Show Summary Mohammad Salhia, Managing Director of Recruitment, Admissions, and Business Development at the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto, discusses the distinctive features of the Rotman MBA program. Mohammad highlights the various MBA program options at Rotman, including full-time, morning/evening, and executive MBA programs. He emphasizes the comprehensive nature of the…
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UVA Darden MBA Essay Tips and Deadlines [2024-2025], Class Profile
The University of Virginia’s Darden MBA program boasts the case-based method of learning, which puts 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…
Wharton MBA Essay Tips and Deadlines [2024-2025], Class Profile
Wharton has not changed its application essay questions for several seasons now. This is usually a sign that the admissions committee is happy with the kind of essays applicants are providing in response. Wharton asks candidates to share what they plan to do with their MBA in the short and long term and to discuss…
Highlighting Your Leadership Experience in Your Application
Mike knew that an intern on his team was struggling with speaking up on client projects, so he mentored the individual throughout the summer and encouraged them to take on a key role on a final presentation. Amy worked part-time throughout college but still found ways to volunteer as a Big Sister, all while earning…
Six Tips for MBA Applicants with a Criminal Record
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…
Yale SOM MBA Essay Tips and Deadlines [2024-2025], Class Profile
Yale SOM MBA Essay Tips and Deadlines [2024-2025], Class Profile As all applicants must do when applying to the Yale SOM, you need to make the most of its single required essay, but you also need to take the time to make every box in the application a home run. Do not treat them as…
Making Friends with the GRE: How To Overcome Test Anxiety and Perform at Your Best
“I can’t sleep. I can’t eat. I can’t concentrate or focus. I am just so nervous.” I heard all of this from Janelle, a prospective graduate student, during our conversation about scheduling a GRE test date. I was not surprised that Janelle was nervous, given that almost all prospective graduate students are a bit anxious…
UC Berkeley Haas MBA Essay Tips and Deadlines [2024 – 2025], Class Profile & Podcast Episode 547 with Eric Askins
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…
Ross MBA Admissions: All You Need to Know for Acceptance [Episode 576]
Show Summary In this episode of Admissions Straight Talk, Linda Abraham interviews Andrea McHale, the Director of Admissions for the Michigan Ross MBA program. They discuss the unique elements of the Ross MBA program, such as its action-based learning principles and emphasis on impact. Andrea also provides advice for MBA applicants, including the importance of…
How Personal Is Too Personal In Your Application Essays?
The personal statement is your chance to stand out and make an impression on the admissions committees. How can you make your essay original? How much should you tell? And at what point are you crossing the line into TMI? When I applied to college, I wrote a personal statement describing some challenging family circumstances…
The Diversity Essay: How to Write an Excellent Diversity Essay
What is a diversity essay in a school application? And why does it matter when applying to leading programs and universities? Most importantly, how should you go about writing such an essay? Diversity is of supreme value in higher education, and schools want to know how every student will contribute to the diversity on their…
MBA Admissions: Application Advice for Tech Applicants
Often, when we work with , 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 help. The truth is that these candidates’…
Ace Your Summer Business Internship: Tips for College Students
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 via an internship. An internship is also the most effective way for a company to assess your skills in action and determine your leadership potential. If you are serious about…
Can You Use the Same Personal Statement for Different Schools?
There are some common questions we admissions consultants hear often from college and graduate school applicants: “I’m applying to six schools, and each one requires essays/personal statements. A lot of the content will be similar! Can I reuse the same essay for different schools? How can I keep the quality and not burn out while…
U.S. News & World Report 2024 MBA Rankings [Full-Time & Part-Time]
As we have come to expect with the U.S. News & World Report ranking, movement is the name of the game. This year, the Stanford GSB has found its way back to the top of the list, tying with Wharton for the #1 spot, while Harvard takes its place at #6, and Michigan Ross exits…
So You Want to Do an MBA Outside the U.S. [Episode 572]
Show Summary In this episode of Admissions Straight Talk, Linda Abraham interviews admissions directors from MBA programs outside the United States to find out if there are any common threads among them. The guests on the show include representatives from Oxford Saïd Business School, INSEAD, NYU Abu Dhabi, and HEC Paris. The interviews cover various…
Former Wharton/Lauder Admissions Director Joins Accepted: Welcome Kara Keenan Sweeney [Episode 570]
Show Summary MBA admissions veteran Kara Keenan Sweeney has joined Accepted. Formerly part of the admissions team at Wharton Lauder, INSEAD and Columbia Business School, she’s not only an Accepted consultant but she’s our guest on the podcast. Kara discusses various aspects of the MBA application process, including choosing the right schools, handling common challenges…
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) 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 clients…
Six Ways to Mitigate Low Stats in Your MBA Application
Your GMAT score and undergraduate GPA are crucial components of your application when applying to an MBA program. These numbers often indicate your academic ability and potential for success in graduate business studies. The introduction of the GMAT Focus Edition, with its new scoring mechanism, presents a fresh perspective for admissions committees as they evaluate…
Ten Tips for Short-Listing and Visiting B-Schools
You’re about to make one of the biggest decisions of your life. It will determine your future in so many ways: where you might work, where you could live, and the people who will become a part of your life. Choosing a business school is serious business! But it’s also a huge opportunity to turn…
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