Psst! How would you like to know the one thing that admissions committee members really want from applicants? Here it is: they wish – sometimes they even dream – that applicants would stop writing what they imagine the adcom wants to hear. Instead, they want candidates to just be themselves, presented articulately, of course. We…
Admissions Advice for MBA Management Consulting Applicants
Are you a practicing management consultant applying to business school? If so, you have several advantages over the general applicant. Mainly, your success as a consultant for a major firm reveals that your work ethic, analytical abilities, and team-playing skills are probably better than most people’s. As a result, MBA programs will likely give you…
What Should You Do If You Belong to an Overrepresented MBA Applicant Group?
When I was an admissions director attending MBA fairs and visiting companies to recruit candidates for our program, I often got questions about how an applicant can stand out in the applicant pool. Whether the individual was in consulting, banking, the military, or IT engineering, most were worried that their stories would be too similar…
Three Challenges Asian Applicants Must Overcome When Applying to Business School
One of my favorite times of the year when I worked at London Business School was the applicant recruiting and interview season. I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to travel across Asia, meeting prospective candidates and interviewing applicants. In addition to thoroughly enjoying exploring India and Greater China over the years, I found these…
MBA Admissions: Application Advice for Tech Applicants
Often, when we work with MBA applicants who are from traditional technology backgrounds, they begin the process already feeling that the odds are stacked against them. Their first question is usually “How can I stand out in such a crowded field to earn a place in a top MBA program?” This post is here to…
Applying to U.S. Business Schools from Europe, Asia, the Middle East [Episode 467]
What international applicants to U.S. business schools need to know [Show Summary] Michelle Stockman has a Master’s in Journalism, 15 years of experience as an Accepted admissions consultant, and has lived all around the world. Bridging all of these experiences, Michelle gives her tips for international students applying to U.S. MBA programs. Interview with Michelle…
Different Dimensions of Diversity [Episode 193]
In reviewing our stats for last year, I noticed that one of our most visited pages is an article on writing about diversity. That’s not shocking since Accepted’s consultants are frequently asked by stressed, panicked clients from well-represented groups in the applicant pool, “How can I answer this diversity question?!?!” Given the high interest in…