Harvard Business School just announced the opening of the HBS Startup Studio, an off-campus center dedicated to supporting HBS entrepreneurial alumni and serving as a gathering place and workspace for New York-based teams (with at least one HBS alumni founder). According to the Harvard press release, the mission of the Start-Up Studio will be “to…
How on Earth Will You Pay for B-School…
…and then have anything left to live on? Unfortunately, when budgeting and planning for b-school, you need to think about more than just that steep tuition price tag. There’s the price of relocating, the time taken off from work, travel expenses (business and pleasure), social activities/entertainment, and room and board, not to mention dozens of…
The Unbelievable Story of an Orthopedic Surgeon [Episode 136]
Think you can’t get into medical school? Listen to this podcast for the amazing story of a physician who was rejected 3 times to medical school and later matched at his #1 choice in one of the most competitive residencies around. Introduction to Dr. Antonio Webb (1:09) Growing Up in Shreveport, LA (2:06) Dr. Webb describes…
The Price of Higher Ed: 10 B-Schools with High Out-of-State Tuition Fees
Staying local is the general trend for budget-conscious MBA students, and there’s a good reason for this. According to the stats over at U.S. News, out-of-state students could pay close to $60,000 a year. Here are a few highlights from the research: • Michigan Ross charged the out-of-state students $59,778 in tuition fees (about $5,000…
The Lauder Institute Changes to Reflect the World
UPDATE: Click here for out our most recent podcast interview with Lauder’s Director of Admissions >> Passionate about international business? Then this episode is going to make your day. Dr. Marcy Bevan and Kara Keenan Sweeney, Directors of Admission at the Lauder Institute joined us for the first Admissions Straight Talk conversation of the new…
You Need These Transformative MBA Application Editing Hacks
Did you miss last month’s webinar, 3 Hacks to Transform Your MBA Application? Bummed that your essay will suffer a slow death without these reviving editing secrets? Don’t be glum! You can now catch this important webinar on our website any time you want! Some of the topics Linda addresses during the webinar include: • How…
D.O.s for Diversity: Ashley’s Osteopathic Med School Journey
This interview is the latest in an Accepted blog series featuring interviews with medical school applicants and students, offering readers a behind-the-scenes look at top medical schools and the med school application process. And now, introducing Ashley Roxanne Peterson… Accepted: We’d like to get to know you! Where are you from? Where and what did you study…
Andrea Tooley – The Resident Who Shows Us You Can!
Another year, another list of resolutions. Premeds: Let’s make sure that getting into med school makes it to the top of your list this year! Listen to one of our most popular med podcasts of 2015 where Linda Abraham interviews Andrea Tooley, an ophthalmology resident at the Mayo Clinic, avid blogger and YouTuber, and fitness and…
Happy New Year! Love, Linda
How to Study Like the Highest-Scoring GMAT Test Takers
At Magoosh, we recently completed a study of the top test takers, and have some cool tips to share with you to help you get that top score. We surveyed more than 400 Magoosh students who scored in the top 10% in the GRE, GMAT, SAT and ACT, and found the study habits that correlate…
8 New Year’s Resolutions Med School Applicants Need to Keep
Everyone knows that New Year’s resolutions are made to be broken. If you want to get into med school in 2017, then you’ll want to keep these New Year’s resolutions: Resolution #1: Sign up ASAP for an MCAT course so you’re completely prepared to take the test early. It’s preferable that you take the MCAT…
Accepted’s Holiday Hours
We wish you a happy and healthy holiday season, enjoying time with family and friends. That’s how most members of Accepted’s staff will spend December 24, 25, 31, and Jan 1. However, we also know that deadlines are looming for many of you. Over the holiday weekends we will periodically check our email for new…
An HBS Student who Keeps on Giving [rerun]
It’s the Season of Giving, and what better way to celebrate that by replaying one of our most popular podcasts of 2015. Listen to our conversation with current Harvard Business School student and Products Manager at The Harbus, Alula Eshete, as he shares excellent admissions and interview tips and great insight into one of the most prestigious…
Columbia 2016 Executive MBA Essay Tips & Deadlines
These essay questions focus mostly on the present and future, so don’t expect to richly portray your personal and/or professional development. Go with the flow and give them what they ask for, in aggregate: a vivid sense of engagement; real, focused career plans; self-knowledge and knowledge of the program. Considering the lack of opportunity to…
The Evolution of the MCAT
Wondering about the history of the MCAT? The AAMC published a timeline of major changes to the exam: Related Resources: • MCAT Scores, MCAT Prep, and MCAT2015 • Improve Your MCAT Score for Medical School Acceptance • Your MCAT Score and GPA – Free Resources
Detailed Instructions for Getting into Chicago Booth!
Are you looking for an experienced mentor to guide you through the Chicago Booth application process? Do you need advice on how to approach Booth’s questions efficiently and intelligently? Do you need help taking on the Chicago Booth challenge? Check out the video recording of our popular webinar, Get Accepted to Chicago Booth, in which…
UCLA Anderson: Cool, Chic, and Tech [Episode 133]
This week: an inside look at UCLA Anderson, with Associate Director of Admissions Jessica Chung. If you’re especially interested in careers in entrepreneurship, entertainment, or media, or you’re just interested in learning more about Anderson, this is the show for you! Jessica Chung provides an overview of Anderson’s FT MBA program (1:59) It’s practical and…
Top Gifts for Your Medical Student
Between exams and hospital rotations, medical students don’t have a lot of time to write to Santa or drop hints about good holiday gifts. Are you looking for the perfect present for your med school friend/son/cousin/sister? To help you out, here are 9 gifts every medical student would appreciate. Leave your own suggestions below! 1. Coffee…
3 Reasons to Start Your Med School Applications NOW
You want a seat in the med school class of 2021. What could you possibly have to do now? LOADS! If you think applying to medical school is a task that can be left until the last minute, then you’re terribly mistaken! Here are three reasons why you should get started now if you want…
3 Ways to Beat the Rejection Blues
For some ’tis the season for hearing good admissions news; but for others, this holiday season may be more grim. If you’ve received a rejection letter from your target school (or – sigh – from all your target schools), then you may be feeling more Grinch and less glee this season. It’s hard to get…
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