Looking for the best possible admissions advice? How about admissions advice from the admission committee members themselves? Linda Abraham, founder of Accepted and host of the Admissions Straight Talk Podcast has a collection of highly enlightening interviews with directors of admissions and adcom members of top business schools! Listen in as Linda asks her adcom…
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Executive MBA Essays: How to Make an Impact [Sample Essay]
The following is an example of a successful Executive MBA essay for the MIT Sloan Executive MBA Program. Applicants to Executive MBA programs need to demonstrate significant leadership, impact, potential, and the legitimate need for the degree to be accepted, and this essay shows all of those qualities. Statement of purpose (one page) Prompt: The…
Encore: Are You Interested in NYU Stern? [Episode 449]
It’s a busy time of year now. We here at Accepted are busy helping applicants with the end-of-the-year application crunch and enjoying the company of family. Perhaps adding to your happiness, you are planning a move to a new location after an acceptance. Or perhaps you’re not yet at that happy stage; you’re knee-deep in…
IMD Executive MBA Essay Tips & Deadlines [2021 – 2022]
IMD Executive MBA application essays IMD EMBA essay #1 Please briefly state your career objectives. (160 words) This length equates to one long or two short paragraphs. Be specific: note intended roles/positions, industry, possibly geography. Give an example of companies that interest you. State not just what you want to do, but, most important, WHY….
What’s New at NYU Stern’s Online Masters of Science in Quantitative Management [Episode 447]
Thinking of applying to NYU Stern’s Online MSQM program? [Show summary] Launched right before the pandemic, NYU Stern’s online MSQM program offers a unique blend of business management foundations, leadership and analytics to (mostly) young professionals. NYU Stern’s Vice Dean for online learning, Dr. Kim Corfman, joins us to share details about the program. Interview…
NYU Stern Announces New Part-Time Online/Modular Program
NYU Stern is adding an Online/Modular option to their existing part-time MBA program. Stern’s current part-time tracks include Weeknights, Saturday, and Accelerated Two-Year programs. The new Online/Modular offering will be available beginning with the Fall 2022 entering class of working professional students. This new option is not an online MBA, but a fusion of online…
Would You Like to Improve Your Language Skills? [Episode 446]
Are less-than-stellar language skills preventing you from reaching your professional or academic or personal goals? [Show summary] Christina Ball, Fulbright scholar and founder of Speak! Language Center and B-Speak! brings her love of cultures and languages to this episode. She describes the approach her programs take to making language learning enjoyable and effective for those…
Starting Salaries for MBA Grads Climbing
According to the Wall Street Journal, salaries for business school grads have bounced back after flattening at the beginning of the COVID pandemic. In fact, these salaries are hitting record highs as consulting firms, banks, and tech firms try to entice top business school graduates to join them. University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School and University…
UC Berkeley Haas EMBA Application Essay Tips and Deadlines [2021 – 2022]
The Haas EMBA essay questions reflect the importance of fit with the program. This fit includes being a mature, self-aware person who is open and will engage productively and meaningfully with the Haas EMBA cohort. Keep on the radar screen as you conceive and draft your essays Haas’s Defining Leadership Principles: “Question the Status Quo, Confidence Without…
MBA Students Pay Off Student Loans Faster Than Other Grad Degrees
Most grad students take out student loans to finance their higher education and can end up saddled with debt running into hundreds of thousands of dollars by the time they graduate. According to a Wall Street Journal analysis of federal student loan data for nearly 600 programs, graduates of approximately 98% of universities that offer…
Create Compelling Round 2 MBA Applications [Episode 444]
The best way to approach your MBA application [Show summary] You have your GPA and test score but how should you approach the actual application? In this episode Linda Abraham, Admissions Straight Talk host, shares Accepted’s DARE framework to help you confidently apply to your dream schools. The essential ingredients that adcoms look for in…
Testing, Testing, 1-2-3: What’s the Right Test Prep For You? [Episode 443]
Are you thinking about taking a standardized test for undergraduate or graduate admissions? Read on for must-know test-prep information! [Show summary] We’re calling in test prep leaders and co-hosts of the Tests and the Rest podcast, Mike Bergin and Amy Seeley to discuss tips and strategies for choosing the right test prep for you as…
How to Quantify Accomplishments on Your Resume
How can you demonstrate impact in your resume or CV? Answer: Use numbers. Showing that you have made an impact is essential for a successful resume. We’ve created a checklist with 38 experiences that can be quantified so that you can wow an admissions reader or potential employer. Some examples: Number of people whom you…
Survey Says: MBA Applicants Have Increased Chances of Acceptance in 2021-22
The booming job market coupled with the emergence of the Delta variant spells “o-p-p-o-r-t-u-n-i-t-y” for MBA applicants and those contemplating an MBA, according to Linda Abraham, president and founder of Accepted. In October Accepted conducted a survey to gauge how these two trends were affecting MBA application plans. The results based on close to 250…
What’s New at Wharton MBA [Episode 440]
What makes Wharton’s MBA program unique, and how to demonstrate to the adcom that YOU belong there [Show summary] Blair Mannix, Wharton’s Director of Admissions, shares the ways the admissions committee aims to reduce stress in the application process and offer a positive experience. She dispels myths about the Wharton admissions process and offers advice…
How to Get Into UVA Darden [Episode 439]
Get to know UVA Darden’s thoughtful application process [Show summary] Dawna Clarke, Senior Assistant Dean of Admissions at Darden School of Business explores the program’s unique case method and recounts how the school proactively adapted during COVID-19. What makes UVA Darden unique? A choice-rich MBA experience and a close-knit student community [Show notes] Welcome to…
Stanford MBA Discusses Coffee Chats [Episode 437]
What can you do before starting business school to set yourself up for a valuable MBA experience? [Show summary] Bob Manfreda discusses his experience in the Stanford GSB program and shares wisdom from his co-authored blog, MBA Coffee Chats, and book, Coffee Chats: Thoughtful advice on how to get the most out of your MBA….
Duke Enrolls Its Strongest MBA Class Ever, Hear From Its Admissions Dean [Episode 434]
Would you like to be a member of Team Fuqua? [Show summary] Shari Hubert, Associate Dean of Admissions at Duke’s Fuqua School of Business, describes its collaborative MBA program and gives insight into what Duke seeks in applicants. Duke Fuqua: Where decency meets diversity. [Show notes] You’re interested in Duke’s collaborative MBA program and intrigued…
Would You Like to Get Rid of Your Accent in English? [Episode 433]
Is your accent in English holding you back professionally? [Show summary] Esther Bruhl is a speech pathologist and founder of Speak More Clearly, an accent reduction training program for non-native English speakers. In this episode she explains how accents are formed and how new ones can be learned. Increase your marketability or productivity, by reducing…
Applying to Wharton? Don’t Start Your Application Until You Watch This Video!
Our recent masterclass, Get Accepted to Wharton, provided a wealth of must-have information on how best to approach Wharton’s application, both strategically and effectively. If you’re applying to this top-ranked, highly competitive program and you weren’t able to join us for the live session, not to worry: we’re making it available now for free, on-demand…
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