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December 8, 2020

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What the Consortium for Graduate Study in Management Can Do for MBA Applicants [Episode 395]

What the Consortium for Graduate Schools of Management Can Do for MBA Applicants

Learn about The Consortium for Graduate Study in Management, and how it can help YOU gain acceptance at a top business school. [Show summary] Danni Young, Director of Recruiting for the Consortium for Graduate Study in Management, breaks down how the Consortium helps hundreds of students from target populations get accepted to top MBA programs… 

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Article by Accepted / Admissions Straight Talk, MBA Admissions / Consortium, diversity, MBA Financial Aid, podcast

August 26, 2020

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The Consortium Application: Tips for Your CGSM Essays [2020 – 2021]

Tips for Completing the Consortium for Graduate Study in Management Application

The Consortium of Graduate Study in Management opened its 2020-2021 application last week, with its three essays being the same as in past years: two core essays (one of them optional) and its mission essay, divided into three questions. In addition to answering The Consortium’s essays, applicants need to write anywhere from one to six… 

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Article by Esmeralda Cardenal / MBA Admissions / 2021 MBA Applications, Consortium, diversity

November 14, 2019

Reading Time: 9 minutes

A Kenan-Flagler Student Discusses Industrial Engineering, Healthcare and Business

What is business school really like? Hear it from Harmonie, UNC Kenan-Flagler student!

Learn how real students and recent grads have navigated their way through the business school admissions process and b-school itself with our What is Business School Really Like? series. Meet Harmonie, a second-year MBA student with a background in engineering, future career aspirations in the field of healthcare, and a passion for promoting women and… 

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Article by Accepted / MBA Admissions / Consortium, Forte, MBA healthcare, UNC Kenan Flagler, what is business school like series

October 10, 2019

Reading Time: 5 minutes

Life at Yale SOM, Google Internship & the Importance of Diversity

What is business school really like? Hear it from Dan, Yale SOM student!

Learn how real students navigate their way through the business school admissions process and b-school itself with our What is Business School Really Like? series. Meet Dan, a Yale SOM student with a background in engineering. Dan, thank you for sharing your story with us! I understand your undergraduate degree is in engineering. How does your engineering… 

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Article by Accepted / MBA Admissions / Consortium, what is business school like series, Yale SOM

August 22, 2019

Reading Time: 8 minutes

A Day (and a Year) in the Life of a Ross MBA Student

What is business school really like? Hear it from James,

Learn how real students navigate their way through the business school admissions process and b-school itself with our What is Business School Really Like? Series. Meet James, a Ross MBA student with a background in education. James, thank you for sharing your story with us! What made you decide to pursue an MBA? James: Part… 

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Article by Accepted / MBA Admissions / Consortium, Michigan Ross, what is business school like series

June 18, 2019

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Applying for Your MBA Through The Consortium: Best Deal in Town

Applying for your MBA through the Consortium

Our consultants receive a lot of questions from clients about applying to MBA programs through The Consortium for Graduate Study in Management. I’ve heard myths flying around that suggest that applying to one (or more) of the 20 Consortium schools through The Consortium’s application is disadvantageous. But as the former director at two Consortium schools,… 

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Article by Natalie Grinblatt / MBA Admissions / Consortium, diversity, MBA Financial Aid

June 1, 2019

Reading Time: 5 minutes

Can The Consortium and Forte Foundation Boost Your Goals? [An Interview]

Interview with a Yale SOM MBA Student

This interview is the latest in an Accepted blog series featuring interviews with business students, offering readers a behind-the-scenes look at top programs. And now, introducing Jasmine… Accepted: We’d like to get to know you! Where are you from? Where and what did you study as an undergrad? Jasmine: Hi everyone! I grew up in Honolulu, HI and… 

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Article by Accepted / MBA Admissions / b-school life, Consortium, Forte, MBA Student Interviews, Yale SOM

July 23, 2017

Reading Time: 5 minutes

The Consortium Can Help You Get Your MBA [Episode 216]

It gives me great pleasure to have for the first time on AST, Danni Young, Director of Recruiting at The Consortium for the Graduate Study of Management. Danni earned her bachelors degree from Lincoln University in Missouri and her MBA from Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri. FYI she loves cats. Welcome! Let’s start with… 

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Article by Accepted / Admissions Straight Talk, MBA Admissions / Consortium, podcast

November 22, 2016

Reading Time: 2 minutes

Consortium MBA Admissions Director Interview Available Online

Thank you for attending our recent Consortium Strategy Q&As with Travis McAllister and the reps from participating Consortium schools UT McCombs, University of Wisconsin, UC Berkeley Haas, Yale SOM, Michigan Ross, CMU Tepper, Indiana Kelley, and Rochester Simon. The school adcom representatives each talked about what’s new at their schools and how their programs view… 

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Article by Accepted / Accepted Podcast, MBA Admissions / CMU Tepper, Consortium, Indiana Kelley, Michigan Ross, Q&A, UC Berkeley Haas, UT McCombs, Yale SOM

October 22, 2015

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NYU Stern Current MBA Student Interview

NYU Stern

Accepted.com is continuing a blog series featuring interviews with current MBA students, offering readers a behind-the-scenes look at top MBA programs. We hope to offer you a candid picture of student life, and what you should consider as you prepare your MBA application. Here’s a talk with Huriyyah Muhammad, an NYU Stern student who is… 

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Article by Accepted / MBA Admissions / Consortium, MBA Student Interviews, NYU Stern

October 22, 2015

Reading Time: 5 minutes

Wisconsin School of Business MBA Student Interview

Jordan Williams

Here’s a talk with Jordan Williams, a student at the Wisconsin School of Business and a member of The Consortium with a passion for graffiti art, travel, and, of course, business education. Thank you Jordan for sharing your thoughts with us! This interview is the latest in an Accepted.com blog series featuring interviews with current… 

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Article by Accepted / MBA Admissions / Consortium, MBA Student Interviews, Wisconsin School of Business

October 22, 2015

Reading Time: 5 minutes

CMU Tepper MBA Student Interview

Courtney Keene

Accepted.com is continuing a blog series featuring interviews with current MBA students, offering readers a behind-the-scenes look at top MBA programs. We hope to offer you a candid picture of student life, and what you should consider as you prepare your MBA application. Here’s a talk with Courtney Keene, a student at CMU’s Tepper and… 

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Article by Accepted / MBA Admissions / CMU Tepper, Consortium, MBA Student Interviews

February 26, 2015

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The Consortium Admissions Director Interview Available Online

We had an excellent Q&A last week with Consortium‘s Kellie Sauls, Libby Livingston, and Shandra Jones. The excerpt below provides advice on what Consortium applicants can do to make their applications stand out: Linda Abraham: Angela asks, “What helps make the application stand out and get the attention of those making the selection? Kellie Sauls: … 

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Article by Accepted / Accepted Podcast, MBA Admissions, Podcast / Consortium, Emory Goizueta, Q&A

February 26, 2015

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Consortium MBA Admissions Committee Interview #2 Available Online

Thank you to Consortium representatives for another outstanding Q&A! As always, the Consortium team and partnering school reps offered loads of insight into the Consortium admissions process and the ways in which the individual programs support the Consortium mission. See the below excerpt for more on this: Linda Abraham: Elva asks, “What percentage of your… 

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Article by Accepted / Accepted Podcast, MBA Admissions / Consortium, Q&A

July 17, 2014

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The Consortium: Diversifying B-School and Corporate Management

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At the forefront of increasing diversity in business school and the business world, stands The Consortium for Graduate Study in Management. Listen to the recording of our conversation with Corey Webb, Director of Recruiting for the CGSM to learn about what the wonderful work of the Consortium and how you can join the team. 00:04:31… 

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Article by Accepted / Admissions Straight Talk, MBA Admissions / Consortium, podcast

December 3, 2012

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The Consortium MBA from the Perspective of the Fellows Q&A

Consortium

Guest: Rebecca Dockery, Recruiting Manager, and current students and alumni Date: Wed., Dec. 5, 2012 Time: 5:00 PM PT / 8:00 PM ET/ 12:00 AM GMT (the next day) Register Now! The Consortium MBA from the Perspective of the Fellows Q&A The best way to learn about the ins and outs of a program is… 

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Article by Accepted / MBA Admissions / Consortium, Q&A, webinar

February 2, 2012

Reading Time: 4 minutes

UVA Darden Current MBA Student Interview

Current UVA Darden Student Interview

Accepted.com is continuing a blog series featuring interviews with current MBA students, offering readers a behind-the-scenes look at top MBA programs. We hope to offer you a candid picture of student life, and what you should consider as you prepare your MBA application. Here’s a talk with Jeffrey Love, a student at UVA Darden who… 

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Article by Accepted / MBA Admissions / Consortium, MBA Student Interviews, UVA Darden

January 17, 2012

Reading Time: 5 minutes

Haas MBA Student Interview

Accepted.com is continuing a blog series featuring interviews with current MBA students, offering readers a behind-the-scenes look at top MBA programs. We hope to offer you a candid picture of student life, and what you should consider as you prepare your MBA application. Here’s a talk with Amara Aigbedion, a student from Houston who is… 

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Article by Accepted / MBA Admissions / Consortium, MBA Student Interviews, UC Berkeley Haas

September 22, 2011

Reading Time: 7 minutes

MBA Applicant Blogger Interview: Motown, Ms. HR, and Mads Mom’s Journey

   Next up in our series of featured MBA applicant bloggers are Motown, Ms. HR, and Mads Mom from the blog, “Fortune 800: Our Journey to an MBA.” Please enjoy their thoughtful answers and use them to help you make your way through the MBA admissions process. Accepted: First, can you tell us a little… 

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Article by Accepted / MBA Admissions / Consortium, Financial Aid, investment banking, leadership, MBA applicant bloggers

November 16, 2009

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MBA Admissions Chats: UCLA Anderson, Consortium

Accepted.com is hosting two MBA admissions chats this week: UCLA Anderson. Tomorrow, Monday, November 16, 2009 at 10:00 AM PT/1:00 PM ET/6:00 PM GMT, Mae Jennifer Shores, Assistant Dean and Director of MBA Admissions & Financial Aid, as well as other members of the UCLA Anderson community will participate in an Anderson admissions chat at… 

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Article by Linda Abraham / Consortium, MBA Admissions, UCLA Anderson / Consortium, Financial Aid, recruiting, UCLA Anderson

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