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August 4, 2023

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The GMAT and Your MBA Admissions Profile

MBA Admissions Profile Your GMAT Score

The score you achieve on your MBA admissions exam – whether that’s the GMAT, the GRE, or even the Executive Assessment (EA) – has traditionally been regarded as a predictor of how you will perform on the first year of the MBA coursework. As a result, it, along with your undergraduate academic performance, plays a key… 

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Article by Esmeralda Cardenal / MBA Admissions / Creating a Competitive MBA Admissions Profile, GMAT

August 3, 2023

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Optional and Open-Ended Essay Questions: What’s the Best Strategy?

Many business schools use open-ended essay prompts, which are usually variations of “I wish the admissions committee had asked me…” or “What is a question that you wish we had asked?” The most common among these open-ended questions is the optional essay, which offers you free rein to discuss anything you feel is important, something… 

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Article by Judy Gruen / MBA Admissions / Harvard Business School, mba application essays, optional essay

August 1, 2023

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What You Need to Know to Ace the GMAT (and the new GMAT Focus!)

Thank you to Apex for contributing this informative article! With an industry-leading syllabus Apex offers the most comprehensive GMAT & GMAT Focus preparation on the market today. We exclusively offer 1-on-1 private GMAT tutoring, both in person and online, in order to deliver the strongest results for clients who simply want the best, most efficient… 

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Article by Accepted / Admissions Straight Talk Podcast, MBA Admissions / GMAT, gmat focus

July 27, 2023

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MIT Executive MBA 2023 Class Profile

MIT Sloan EMBA 2021 profile

Here’s a look at the MIT EMBA Class of 2023 (data taken from the EMBA brochure on the MIT website): Geography Northeast 46% West 11% Southwest 10% South 9% International 8% Midwest 8% Mid-Atlantic 8% Company size (employees) 10,001+ 40% 101-500 20% 2,501-10,000 17% 25-100 11% 501-2,500 6% Fewer than 25 6% Seniority Director 53%… 

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Article by Accepted / MBA Admissions / EMBA, EMBA Class Profile, MIT Sloan EMBA

July 22, 2023

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Georgetown McDonough MBA Essay Tips and Deadlines [2023 – 2024]

This year, Georgetown requires two essays from all its applicants. Sharing the same structure as last year, the first required essay allows you to choose to answer one of three prompts. The prompts have changed from last year’s, however. The program’s second required essay is again a video essay, with a different prompt this year…. 

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Article by Kelly Wilson / MBA Admissions / 2024 MBA applications, Georgetown McDonough

July 20, 2023

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MIT Sloan MBA Essay Tips and Deadlines [2023-2024], Class Profile

According to its website, MIT Sloan is looking for individuals from all around the world who demonstrate the following: To uncover these attributes, the MIT Sloan MBA application continues to include its signature cover letter and resume requirements. It also retains the video component and organizational chart. Ready to get to work on your MIT… 

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Article by Kelly Wilson / MBA Admissions / 2024 MBA applications, MBA Class Profile, MIT Sloan

July 19, 2023

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London Business School MBA Essay Tips and Deadlines [2023 – 2024]

If you are looking for a globally focused MBA program in a city bursting with culture, finance, and industry, then London Business School (LBS) is certainly one to consider.  Strong applications to LBS demonstrate applicants’ global interest (even without global experience, per se), curiosity to learn alongside people from diverse backgrounds and experiences, and a… 

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Article by Jennifer Bloom / MBA Admissions / 2024 MBA applications, London Business School

July 18, 2023

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Applying for Your MBA Through The Consortium: Best Deal in Town

Applying for your MBA through the Consortium

Our consultants receive a lot of questions from clients about applying to MBA programs through The Consortium for Graduate Study in Management. I’ve heard myths that suggest that applying to one (or more) of the 22 Consortium schools through The Consortium’s application is disadvantageous. But as the former director at two Consortium schools, I can assure… 

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Article by Natalie Grinblatt / Admissions Straight Talk Podcast, MBA Admissions / Admissions straight talk, CMU Tepper, Columbia Business School, Consortium, Cornell Johnson, Dartmouth Tuck, diversity, Emory Goizueta, Georgetown McDonough, Indiana Kelley, MBA Financial Aid, McCombs, Michigan Ross, NYU Stern, podcast, Rice Jones, Rochester Simon, Stanford GSB, UC Berkeley Haas, UCLA Anderson, UNC Kenan Flagler, underrepresented mba applicants, USC Marshall, UT McCombs, UVA Darden, Washington Foster School of Business, Washington Olin, Wisconsin School of Business, Yale SOM

July 17, 2023

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UC Berkeley Haas MBA Essay Tips and Deadlines [2023 – 2024], Class Profile

While the Haas School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley, has made it very clear that applicants need outstanding academics to get in, the program will not compromise its values to maintain it high stats. Haas’s four Defining Leadership Principles are taken very seriously by the school’s administration and admissions team. You will… 

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Article by Natalie Grinblatt / MBA Admissions / 2024 MBA applications, UC Berkeley Haas

July 14, 2023

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Extracurricular Activities in Your MBA Admissions Profile

MBA Admissions Profile Your Extracurricular Activities

While business schools deeply value your academic background, GMAT score, and work experience, they also ascribe significant weight to your extracurricular and community service activities. Why? Because they want to see that you are an individual who is not just focused on work but also has other passions, and that you are well rounded. Whether it is practicing… 

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Article by Esmeralda Cardenal / MBA Admissions / Creating a Competitive MBA Admissions Profile

July 13, 2023

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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Higher Education and What the U.S. Supreme Court’s Decision on Affirmative Action Means for Admissions

DEI in higher education

Most higher education institutions 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 that… 

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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

July 12, 2023

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Three Challenges Asian Applicants Must Overcome When Applying to Business School

One of my favorite times of the year when I worked at London Business School was the applicant recruiting and interview season. I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to travel across Asia, meeting prospective candidates and interviewing applicants. In addition to thoroughly enjoying exploring India and Greater China over the years, I found these… 

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Article by Jamie Wright / MBA Admissions / diversity, international student, overrepresented mba applicants

July 11, 2023

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All You Need to Know About the New, Shorter GRE [Episode 531]

In this episode, Rohit Sharma, Sr. Vice President of Global Higher Education and Workskills, explains how ETS made the GRE almost two hours shorter (without cutting any sections) and why that’s a good thing for test takers – and institutions. [SHOW SUMMARY] Are you wondering what the new shorter GRE is about? What does it… 

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Article by Accepted / Admissions Straight Talk Podcast, Grad School Admissions, Law School Admissions, MBA Admissions / ETS, GRE, podcast, Test Prep

July 10, 2023

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Interact with Kelly Wilson, Accepted Expert Consultant, at the MBA Tour Washington, D.C.

Join us on Saturday, July 22,  2023 at The MBA Tour Washington, D.C., a free in-person event! Whether you’re just beginning your research or preparing your application, this event is a great opportunity to network with our staff, get answers to your questions, and learn about our programs and community. Interact with Accepted’s Kelly Wilson, a… 

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Article by Accepted / MBA Admissions

June 30, 2023

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Business School: How to Pay for Your MBA

Congratulations – you did it! You’ve been accepted to your dream business school, and you are ready to go. But once the euphoria wears off, reality will set in, and you’ll realize the amount of tuition you’ll be expected to pay. If you are lucky, you might have gotten a scholarship, or maybe your company… 

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Article by Christie St-John / MBA Admissions

June 29, 2023

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University of Texas McCombs MBA Essay Tips and Deadlines [2023 – 2024]

University of Texas McCombs

Texas McCombs combines rigor with a passionate community, including passion for the MBA program. The school’s single required question reflects this value; the adcom invites you to demonstrate deep familiarity with the program, connected to your unique vision for the future. It has a practical slant. Convey concrete goals, and make a case for how… 

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Article by Christie St-John / MBA Admissions / 2024 MBA applications, UT McCombs

June 29, 2023

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Eight Tips for Attention-Grabbing Resumes

What should you include in your application resume? What should you leave out? What sort of tone should your resume have? The following eight tips will help you create an impressive, persuasive resume: 1. Learn what your target program is looking for. The best way to convince the admissions board to offer you a spot… 

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Article by Jennifer Bloom / Grad School Admissions, Law School Admissions, MBA Admissions, Medical School Admissions, Other Healthcare Admissions / admissions resumes quick guide, college resume, grad school resume, law school resume, MBA resume, med school resume, resume

June 29, 2023

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

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 26, 2023

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UVA Darden MBA Essay Tips and Deadlines [2023-2024], Class Profile

The University of Virginia’s Darden MBA program boasts the case-based method of learning to put students in the role of business leaders faced with challenging situations. Through this discussion-based approach, students are active participants as they learn to make decisions in real-world scenarios. Darden is one of the largest case publishers in North America, and… 

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Article by Kelly Wilson / MBA Admissions / 2024 MBA applications, UVA Darden

June 22, 2023

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Academic Performance in Your MBA Admissions Profile

MBA Admissions Profile Your Academic Performance

In my previous article, I laid out the five elements of your candidacy that you must pay attention to when planning your MBA application. We will talk about the first one in this post: undergraduate performance. Your academic performance as an undergrad, from your first year to your last, is extremely important to any graduate program, and… 

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Article by Esmeralda Cardenal / MBA Admissions / Creating a Competitive MBA Admissions Profile

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