There’s still time to register for this week’s webinar, 7 Steps to MBA Acceptance in 2020! If you’re planning to apply to business school next fall or winter, what you do over the next several months could literally make or break your application. This is your time to research schools, work on strengthening any weak…
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7 Tips to Jumpstart Your 2019 MBA Mission – Ready, Set, Go!
It’s not even spring yet. So why are we nagging you to get moving on your MBA application prep? It’s not just because those Round 1 deadlines creep up with wicked stealth and speed, but also because there is so much you can still do between now and then to improve your candidacy (sometimes a…
What Have You Done This Week To Prepare For Your MBA Application?
We know that right now, next year’s b-school application deadlines look comfortably far away. But deadlines have a way of sneaking up on you – and one of the things we’ve learned from guiding thousands of MBA applicants to admission at top programs is that starting early and thinking strategically pays off. At this point…
Top 10 or Bust: Dispelling 2 MBA Myths
Here are two comments that I get all the time from applicants – two related MBA myths that absolutely require busting: Myth #1: Once you attend an MBA program outside the Top 10, it doesn’t matter which school you attend, so you may as well go to the cheapest one you get into. Myth #2:…
HEC Paris 2019-20 MBA Essay Tips & Deadlines
The HEC Paris MBA application essays – and there are many compared to most MBA applications these days –give the adcom a well-rounded view of you. They go beyond what you’ve done to capture how you think and respond, even how you imagine. Moreover, they require you to communicate complex thoughts and experiences succinctly. For…
The Interviewer Becomes the Interviewee [Episode 300]
Accepted Founder Linda Abraham Provides an Inside Look at the World of Admissions [Show Summary] For 299 episodes, Linda Abraham, founder of Accepted, has interviewed school deans, admissions directors, students, and more. Today we learn about her! The Interviewer Becomes the Interviewee [Show Notes] Linda Abraham: This is our 300th episode and since those round numbers…
MBA Admissions: Why is Community Service So Important?
If you’re applying to b-school next year, you may not have started thinking about MBA applications yet. But now is actually an excellent time to get started – not just on test prep and boosting GPAs, but on taking time to examine your community service activities. At most top b-schools, community service is virtually a…
Your INSEAD Roadmap
Learn proven strategies for each part of the INSEAD application with our Get Accepted to INSEAD webinar! In the webinar, Accepted’s founder and president, Linda Abraham, will show you how to fit in AND stand out with your INSEAD application. Watch the webinar: Last updated on February 22, 2019.
Preparing to Apply to B-School? Learn The 7 Steps to MBA Acceptance
Every year, we speak with applicants who think that applying to b-school is simply a matter of taking a test, writing essays over one weekend, filling out a few online forms, and hitting SUBMIT seconds before the deadline. This approach can significantly reduce the likelihood of acceptance at top programs. Starting your applications a week…
7 Ways to Distinguish Between Similar MBA Programs
School marketing materials/presentations/websites superficially sound very much the same. So how can applicants wisely research their options and discern the points of difference? When doing MBA research, pay special attention to the following differentiating features: Employment Profile See where graduates find jobs. Which schools send the most grads to the companies, industries, and locations you…
Toronto Rotman MBA: The Spike Factor [Episode 299]
Interview with Imran Kanga, Director of Recruitment and Admissions at the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management [Show Summary] Toronto Rotman wants to see a “spike factor” in its applicants. What is a spike factor? What’s Toronto Rotman’s spike factor(s)? How can you show a spike factor. What else does Rotman offer? What are…
International Application Volume Drops At U.S. Grad Schools
CGS (Council of Graduate Schools) has been conducting surveys since 2004, providing dependable information regarding international students applying to and attending graduate programs in the U.S. According to CGS’s 2018 International Graduate Applications and Enrollment report, the 240 schools participating in the International Graduate Admissions Survey reported receiving 4% fewer international grad school applications in…
How Do You Show Demonstrated Interest to MBA Programs?
An article recently published by the Wall Street Journal recently reported that many undergraduate institutions are now tracking how quickly prospective students opened their emails, how long they kept them open, and whether they clicked on any of their links. They include these metrics in the applicant’s ‘demonstrated interest’ score, which, with the increasing number…
Last Chance to Register: Get Accepted to INSEAD!
Attention applicants: time is running out to register for our upcoming webinar, Get Accepted to INSEAD! This is your chance to get expert admissions guidance – all for free. Accepted’s founder, Linda Abraham, will share strategies you can put straight to work in your application, and she’ll guide you through each section of the INSEAD…
Would You Benefit From a Mock Wharton Team-Based Discussion?
“Chance favors the prepared mind,” said Louis Pasteur, and I agree. A successful Wharton Team-Based Interview is all about the team’s success and your contribution to the team. It’s not about strutting your stuff or dominating the conversation. It’s also not about being a wallflower or going with the flow. You need to listen carefully…
So, You’re Applying to Business School with a Low MBA GPA or GMAT Score?
First, are your numbers really so bad? “Low numbers” for the purposes of this article, and for most applicants, are GMAT scores and GPAs at the lower end of or below the mid-80% range for a given school. It may be difficult to find average GPAs for your target programs, but if you have a…
Kaplan Test Prep Survey Reveals Drops in Applications to U.S. MBA Programs
Kaplan Test Prep has been surveying business admissions officers for more than 10 years. These surveys provide MBA-hopefuls, as well as those involved in business school education, with the most current information about admissions. 2018 survey highlights The 2018 survey reveals something that top U.S. b-schools haven’t experienced in years – a substantial drop in…
INSEAD MBA Criterion #4: Leadership Potential
This is the last post in a 4-part series that examines INSEAD MBA’s admission criteria. What is leadership potential? INSEAD is not unique among MBA programs in desiring leadership potential in applicants. All do. It is unique in how it characterizes leadership and leadership potential. The adcom has a two-pronged view of leadership: factual (what you did, your…
Northwestern Kellogg Announces New Dean
President Morton Schapiro and Provost Jonathan Holloway have announced that Dr. Francesca Cornelli will begin her tenure as Northwestern Kellogg’s new dean on August 1, 2019. Prof. Cornelli will be replacing Kathleen Hagerty who has been serving as interim dean since September 1, 2018. Cornelli will be leaving her position as professor of finance, deputy…
How Do You Get Accepted to INSEAD?
INSEAD is the “Business School for the World.” But is it the business school for you? If you’re an internationally-minded leader, you could be on your way to a first-class international MBA program – but first, you need to show the admissions committee that you belong. To help you understand what the INSEAD adcom is…
