It’s already mid-March and Round 1 applications to top b-schools are due as early as October. That leaves you about six months to plan, organize, and complete persuasive MBA applications that present you at your very best. Not sure how to get it all done...

NYU Stern Executive MBA Essay Questions and Tips Reflecting the character of the university at large, NYU Stern has always sought applicants who bring not just requisite accomplishment, but also intellectual energy and engagement with the world – people who have something to say. Stern’s...

While going through security at the airport recently, I had a first-ever experience: A TSA agent examining my ID suddenly said, “I know you. You’re Linda Abraham from Accepted.com!” Surprised, I replied, “You’re right. How did you know?” Accepted.com is not on my ID. “I’ve attended your webinars.” Why...

This set of essay questions covers broad ground, eliciting information that will allow the adcom to get to know you professionally and personally and hence to determine your fit with the Michigan Ross EMBA program. The straightforward, down-to-earth nature of the questions reflects the...

A just-released report (“2011 World Geographic Trend Report for GMAT Examinees”) on GMAT trends by the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) identifies some striking new trends in GMAT test-taking. One major finding: the percentage of test-takers who are non-US citizens surpassed 50% for the...

You have a finite number of things to do and a finite deadline (assuming you’re aiming for Round 1). For acceptance at your top choice program you need to create an organized, detailed MBA application schedule…and then stick to it. Our upcoming webinar, The Smart...

Today’s Wall St. Journal provides an excellent interview with Dee Leopold, Director of Admission at Harvard Business School. A few highlights: WSJ: “Ms. Leopold personally reads applications for the 1,800 candidates invited to interview. About half of those are accepted.” Dee Leopold: “Sometimes the challenge in the essays...