Applying to any sort of higher education program is daunting. Whether you’re pursuing a career in medicine, business, law, or the humanities, or just starting out and applying for college, it’s a big step. And what could be more worthwhile to invest in than this turning point in your life? If you’re going to the…
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If you’re applying to college, b-school, med school, law school, or a master’s or PhD program this year, we know you’re already deep in the work of compiling your applications. Without doubt, 2020 has been uniquely difficult, but we must press on! Deadlines are looming and it’s time to take those final steps to secure…
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Why You Should Get Started on Your Med School Application Today
Applying to med school is an exciting but stressful time. You’ve put in so much hard work to get to where you are, and the application is the home stretch before reaching your dream of entering med school! On top of all this, everything is in flux because of COVID-19, and with MCAT sessions being…
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Cornell 2014 Executive MBA 2014 Essay Tips
The Cornell Executive MBA Program has three required essay questions and one optional question in its application. One of the most important things to keep in mind is brevity. While no one is going to be counting individual words, the guideline of short word count is a clear indicator to work on clarity of thought…
NYU Stern Executive MBA 2014 Essay Tips
Reflecting the character of the university at large, NYU Stern has always sought applicants who bring not just requisite accomplishment, but also intellectual energy and engagement with the world – people who have a point of view and are willing to express it. Stern’s EMBA essay questions are consistent with these values. While they cover…
Cornell 2015 Executive MBA Essay Tips
The Cornell Executive MBA Program has three required essay questions and one optional question in its application. One of the most important things to keep in mind is brevity. While no one is going to be counting individual words, the guideline of short word count is a clear indicator to work on clarity of thought…
Did You Watch Our MMI Webinar?
If you missed 12 Tips for MMI Success don’t worry – you can now view it on demand! If you’re preparing for an interview at a med school that uses the MMI method, this is a must-see: Accepted med expert Alicia McNease Nimonkar helps you understand the MMI format and gives you clear, effective strategies…
Let Accepted’s College Admissions Consultants Guide Your Teen to Acceptance
Your child is a talented teenager preparing to apply to college. You want what’s best for them and realize that a little guidance, a boost, would go a long way to helping them get into the best college for them. And you want to give them that boost, that edge. But, they don’t want…
Making Friends with the GRE: How To Overcome Test Anxiety and Perform at Your Best
“I can’t stop trembling….can’t eat….cry for little or no reason….I am so nervous.” All of this from Janelle, a prospective graduate student on her response to scheduling a GRE test date. I was not surprised that Janelle was nervous as almost all prospective graduate students are a bit anxious about admissions’ tests. However, Janelle took…
Where Does Wall St. Hire: U.S. B-Schools Sending Grads into Financial Services
According to GMAC’s just released Prospective Students Survey Report, 37% of prospective MBA students hope to go into finance after they earn their degree, making it the most popular post-MBA destination. If you fall into this crowded category, then you’ll be interested in knowing which b-schools prepare the most grads for jobs in financial services. As…
Yale SOM 2015 MBA Essay Tips & Deadlines
Yale is down to one essay this year from two last year. 500 words max. What does this shrinkage imply? You need to make the most of that single essay, but you also need to take the time to make every box in the application a home run. They are not after-thoughts. Your job descriptions and…
How to Show that YOU Want to be a Doctor
“My mom is a doctor, my dad is a doctor. How can I prove to the med school admissions committees that I really want to be a doctor?”
MBA Admissions: Should You Apply Round 3?
The first two weeks of January pass in a blur of deadlines. At most business schools, these critical dates are followed by at least one later deadline. The schools almost all acknowledge that chances of acceptance at these later deadlines are lower. That information frequently prompts the following question in my inbox, my BW thread,…
Tuck 2007 MBA Essay Questions and Deadlines
Tuck 2007 Application Deadlines Early Action Oct. 12, 2006 November Round Nov. 30, 2006 January Round Jan. 11, 2007 April Round Apr. 5, 2007 I received feedback that indicated indenting my comments on school application questions did not distinguish adequately between my writing and the school’s writing. I am going back to putting my comments…
Dartmouth Tuck 2009 MBA Application Questions, Deadlines, Tips
UPDATE- THE TIPS FOR DARTMOUTH TUCK’S 2010 MBA APPLICATION ARE NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE. PLEASE POST QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS TO THE NEW POST. Dartmouth Tuck 2009 MBA Application Deadlines Application and CSQ Due Early Action Round Oct. 15, 2008 Nov. Round Nov. 12, 2008 Jan. Round …
Steve Jobs: 4 Lessons for MBA Applicants
Steve Jobs never finished college, not to mention graduate business school, but he became a legendary business leader. As the world stops to consider the enormous contribution of this visionary, I also was thinking about his legacy, and after fifteen years as an MBA admissions consultant, I couldn’t help but think about lessons for MBA…
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MIT Sloan 2013 MBA Application Questions, Deadlines, Tips
The 2014 MIT Sloan tips are now available. Click here to check them out! Cover Letter Please prepare a cover letter (up to 500 words) seeking a place in the MIT Sloan MBA program. Your letter should describe your accomplishments, address any extenuating circumstances that may apply to your application, and conform to standard business…
