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…
What Does Harvard Business School Want? [Short Video]
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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,…
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…
3 Valuable Lessons from Sample MBA Essays [Video]
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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…
MBA Admissions Interview: Walk Me Through Your Resume
You’ve made it to the interview stage of the MBA admissions process. Now what? How can you prep for the your interview so that you enter the scene prepared, confident, and ready to answer those questions? This video will get your started: Video transcript: Congratulations! You’ve been invited to your first MBA admissions interview….
How to Reapply Successfully to Top MBA Programs [Video]
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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…
Three MBA Application Poisons and Their Antidotes [Video]
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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…
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: Do you have questions about addressing obstacles you’ve overcome in your application essays? Leave a comment below and we’d love to help you out. Get one-on-one guidance for addressing…
How to Demonstrate Leadership When You Don’t Have Leadership Experience [Short Video]
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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…
Applying to Business School With a Low GPA [Short Video]
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Applying to a top business school with a low GPA? Find out what you can do to mitigate your weaknesses and increase your chances of getting accepted. For a more detailed advice on how to get accepted to business school with low stats, register for our popular webinar: Get Accepted to B-School With Low Stats….
Applying to B-School With a Low GMAT Score [Short Video]
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Do you have a low GMAT score but want to get accepted to a top business school? That is a tall order. Check out Linda Abraham’s advice for this difficult predicament: For more in-depth advice, register for our webinar, Get Accepted to B-School With Low Stats. Get one-on-one guidance for creating and implementing an admissions strategy that mitigates your low GMAT…
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? Are you applying to business school in 2017 (or beyond)? Work with an experienced admission expert…
Do I Really Need a Mock Admissions Interview? [Short Video]
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Just how important is a mock interview if you have a graduate school admissions interview coming up? Listen to Linda Abraham’s 2-minute answer to this often-asked question. Wondering how applicants who participated in mock interviews feel about them? Here is some recent feedback from two of our clients: “Our session went exactly like the simulation… Thank…
Answering INSEAD’s MBA Application Essay Question #1 [Short Video]
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In the short video below, Linda Abraham shares the secret to writing a compelling and effective essay to answer the first of INSEAD’s essay questions. “Give a candid description of yourself (who are you as a person), stressing the personal characteristics you feel to be your strengths and weaknesses and the main factors which have…
Should You Retake The GMAT? [Short Video]
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Not sure if you should retake the GMAT? Check out this video for the three key factors to examine when evaluating your GMAT score: Related Resources: • MBA Admissions Tip: Dealing with a Low GPA • Low GMAT Score? Don’t Panic…Yet. • GMAT, GRE, SAT, and All Things Test Prep
Three Topics to Discuss in Waitlist Letters
If you are on a waitlist, Linda Abraham has something to tell you: Related Resources: • College Applicants: Waitlisted or Rejected? • Help! I’ve Been Waitlisted! • How to Write Waitlist Update Letters
Hone Your MBA Goals [Video]
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A solid MBA goal should drive many of the decisions surrounding your business school application and education. In this video, Linda Abraham explores the essential components of a compelling MBA goal and shares a few tips on how to develop it. By Linda Abraham, president and founder of Accepted.com and co-author of the definitive book on MBA admissions, MBA Admission for…
Which Business School Will Get Me to Wall Street?
I want to go into financial services. Which is the best MBA program for me? Accepted.com ~ Helping You Write Your Best
