An MBA from a top business school can be the ticket to achieving your professional dreams, but getting accepted to an elite program is not easy. Hiring an MBA admissions consultant to assist you in delivering your best possible application can give you a major assist, but is it worth the investment? And how do…
Admissions Straight Talk Receives #1 Ranking of Higher Ed Podcasts
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….
A Harvard Grad Talks About Pursuing a Master’s in Education [Episode 428]
College admissions tips from a Harvard graduate [Show summary] Julie Kim shares her journey from growing up as an immigrant daughter to obtaining a Master’s of Education from Harvard to now operating her own college consulting company. She shares her tips for getting into Harvard despite low test scores. How following a passion for education…
Don’t Touch Your MBA Apps Until You Watch This!
Our recent AMA session with an expert panel of MBA consultants was such an illuminating experience. The attendees asked some great questions and the information the panel provided will surely prove valuable to applicants as they move forward in the admissions process. If you weren’t able to join us, the session is now available for…
The College Admission Scandal
Like most people, I am outraged by the college admissions scandal. As the parent of five adult children and as an admissions consultant for approximately 25 years, I view the alleged behavior of the parties accused in Operation Varsity Blues as shameful and repulsive. Although I have not played a role in writing this statement,…
The Interviewer Becomes the Interviewee [Episode 300]
Accepted Founder Linda Abraham Provides an Inside Look at the World of Admissions [Show Summary] For 299 episodes, Linda Abraham, founder of Accepted, has interviewed school deans, admissions directors, students, and more. Today we learn about her! The Interviewer Becomes the Interviewee [Show Notes] Linda Abraham: This is our 300th episode and since those round numbers…
5 Things the Adcoms Hate
When I was admissions Director there were some things applicants would do that were minor, but that I found to be very annoying. Here are my top 5 “hates” that I’m sure are shared by many adcoms: 1. Asking for information that can easily be found on the school’s website Some applicants would do that…
How an Accepted Med School Admissions Consultant Can Help You
Is an admissions consultant for you? How will they help? And most importantly, is it WORTH it? Watch this short video to help you answer these questions for yourself. Medical school applicants face grueling competition and an unfamiliar, arduous journey to acceptance. Let me show you how we can ease the way. As a…
How to Get the Most Out of Working With a Med School Admissions Consultant
You’re applying to med school and need to juggle numerous things at once to stay afloat – school and/or a job, volunteer activities, MCAT prep, and family obligations…and that’s before we even talk about the complicated and time-consuming medical school application process. How can a consultant help you, and how can you get the most…
Admissions Consulting: What about Accepted?
Some of you are already working with an Accepted admissions consultant and benefiting from the experience and insight your adviser brings to the admissions process. Many more of you are considering hiring an admissions consultant or may consider it as you ponder options and dive deep into completing applications and drafting essays, personal statements, and…
Choosing an MBA Admissions Consultant: What Should You Ask?
The new MBA admissions cycle is gearing up; 2021-2022 essay questions and applications are already appearing. If you, like many MBA applicants, plan to hire an MBA admissions consultant to assist you in delivering your best possible applications, you need to know what to ask to determine if the consultant you are talking to is…
What Adcoms and Admissions Consultants Share
While going through security at the airport recently, I had a first-ever experience: A TSA agent examining my ID suddenly said, “I know you. You’re Linda Abraham from Accepted.com!” Surprised, I replied, “You’re right. How did you know?” Accepted.com is not on my ID. “I’ve attended your webinars.” Why should I have cared, or actually…