This year’s Financial Times’ Top 10 Business Schools is made up of the same names as last year’s list. Although Stanford Graduate School of Business has stayed in the top spot, there was a lot of shuffling around of the other top 9. Most notably, Harvard Business School rose to the #2 spot after falling…
Medical School Admissions: Why Applying in June is Critical
When you have spent years preparing to apply to medical school, the last thing you want to do is jeopardize your chances of acceptance. One way to reduce your chances of getting admitted is to apply late. 3 reasons applying late can hurt you Rolling admissions is based on the concept of first come, first…
INSEAD MBA Criterion #2: International Motivation
This is the second post in a 4-part series that examines INSEAD MBA’s 4 admission criteria. Sure, international experience is a big plus for an INSEAD applicant. But the website says that they seek candidates with international motivation which, in their eyes, means having “perceptive insights into the complexities of business in an international setting.”…
How to Shadow a Doctor
When looking for activities to include on your AMCAS application, shadowing is a powerful way to demonstrate your interest in and realistic knowledge of the field of medicine. Shadowing as many different kinds of doctors as you can is helpful; the only way to know whether you will enjoy a career in a particular area…
Writing for Medical School: Personal Statements, Activities, and Secondaries [Episode 296]
Accepted Founder Linda Abraham Talks Med School Admissions [Show Summary] Are you planning to apply to medical school this year? Worried about the personal statement, most meaningful experiences, activity descriptions, and secondary essays? They can be challenging! Let’s learn about the who, what, when, where, and why of impressive, engaging writing that will get you…
Applying to INSEAD? Read This!
INSEAD’s intense, international MBA is one of the top ranked programs in the world. Do you have what it takes to get accepted? The first step to crafting an effective application strategy is understanding what your application is intended to accomplish – and what the admissions committee is looking for as they read and evaluate….
Premeds: Does Your Profile Show You Belong in Med School?
When the admissions committee reads your med school application, you want them to recognize in you the potential to be a great doctor. What does that mean? How will you demonstrate that potential to them? How will you put your best foot forward in your applications? These are questions that underlie a lot of the…
INSEAD MBA Criterion #1: Ability To Contribute
This is the second post in a 4-part series that examines INSEAD MBA’s 4 admission criteria. The adcom gives, as its first admission criterion, “ability to contribute.” I take the liberty to add: ability to contribute as a person of quality and substance. All the criteria involve factors such as insight, growth, connection with people…
How Important is Volunteering for Medical School Admissions?
Volunteering is crucial for medical school applicants. Here’s why: Med schools aren’t just looking for science geeks who’ve never stepped outside the lab. They’re looking for students who will not just succeed in the classroom, but who have also had rich and varied experiences that will make them stand out as interesting and passionate individuals…
INSEAD MBA Class Profile [Class of 2020]
Here’s an inside look at who makes up INSEAD’s entering 2018-2019 class. Data taken from the INSEAD website. Applications received: 2000+ Admits: 600 Average student age: 29 Nationalities: 94 Women: 33% Average GMAT: 709 Percent with GRE: 2% Average work experience: 6 years Breakdown of Undergraduate Majors: Business administration 34% Engineering 29% Economics 11% Sciences…
MIT Sloan Early Admission Initiative Announced
According to MIT’s website, the Sloan School of Management MBA Early Admission program is now accepting applications from enrolled students who will complete their bachelor’s or first degree by July 2019. Applicants who are admitted to the program are required to work for 2-5 years after graduating college before attending Sloan. MIT is the latest…
Can You Get Accepted to Med School?
Every year, we get countless questions from med school applicants: “Is my MCAT high enough?” “How many schools should I apply to?” “What are schools really looking for?” “There are so many people applying – how can I make my personal statement stand out?” We know the med school application process is stressful – but…
Michigan Ross MBAs, Entrepreneurs, and Founders of Bschool Travel [Episode 295]
Interview with Dale Jarosz & Dhruv Dhawan, MBA Students and Founders of Bschool Travel [Show Summary] Two Michigan Ross MBA students launched their brand new business, Bschool Travel while attending the Michigan Ross School of Business. Let’s learn how these two very busy MBA’s managed to start and run a business while attending a demanding MBA…
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?” To help you increase your chances of getting accepted to medical school, we will be hosting a webinar that will walk you through a detailed plan…
The AAMC Fee Assistance Program: Information for 2019
Applying to med school isn’t cheap (see our breakdown of costs here), and the AAMC understands that not all applicants will be able to cover these costs. AAMC’s Fee Assistance Program was created with the conviction that application fees shouldn’t prevent serious aspiring doctors from pursuing their dreams because of financial obstacles. Let’s take a…
Did You Miss Our Med Interview Webinar?
Applicants who attended the How to Nail Your Medical School Interviews webinar learned crucial strategies to help them get ready for interview day – even how to prepare for difficult questions like the “weakness” question. They’re now armed with proven techniques and strategies for interview success. If you missed the webinar – or if you’d like to…
London Business School Masters in Finance Application Essay Questions, Tips & Deadlines
The LBS Masters in Finance essay questions, together, convey the adcom’s interest in two interrelated points: (1) how you envision and plan your future career and (2) your knowledge of and interest in the LBS Masters in Finance program. It’s particularly important because it’s a rare MiF program that targets more experienced finance professionals (most…
Law School Admissions: What You Need to Know [Episode 294]
Interview with Christine Carr, Accepted Law School Admissions Consultant [Show Summary] How can you optimize your application and get into the law school of your dreams? Our guest today, Christine Carr, will give you the scoop. Christine Carr graduated from Harvard University in 1993 and from there pursued a career in higher education. Before joining…
Connections Count. And You Can Create Them.
I worked with a client, who due to medical reasons, only earned a 2.2 GPA in a social science degree program. After graduating, he decided that the right career path for him was computer science so that he could realize his dream of becoming a tech entrepreneur. He had an ideal school in mind and…
Last Chance to Attend – Round 3 vs Next Year: When Should You Apply?
If you missed Round 1 deadlines, or if you didn’t get accepted, it’s time to refocus: How will you make a plan to achieve your MBA goals? Does it make sense to apply Round 3? Or should you hold off until next year’s Round 1? There’s still time to register for our free webinar…
