Gain insight into how to best answer each of the Columbia Business School application essay questions from admissions expert, Linda Abraham: Video transcript “What do schools want? The essay questions seemed random.” This is a very common question and comment that I get from applicants trying to deal with their MBA applications. And while it’s…
International MBA Applicants and COVID-19: Risks & Opportunities [Short Video]
We are in the midst of a worldwide pandemic that will force us to make choices we have never faced before. In this video, I talk through some potential risks and advantages of applying during what has become an extraordinary admissions cycle. Only you can make the final decision. TL;DW – Contact Accepted to schedule…
Writing About Overcoming Obstacles in Your Application Essays
What does the adcom actually want to know about the challenges you’ve overcome? In this short video, Linda Abraham shares the answer to this often-asked question: Why obstacles? When applicants write about their accomplishments, whether in personal statements for graduate school or in b-school essays that ask for greatest accomplishments, challenges, and the like, they…
Harvard, Stanford, Wharton: What’s the Difference?
True, Harvard, Stanford, and Wharton have a lot in common. But what if you are in the enviable position of having to choose between the three? What really differentiates the programs and how can you decide which is best for you? For more important information about the differences between top business schools, check out M7 MBA Programs:…
MBA Rankings: Why Should I Care?
In March, U.S. News released its Best Business Schools Ranking. The big question that follows, of course, is: “So what?” Check out Linda’s 1-minute answer to find out why the rankings matter (and if they matter at all). We’d love to hear your thoughts about the value of b-school rankings. Just leave us a comment below to…
4 MBA Resume Tips [Short Video]
This is a must-see for all MBA applicants! Linda Abraham shares four MBA resume tips that you simply need to know before you submit your application! Do you need help putting together a stand-out MBA resume? Check out our Admissions Resume Services and work one-on-one with an expert advisor who will help you create a…
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, but after fifteen years editing essays and advising applicants, I know a bit about admissions. I see the concept of “personal brand” as a threat and opportunity for applicants. Want to know more? See this…
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 as compelling as possible. Check out our Waitlist Services and work one-on-one with a dedicated advisor who will help you jump from the waitlist to that coveted acceptance pile. Learn more about how we can…
Learn How to Answer Columbia Business School’s First Essay Question
Are you looking for expert tips on how to approach Columbia Business School’s first essay? Learn what the 5 components to a successful CBS essay are and what you need to do to ensure that your application essay checks off each one. View this short video for more information. Full video transcript Are you struggling…
Strengths and Weakness Essays: Turning Lemons into Lemonade
At least three MBA programs, including INSEAD — the focus of this video — and several medical secondary applications ask about strengths and weaknesses. The weakness part of the question bedevils applicants. Everyone squirms when they have to write about their flaws, especially when striving to present their qualifications and strengths. In this video, I…
Show Intellectual Vitality to Get into Stanford GSB
Are you vying for a spot at one of America’s most elite business schools? Well then you need to understand what Stanford GSB’s admissions criteria of “Intellectual Vitality” is and how you can demonstrate it to the admissions committee. View this short video for more information. Full video transcript You’re applying to Stanford and you’re…
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 discuss in your application essays, that doesn’t mean that all is lost. Watch this short video for Linda Abraham’s definition of “informal leadership” and how to highlight it in your applications. Visit our services section…
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 in and stand out. Adcoms are trying to build student bodies that will work cohesively towards shared goals and ideals, but that come from different backgrounds and with different ideas so that the combined educational,…
Three MBA Application Poisons and Their Antidotes [Video]
You need to write impressive MBA application essays if you want to grab the attention of the admissions readers and snag a coveted interview invite (and then actually score a seat in the next class). But what should you write about? What shouldn’t you write about? The do’s and don’ts – or poisons and antidotes…
What Does Harvard Business School Want? [Short Video]
Is it your dream to get your MBA from Harvard Business School? Your dream can be one step closer to becoming a reality if you have the special attributes that HBS is looking for. Let’s see what these attributes are. Full video transcript Hi, this is Linda Abraham with Eye on Admissions. I’m occasionally…
4 Essentials for Your MBA Application
Full video transcript: You’re at the beginning of the MBA application process, and it’s pretty overwhelming. The school websites provide lots of info. There are books and forums. Then there are recent and not-so-recent MBAs who all offer input freely on how to get accepted. A lot of it takes time to wade through,…
How to Reapply Successfully to Top MBA Programs [Video]
You didn’t get accepted. It happens. And it’s NOT the end of the world. It’s time to examine your mistakes, learn what went wrong, and figure out how you can improve your application so that the next time you apply, it’s the LAST time you apply. You WILL get into your dream MBA program! Watch…
3 Valuable Lessons from Sample MBA Essays [Video]
The goal of your essay should be to provide a clear, engaging snapshot of who you are to the admissions readers. When they’re done reading your essays, you want them to think, “Wow – this is a person I want to get to know better!” How do you achieve this? One way is to look…
Applying to Top MBA Programs with a Low GPA
You want to apply to a top MBA program, but that low GPA… what can you do to overcome this blemish and apply successfully to your dream school? Watch the video below for concrete, realistic advice on applying to b-school with a less-than-an-ideal GPA. VIDEO TRANSCRIPT You want a top-notch MBA program, but have…
How Can an Accepted MBA Admissions Consultant Help You?
There are so many pieces to the MBA application puzzle. And with your busy lives, the fierce competition, and the constantly-changing admissions landscape, don’t you think you’d benefit from having an expert on your side? Video transcript: MBA applicants face grueling competition and an unfamiliar, difficult journey to acceptance. Let me show you how we…
