Chicago Booth’s adcom wants to understand your goals, and they want to see that you’re a great fit for their program. If “fit” sounds like a nebulous concept to you, you’re not alone. That perplexing word is one reason why we’ve created our webinar, Get Accepted to Chicago Booth. In just one hour, Accepted’s founder…
How Strong Will Your Med School Applications Be Next Year?
If you’re a premed looking ahead to the 2020 application cycle, you need to start thinking about the application process – in a more immediate, no-nonsense way than you ever have before. There are a lot of pieces to this puzzle, and if you’re going to submit your best work (and give yourself the best…
MBA, Private Equity, Cop: Meet Nik Kumar, Columbia MBA 2019 [Episode 287]
Interview with Nik Kumar, Columbia MBA Class of 2019 [Show Summary] Want to know what it’s like to be a Columbia MBA? How about what it’s like to be a police officer? Nik Kumar (CBS ’19) can answer those questions, and in this episode he shares the ins and outs of both. Listen in for…
The Chicago Booth Approach – and You
Freedom and culture. These are the two operative factors for Booth’s MBA program. And they are not unrelated: Both forge a connection between the inner person and the outer world. Freedom is prominent in the full-time Booth MBA landing page and is portrayed in 3 facets: “academic freedom, freedom to take risks, and freedom to…
The Personal Statement That Got Me a Large Scholarship to Cambridge
In October 2008, I submitted an application for a Masters program in Latin American Studies at Cambridge University. At the time, I was a bit lost in life; I was what they call a “super-senior” at UCLA, taking my last three General Education requirements during Fall quarter of a fifth year. I had already walked…
Applying to Regular Full-Time MBA Programs as an Older Applicant
“An MBA? Why aren’t you going for an EMBA?” You’ve probably heard this from friends and acquaintances when they learn that you are planning to pursue full-time graduate business studies, even though you are several years older than the average MBA applicant. This may also be the response of MBA admissions committees – unless you…
UCLA Anderson Executive MBA Application Essay Tips & Deadlines
For its essay questions, the UCLA EMBA adcom is bucking the “less is more” trend in terms of length. The two main essays are both a hefty 750 words, long enough to allow – indeed to require – in-depth exposition, reflection, analysis, and description. These two questions together cover past, present, and future, in that…
Chicago Booth MBA Class Profile [Class of 2020]
Here’s a look at the Class of 2020, taken from the Chicago Booth website. Class size: 591 Average GPA: 3.6 GPA range: 2.7-4.0 Average GMAT: 731 GMAT range: 610 – 790 Percent of GRE test-takers in class: 7% Average student age: 28 Countries represented: 52 U.S. minority students: 31% International students: 30% Female students: 42%…
Happy Thanksgiving from Accepted!
Today is Thanksgiving in the United States, a national holiday during which we give pause – at least for a brief moment – to count our blessings. Wherever you are, that is a good exercise. An attitude of gratitude is worth cultivating throughout the year. I firmly believe it provides benefits from an interpersonal, professional,…
Your Law School Personal Statement Needs to Be Personal!
When writing your personal statement for law school, it’s a good idea to include a few school-specific sentences about why each of the schools you are applying to is interesting to you. You shouldn’t be addressing “Why do I want to go to law school?” but rather “Why do I want to go to this…
Write an MBA Goals Essays that Turns the Adcom into Your Cheerleaders!
By following the advice in the previous post you can create goals that are clear, credible, and convincing, but they won’t necessarily be exciting. They won’t make the adcom reader think as she reads, “Wow, it would be great if he could do that!” And this latter reaction is really what the goals essay should…
Are You Ready to Apply to Chicago Booth?
It’s time to get serious about your MBA application plans. Will you be at your top-choice school next fall? Or will you be wishing you’d worked harder on your applications – and preparing for another attempt? Applying to an elite program like Chicago Booth requires thoughtful preparation – you need to show that you’re a…
Awards! Grants! Scholarships! Oh My! [Episode 286]
Interview with Rebecca Lippman, Accepted Admissions Consultant [Show Summary] Accepted’s own Rebecca Lippman is a veritable fountain of knowledge when it comes to scholarships and grants, and in this podcast she shares tips on how to find scholarship opportunities and how to position yourself to win them. Everything You Need to Know About Grad School…
Final Day of November Sale – Don’t Miss Out!
Today, November 20, is the final day to benefit from the special discount that can save you up to $500 on any non-rush service. With the discount code SAVENOW, you’ll save $500 on $5000, $200 on $2000, or $100 on $1000. Work one-on-one with an admissions expert on any part of your application – from…
How to Use the MSAR to Choose the Best Medical Schools for You
If you are applying to allopathic medical schools, you will need to purchase access to the Medical School Admission Requirements (MSAR) website. It costs $28 for one year of access. It is published each spring, usually in April, by the AAMC and includes the admission statistics for all participating members – 152 U.S. and 17…
Everything You Need to Know About Preparing for Your MBA Interview
Congratulations on receiving your MBA interview invite – you should feel great about making it this far in the admissions process! Just when you thought it was time to sit back and relax, it’s now time to tackle your next challenge: preparing for your interview. There are four things you need to know when prepping…
Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth Secondary Application Essay Tips
As one of the oldest medical schools in the United States—the fourth oldest—Geisel has a 200-year history of accomplishments. They are ranked #44 for research and #21 for primary care by U.S. News and World Report. Students love the smaller class sizes and the opportunity to gain clinical experience in the first year. The school…
Get Accepted to Columbia Business School [On-Demand Webinar]
If you missed Get Accepted to Columbia, don’t worry! It’s now available for on-demand 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 show…
What Is the Diversity Essay Question & How Do You Answer It?
What is the diversity question in a school application, and more importantly, why does it matter when applying to leading programs and universities? Many applications now include a question – sometimes optional – that encourages applicants with minority backgrounds, unusual education, distinctive experience, or unique family histories to write about how these elements will contribute…
November Sale Going on Now!
With deadlines looming, it’s natural to feel some pressure, but don’t let the stress overwhelm you. Instead, refocus and make sure your application reflects your very best work, with help from one of our admissions experts! We’re currently offering a special discount on non-rush purchases placed through November 20. With the discount code SAVENOW, you’ll…
