This year’s MIT Sloan MBA application, like most MIT applications in the last fifteen years, includes its signature cover letter and resume. It also retains the video component, which was introduced last year. There are no required essays unless you are invited to interview. If you are so lucky, you will also be asked to…
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AIGAC 2017 MBA Applicant Survey Results Released
AIGAC (the Association of Independent Graduate Admissions Consultants) released the results of their 2017 MBA Applicant Survey, which shows an interesting paradox about millennials: they love the instantaneous availability of information in today’s digital world, yet also feel that personal attention and human contact are extremely important. Other data show that the applicant pool continues…
Common Grammatical Errors: How to Use “Leverage” & “Comprise” Properly
Non-native English speakers (and some native English speakers) frequently make some easily avoidable mistakes. Even if you have excellent English there are sometimes words that get lost among misused prepositions. Here are some tips to help applicants improve their use of two words that are commonly misused: leverage and comprise. 1. Leverage Rule: Do not…
Chicago Booth Executive MBA Essay Tips & Deadlines
Chicago Booth EMBA gives you just one essay, but with ample space to make your case holistically. This approach to the essay question indicates that they are looking for people who can organize their thoughts, build a credible and compelling case for their candidacy, and maintain an extended yet focused discussion. The Booth EMBA adcom…
Standing Out By Showing You Have a Unique Perspective [Fitting in & Standing Out]
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The application process is a tricky balancing act: You want to show your target schools that you’re a perfect match, but you don’t want to blend into the multitude of applicants or become just a number. How can you show your authentic self in the application process? How can you present your strengths, and stand…
Duke Fuqua MBA Essay Tips & Deadlines
Leadership, teamwork, ethics, and a global approach to business are essential elements of the Duke Fuqua MBA, which is why you’ll need to make sure you express your passion for these ideals in your application essays. Impress the Fuqua adcom by positioning yourself as an innovative leader and team player, as someone who can see the big picture, work…
All Your Questions about Columbia Business School – Answered!
When you’re applying for b-school, there are a lot of sources of information about the process – some of which are extremely helpful, and some of which may only stress you out. What if you could immediately know that your time will not just be well spent, but will give you a chance to have…
5 Ways to Make the Most of B-School Visits, Fairs & Receptions
Applying to MBA programs in the Fall? Then you’re probably planning to meet with MBA admissions committee members at various types of events – school visits, MBA fairs, school receptions, etc. – as part of that process. Adcom members are preparing for you as well. In their interactions with prospective applicants, they look to get…
Wharton Executive MBA Essay Tips & Deadlines
The Wharton EMBA adcom, through its three required questions, expresses its values and its interest in a relationship with students who share those values. Each of the questions highlights a different facet of this relationship. Respecting, recognizing, and responding to that vision through your essays will be the key to a successful application. • Essay…
Chicago Booth MBA Essay Tips & Deadlines
Chicago Booth has always prided itself on admitting students who can handle ambiguity and lack of structure. And its application reflects that principle. In spades. This year’s Booth application, like last year’s, also mirrors Chicago’s pride in its distinctive culture. This essay/presentation question, a modified version of last year’s prompt, is about as open-ended and original as…
Welcome to the Team, J. Scott Brownlee!
We’re excited to welcome Scott Brownlee to our staff. Scott is an admissions expert with two master’s degrees himself, a Masters in Library Science and a Masters in Fine Arts. He has 10 years of experience working directly with college and grad school applicants and as an NYU pre-law and premed advisor, committee member for…
How FinTech Can Change The World
This interview is the latest in an Accepted blog series featuring interviews with business students, offering readers a behind-the-scenes look at top programs. And now, introducing Mischaela Elkins… Accepted: We’d like to get to know you! Where are you from? Where and what did you study as an undergrad? Mischaela: I’m originally from Southern Indiana but have lived in…
MBA Applicants: Last Chance to Save
There’s still time to jump at our MBA Summer Special and get a head start on your applications in time for Round 1! With an expert MBA admissions consultant at your side, there’s no need to be intimidated by the application process. You can be confident that you’re making the right choices for your situation…
Your Goals [Fitting In & Standing Out]
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The application process is a tricky balancing act: You want to show your target schools that you’re a perfect match, but you don’t want to blend into the multitude of applicants or become just a number. How can you show your authentic self in the application process? How can you present your strengths, and stand…
University of Texas McCombs MBA Essay Tips & Deadlines
McCombs combines its rigor with a passionate community. To create its desired community, it seeks a student body that is diverse in every dimension and comprises individuals who can bring together their varied voices to form a cohesive group. The questions below reflect this value; they draw out applicants’ individuality, motivations, and ability to collaborate,…
The Best Thing an MBA Applicant Can Do This Summer
OK: you’ve decided to apply to b-school this year. How will you take advantage of this summer to prepare for fall’s deadlines? Will your application be ready? Will it be strong enough to impress the adcom and earn you a seat at the school of your dreams? An MBA is a huge investment in your…
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The Clock is Ticking for Your HBS App!
We know there’s a lot of information out there about MBA applications, and it can be really overwhelming. If you have questions about what a school like HBS is looking for or how your profile measures up, it can be stressful. That’s why we created our free webinar, Get Accepted to Harvard Business School. In…
NYU Stern MBA Essay Tips & Deadlines
NYU is certainly demonstrating its innovative and creative streak with this year’s application. Lots of changes! In a nutshell: • Its “Pick Six” question is replacing the creative question it has had for years. • It is adding an EQ Endorsement to its app. • It has moved from four rounds to three rounds —…
What Does Harvard Business School Want? [Short Video]
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What is the common denominator among accepted Harvard Business School applicants? What is HBS looking for? In this video, Lina Abraham sheds light on the question that all HBS want to answer: For more detailed advice on how to get accepted to HBS, register for our upcoming webinar: Get Accepted to Harvard Business School. For…
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