Yale School of Management (SOM) is one of the few MBA programs that requires only one application essay. The school aims to gain a deep understanding of each applicant’s personal journey. It’s important to carefully choose the prompt that aligns best with your experiences and feels most relevant to you. Ready to get to work …
by Steven Tagle
Undergraduate admissions have become dramatically more competitive, with greater numbers of students applying to more colleges every year. In February 2025, the Common App reported that the number of students applying through its portal in the 2024-2025 cycle increased by 4% from the 2023-2024 cycle, while the total volume of applications rose by 6%. With …
by Willa Tracy
As an aspiring doctor, you have a lot on your plate. Take an honest inventory of your current routine and ask yourself where there’s room for improvement! For example, now is a good time to invest in upgrading your study skills to help you learn more efficiently, save your time, improve your grades, and establish …
by Steven Tagle
If you’re reading this, congratulations! You’ve already submitted your You’ve already submitted your letter of interest to the Institute of Current World Affairs (ICWA) and have received an invitation to submit a full application, which will be due on or around August 15, 2025. That is no small feat. The institute regularly receives more than 100 …
Show Summary In her final episode as host of Admissions Straight Talk, Accepted founder Linda Abraham shares reflections and lessons from over 30 years in the admissions world. As she prepares for retirement, Linda offers a mix of personal insight, practical advice, and hard-earned wisdom on navigating both graduate admissions and life’s challenges. She discusses …
by Kelly Wilson
Are you planning on applying to MBA programs in the fall? If so, then you’re probably expecting to meet with adcom members at MBA fairs and school receptions as part of that process. Adcom members are preparing to meet you, too. Their goal is to provide you with general information about their MBA program and …
Are you applying to business school? If so, then you probably know that for most MBA programs, your letters of recommendation (LORs) are a powerful piece of your application puzzle. They can validate your story, reinforce your strengths, and give the adcom the confidence to say, “Yes, we want this applicant!” Bonus Tip: Waive your …
by Steven Tagle
Fulbright is the United States’ premier international education and cultural exchange program. Every year, it offers awards to approximately 8,000 grantees from the United States and more than 140 other countries. The Fulbright U.S. Student Program provides funding for American citizens to study, conduct research, or teach English abroad for nine to 12 months. After …
The environment at Dartmouth Tuck is unique, and the school’s admissions committee has developed what it calls “a personal, connected, and transformative application experience that mirrors the distinct MBA experience you can expect to have at Tuck.” Yes, academics, test scores, and work experience count, but you really have to understand what Tuck offers and what the Tuck community is like to present a solid application. The school seeks to admit candidates who meet four basic criteria: smart, accomplished, aware, and encouraging. This can cover many facets, so let’s examine things more in depth.
Ready to work on your Dartmouth Tuck application? Read on.
The law school application process can be daunting: choosing where to apply, figuring out what to write about in your personal statement, and taking the LSAT. Where do you begin? Start by thinking of the application in two parts: the quantitative and the qualitative. Quantitative Stats and Law School Admissions There are two primary quantitative …
by Kelly Wilson
Georgetown McDonough continues to require two essays from all its applicants. Sharing the same structure as last year, the first required essay allows you to choose to respond to one of three prompts. The program’s second required essay is a video essay. The admissions office also provides an optional essay, and reapplicants have a dedicated …
What is a diversity essay in a school application? And why does it matter when applying to leading universities? Most importantly, how should you go about writing such an essay? Diversity is of supreme value in higher education, and schools want to know how every student will contribute to the diversity on their campus. Diversity …
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