankings [Full-Time & Part-Time]

After a one-week delay and a sharp change in methodology, U.S. News & World Report finally released its 2023-2024 Best Business Schools ranking, with some big surprises. While Chicago Booth maintained the spotlight at #1, Kellogg (Northwestern) climbed one spot to #2, and Wharton (University of Pennsylvania) dropped two notches to #3. U.S. News’ new… 

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Article by Esmeralda Cardenal / MBA Admissions / MBA Rankings, researching mba programs, US News

May 1, 2023

Reading Time: 3 minutes

Ace Your Summer Business Internship: Tips for College Students

Ace your summer business internship Tips for college students

This post is aimed at college sophomores and juniors who are thinking about earning an MBA in the future and who will be working as interns this coming summer. In my opinion, there is no better way to test out your career interests than by working in your intended field for a few months. From… 

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Article by Karin Ash / MBA Admissions / internships, optimize your mba admissions profile

April 25, 2023

Reading Time: 18 minutes

Get Into INSEAD, the Business School for the World [Episode 520]

how to get into INSEAD

In this episode the Associate Global Director of Admissions & Financial Aid at INSEAD discusses the school’s unique language requirement, the role of the GRE/GMAT in admissions, and what to include in the optional essay. [SHOW SUMMARY] Are you a citizen of the world? Is it your goal to be a leader in international business?… 

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Article by Accepted / Admissions Straight Talk Podcast, MBA Admissions / business school, EMBA, INSEAD

April 21, 2023

Reading Time: 4 minutes

MBA Admissions: Application Advice for Tech Applicants

MBA admissions application advie for IT applicants

Often, when we work with MBA applicants who are from traditional technology backgrounds, they begin the process already feeling that the odds are stacked against them. Their first question is usually “How can I stand out in such a crowded field to earn a place in a top MBA program?”  This post is here to… 

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Article by Jennifer Bloom / MBA Admissions / diversity, overrepresented mba applicants, technology

April 18, 2023

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Encore: What Does 2022 Mean for Applicants in 2023 [Episode 505]

What Does 2022 Mean for Applicants in 2023 [Episode 505]

Thanks for joining me for the 520th episode of Admissions Straight Talk. I am taking a week off for family time. As a result, I decided to air an encore of our most popular podcast so far in 2023. To my surprise it was the solo show I did in January on preparing to apply… 

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Article by Accepted / Admissions Consulting, Admissions Straight Talk Podcast, College Admissions, Grad School Admissions, Law School Admissions, MBA Admissions, Medical School Admissions, Other Healthcare Admissions / podcast

April 11, 2023

Reading Time: 17 minutes

How to Get into Dartmouth Tuck [Episode 514]

How to get into Dartmouth Tuck

In this episode the Executive Director of Admissions and Financial Aid at Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth discusses what the Adcom expects from applicants. [SHOW SUMMARY] Would you like to attend an MBA program with a tight-knit community and a strong foundation in general management, but with enough breadth that you can still do… 

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Article by Accepted / Admissions Consulting, Admissions Straight Talk Podcast, MBA Admissions / 2023 MBA Applications, Dartmouth Tuck, interview, MBA Adcom podcast, MBA Interview, podcast

April 3, 2023

Reading Time: 3 minutes

Six Ways to Mitigate Low Stats in Your MBA Application

six ways to mitigate low stats in mba application

Business school applicants and admissions directors generally seek the same thing. Applicants want to be desired by admissions directors, and admissions directors want their schools to be desired by applicants. Applicants want to optimize their ability to gain admission to the highest-ranking school that fits their educational and professional needs, and admissions directors want to… 

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Article by Natalie Grinblatt / MBA Admissions / 2023 MBA Applications, low gpa, low stats, mba low stats, MBA Rankings, optimize your mba admissions profile

March 31, 2023

Reading Time: 4 minutes

How Much Does Your Social Media Presence Factor Into the Application Process?

How much does your social media presence factor into the application process1

Grad school admissions officers might well be checking out your social media accounts and forming opinions about you based on your profile and content. Will what they see help you or hurt you? The most recent survey of this growing trend – conducted in 2021 by Kaplan Test Prep – involved admissions officers from 247 top… 

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Article by Judy Gruen / College Admissions, Grad School Admissions, Law School Admissions, MBA Admissions, Medical School Admissions / optimize your college admissions profile, optimize your law admissions profile, optimize your mba admissions profile, optimize your med admissions profile, social media

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