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When I was admissions Director there were some things applicants would do that were minor, but that I found to be very annoying. Here are my top 5 \u201chates\u201d that I\u2019m sure are shared by many adcoms:<\/p>\n
1. Asking for information that can easily be found on the school\u2019s website<\/strong><\/p>\n Some applicants would do that to \u201cmake conversation\u201d or to try to get on the adcom\u2019s good side. Don\u2019t fall into that trap; it can be interpreted as laziness or lack of knowledge about your intended school. Do your research before you talk or email the adcom.<\/p>\n 2. Not answering the question<\/strong><\/p>\n Schools put a lot of effort in designing their essay questions to get the information they consider important for deciding whether an applicant is a good fit <\/a>for the school or not. They are aware that you are applying to multiple schools, but really dislike when applicants provide generic answers that do not address the finer details they consider important for their decision. Make sure to tailor your answers to fit with each individual essay question.<\/p>\n 3. Contacting the adcom all the time<\/strong><\/p>\n There are some applicants who constantly call with inquiries throughout the application process. This is not only annoying but time consuming and can be detrimental to the outcome of your application. If you must contact the adcom, be strategic, and ask only what you can\u2019t find anywhere else.<\/p>\n 4. Demanding feedback<\/strong><\/p>\n If you were denied and the school clearly states that feedback is not provided, don\u2019t demand it. insisting on feedback doesn\u2019t mean you will get it and could end any chance of a successful reapplication. If you don\u2019t know why they denied you, contact an admissions consultant. My colleagues and I would be happy to provide you with a Rejection Review diagnosis<\/a> of your application. Also, never attempt to reapply to a school without understanding what went wrong in your previous application.<\/p>\n 5. Asking adcom about your chances of admission<\/strong><\/p>\n It\u2019s understandable you want to know, but the truth of the matter is that the adcom cannot give you an evaluation on the fly. If they happily volunteer their thoughts about the strength of your candidacy, that\u2019s great, but don\u2019t put them on the spot asking them something they are not prepared to answer. Asking about your odds puts them in a very awkward position, particularly when those chances are low.<\/p>\n Finally, don\u2019t feel that you have to make yourself known to the adcom by sending them an email about you or your case. Hopefully, they have all they need to know in your application. If you must contact them, do so as you would a prospective employer, with a succinct email that is free of grammatical errors.<\/p>\n Don\u2019t make these mistakes! Work one-on-one with your personal admissions advisor to create an application that the adcoms LOVE. Check out our MBA Admissions Services<\/a> to learn more about how we can help you get ACCEPTED.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Related Resources:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 The Quick Guide to Admissions Resumes<\/a>, a free guide This article<\/a> originally appeared on blog.accepted.com<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n Applying to a top b-school? The talented folks at Accepted have helped hundreds of applicants get accepted to their dream programs. Whether you are figuring out where to apply, writing your application essays, or prepping for your interviews, we are just a call (or click) away.<\/em><\/p>\n![\"5](\"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/5-Fatal-Flaws-grad-school.jpg\")
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<\/a>By\u00a0<\/i>Esmeralda Cardenal<\/a>,<\/i>\u00a0previously the Associate Director of Admissions at Yale SOM, Director of MBA Admissions at MSU Broad, and consultant at Cardiff Business School in the UK. She is happy to help you showcase your achievements in your MBA application.\u00a0Want Esmeralda\u00a0to help you get accepted? Click here to get in touch!<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/i><\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Optimize Your Grad School Application: Grades, Essays, Resume, Activity History, and More<\/a>, a podcast episode
\n\u2022 Can a Grad Consultant Help You Succeed?<\/a><\/p>\n