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. A few years agp,…
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Wharton MBA Essay Tips & Deadlines [2021 – 2022]
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Wharton changed its first essay questions and left its second required question and optional questions as they have been for the last couple of years. The “change” to the first question is really more of a clarification. Wharton is more specific in what it’s looking for. And that should help you provide a better answer….
Applying to HBS? Watch this Video First!
In our recent masterclass, Get Accepted to Harvard Business School, we shared must-have information about how to approach the elements of the HBS application in a way that will maximize your chances of acceptance. If you couldn’t join us, make sure you watch the recording of the session before you even consider getting started on…
Understanding Stanford GSB’s Take on Demonstrated Leadership Potential
What are the qualities that Stanford GSB is looking for as they build their class? How do successful applicants stand out from the crowd? At a school as competitive as Stanford, it’s a fact that many smart, accomplished applicants won’t get in—so how can you demonstrate that you have that “it” factor? Let us walk…
Kellogg MBA Essay Tips & Deadlines [2021 – 2022]
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If there is one theme I heard over and over during my interactions with Kellogg representatives, whether at AIGAC or on an Accepted podcast interview with Admissions Dean Kate Smith, it’s “intentionality.” They want to see it in you. They really want to understand why you’re making the choices that you are making. Keep that…
How to Prove You’re a Perfect Fit for the #1 B-School in America
This year once again, Stanford Graduate School of Business is the top-ranked b-school in the US. Admissions for the program are naturally very competitive, with acceptance rates consistently below 10%. If you’re hoping to be one of the select few to gain admission this cycle, you’ll need to submit a near-perfect application, one that demonstrates…
London Business School MBA Essay Tips & Deadlines [2021 – 2022]
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If you are looking for a globally focused MBA program in a city bursting with culture, finance, and industry, then LBS is certainly a program to consider. Strong applications to London Business School demonstrate applicants’ global interest (even without global experience per se), curiosity to learn with people from diverse backgrounds and experiences, and a…
Understanding Stanford GSB’s Interest in Personal Qualities and Contributions
What are the qualities that Stanford GSB is looking for as they build their class? How do successful applicants stand out from the crowd? At a school as competitive as Stanford, it’s a fact that many smart, accomplished applicants won’t get in—so how can you demonstrate that you have that “it” factor? Let us walk…
NYU Stern MBA Essay Tips & Deadlines [2021-2022]
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In addition to its traditional two-year, full-time MBA, NYU Stern offers a menu of options in graduate management education including a one-year Tech MBA and a one-year Fashion and Luxury Goods MBA. Stern MBA students can select up to three specializations or choose not to specialize at all. NYU Stern 2021-22 MBA application Short answer:…
UCLA Anderson MBA Essay Tips & Deadlines [2021-2022]
Accepted’s B-School Selectivity Index shows that UCLA Anderson is 20th in selectivity and 18th in the U.S. News’ ranking. Its average GMAT is 707, down ten points from last year. The acceptance rate at Anderson has climbed steadily, from 20.7% for the class that entered in 2016 to 22.3% for the class that entered in…
The MBA Common Letter of Recommendation (LOR): An Overview
One of the key pieces of an MBA application is the letter of recommendation. This letter, usually written by managers, gives the admissions committee an insightful perspective on the MBA candidate. However, since each program has their own unique form, and candidates are often hesitant to ask managers to fill out multiple recommendations, applicants often limit the number…
How to Respond to a Rejection [Episode 422]
How to Respond to a Rejection [Show summary] Admissions guru Linda Abraham highlights four reasons that could cause a rejection and offers concrete, practical suggestions for moving forward. How to Respond to a Rejection [Show notes] Some of you are unfortunately facing a fistful of dings at the moment. Some of you haven’t heard definitively….
Columbia Business School MBA Essay Tips & Deadlines [2021 – 2022]
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Columbia Business School is changing its application a bit this cycle. It is adding choice to two required by asking you to choose two out of three options for its second and third essay prompts. And one of the options is an entirely new question. Curious? Read on. Columbia Business School application essay tips Applicants…
Last Chance! Save HUNDREDS and Maximize Your MBA Application
We know you have a lot on your mind right now. Juggling MBA application prep when the world is still in such a unique situation isn’t easy, but strong leaders press forward, even through adversity. If you put in the work now, you can get into a program that will help you become the kind…
Kellogg Eliminates Applicant Indecision Delays: Applicants Can Now Apply to Multiple Programs
This year I worked with several applicants to Northwestern Kellogg who all faced a similar conundrum: which amazing Kellogg program should they apply to?! Kellogg offers a range of Master’s level business education: its traditional 2-year MBA program, a 1-year MBA program for professionals with a management or business undergraduate degree, the MMM joint degree…
All About Becoming a Georgetown McDonough MBA [Episode 421]
What every applicant to Georgetown McDonough should know [Show summary] Shelly Heinrich, Associate Dean of MBA Admissions at Georgetown McDonough, explores what’s new with the school’s full-time and flex MBA programs and how applicants can stand out to the admissions committee. Make your application to Georgetown McDonough shine! [Show notes] Interested in an MBA focused…
MBA Application Season Is Upon Us!
The process of applying to b-school is lengthy and complex, and you may be feeling unsure about what steps you should be taking to move forward. Our advice? Use this time to focus even more intently on creating an application that will help you stand out from the thousands of other highly qualified applicants you’ll…
Michigan Ross MBA Essay Tips & Deadlines [2021 – 2022]
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The Michigan Ross MBA program is thriving. Its graduates are getting jobs throughout the United States and the world. Here are a few of the stats: 93.1% of 2020 grads and 97.2% of 2019 grads had at least one job offer within three months of graduation. Amazon was the 2020 top employer of Ross grads,…
What Harvard Business School Is Looking For: Engaged Community Citizenship
This is the third post in our series, What HBS is Looking For. This is not about “community service” — it’s not about doing halo-worthy things in your free time. (Though neither Harvard Business School nor I will discourage that, and “engaged community citizenship” and “community service” certainly can overlap.) Community service is an activity…
UVA Darden MBA Essay Tips & Deadlines [2021 – 2022]
If you like the idea of being thrown into the decision maker’s role, using the case method to navigate real-life business situations, then you may want to consider applying to University of Virginia’s Darden MBA program. Darden is one of the largest case publishers in North America, and because of Darden’s commitment to the case…
