According to new research by the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC), 75% of prospective graduate business school candidates who participated in the GMAC survey and who already have a master’s degree are considering enrolling in MBA programs. This is true for students with both prior business master’s degrees (61%) and non-business master’s degrees (86%). These…
Accepted’s Selectivity Index: Are You Asleep When You Apply?
I once heard a story about a gentleman who was about to purchase a certain piece of land with the intention of building a school on that property. It was wartime, and the theater of war was rapidly approaching the region in which he and the property were located. A friend heard about his intended…
Diversity and International Innovation at LBS
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 Bruna Moreira… Accepted: We’d like to get to know you! Where are you from? Where and what did you study as an undergrad? Bruna: I am from Brazil and I lived and studied…
We Can Help You Pay for B-school!
While we’re not offering to foot the bill for you (sorry!), we are more than happy to share advice on how you can pay for business school abroad. Check out the recording of our recent webinar, How Will You Fund Your MBA Abroad?, during which Prodigy Finance’s Michael Hollis discusses the steps you need to…
Schwarzman Scholars Application Essay Tips and Deadlines
Up to 200 Schwarzman Scholars will earn their Master of Global Affairs degrees from China’s prestigious Tsinghua University each year. Not only will Schwarzman Scholars receive free tuition, room and board, books, supplies, a laptop and cell phone, but their airfare to China for the program and home after its completion are also included in…
UCLA Anderson MBA Essay Tips & Deadlines
The essay advice that UCLA Anderson provides is excellent, not just for Anderson’s essays, but for most MBA essays. We’ve provided it here. Read it carefully. • Your essays are the primary way for you to share your perspectives and plans with the admissions committee. The best essays are introspective, genuine and succinct in directly…
Your Past Doesn’t Define You [Episode 209]
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Today’s one of those shows where I’m going to be the sole presenter. I actually started preparing this show during the World Series way back in October. Yes, folks, after 108 years of losing, the Chicago Cubs finally won the World Series. At the same time, we were working (and have worked in the past)…
Can’t Miss AMCAS Tips!
There’s still time to register for our webinar Create a Winning AMCAS Application! In just one hour, you’ll get a detailed orientation to the AMCAS application, and learn how to apply strategically, and effectively. How many schools should you apply to? How should you approach the personal statement? Which activities should you write about for…
Extracurricular Activities in Your MBA Admissions Profile
While business schools deeply value your academic background, GMAT, and work experience, they also ascribe significant weight to your extracurricular and community service activities. Why? Because they want to see that you are an individual who is not just focused on work, that you have other passions, and that you are well rounded. Whether it…
The Best Thing You Can Do This Week for Your Stanford MBA App
You can’t apply to Stanford GSB on the spur of the moment – at least, you really shouldn’t if you hope to get accepted. But you can still make a last-minute decision to attend our free webinar, Get Accepted to Stanford GSB. With the strategies you’ll learn, you’ll be prepared to craft a thoughtful, stand-out…
EMBA Interview Tips You Need to Get Accepted
If you’re like many of my EMBA clients, it’s been quite a while since you’ve interviewed – at least as the interviewee. And if you have recently sat in the hot seat, it’s been for a job interview, not a school interview. Most EMBA applicants have strong interpersonal and communication skills (otherwise, you wouldn’t be…
Applying to Medical School: Selecting Extracurricular Activities
When considering your long term goal of attending medical school, selecting extracurricular activities that will set your application apart can seem overwhelming. This blog post will provide you with strategies for finding and selecting activities. In choosing activities, it’s important to consider the following: 1. Do what you love. It’s more interesting to see applicants who…
Stanford MBA Class of 2018 Profile
Who will be receiving their MBA from Stanford in 2018? Here’s a look at this year’s incoming class. • Total Applicants: 8116 • New Students: 417 • Women: 41% • International: 40% • U.S. minorities: 29% • Average GMAT score: 737 • Range of GMAT score: 590-790 • Average TOEFL score: 112 • Range of…
Getting Ready to Apply to Top Tier Colleges and Universities: Senior Year
This is the final post in our series Getting Ready to Apply to Top Tier Colleges and Universities, a 4-part series for freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors. Accepted can help bring out your best in your applications and my colleagues and I are here to help. Tips for High School Seniors 1. Create a spreadsheet that…
The Most Productive Study Break Ever
Is it still a study break if it’s a one-hour investment in your medical school application future? Well, maybe! Either way, we hope you’ll be able to join us for this informative webinar. We understand that you, as a busy premed, are facing a stressful time of year (with applications coming up this summer). That’s…
Understanding Stanford GSB’s Interest in Personal Qualities and Contributions
What are the qualities that Stanford GSB is looking for as they build their class? How do successful applicants stand out from the crowd? At a school as competitive as Stanford, it’s a fact that many smart, accomplished applicants won’t get in—so how can you demonstrate that you have that “it” factor? Let us walk…
Three Steps to Starting Your Medical School Personal Statement
Don’t know where to start? Take a deep breath. You’re facing the blank page with that dizzying cursor flashing expectantly. You think it shouldn’t be that hard to write a personal statement, yet you’ve already gotten up for a second cup of coffee, scrolled through Instagram, and twiddled around with your new fidget spinner. What’s…
Planning on Stanford GSB? Plan for This!
We know that for many MBA wannabes – especially those with entrepreneurial aspirations – Stanford beckons. How can you approach the application thoughtfully and put yourself in the best position to succeed? What does Stanford GSB value in the application process? We also get it: applying to top schools is stressful – and that you’re…
Medicinal Magic and Magical Medicine: An Interview with M3 David Elkin [Episode 207]
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Our guest today is a fourth year medical student at Stony Brook who graduated from UC San Diego with a bachelors in Physiology and Neuroscience. Nothing too unusual there for a medical student. However, things start to get interesting, maybe even enchanting, when we learn a little about his hobby: magic. He has been performing…
Harvard Law Expands Junior Deferral Program
Harvard Law School’s Junior Deferral Program, previously open to only Harvard College students, will begin accepting applications from undergrad juniors from all U.S. and foreign institutions starting this fall. There will not be rolling admissions to the program, and all decisions will be released at the same time. This announcement comes just two month after…
