If you are looking for a one-year, full-time MBA program for more experienced professionals than the traditional American MBAs, then IMD may be the perfect fit for you. The average age of an IMD MBA student is 31 with 7 years of experience. With only 90 students in each class, IMD also boasts a 1:2…
What to Expect After Medical School
For this section of our What to Expect After Medical School series, I’ll provide a brief run-down of what happens after you graduate from medical school. As you have probably realized by now, medicine requires a commitment to lifelong learning. There will always be new procedures, new medications, and new lab tests to learn about….
9 Tips for Writing a Memorable MBA Interview Thank You Letter
You’ve finally finished your b-school interview and are looking forward to heading home, crossing this experience off your MBA application to-do list, and waiting to receive your acceptance letter. However, before you file the day away, it’s appropriate to send thank you notes to all of the people who helped you during the day. Gratitude…
How to Make Your College Application Stand Out: Beyond Test Scores and GPA
Assuming your test scores and GPA are in the competitive range for your top choice schools, what else can make you stand out in a positive way? In my five years of reviewing undergraduate applications for admission to the University of Michigan, I considered a number of additional factors in determining overall fit. 4 ways…
IMD Executive MBA Essay Tips & Deadlines [2020 – 2021]
IMD Executive MBA application essays IMD EMBA essay #1 Please briefly state your career objectives. (160 words) This length equates to one long or two short paragraphs. Be specific: note intended roles/positions, industry, possibly geography. Give an example of companies that interest you. State not just what you want to do, but, most important, WHY….
Motivation and Discipline: Two Key Ingredients for Success as a DPT Student!
Learn how real students navigate their way through the graduate school admissions process and grad school itself with our What is Graduate School Really Like? series. Meet Melba, a DPT student with no lack of motivation or discipline! Melba, thank you for sharing your story with us! When and how did you decide to pursue a…
Michigan Ross Announces Its New STEM MBA Track
When The Wall Street Journal reported the fifth straight year of declining MBA applications from international applicants in October 2019, many wondered (once again!) whether this was the end of the line for the U.S. MBA programs. Well, the phoenix has risen from the ashes as the top American MBA programs have found a way…
NYU Part-Time MBA Essay Tips & Deadlines [2020]
NYU’s Stern Langone part-time MBA now requires just one short essay: a straightforward goals essay. That means the other application elements – resume, recommendations, and application form will be especially important in terms of rounding out your profile and conveying relevant information. So, approach all the application elements thoughtfully and strategically. There is not even usually an…
7 Important Tips for Your HBS Post-Interview Reflection
Congratulations! You’ve just completed another step on the road to acceptance to Harvard’s MBA program – your interview. Now you have 24 hours to send HBS your Post-Interview Reflection…so let’s get started! When it comes to carrying out this process, there’s really one major thing you need to do: Reflect! How to reflect efficiently and…
What Was It About Your Med School Application That Kept You From Getting Accepted?
Being rejected is painful. Especially when you’ve put so much money, time, and effort into compiling your application. But if you weren’t accepted, the simple fact is that something was off with your application. Rather than shooting blindly and guessing at what might have made the adcom pass on your submission, wouldn’t you prefer to…
Financial Times Ranks Harvard as #1 in 2020 Global MBA Ranking
Harvard Business School has taken the top spot away from Stanford Graduate School of Business in the Financial Times 2020 global MBA ranking. Although the Financial Times ranking is designed to favor non-U.S. programs, 15 of the top 25 MBA programs are based in the U.S. This result comes despite the decline in applications to…
MBA Insider Shares His Secrets in New Book [Episode 350]
Author Al Dea shares insights on how to make the MBA experience count [Show summary] Al Dea is a 2015 graduate of UNC Kenan-Flagler’s MBA Class of 2015 and author of the new book, MBA Insider: How to Make the Most of Your MBA Experience. Listen to the interview! Al Dea discusses his path to…
All You Need to Know About Residency Applications and Matching
You’re busy juggling med school and life, and if you don’t stay organized, one of those balls is going to come crashing down. Let’s take a look at what you need to do so you can stay focused, motivated, and completely on top of your juggling act. What are the Components of a Residency Application?…
Last Chance to Register: Get Accepted to INSEAD!
Attention applicants: time is running out to register for our free webinar, Get Accepted to INSEAD! This is your chance to get expert admissions guidance – all for free. Accepted’s founder, Linda Abraham, will share strategies you can put straight to use in your application, and she’ll guide you through each section of the INSEAD…
New York University’s Stern MBA is Now STEM OPT Eligible
NYU’s Stern School of Business full-time MBA program is now a STEM-OPT-certified program, making graduates eligible for up to 36 months of STEM OPT work experience in the U.S. after graduation while remaining on their F1 student visas. New York University’s Stern MBA is Now STEM OPT Eligible. Two pages of NYU Stern’s 2019-2020 Employment…
Kellogg EMBA Class Profile
Here is a look at the incoming Kellogg Executive MBA cohorts (Evanston + Miami combined) from September 2018 & January 2019, taken from the Kellogg website: Minority: 41% Female: 31% International: 16% Average age: 38 Average work experience: 14 years Career level: 66% of students have senior-level positions Director: 37% Manager: 21% VP: 21% C-level:…
INSEAD MBA Criterion #1: Ability To Contribute
This is the first 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 Much Does Your Social Media Presence Factor Into the Application Process?
On January 13th, Kaplan Test Prep released the results of their annual survey of business schools, speaking to admissions officers from 288 top schools around the country. The results clearly indicate that an applicant’s social media profile could well be a factor in the application process. Here are some particularly important stats: 36% of admissions…
A New Lawyer and Busy Mom Shares Her Message of Encouragement: Nothing Worthwhile Comes Without Challenges
Learn how real students navigate their way through the graduate school admissions process and grad school itself with our What is Graduate School Really Like? series. Meet Jeré, a career-changer and busy mom, who believes in inspiring others to pursue their dreams. Jeré, thank you for sharing your story with us! I understand law is…
Rejected From Med School? Make 2021 the Year You Get ACCEPTED!
Medical school admissions are notoriously competitive. If you’ve been rejected, it’s natural to feel disappointed. But if you’ve got your heart set on a career in medicine, there’s no time for moping. If you want to unlock success in the next application cycle, you need to understand what went wrong last time. And once you…
