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Why Is It Taking So Long to Hear Back From Med Schools? Accepted’s Consultants Have the Answers

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We had a wonderful turnout for our recent live session, Got Interviews? What if I’m NOT Invited to Interview: A Live Q&A. Accepted med school consultants Dr. Barry Rothman and Dr. Herman Gordon offered loads of helpful information, and the attendees asked our panel great questions.  If you couldn’t join us, do not worry. The …

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Yale School of Management Executive MBA Essay Tips & Deadlines [2022 – 2023]

Yale SOM EMBA 2022-2023

Yale School of Management’s Executive MBA fully reflects the character of the SOM and more broadly of Yale University: strong, vibrant community; intellectual vigor (and rigor!); and real-world engagement and impact. Yale EMBA’s unique “areas of focus” approach is central to its identity, and while it may not be for everyone, for the right people, …

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EMBA-Global Application Essay Tips & Deadlines [2022 – 2023]

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The Global EMBA has 2 program options: EMBA-Global Americas & Europe which combines the strengths of Columbia University and London Business School; and EMBA-Global Asia, with Columbia University, London Business School, and University of Hong Kong. Of course, all EMBA applications are about “fit.” The Global EMBA is too – just more so. This adcom …

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How to Request Disability Accommodations for the LSAT and Law School

A disability accommodations request for the LSAT and law school

Law school classes are more diverse than ever. Their diversity includes students with disabilities, some of whom need accommodations to help them realize their academic potential. Although the path to receiving accommodations can be cumbersome, you can better navigate this process if you are prepared. In this blog post, we offer some tips for requesting …

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The Only Online Ivy League Executive MBA Program [Episode 490]

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[powerpress] Find out what’s new at Wharton’s Global EMBA program [Show Summary] Wharton’s first-ever online Global MBA Program for Executives is here and Dean Peggy Bishop Lane is diving into everything this exciting program has to offer for students across the globe. Interview with Peggy Bishop Lane, Vice Dean of the Wharton MBA Program for …

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Tips for Answering the Cornell University Supplemental Essay Prompts [2022 – 2023]

Tips for Answering the Cornell University Supplemental Essay Prompts

While Ivy League schools require the Common Application or Coalition Application essay, they also require supplemental essay responses. These help you to convey in greater detail how the specific school and program of study to which you are applying are a good fit for you and how you can contribute to the collegiate environment. This, …

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Harness the Power of Storytelling in Admissions and Job Interviews

Harness the Power of Storytelling in Admissions and Job Interviews

“Tell me about a time when you disagreed strongly with your supervisor. ” “How would you do things differently now?” “What draws you to this program more than to any other?” If you have interviews coming up, whether for a seat in a college program or a job opening, will you be ready to answer …

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UCLA Anderson Executive MBA Application Essay Tips & Deadlines [2022 – 2023]

UCLA Anderson EMBA 2022 2023 App Tips

The Anderson EMBA‘s two questions together cover past, present, and future, in that order. Essay 1 addresses the past by asking for a particular story drawn from your experience, and essay 2 addresses the present and future by asking about why now is the right time for you to be pursuing this degree. The questions …

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Admissions Straight Talk Receives #1 Ranking of Higher Ed Podcasts

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It is a great honor for Accepted to receive the #1 position in the Unadmitted ranking of higher ed podcasts created by Gjergj Dollani for our weekly graduate admissions podcast, Admissions Straight Talk. It was a welcome surprise not only to be nominated by Mr. Dollani, but receive such recognition for this powerful free resource. …

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Berkeley Haas MFE (Master of Financial Engineering) Application Tips

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UC Berkeley Haas is perhaps best known for its highly selective MBA program, but this business school also offers a one-year Master of Financial Engineering degree for those applicants interested in computational finance focused on business and economics.  Haas’s MFE shares the MBA program’s high selectivity – the MFE program received 749 applications while only …

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Approaching Your MBA Application [Episode 487]

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[powerpress] Expert tips on how to approach your MBA application [Show Summary] What’s the right way to approach an MBA application? Like a productivity challenge? A jigsaw puzzle? A to-do list? Linda Abraham weighs in and shares her expert tips to master this process.  Linda Abraham, Founder and CEO of Accepted, shares her insights into …

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