Three Ways Writing About Obstacles Strengthens Your Application Essays
Applicants love to write about their accomplishments, whether in a personal statement for graduate school or in a b-school essay that…
Grad Video Tips
Do I Really Need a Mock Admissions Interview? [Short Video]
Just how important is having a mock interview before your upcoming graduate school admissions interview? Listen to Accepted Founder Linda…
Personal Branding in Admissions
The term "personal brand" is bandied about a lot in admissions. I don't claim to be an expert on branding,…
Three Topics to Discuss in Waitlist Letters
If you are on a waitlist, Linda Abraham has something to tell you: You want your waitlist letter to be…
How to Demonstrate Leadership When You Don’t Have Leadership Experience [Short Video]
Most admissions committees are looking for applicants who can demonstrate leadership. If you don't have any formal leadership positions to…
Writing the Diversity Personal Statement
One of the many challenges of applying to college or graduate school is showing the admissions committee how you’ll fit…
4 Pillars of a Splendid Statement of Purpose
To create a winning graduate statement of purpose, you need to understand the fundamental pillars of a strong essay. In…
Application Boxes Should Do the Heavy Lifting
For one of Accepted's first forays into video, I decided to focus on application boxes, the mundane, pedestrian elements of…
Optional Essays: When and How to Write Them
In this short video, Linda Abraham explores the two kinds of optional essays, who should write them, and what should…