With years of experience preparing engineers for their careers, and as an Accepted admissions consultant since 2015, I’ve seen what works and doesn’t work when applying to master’s and PhD programs in engineering. Whether you’re applying in software engineering, chemical, computer science, civil engineering, systems, mechanical, or biomedical engineering, you will need the following tips:…
London Business School Executive MBA Essay Tips & Deadlines [2019 – 2020]
The LBS EMBA program goes beyond delivering necessary skills for senior managers; it is for managers who have a dynamic sense of their future and a willingness to change and grow; people who are open to being inspired. At the same time, the program reflects, and the adcom seeks in applicants, a practical perspective. You know what it…
Tips and Insights for Residency Applicants from a Motivated MS4
Learn how real students navigate their way through the medical school admissions process and med school itself with our What is Medical School Really Like? series. Meet Abby, an MS4 on the residency interview trail. Abby, thank you for sharing your story with us! What have you loved most about medical school so far? What are you…
Encore: Toronto Rotman MBA: The Spike Factor [Episode 344]
In honor of the busy holiday and admissions season, we are presenting an encore of the most popular MBA interview of 2019, my interview with Toronto Rotman’s Director of Admissions and Recruitment, Imran Kanga. Obviously if you are interested in earning your MBA at Toronto Rotman, this interview is a must-listen. However, Imran’s discussion of…
‘Twas the Night Before Deadlines: A Cautionary Tale of Cliches
‘Twas the night before deadlines, and all through the world, Our consultants sat cramming, coffee brewing, brows furrowed; Though the essays were written with effort and care, There were still a few things that were cause for despair! The clichés! Oh, forsake! Terrible, were they – That all our consultants could think was “oy vey!”…
What to Do if You’re Rejected from Grad School
By now, many of you have received answers from early application efforts – either you got in…or you didn’t. If you got in, congrats – you probably feel amazing! However, if you face a fistful or rejections or waitlist notifications, then it’s normal and ok to feel disappointed and to express that disappointment. But try…
INSEAD Announces Opening of First Permanent North American Facility
According to their website, INSEAD will be opening the INSEAD San Francisco Hub for Business Innovation in 2020. The downtown San Francisco facility will join campuses in Europe (Fontainebleau), Asia (Singapore), and the Middle East (Abu Dhabi), ensuring INSEAD’s position as a global program. Students at INSEAD’s San Francisco program will benefit from INSEAD’s decades…
An NYIT Student’s Advice to Aspiring Doctors: Follow Your Own Timeline
Learn how real students navigate their way through the medical school admissions process and med school itself with our What is Medical School Really Like? series. Meet Reuben, an NYIT student who uses motivational words to “speak things into existence.” Reuben, thank you for sharing your story with us! Was there a particular person or event that…
Get Accepted to Columbia – On-Demand Webinar!
If you missed Get Accepted to Columbia, don’t worry! It’s now available on-demand for anytime viewing. With Accepted’s founder Linda Abraham as your guide, you’ll learn what your CBS application needs to accomplish – and how to impress the adcom. Linda will walk you through each element of the application and give you tips that…
Strengthen Your Med School Application in One Hour
Our webinar, The 5-Part Framework for a Successful Medical School Application, was a huge success. If you missed it, don’t worry – you still have the chance to learn Accepted founder Linda Abraham’s strategies for med school acceptance! The full webinar is now available to view, free and on-demand. Check it out. Watch the webinar:
Stanford MBA Class of 2021 Profile
Here’s a look at the Stanford MBA Class of 2021 profile, taken from the Stanford Graduate School of Business website. Total applicants: 7,342 New students: 417 Women: 47% International: 43% (as of September 16, 2019) U.S. minority: 27% (includes US permanent residents and US dual citizens) Years of work experience: 0-14 (range) Years of work…
How to Get Accepted to Geisinger Medical and Graduate Debt Free [Episode 343]
Interview with Dr. Michelle Schmude, Associate Dean of Admissions at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine [Show Summary] Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine is focused on admitting students who are passionate about community service, as well as allowing as many students as possible to graduate from medical school debt free. Dr. Michelle Schmude, Associate Dean of…
University of Washington Foster School of Business MBA Essay Tips & Deadlines [2019 – 2020]
Are you seeking an MBA program with a strong record of job placement in the technology industry? Then the University of Washington Foster School of Business may make an excellent choice for you. In fact, with 99% of Foster’s MBA graduates employed within 3 months of graduation, Foster ranks #1 in post-MBA employment of all…
How Can a Postbac Program Help You?
You know you want to become a doctor, but you also realize that you’re not quite ready for medical school. Whether it’s because your profile isn’t as competitive as it could be or if you simply just need more time to study the basics to determine if this is truly the right path for you,…
HKUST MBA Application Essay Tips & Deadlines [2019 – 2020]
Applicants seeking an MBA with high placement rates throughout Asia may find HKUST the perfect fit for their needs. HKUST offers two options for its MBA: a 16-month option that offers hopeful career switchers the opportunity to hold an internship in their target industry and even an experience in an exchange program abroad, and a…
UVA Darden Executive MBA Application Tips & Deadlines [2019 – 2020]
Darden’s website is very user-friendly in terms of support for developing your application overall and your essays specifically. I can’t top it, so I’ll present a couple of key points from it that I consider essential to successful Darden EMBA essays. First, “An effective application is one that leaves our Admissions Committee thinking, ‘This is…
How to Write a Perfect Postbac Admissions Essay
One of the most important parts of the application to postbac programs is your personal statement. This piece of writing allows the admissions committee to get to know you – to hear your voice – and learn more about the obstacles you have overcome to pursue your educational goals. 3 attributes of a successful postbac…
Kellogg MBA Class of 2021 Profile
Here’s a look at the Kellogg class of 2021 profile, taken from the Kellogg website. Class size: 474 Average age: 27 Work experience average: 5 years Work experience range (middle 80%): 3.5-7 Women: 43% International students: 32% U.S. minority students: 26% Average GPA: 3.6 GMAT average: 730 GMAT range: 620-780 Undergraduate majors Industry background Watch:…
Yale School of Management Receives Its Largest Gift Ever of $100 Million
According to the Yale School of Management (SOM) website, the $100 million gift from the Broad Foundation will be used to develop research, teaching, and policy initiatives that will make the top leaders in America’s public school systems more effective. The Broad Center at Yale SOM will create a tuition-free master’s degree program for…
Cornell EMBA Application Essay Tips & Deadlines [2019 – 2020]
The Cornell Executive MBA Program has three required essay questions, and the word count for all three is short. While no one is going to be counting individual words, the short word count guideline is a clear indicator that you should work on clarity of thought with all of your answers. Cornell interviews every applicant…
