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…
How Can I Get Accepted to Stanford GSB?
Stanford GSB is the most competitive MBA program in the United States. Before you apply, make sure you really know what Stanford is looking for – and how to show the adcom that you’ve got it. Looking for advice on how to write the Stanford application essays? Check out our Stanford GSB 2015 MBA Essay…
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…
Stanford GSB MBA Applicant? Watch this!
Thanks to MBA Podcaster for updating its Stanford video with my tips for this year’s essay questions. For one-on-one guidance through the Stanford MBA application process, please check out Accepted.com’s Stanford Application Package or our other MBA essay editing and MBA admissions consulting packages. Accepted.com ~ Helping You Write Your Best
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 go into them. Don’t miss the crucial warning at the end. Related Resources: • 5 Fatal Flaws to Avoid in Your Application Essays, a free guide • How to Edit Your Application Essays, a podcast…
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…
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 an application that frequently are not given appropriate attention. Please watch the video to see how you make the ordinary into extraordinary, value-added elements of your application. Since this is our first attempt at providing…