Our free one-hour webinar, The Impact of Your GMAT & GRE: A Critical Piece in Your MBA Application, is coming up soon. It’s not too late to register and join us! You’ve taken the GMAT or the GRE; now you have your scores, and you might be wondering whether or not it would be in…
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Did you know that your resume is often the first thing an admissions committee will review when you submit your application? If there’s one thing we can all agree on, it’s that first impressions count — and your resume needs to make that memorable first impression for you! Jennifer Bloom is not only a Certified…
GMAC Requests Putting MBA Rankings on Hold
The leaders of the Graduate Management Admissions Council (GMAC) and two accreditation agencies (AACSB and EFMO) in coordination with MBA CSEA, have asked ranking institutions to stop their work and postpone the publication of their ranking lists due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to giving reasons for the delay, the letter also underscores the…
Should You Retake Your GMAT or GRE?
Maybe your score wasn’t what you’d hoped it would be; or, maybe you need a near-perfect score to help mitigate a lower-than-average undergrad GPA. Whatever the reason, many MBA applicants consider retaking their GMAT or GRE to improve their admissions chances. But is this the right move for you? Or is a retake a waste…
Incoming MBAs Can Choose Deferment at HBS
Harvard Business School (HBS) has announced that deferments will be offered to incoming MBAs if they choose not to attend fall classes that may be taught partially or fully online due to the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the Poets & Quants article, MBA Admissions and Financial Aid Director, Chad Losee, and Executive Director of the…
How the ESADE MBA Program Aspires to Make a Positive Impact [Episode 362]
What does it mean to train “the best managers for the world?” [Show summary] Judith Puigbo, Associate Director of MBA Admissions, explores how to get into ESADE, a top MBA program based in Barcelona committed to doing good. Learn about ESADE’s unique MBA program [Show notes] Judith Puigbo is the Associate Director of MBA Admissions…
How Much Overlap Can There Be Between My Resume/CV and My SOP?
When submitting an application for college or graduate school, it’s important to view the application holistically. The application includes multiple elements, such as a CV/resume, a personal statement, and grades, among other things. Because this application is key to receiving an admissions offer, it is important to be selective and strategic in choosing which elements…
What Should You Do If You Can’t Visit B-Schools in Person? [A COVID-19 Special]
A desirable part of the application process to b-schools is the on-campus visit. The visit usually has two purposes: (1) help prospects clarify their own impressions of the school and either build enthusiasm or, conversely, help rule certain programs out; and (2) demonstrate interest in the school by meeting with current students, administrators, etc. But what…
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…
Could COVID-19 Derail your MBA Dreams?
During this unprecedented time of global disruption, it’s natural to feel anxious. The MBA application process is daunting in the best of times, and all the more so when factoring in a pandemic. However, you don’t have to navigate this alone; there are people who have the answers, and they are here to guide you!…
Must-Know Tips for Getting into B-School with Low Stats
Our recent webinar, Get Accepted to Top MBA Programs with Low Stats, was super informative and engaging. It covered so much ground on the topic of how low stats don’t have to stop you from applying to your dream MBA program. If your schedule got the best of you and you couldn’t join us, don’t…
How Much Do Your GMAT & GRE Scores Matter for MBA Admissions?
The MBA application process is composed of quite a few elements, and it can be hard to determine how much weight each of them carries. If you’re stressing out about the impact your GMAT or GRE scores may have on your chances of acceptance at your dream program, mark your calendar right now for this…
Newsflash: GMAT to Be Offered Online
According to the MBA.com website, the GMAT Online exam will be available from April 20, 2020 through June 15, 2020. This online and remotely-proctored exam has been developed to assist candidates working to meet upcoming application deadlines for fall 2020. Registration for the GMAT Online began on April 14, 2020. Due to the worldwide disruption…
Is 10 Days Per Business School Application Enough?
There are a number of steps involved in the MBA application essay writing process: contemplating the questions, choosing the topics, and crafting a collection of short stories that tell a tale and appeal to an admissions committee. Each of these steps takes time. But HOW MUCH time do you actually need? A day? A week?…
How Do Your Top Choice MBA Program Ranks in Accepted’s Selectivity Index?
This year’s MBA Selectivity Index™ is here! Four years ago, Accepted developed the MBA Selectivity Index to help you apply realistically and effectively to business school. The index takes the most recent U.S. News rankings data and reflects the schools’ average GPA, test scores, and acceptance rates so that you can assess the relative difficulty…
Encore: Is an MBA Worth It, or Is the Sky Falling Down on the MBA Degree? [Episode 360]
This week, I’m taking a podcasting staycation and airing an encore of our most popular MBA podcast so far in 2020: Is an MBA Worth It, or Is the Sky Falling Down on the MBA Degree? I recorded this episode in December, and it aired in January. Despite the radical transformation of our lives since…
Linda Abraham and Al Dea Discuss COVID-19 and MBA Admissions
Linda Abraham, Accepted’s founder and CEO, is usually the one asking the questions and eliciting other’s views and insights as host of Accepted’s Admissions Straight Talk podcast. However, when invited by Al Dea to be a guest on his new podcast, MBASchooled, the tables were turned. Linda was the one answering Al’s excellent questions. Since…
Are You Ready? Introducing the MBA Admissions Calculator Quiz!
Are you ready to apply for your MBA? Take our interactive quiz and find out! Here at Accepted, we’re always looking for new and exciting ways to educate and assist current and prospective applicants, and our newest tool is a great way to do just that. We’re proud to present the MBA Admissions Calculator Quiz!…
International MBA Applicants and COVID-19: Risks & Opportunities [Short Video]
We are in the midst of a worldwide pandemic that will force us to make choices we have never faced before. In this video, I talk through some potential risks and advantages of applying during what has become an extraordinary admissions cycle. Only you can make the final decision. TL;DW – Contact Accepted to schedule…
How Are Business Schools, Applicants, and Admitted Students Responding to COVID-19?
Poets & Quants conducted a survey of more than 300 students currently admitted to top MBA programs this year. Nearly one-third of students surveyed say that they might defer their admissions for the 2020 year if classes do not start on campus in the fall. These same students believe that there should be financial recompense…
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