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11 Aug 2020, 09:00
| FROM Accepted.com Blog: Dreaming of a Wharton Acceptance Letter? Don’t Miss This Webinar! |
 Deciding to pursue an MBA is a big step. If your target school is an elite program like Wharton, though, the application process can seem even more daunting. Wharton is consistently ranked the #1 MBA program in America, and their acceptance rate remains highly competitive. If you’re going to prove that the adcom should select you over thousands of other talented, qualified candidates, your application needs to be perfect. That’s a lot of pressure! We are here to relieve some of that pressure, however, which is why we’ve created our webinar,Get Accepted to Wharton. In this one-hour webinar, our founder and CEO Linda Abraham will outline the 4 strategic steps you need to take to be accepted to Wharton, as well as the keys to answering their essay questions and preparing for (and acing) their unique team-based discussion/interview. Linda brings over two decades of experience navigating the complexities of the MBA application process, so we know you’re in excellent hands! Join us on Wednesday, August 19th to learn all this (and more!) at no cost. We’re offering two live sessions: one at 10am PT/1pm ET and another at 5pm PT/8pm ET. Seats are going quickly for both, so don’t delay. Snag your spot today! Watch the webinar  For 25 years, Accepted has helped business school applicants gain acceptance to top programs. Our outstanding team of MBA admissions consultants features former business school admissions directors and professional writers who have guided our clients to admission at top MBA, EMBA, and other graduate business programs worldwide including Harvard, Stanford, Wharton, Booth, INSEAD, London Business School, and many more. Want an MBA admissions expert to help you get Accepted? Click here to get in touch! Tags: MBA Admissions The post Dreaming of a Wharton Acceptance Letter? Don’t Miss This Webinar! appeared first on Accepted Admissions Blog. |
14 Aug 2020, 09:00
| FROM Accepted.com Blog: How to Project Professionalism, Positivity, and Confidence in Your Statement of Purpose |
 “Tone” is often one of the aspects of writing that applicants find most difficult to pin down. And yet, when you’re writing, it is also one of the most important to control so that you maintain an appropriate tone for your purpose. Tips for becoming aware of your tone One way to think about tone is to understand it as conveying your attitude toward your subject. Two key steps can help you become more aware of your tone:
Identifying the right tone for your application What tone should you strive for in your admissions essay? We’ve pinpointed three voices that you should utilize when writing your statement of purpose: confidence, professionalism, and positivity. #1 Confidence For starters, you should ensure that your writing is confident, but not arrogant. How do you draw the line between these two similar tones? Here are some tips for staying on the confident side of the confidence-arrogance continuum:
Don’t diminish or hide your contribution – and don’t sound uncertain of yourself.
Instead of simply making unsupported statements. For example, instead of just saying “I have strong communication skills,” illustrate those skills in action: “As a research assistant, I met regularly with all members of the research team and made formal presentations of my findings each week.”
Saying “Led team of five on three continents” is better than “Led team.”
Avoid iffy words like “seems,” “appears,” “might be,” etc. If you mean “is,” say “is.” Better yet, use strong verbs. (If you’re describing provisional research findings, provisional-sounding words are ok!)
What truly attracts you to this program? Highlight your real enthusiasm, and let your confidence shine. The flip-side of confidence The negative flip-side of confidence is arrogance. It is an application killer and a quality you must avoid. We can’t overstate how important it is to root out any whiff of arrogance in your essay. Since so many grad programs rely on teamwork, adcoms are looking for candidates who will be good colleagues. It’s critical to come across as someone who works well with other people. How can you avoid errors in tone that project arrogance? Eliminating arrogance from your essays As you describe your contribution, don’t make your team’s work sound less important, inflate your work, or (explicitly or implicitly) describe yourself as being smarter or better than your colleagues. Most people don’t make this error explicitly, but I have seen essays where people wrote some variation of “I left this job because I was so much more advanced than my colleagues there.” Don’t write that or anything close to it. If you’ve left a position, express the decision in a positive way. Instead of saying, “I was more advanced than my colleagues there” or “I didn’t like the environment,” write that you moved to the new position in order to do XYZ, or develop your skills in ABC, or because it gave you more responsibility. Next, don’t present yourself as being the only qualified candidate. No matter how great you are, there are a lot of other great candidates. So don’t say things like “I am the only one to…” It should go without saying, but don’t belittle other people. If you excelled or had a great opportunity, talk about that opportunity and what you did; don’t imply that other people from your school or company were not as successful, ambitious, or prepared. In other words, instead of: “Coming to college was a revelation, because I had been surrounded by unmotivated students all my life.” Try: “In college, I was in my element, surrounded by other motivated students.” Last but not least, don’t boast about test scores, grades, or other info that probably shouldn’t be in your essay anyway (i.e., things that are on your CV or application form), and be sure to avoid words that can connote arrogance, especially if you use them primarily in reference to yourself and your own accomplishments (words like “superior” or “exceptional”). Similarly, make sure you convey genuine enthusiasm about the program: don’t write as though they should be lucky to have you, but as though you know that it is the right place for you. To summarize:
#2 Professionalism First off, what do I mean by “professional” tone in this context? Think about whom you’re writing for: admissions professionals, and possibly professors (depending on your field). In other words: a) educated professionals; and b) members of the field you’re hoping to enter. This means that you should address them as you would someone you respect. No need for stilted formality – but this isn’t an email or text message to a friend, either. Grammar, spelling, capitalization, and punctuation all count. Additional tips on conveying professionalism in your personal statement:
This means several things: answering the questions as they are asked; keeping to the requested length; not submitting additional materials they haven’t asked for; etc.
There is, for example, both a content and a tonal difference between saying you want to study a particular language because it will give you the skills to work in international development in country X, and saying you want to study that language because you just always liked the way it sounds.
When you describe work you did with a team, use language that reflects that cooperation (“we”), and take a positive tone (for example, show what you gained/learned from your collaboration and how it prepared you for graduate school).
Each email, phone call, visit, interview – every interaction with every person you meet at your target school must contribute to their overall picture of you as a courteous, professional, positive candidate. To summarize:
#3 Positivity Follow these tips for staying positive and avoiding negativity:
We’ve written about how it’s more compelling to read statements that are phrased positively than negatively. In other words, if one experience didn’t work out, don’t say that you decided to do something new because it was not great or a negative experience; say that you chose to move on to a new opportunity in order to develop your skills or explore an area you were excited about or assume greater responsibility. This is important both for the energy and strength of your writing, and also for your tone. If you phrase statements in a negative way, you risk coming across as negative. It’s much better to be moving towards something attractive than fleeing something ugly.
I taught undergraduate composition – I know that writers sometimes use adverbs to pad their writing! And I’m not saying that all adverbs are bad. Deployed carefully, they can help you pinpoint exactly the description you’re looking for. But sometimes, qualifiers can pull your sentence into territory you should probably avoid. Take these sentences as an example: “In the end, I found the experience genuinely enjoyable.” or “I actually enjoyed it.” These words can have the effect – not always intended by the writer – of making the experience sound not truly enjoyable or impressive. To say you “actually” enjoyed something makes it sound like you didn’t expect to – and why risk raising the adcom’s doubts about your attitude? A more positive phrasing would simply be: “I enjoyed the experience.”
If you’re trying to explain a low GPA or other academic challenge, straightforwardly take responsibility for it and do not attribute your struggles to anyone else. To summarize:
Remember, a helpful way to check your tone is to read your essay aloud. Ask yourself: Do I sound confident? Do I sound like I am making a judgment about something I don’t really mean to be judgmental about? Have I used “I” too much when talking about a group project? This is also where it’s very helpful to ask someone else to read your essay. Ask them to pay attention to your tone, and mark any places that sound negative or un-collegial. The expert advisors at Accepted can help you ensure that you are projecting a voice of confidence, professionalism, and positivity in your application essays. Learn more about our Admissions Consulting & Editing Services here.  By Dr. Rebecca Blustein, former Accepted admissions consultant. Dr. Blustein has a BA and PhD from UCLA in English and Comparative Literature. She formerly worked as a Student Affairs Officer at UCLA’s Scholarship Resource Center where she gained experience guiding applicants in areas of admissions and funding. Dr. Blustein’s clients have been accepted to top Master’s and PhD programs in dozens of fields across all disciplines. Want an admissions expert help you get accepted? Click here to get in touch! Related Resources:
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17 Aug 2020, 09:00
| FROM Accepted.com Blog: Last Chance! Get FREE Expert Tips on Getting into Wharton. |
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18 Aug 2020, 10:00
| FROM Accepted.com Blog: Yale School of Management Executive MBA Essay Tips & Deadlines [2020 – 2021] |
 Yale School of Management’s Executive MBA fully reflects the character of the SOM and more broadly of Yale University: strong, vibrant community; holistic perspective; intellectual vigor; and real-world engagement and impact. Yale EMBA’s unique “areas of focus” approach is central to its identity, and while it may not be for everyone, for the right people, it will be perfect. Make sure you are in the latter category before applying – and, if you are, allow this approach to organically drive your application. Carefully review the website, read the blog, and, if possible, interact with the adcom by visiting the school and/or attending an info session. I strongly recommend obtaining the offered pre-assessment. These efforts should inform your essays and will help you convey fit. Yale School of Management Executive MBA application essays Yale SOM EMBA essay #1 What is your motivation for applying for an Executive MBA at this point in your career? Please discuss your interest in the Yale SOM MBA for Executives program, your area of focus, and your professional and personal goals. (500 words maximum) Starting off the question with why-now indicates that timing is so important to the adcom—this program should help you at a pivotal career moment, to make some significant advancement or transition—launch or leap… It also requires you to show how you evaluate and interpret your career trajectory. Of course, fundamentally, your whole application in aggregate should answer this question. But, in this essay, address it explicitly. Yale’s EMBA program is unusual in its emphasis on “areas of focus.” In the essay, integrate your reason for selecting your area of focus with your discussion of goals and how the Yale EMBA will help you achieve them. With only 500 words to answer this multi-part question, keep the structure simple. A straightforward, effective way to structure it is to start with your professional goals, including both “what” (industry, function, positions, perhaps geographies) and “why” (what motivates these goals, what footprint do you hope to have)—including “why now” in this part of the discussion. The question has an interesting twist in asking about your personal goals. These can be personal growth areas and/or explorations you wish to make for personal interest. They may or may not be directly connected to your professional goals. Most people will, understandably and appropriately, devote more space to the professional goals. But DO discuss personal goals as well. This part of the question aligns with Yale’s holistic perspective and is important for fit. In discussing how the program will benefit you, be specific: describe what skills and knowledge you seek, and how the program will provide it. Yale’s “areas of focus” approach is unique; make your essay convey how and why this approach is ideal for your needs.  Yale SOM EMBA essay #2 Cite a statistic that you find shocking. As a leader for business and society, what actions could you take to address this challenge, and what would be your guiding principles and values? (500 words maximum) You might reasonably think that you should choose a statistic strategically linked to your career goals in some way. Or that will show some distinctive area of knowledge or experience you possess. Well, maybe. Or maybe not. Just picking some random statistic that you really did find shocking when you heard it might be a bit scary for an MBA essay. I’ve seen it work. Why? Think about Yale SOM’s intellectual dimension. They appreciate people who are open to intellectual exploration and find interest in the world around them. In this question, the Yale SOM adcom is truly interested in the quality of your thinking and your curious nature, not just how advantageously you can portray your existing interests. Use and write from the perspective of “leader for business and society” when you discuss prospective actions to take in addressing the challenge that arises from (or leads to) the shocking statistic. (And in citing “leader for business and society” the adcom clearly indicates an important aspect of “fit” they are looking for.) With that framework, you clearly must identify actions that involve mobilizing people beyond yourself and friends/family. While your actions, if described with meaningful specificity, will naturally reflect your “guiding principles and values,” still address this part of the question explicitly, with at least one sentence describing how they do. Optional information If any aspect of your candidacy needs further explanation (unexplained gaps in work experience, choice of recommenders, academic performance, promotions or recognitions, etc.), please provide a brief description here. (200 words maximum) Use this space if you have an extenuating issue to address or a point that needs clarification. It is not an invitation to write a whole new essay that goes beyond providing context. For expert guidance with your Yale SOM EMBA application, check out Accepted’s MBA Application Packages, which include comprehensive guidance from an experienced admissions consultant. We’ve helped hundreds of applicants get accepted to Yale SOM’s EMBA program and look forward to helping you too! Yale SOM Executive MBA application deadlines for 2020-2021 Round 1October 26, 2020Round 2January 28, 2021Round 3March 29, 2021 Source: Yale SOM EMBA website ***Disclaimer: Information is subject to change. Please check with individual programs to verify the essay questions, instructions and deadlines.***  Cindy Tokumitsu has advised hundreds of successful applicants, helping them gain acceptance to top MBA and EMBA programs in her 20 years with Accepted. She would love to help you too. Want Cindy to help you get Accepted? Click here to get in touch! Related Resources:
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18 Aug 2020, 12:00
| FROM Accepted.com Blog: London Business School MBA Essay Tips & Deadlines [2020 – 2021] |
 London Business School boasts one of the most diverse student bodies, with 92% of the class of 2021’s 497 students hailing from a total of 66 countries outside the UK. If you are looking for a globally focused MBA program in a city bursting with culture, finance, and industry, then LBS is certainly a program to consider. London Business School 2020-2021 MBA application essay questions London Business School required essay question What are your post-MBA goals and how will your prior experience and the London Business School programme contribute towards these? (500 words) This is a mainstay in the LBS application, a straightforward career goals question. You need to demonstrate in the first paragraph that you know what you would like to be doing after the MBA, and it had better excite LBS. They are looking for applicants with a global outlook, committed to challenging the status quo and making an impact on business. In general, I find that this essay needs to apply one-third of the word limit to defining your goal, one-third to summarizing what you have gained from your career and how it has prepared you for your goals, and one-third to how the London Business School education will complement that experience to propel you to your goals. Please note: 1/3, 1/3, 1/3 are guidelines, not rigid rules. London Business School optional essay question Is there any other information you believe the Admissions Committee should know about you and your application to London Business School? (500 words) LBS has allotted a decent amount of space for this essay, which is a subtle hint that they are open to hearing more from applicants here. I always advocate writing the optional essay, but in this case I am highly recommending it since the one required essay will leave you little space to share details about your past experiences. In particular, examples of your leadership, changing the status quo, making an impact, or navigating cultural differences would make great use of this space if you didn’t have room for them in the required essay. For expert guidance with your London Business School MBA application, check out Accepted’s MBA Application Packages, which include comprehensive guidance from an experienced admissions consultant. We’ve helped hundreds of applicants get accepted to b-school and look forward to helping you too! London Business School MBA application deadlines for 2020 – 2021 Round 1September 11, 2020Round 2January 5, 2021Round 3March 4, 2021Round 4April 27, 2021 Source: London Business School website Stay on top of MBA deadlines with the MBA Admissions Calendar! [Click here to add the calendar to your Google calendar; or here to add the calendar to another app.] ***Disclaimer: Information is subject to change. Please check with individual programs to verify the essay questions, instructions and deadlines.***  By Jennifer Bloom, admissions consultant at Accepted for 20 years and Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW). She is an expert at guiding you to produce application materials that truly differentiate you from the rest of the driven applicant pool. If you would like help with your application, Jennifer can suggest a number of options that work with any budget. Want Jennifer to help you get accepted? Click here to get in touch! Related Resources:
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19 Aug 2020, 09:00
| FROM Accepted.com Blog: University of Texas McCombs MBA Essay Tips & Deadlines [2020 – 2021] |
 McCombs combines its rigor with a passionate community. To create its desired community, it seeks a student body that is diverse in every dimension and comprises individuals who can bring together their varied voices to form a cohesive group. The questions below reflect this value; they draw out applicants’ individuality, motivations, and ability to communicate, while also addressing the practical matters of goals and why you are seeking an MBA at McCombs. UT McCombs Application Essays McCombs MBA Essay #1 We will learn a lot about your professional background through your resume and letter of recommendation, but we want to get to know you further. Please introduce yourself. Select only one communication method that you would like to use for your response. • Write an essay (250 words), OR • Share a video introduction (one minute) First, choose from the two options – for the purpose of self-introduction, which medium is the most natural for you? That is the one you should use – both are equally good. Next decision: out of the universe that is you, what to say? I suggest a combination of distinctive professional and non-work points to reflect well-roundness – points that show the adcom what you’ll “bring to the table.” Another effective approach is to focus on one key event or experience, which works best if that one element bridges your work and non-work spheres. Both communication options require brevity, so focus on the essential. McCombs MBA Essay #2 Picture yourself at graduation. Describe how you spent your time as a Texas MBA to achieve your personal and professional goals. (500 words max) The key here is to show that Texas McCombs is the right program for you, professionally and personally, that you understand the program, and that you have a plan to use its resources productively. It will be most efficient and intuitive for many people to start with the last part of the question first: your personal and professional goals – what you are doing upon graduation and beyond; what position, what company, where geographically, what you will be accountable for. Other people will appropriately start with describing their time at McCombs; perhaps you commenced your MBA with one career goal in mind but your exposure there to classes/topics, classmates, professors, etc. prompted you to find a new professional focus and purpose. Either way, in discussing your time in the program, be specific. Describe what academic coursework (including electives) prepared you, and highlight other aspects of the academic program as relevant. Also, note activities that contributed to your goals, such as study groups, clubs, etc. Finally, consider adding some insight into the personal growth you gained while at Texas and how this prepares you for the “post-MBA world.” McCombs MBA Essay #3 (optional statement) Please provide any additional information you believe is important and/or address any areas of concern that will be beneficial to the Admissions Committee in considering your application (e.g. unexplained gaps in work experience, choice of recommenders, academic performance, or extenuating personal circumstances). (250 words) I encourage you to write the optional essay. Just make sure you are submitting an informative optional essay that complements the required essays and adds to the reader’s knowledge of you and your qualifications. If you do not have “an area of concern to address,” this optional would be a great place to explore a non-professional interest or commitment of yours not addressed in your application. As always, if you have nothing to say, don’t say anything. For expert guidance with your Texas McCombs MBA application, check out Accepted’s MBA Application Packages, which include comprehensive guidance from an experienced admissions consultant. We’ve helped hundreds of applicants get accepted to top MBA programs and look forward to helping you too! UT McCombs 2020-2021 MBA application deadlines Round 1October 13, 2020 Round 2January 5, 2021Round 3*March 30, 2021Round 4May 11, 2021 *Round 3 is the final deadline for international applicants. Round 4 is for US citizens and permanent resident only. Source: Texas McCombs website Stay on top of MBA deadlines with the MBA Admissions Calendar! [Click here to add the calendar to your Google calendar; or here to add the calendar to another app.] ***Disclaimer: Information is subject to change. Please check with individual programs to verify the essay questions, instructions and deadlines.***  Cindy Tokumitsu has advised hundreds of successful applicants, helping them gain acceptance to top MBA and EMBA programs in her 20 years with Accepted. She would love to help you too. Want Cindy to help you get Accepted? Click here to get in touch! Related Resources:
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20 Aug 2020, 13:00
| FROM Accepted.com Blog: Georgetown McDonough MBA Essay Tips & Deadlines [2020 – 2021] |
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[img]https://blog.accepted.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Georgetown-McDonough-MBA-application-essay-tips-and-deadlines.jpg[/img] [url=https://reports.accepted.com/mba/guide/top-mba-essay-tips][img]https://blog.accepted.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Georgetown-McDonough-MBA-application-essay-tips-and-deadlines.jpg[/img][/url] [url=https://msb.georgetown.edu/mba]Georgetown’s MBA application[/url] essay questions and video component remain the same as last year, with the exception of Essay Option #3. My advice below each of Georgetown’s prompts. Georgetown McDonough 2020–2021 MBA application essays We want to hear your story. When responding to our required essays, be authentic and take time to reflect on your goals and past experiences. Craft a response that explains how these experiences led you to pursue an MBA. Our goal at Georgetown McDonough is to assemble a diverse class with people who have had varying personal and professional life experiences. As such, we want to give our applicants the opportunity to select one essay (from a list of three) that enables them to best highlight the experiences, characteristics, and values that showcase the value proposition that they can bring to the McDonough community. [b]Please select one of the following three essays to complete in 500 words or less; include the essay prompt and your first and last name at the top of your submission.[/b] The first issue you need to address is [url=https://blog.accepted.com/how-to-choose-x-number-of-essay-questions-to-answer-from-y-number-of-choices/]which question to answer[/url]. All three prompts below ask you to use examples of either a specific challenging experience or a particular individual whom you view as a leader. The goal of your response is to allow the readers to see you as a distinctive contributor to the Georgetown McDonough community by showcasing how you have addressed one of these three experiences. So which should you choose? Respond to the question that you can answer most enthusiastically and easily while providing insight that complements material presented elsewhere in your MBA application. As you’re choosing, [url=https://msb.georgetown.edu/undergraduate/vision-and-mission]review Georgetown’s mission[/url] and the influence of Jesuit values on the school. Then think about which of your experiences shows [url=https://blog.accepted.com/matching-your-values-to-the-medical-school-mission-statement/]that you identify with those values[/url] and will contribute to Georgetown’s community. Also realize that regardless of the option you choose, Georgetown is asking for one example and your reflection on that example. It is not asking for a general, lofty treatise on a topic with no example, and it’s not asking for multiple examples without analysis. It wants one example and a thoughtful response to its question(s) about that incident or individual. Georgetown MBA essay #1 Essay Option One – Principled Leadership: Georgetown McDonough places a strong emphasis on principled leadership, providing both curricular and co-curricular opportunities to strengthen your leadership skills.[/b] Describe a time when you’ve led a team in a professional environment to implement a new idea or process. What leadership characteristics did you utilize? What could you have done to be more effective? And most importantly, what skills will you be able to bring to the teams you lead at McDonough? To address the prompt, discuss when you have led in a professional setting and done, implemented, or created something new.. What character traits and leadership skills [url=https://blog.accepted.com/proving-character-traits-in-your-application-essays/]did you use? Analyze their effectiveness, good and bad, and identify the most successful as those [/url] you will bring to Georgetown McDonough. Georgetown MBA essay #2 [b]Essay Option Two – Hoyas Helping Hoyas: Georgetown McDonough embodies the ethos that people and organizations can and should contribute to the greater good. The admissions committee would like to better understand how you’ve demonstrated these values during uniquely challenging times[/b]. Describe a time where you’ve put the needs of others ahead of your own or ahead of the bottom line. We look forward to learning more about the challenge you faced, what unique characteristics you brought to that scenario, and what you learned from it. This essay is asking for an anecdote. Tell the story of a time when you contributed “for the greater good,” a cause that you believed in, or a value that is important to you. Alternatively, describe how you created some societal benefit even if there was no benefit for you individually. You can follow the structure that Georgetown McDonough provides. Start with the challenge you faced. Then describe how you addressed those challenges, and the results you achieved. Finally, what did you learn from this experience about responding to challenge, about putting principle above principal, and about yourself? Georgetown MBA essay #3 [b]Essay Option Three – Role Models: Think of the business leader or role model you admire or aspire to be. What are the defining characteristics of his or her personal brand that you see in yourself?[/b] Give an example of how you have been able to emulate these characteristics in your professional career and how your personal brand will enrich the McDonough community. I think this is the hardest of the three prompts to answer, but if you know your personal brand and are comfortable responding to this one, go for it! Clearly, Georgetown values self-aware, thoughtful, purposeful individuals. Take note that personal brand (AKA reputation) is not just ideals; it has to be reflected in your behavior. To take an extreme example, if someone espouses kindness but is cruel, their personal brand is one of cruelty. If one espouses activism and initiative, but is passive, their personal brand is one of passivity. So if you want to [url=https://blog.accepted.com/proving-character-traits-in-your-application-essays/]present yourself with specific values[/url], the behavior must match, or you don’t have the brand you claim. The essay readers will see the hollowness of your claims very quickly. On the other hand, if you have a leader you admire and have lived up to their qualities and ideals, this is the leader you should write about, focusing on their most positive attributes and how they are reflected in your own personal brand. You will still need to discuss why those qualities are important and how you intend to use them to benefit the Georgetown community. Georgetown MBA essay #4 (video essay) [b]Video Essay:[/b] [b]What makes you unique?[/b] In a one-minute video, describe the most compelling aspects of yourself that you believe make you stand out from other MBA candidates. (Hint: one minute goes fast! We already have your resume and goals – share something new!) Use this video as an opportunity to bring life to your application. For more instructions, view our [url=https://app.applyyourself.com/_fileroot/clnt-49/video_essay_guide_v2.pdf]Video Essay Guide[/url]. [list] [*] [list] [*]You may use your phone, computer, or other means to record the video, but please ensure all audio and visual components are clear. We recommend a well-lit room and minimal noise distraction. [/*] [*]Upload your video to an accessible website (such as YouTube, Vimeo, Youku, or Tudou), and submit the direct video URL into your online application. [/*] [*]Please note that all videos must remain active and accessible to the admissions committee online for a minimum of five years for record retention purposes. [/*] [*]For your privacy: Do not include your name in the title of your video. You may submit “unlisted” videos via YouTube or password protected videos through Vimeo. If using a password, please include immediately after your link in the text box below (e.g.: www.youtube.com/123, password: Hoyas). [/*] [/list] [/*] [/list] This is one of those questions when it is best not to think about the fact that your video is being watched by admissions people. Instead, address your peers, your professional colleagues, and your future friends (i.e., your classmates). Assume that your peers have already seen [url=https://reports.accepted.com/guide/resume-guide]your resume[/url]; you certainly don’t want to bore them by rehashing what they just read. What would you want them to know about you? Your future friends (and the adcom) are looking for more than just spreadsheet skills or professional mojo here, although those might creep in. Balance personal and professional. As Georgetown says, “bring life to your application” with this video. If you used the essay to discuss a professional experience, use the video essay to reveal something that is not work-related. If you used the essay for a personal example of resilience, then I still wouldn’t focus exclusively on work, because you are addressing your peers and classmates here. Take the time to sketch out what you want to say in these sixty seconds. I don’t recommend that you write it out and memorize it, but definitely have a plan. And then [url=https://blog.accepted.com/how-to-practice-for-a-video-interview-or-essay/]practice, practice, practice[/url]. It can be strange to speak to a camera. Since by its very nature the camera gives no feedback and has no reaction, you need to either practice by yourself and view the videos of your practices so that you improve, or ask an encouraging friend to film you so that at least you have your friend’s reactions to respond to. Another idea: ask a friend to have a video call with you, but with their camera turned off so that your friend can see you, but you don’t see your friend. Then ask for feedback. What is the Georgetown admissions committee looking for in this video? They are trying to imagine you as a member of their community. They also want to see how you present yourself without going to the trouble and expense of an interview. They want to assess your presence: how will you appear to a potential employer? Georgetown MBA essay #5 (optional) Please provide any information you would like to add to your application that you have not otherwise included (500 words or fewer). Please see [url=https://blog.accepted.com/optional-essays-when-and-how-to-write-them/]Optional Essays: When and How to Write Them[/url]. Georgetown MBA essay #6 (required for reapplicants) How have you strengthened your candidacy since your last application? We are particularly interested in hearing about how you have grown professionally and personally (500 words or fewer). This is a key question (whether asked explicitly or not) for all reapplicants to any MBA program. What have you changed? How are you “new and improved” since your previous application when you were rejected? Georgetown does you the favor of providing this explicit prompt so you can address this question while retaining the ability to address the main essays. 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We’ve helped hundreds of applicants get accepted to Georgetown’s MBA program and look forward to helping you too![/b] [b]Georgetown McDonough[/b] 2020 – 2021 application deadlines [b]Application Deadline[/b]Round 1September 28, 2020Round 2January 6, 2021Round 3March 29, 2021Round 4April 26, 2021 Source: [url=https://msb.georgetown.edu/mba/]Georgetown McDonough website[/url] [b]Stay on top of MBA deadlines with the [url=https://www.accepted.com/calendar]MBA Admissions Calendar[/url]![/b] [[url=https://calendar.google.com/calendar/b/2?cid=ZWdybWVsZ3IzZTZtczUxYzMwOGY0MGxiODhAZ3JvdXAuY2FsZW5kYXIuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbQ]Click here[/url] to add the calendar to your Google calendar; or [url=https://calendar.google.com/calendar/ical/egrmelgr3e6ms51c308f40lb88%40group.calendar.google.com/public/basic.ics]here[/url] to add the calendar to another app.] ***Disclaimer: Information is subject to change. Please check with individual programs to verify the essay questions, instructions and deadlines.*** [url=https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/58291/a921552d-3588-4837-b48b-f2b386f0a230][img]https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/58291/a921552d-3588-4837-b48b-f2b386f0a230.png[/img][/url] [img]https://blog.accepted.com/linda-abraham-accepted-founder/[/img] By Linda Abraham, president and founder of Accepted. Linda earned her bachelors and MBA at UCLA, and has been advising applicants since 1994 when she founded Accepted. Linda is the co-founder and first president of AIGAC. She has written or co-authored 13 e-books on the admissions process, and has been quoted by The Wall Street Journal, U.S. News, Poets & Quants, Bloomberg Businessweek, CBS News, and others. Linda is the host of Admissions Straight Talk, a podcast for graduate school applicants. 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21 Aug 2020, 09:00
| FROM Accepted.com Blog: Stanford MSx Application Essay Tips & Deadlines [2020 – 2021] |
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[img]https://blog.accepted.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Stanford-MSX-application-essay-tips-and-deadlines.jpg[/img] [url=https://blog.accepted.com/resources/mba-admissions/executive-mba-essay-tips/][img]https://blog.accepted.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Stanford-MSX-application-essay-tips-and-deadlines.jpg[/img][/url] Both the relatively complex MSx application form and your resume will establish you as a leader in your organization (and possibly even your domain), and that leadership experience is essential if you want to be [url=https://www.gsb.stanford.edu/programs/msx/admission/deadlines]a qualified MSx applicant[/url]. It’s important, but it’s just a qualification. Being qualified isn’t enough because Stanford MSx always receives applications from more qualified applicants than it admits. Showing you’re qualified is the role of the resume and application form, and it’s the foundation of your application. Your essays need to do more – they must make the case for why the adcom should admit YOU from among other qualified applicants in your industry, function, geographic region, etc. In thinking about our successful Stanford MSx clients, , one thing stands out: they’re vibrant. They stand out. They have impact, not just because of solid career strategies and impressive results, though that’s part of it. They are propelled forward by qualities of character: passion, courage, energy, curiosity, commitment, rigor, vision, big thinking, heart. [url=https://www.accepted.com/grad/services/essay-editing?utm_campaign=Blog&utm_medium=msx_essay_tips&utm_source=article]These essays are your opportunity[/url] to reveal your own special character and clarify how it will add to the Stanford MSx mix. You’re already a substantial leader organizationally with a track record to show it. To shape the future, you must have something to say, a point of view, a distinctive voice – so don’t hesitate to take a stand in these essays. Stanford MSx application essays Our essay questions are meant to be straightforward, not trick questions. This is an opportunity for you to share reflections on your life and career and further describe your aspirations. (Your answers to the two essays questions combined may not exceed 1,050 words. We recommend up to 650 words for Essay A and up to 400 words for Essay B.) Required Stanford MSx essay #1 What matters most to you, and why? For this essay, we would like you to reflect deeply and write from the heart. Once you have identified what matters most to you, help us understand why. You might consider, for example, what makes this so important to you? What people, insights, or experiences have shaped your perspectives? To really hit a home run with this essay, you need to bare your soul, at least a bit; take a risk, be open and probing about some essential aspect of yourself. That doesn’t mean the topic must be about your personal life, though for many applicants it is. You could, for example, discuss a political belief, religious faith, or social issue that truly engages you and shapes your perspective. I do suggest using a topic that has some profound meaning to you and that will allow you to ground this essay in your experience. Ultimately, it’s your experience and how you process or synthesize it that will be a key part of this essay. Keep in mind, though, talking about what matters to you is just that – talking (well, in this case, writing). To be credible, and to impress the adcom, [url=https://blog.accepted.com/4-ways-show-you-will-contribute-future/]present actions you’ve taken and impacts you’ve had[/url] related to what matters most. (You know the cliché: actions speak louder than words…) Sometimes my clients worry when facing this question that their most intuitive topic isn’t “unique” – to which I say, it will be by the time you’re done with the essay, if you delve deep into your experience and deliver your message via detailed anecdotes and frank reflection. Don’t make this essay overly or overtly strategic; that ends up feeling superficial and manipulative given the topic. One straightforward approach is to structure the essay as a story, with reflection and insight at various pivotal points. Last, don’t forgot to explicitly address “why” your chosen topic is what matters most to you. The explanation need not be long, and the “why” may already be obvious from the thrust of the essay. But do still address it. Stanford MSx essay #2 Why this program now? What are your personal and professional objectives, and how will the Stanford MSx Program help you achieve them? I suggest starting with your professional objectives – include specific details about position, company, anticipated responsibilities, etc. Equally if not more important, however, is [b]why [/b][url=https://reports.accepted.com/mba/guide/why-mba]you want to pursue this position/role[/url]: what motivates this projected career path, what impact you aim to have. This information will invigorate the essay and turn a competent essay into a compelling one. It ideally will get the adcom excited about supporting your career journey. Toward the end of this section, add a specific point or two about your personal objectives for attending this program – this part of the question also reflects the program’s emphasis on holistic growth, and your application should respond to that emphasis. Personal objectives need not be divorced from professional ones – often, development of a given trait or capability will benefit various aspects of one’s life. Important: be explicit about “[url=https://blog.accepted.com/why-should-i-apply-to-graduate-school-now/]why now[/url]” – it’s an especially relevant point for mid-career professionals pursuing a full-time program. It’s also the key point that differentiates this question from the required short-answer career question below. “Why now” is often a convergence of factors: usually your career trajectory combined with market and/or economic conditions, and/or organizational situation, and/or industry trends, etc. Address each of those threads and weave them together into a coherent statement. In discussing how the program will benefit you, be specific: describe what skills and knowledge you need and how the program meets those needs. Also refer to the structure, culture, and special features of the program, detailing how they will support you and your goals. Career aspirations short-answer question (Required) Please tell us about what you aspire to do in your career. How will the Stanford MSx Program, combined with your experience, education or background, help you achieve your career goals? Be specific. (up to 1200 characters, approximately 200 word limit) Yes, this question does mirror about 85-90% the required essay question 2. Both ask about career aspirations and how the MSx program will help you achieve them. This question also asks about how the program balances your education and/or background to prepare you, so focus on that different aspect. To avoid being redundant of essay 2 on goals, focus on different aspects of your goals—for example, in essay 2 you could focus on your career vision, things you want to achieve, and here focus on how your role will evolve accordingly (or vice versa). Certainly, there is plenty about MSx to discuss across these 2 essays – break it up based on your goals discussion. Optional short-answer questions In this section, we provide an optional opportunity to go beyond your resume to discuss some of your contributions more fully. What do we mean by “optional”? We truly mean you have the opportunity to choose…. I have never yet met a qualified, competitive MSx applicant whose career and life didn’t contain such an abundance of fascinating and relevant experiences that it made most sense to skip these questions. That said, I’ll never say never… Please do not include your short-answer response in your essays upload; use the text boxes provided in the application.[/b] Optional short-answer question #1 Think about times you’ve created a positive impact, whether in professional, extracurricular, academic, or other settings. What was your impact? What made it significant to you or to others? You are welcome to share up to three examples. (Up to 1200 characters, approximately 200 words, for each example) Ideally, present examples from the different areas. With 200 words each, just tell the story and make crystal clear the impact. Do try to have at least 1-2 fairly recent. Be strategic: use this section to round out your candidacy and/or spotlight significant achievements that may be just a bullet point on the resume. Optional short-answer question #2 Optional Question 2[b]: [/b]Tell us about a time within the last three years when your background influenced your participation at work or community. (up to 1100 characters, approximately 180 words) This too calls for a story, albeit with a twist: “when your background influenced…” You can [url=https://blog.accepted.com/different-dimensions-diversity-episode-193/]interpret “background” as you wish[/url]: ethnic, religious, geographic, economic, social, educational… Clarify this “frame” at the start, and then just tell that story! Here too, ensure the actual influence is clearly described. Don’t overlook the specified time frame, the last 3 years. Additional information If there is any information that is critical for us to know and is not captured elsewhere, include it in the “Additional Information” section of the application. Pertinent examples include: [list] [*] [list] [*]Extenuating circumstances affecting academic or work performance [/*] [*]An explanation of why you do not have a letter of reference from your current direct supervisor [/*] [*]An explanation of any academic suspension or expulsion [/*] [*]Work experience that did not fit into the space provided [/*] [*]Academic experience (e.g., independent research) not noted elsewhere[/*] [/list] [/*] [/list] The wording of this question indicates that you should [url=https://blog.accepted.com/optional-essays-when-and-how-to-write-them/]use this space[/url] [b]only [/b]to explain things that need explaining in some way. Indeed, the application form plus the essay questions provide ample opportunity to present your holistic candidacy, so adhere to the parameters of this question, and stick to necessary topics – if any. If none, fine. Stanford MSx Application Deadlines for 2020-21 Round 1, MBA + MSx combinedSeptember 15, 2020Round 1, MSx onlyOctober 15, 2020Round 2, MBA + MSx combinedJanuary 6, 2021Round 3, MSx onlyMarch 12, 2021 Source: [url=https://www.gsb.stanford.edu/programs/msx/admission]Stanford MSx website[/url] ***Disclaimer: Information is subject to change. Please check with individual programs to verify the essay questions, instructions and deadlines.*** [url=https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/58291/4751002f-5aa9-40d8-bb71-6d43a4318bd2][img]https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/58291/4751002f-5aa9-40d8-bb71-6d43a4318bd2.png[/img][/url] [img]https://blog.accepted.com/cindy-tokumitsu-accepted-consultant/[/img] Cindy Tokumitsu has advised hundreds of successful applicants, helping them gain acceptance to top MBA and EMBA programs in her 20 years with Accepted. She would love to help you too. [url=https://www.accepted.com/service-request-cindy?utm_campaign=Blog&utm_medium=blog_bio_cindy&utm_source=blog][b]Want Cindy to help you get Accepted? Click here to get in touch![/b][/url] [b]Related Resources:[/b] [list][*][url=https://reports.accepted.com/guide/leadership-in-admissions-2]Leadership in Admissions[/url], free guide[/*][*][url=https://blog.accepted.com/emba-the-ultimate-guide-for-applicants/]The Ultimate Guide for EMBA Applicants[/url][/*][*][url=https://blog.accepted.com/3-outstanding-mba-emba-alternatives/]Too Old for an MBA? Check Out 3 Outstanding MBA and EMBA Alternatives[/url], a podcast episode[/*][/list] Tags: [url=https://blog.accepted.com/category/grad-school-admissions/]Grad School Admissions[/url], [url=https://blog.accepted.com/category/mba-admissions/]MBA Admissions[/url] The post [url=https://blog.accepted.com/stanford-msx-application-essay-tips-deadlines/]Stanford MSx Application Essay Tips & Deadlines [2020 – 2021][/url] appeared first on [url=https://blog.accepted.com]Accepted Admissions Blog[/url]. |
23 Aug 2020, 10:00
| FROM Accepted.com Blog: Admissions Advice for MBA Management Consulting Applicants |
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[img]https://blog.accepted.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Admissions-advice-for-MBA-management-consulting-applicants.jpg[/img] [url=https://www.accepted.com/mba][img]https://blog.accepted.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Admissions-advice-for-MBA-management-consulting-applicants.jpg[/img][/url] 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, and probably team-playing skills are better than most. As a result, [url=https://blog.accepted.com/m7-mba-programs-everything-you-need-to-know-in-2020/]MBA programs[/url] will probably give you that initial benefit of the doubt as they crack open your file. Similarly, if you work for a major consultancy, the adcoms won’t have to wonder about the nature and reputation of your employer. More than likely, then, as a management consultant you have a resume that business schools will pay attention to. The management consultant’s challenge of standing out in your MBA application Here’s the thing: Your prodigious 3.75 GPA and 750 GMAT score won’t be enough in themselves to get you into the top business schools because as a management consultant you are [url=https://blog.accepted.com/what-to-do-if-you-belong-to-an-overrepresented-applicant-group/]a member of one of the largest pools of would-be MBAs[/url]. You will face fierce competition in the admissions sweepstakes. Your challenge will be even greater if you are a self-employed consultant. Frankly, admissions committees may need persuading that you do in fact run your own small business – that “consultant” isn’t just a euphemism for “unemployed.” Convince them through your essays by spelling out in greater detail the real impact you’ve had on each of your clients: describe concrete, specific accomplishments vividly, and back them up with numbers. Clearly, the self-employed consultant is an entrepreneur – with all the cross-functional, leadership, and decision-making responsibility that term implies. Make the adcoms see this and believe it. Tips for highlighting your uniqueness in the overcrowded pool of management consulting MBA applicants Given the number of management consultants applying to business school each year, what can the consultant applicant do to stand out? Highlight your uniqueness as an applicant in every way you can. Generally speaking, your “uniqueness factors” fall into two categories: [list][*]Professional or career-related uniqueness in MBA admissions [/*][*]Service-related or personal uniqueness in MBA admissions[/*][/list] Professional or career-related uniqueness in MBA admissions This may be the hardest area for you to differentiate yourself in because most of the consultants you are competing against will have experiences similar to yours. But don’t despair. Even here, establishing your professional uniqueness is eminently feasible. Focus on your or your firm’s consulting niche, your leadership experiences, and your goals. Niche Yes, it’s early in your career, but already you have probably identified certain types of engagements where you shine or certain clients or industries that you feel really passionate about. Talk about them. If your resume and experiences enable you to justifiably call yourself an “environmental consultant” or “human resources consultant” then use this kind of differentiating language. It will help you [url=https://blog.accepted.com/stand-out-a-critical-goal-for-your-application-episode-181/]stand out[/url]. Likewise, your firm itself may be recognized for a niche expertise that separates it from competitors. Perhaps it specializes in working with government agencies or law firms, maybe it devised its own proprietary model of Porter’s Five Forces, or perhaps it was the first major consultancy to open an office in Kazakhstan. Any and all of these distinguishing features can help you create a memorable and distinctive profile. Leadership Early in their careers, not all consultants have yet had opportunities to demonstrate real leadership. If you have such experiences – e.g., you personally led a team of three junior associates in cutting a Fortune 100’s customer service response times – make the most of them in your essays. How did you motivate your team to work 100-hour weeks to meet the client’s absurd deadline? When the client complained about one team member’s solution, how did you resolve it? Goals We’re not advocating that you conjure up unusual career goals just to impress the adcoms. We are suggesting that you really [url=https://reports.accepted.com/mba/guide/why-mba]examine your goals[/url] and make sure they are more than just “make partner at Bain.” Many of your fellow consultant-applicants will make exactly this mistake: vagueness. If your goal is to create a new kind of “middle-tier” consulting model for small-cap firms or to apply a new analysis model in an untried part of the world – by all means, spell this out. Provided your goals make sense given your experience, “niche-ifying” them in this way can enhance the seriousness and distinctiveness of your application. Service-related or personal uniqueness in MBA admissions This [url=https://blog.accepted.com/different-dimensions-diversity-episode-193/]broad group of uniqueness factors[/url] can encompass everything from your hobbies and personal obstacles overcome to your volunteer work with civic, philanthropic, religious, or sports organizations. Many times, applicants who have trouble making their professional experiences stand out find that their community activities or personal backgrounds come to the rescue. For example, if your job hasn’t given you leadership experiences, your three years on the board of your community’s dance company can certainly show your comfort with management responsibilities. And even an applicant whose consulting engagements have a “plain-vanilla” quality can greatly compensate by focusing on her difficult childhood in Zanzibar, her poetry awards, and her previous career as a baseball umpire. Moreover, you can also use your [url=https://blog.accepted.com/why-extracurricular-activities-make-a-difference-in-your-mba-application/]community activities and personal interests[/url] to dispel the stereotypes that adcoms may unwittingly apply when evaluating your application. Management consultants, for example, are sometimes perceived as relying on “biz-speak” cliches to communicate ideas and of focusing only on the “big picture.” Your community involvements may counter these negatives by showing your ability to focus on and to speak in simple, human terms about the real-life problems of everyday people. Finally, though any community involvement is great, even this category can sometimes unintentionally convey a “rubber-stamp” message if adcoms keep seeing the same community organizations in application after application. So, if you have volunteered substantial time with an organization that’s off the beaten path or perhaps even an organization you founded, consider devoting extra emphasis to these experiences in your essays. Get the help you need Management consultants have many natural advantages when applying to business school. However, the sheer number of high-quality candidates from this traditional MBA pool makes it imperative that they capitalize on every one of their “uniqueness factors.” But knowing which factors to focus on and which stories will best highlight these factors can be a challenge. Accepted’s [url=https://www.accepted.com/aboutus/aboutus]experienced admissions consultants[/url] can help you reflect on your experiences, select the anecdotes that best portray your singular self, and weave them into compelling essays that grab the admissions committees’ attention. [b]For information on how Accepted can help you, explore our catalog of one-on-one [url=https://www.accepted.com/mba/services?utm_campaign=Blog&utm_medium=admissions_advice_management_consultants&utm_source=blog]MBA admissions consulting and application services[/url].[/b] [url=https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/58291/885bd87c-93a9-49cb-b45d-6f22a610ac9c][img]https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/58291/885bd87c-93a9-49cb-b45d-6f22a610ac9c.png[/img][/url] [url=https://www.accepted.com/mba/services?utm_campaign=Blog&utm_medium=blog_bio_mba&utm_source=blog][img]https://blog.accepted.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/accepted_admissions_consulting.jpg[/img][/url] For 25 years, Accepted has helped business school applicants gain acceptance to top programs. Our outstanding team of MBA admissions consultants features former business school admissions directors and professional writers who have guided our clients to admission at top MBA, EMBA, and other graduate business programs worldwide including Harvard, Stanford, Wharton, Booth, INSEAD, London Business School, and many more. [url=https://www.accepted.com/mba/services?utm_campaign=Blog&utm_medium=blog_bio_mba&utm_source=blog][b]Want an MBA admissions expert [/b][b]to help you get Accepted? Click here to get in touch![/b][/url] [b]Related Resources:[/b] [list][*][url=https://reports.accepted.com/mba/guide/mba-admissions-report]Navigate the MBA Maze[/url], a free guide[/*][*][url=https://blog.accepted.com/different-dimensions-diversity-episode-193/]Different Dimensions of Diversity[/url], a podcast episode[/*][*][url=https://blog.accepted.com/writing-a-powerful-leadershipachievement-essay/]Writing a Powerful Leadership/Achievement Essay[/url][/*][/list] Tags: [url=https://blog.accepted.com/category/mba-admissions/]MBA Admissions[/url] The post [url=https://blog.accepted.com/admissions-advice-for-mba-management-consulting-applicants/]Admissions Advice for MBA Management Consulting Applicants[/url] appeared first on [url=https://blog.accepted.com]Accepted Admissions Blog[/url]. |
25 Aug 2020, 11:00
| FROM Accepted.com Blog: Expert Advice for Applicants and an Inside Look at UCLA Anderson from an Intl MBA |
 Chen shares his journey from military intelligence service-member to international MBA student to Accepted admissions consultant [Show summary] Chen Chadash, Accepted consultant and UCLA Anderson MBA grad, had a unique path to business school as an international student with a background in military service. He shares his insights on life at UCLA Anderson, working as an admissions ambassador, and navigating the MBA application process. How can an admissions consultant help international applicants understand the MBA application process and submit essays and supporting materials that highlight what adcoms value the most? [Show notes] Chen Chadash has a fascinating background: He earned his bachelor’s in physics and electrical engineering from the Technion in Israel and served in an elite unit in the Israeli military for seven years in intelligence and cybersecurity. He then joined UCLA Anderson in 2016. After interning at Ernst and Young for the summer, he joined full-time in July of 2018. While at UCLA, he was a student admissions ambassador and has leveraged that experience to guide applicants to top MBA programs, including MIT Sloan, Kellogg, Booth, Columbia, INSEAD, London Business School, and UCLA Anderson. Can you tell us a little bit about where you grew up and what you like to do for fun? [1:51] I grew up in Israel, far from here, in Tel Aviv. I recommend everyone who hasn’t been there to visit. Obviously, during the COVID pandemic, it’s a bit difficult, but once that’s over, I highly recommend it. I really like cooking a lot. Even more, eating what I cook. I really enjoy sports. I used to play basketball for many years in high school. And then other than that, I really like extreme sports. I like to try new things here and there like kite surfing, like climbing Mount Everest, scuba diving, stuff like that. I stick with some of them. Some I don’t really enjoy, but I do enjoy trying them. Did you get to the top of Everest? [2:50] I got to the base camp. It’s about 18,000 feet high. Base camp is what basically everyone can do without any special equipment. Beyond that point, it really gets dangerous. You have to get training, oxygen, etc. But base camp is what everyone can do if you don’t mind the two weeks of hiking in very difficult conditions. And then just a couple months ago, I had my first baby. I would call that another extreme experience! But this one caused me to stop everything else that I was doing and focus on that. Why did you decide to earn an MBA? [3:37] I was in the military for a long time. After a long military service, which was great and a very fulfilling experience that I wouldn’t trade for the world, I felt I had a huge gap in understanding business and how the “real world” works. It was a very different environment. I was looking for a way to bridge that gap as fast as possible and in a way that would be both beneficial career-wise and in a way that I would enjoy. Then living and studying abroad was something that was a dream for me for a long time. Both those things came together. An MBA abroad basically checked all those boxes. What was the hardest part of the application process for you as an applicant? [4:31] 2015 was when I started thinking about that process. 2016 was when I really started working on my application. First of all, it actually took me some time to really understand what an MBA abroad in the U.S. meant in terms of the application. It’s really a funny story. I realized I had to take the GMAT first, so I signed up for the GMAT course, for the English part and engineering and physics. I figured with the quant part, I was going to be okay. But I felt I had some polishing to do on my English skills. So I signed up for this class. On the first day, it was me and some other folks, and the teacher asks, “Have you started working on your application?” I had no idea what she was talking about. There was nothing in my head. Everyone was like, “Oh yeah, we started. We are working with someone.” I literally had no idea what she was talking about. I was like, “Yeah, I’m in the process of working on it.” I came back home that day, started researching what MBA application was and realized I had way more work to do. That was the first challenge. Once I actually understood what it was, I realized that, going back to my background, and not coming from a business background, I realized that I couldn’t talk about how I helped my company grow revenue or improve its margins, stuff like that. But since I was in intelligence in the military, there were a lot of things I really couldn’t talk about, right? Classified. Those were challenges. How did you deal with those challenges? [6:23] I was a bit frustrated at first, like I mentioned, but then I started really diving deep into understanding how the MBA application process works and what admissions teams are really looking for, and I learned that they don’t really care if you move your company’s revenue by 300%, even though it’s great. They don’t really care about that. What they really care about are the underlying qualities, traits, and behaviors that you demonstrated that actually made that possible, right? If your company’s or organization’s goals at the end of the day is not making money – by the way, it’s the same for any nonprofit – but there is still a goal, right? So once you frame all your passions and achievements around that goal, and you show how you helped achieve those goals, or the underlying behavior that enabled you to do that, that’s what you’re willing to do. Then, I realized that, hey, I actually did have a lot of those fundamental ingredients that admissions committees were looking for, like demonstrated leadership, ability to work in teams, lead teams, being an innovator or instructor in a good way, within your organization leading change. I realized that’s the stuff I did throughout my entire career in the military. Once I realized that, and it was much, much easier for me to convey my story. Frame all your achievements around that mission, and clearly show what you did to get closer to achieving that goal, that mission. What were the best parts of your experience as a UCLA Anderson MBA student? [9:31] First and foremost, I would say the people. Sounds like cliché, and probably everyone has felt that and would say that about the school they went to. It may be true, but that’s my experience at UCLA. The people, and especially the student body. UCLA Anderson has this motto of “share success.” It really resonates when you walk in; you can really feel that. When you talk to people, you really feel that. I felt that as a candidate, and then even more so when I actually got accepted. Just to give you an example, there’s a very robust system of second-year students helping first years prep for interviews, and you’d be amazed to see those second years, completely on a voluntary basis, dedicating hours and hours to coach and guide first years during the recruiting process, which is very stressful as you probably know. It’s really amazing. I had friends from other schools say that’s really not the case everywhere. It’s in the Anderson culture. The second thing I would say is being such a key institution within the LA Metro area. It’s the biggest school in this area, in the city. This attracts so many things, so many events, and so many things are happening. It’s really exciting to see, to have those key speakers, like a CEO from a great company. Maybe you didn’t even hear about it, but then you find out that next door in a classroom next to where you’re sitting, there is the CEO of Disney just giving a talk about something, right? This happens on a daily basis. That was really great. [youtube2]figure> [/youtube2] What advice do you have for interviews? [25:58] First of all, for most schools, if you get an interview, that’s already a very good sign. That shows the school likes you and wants you to take that final step to make it a home run. My best advice would be to know your story. It sounds funny, like, yeah, of course I know my story, but it’s not that obvious. Sometimes there’s so much in a person’s application, and then they come into the interview and forget everything. That’s not good. You really need to know your story and be able to convey it both on paper, which we do in the application, but also in person when you’re talking to someone. My advice would be, the night before your interview, go over all your application materials. It’s not always the case that the interview actually gets all of those materials. Sometimes they only get the resume. It depends who the interviewer is. Sometimes it’s alumni, sometimes it’s admissions officers. They always have everything that you’ve submitted, but you should know your story. So the night before, go over all your application materials. Everything, not just essays. Your resume. Even all those little boxes and fields that you filled in, so you are more comfortable thinking freely about everything. On top of that, also try to come up with something new that did not appear in your application. Because even if someone read through your whole application, they also want to see something new, something that’s kind of a spicy detail, in a good way. You have to be careful what you share and what you don’t, but it has to be something new, something interesting that they don’t know about you yet. That always helps spice up the conversation. Last thing: Have the general bullet points in your head, but don’t try to memorize sentences. That’s always a recipe for disaster. If you forget a word here, forget a word there, then the entire idea disappears. So just have those broad bullet points, high-level bullet points and stories and themes in your mind, but don’t try to memorize. What do you wish I would’ve asked you? [28:45] I wish you would have asked me, what’s the most common question I get asked by my clients? The first question that comes up is basically a combination of three questions: “What are my chances? Can I get into this school? Can you get me there?” And my answer is always, “I can’t give you a percent chance, unfortunately.” Honestly, no one can. And if someone tells you otherwise, I would suggest you stay away from them because that only shows you that they have no idea what business they’re in. It’s kind of like asking, am I going to be successful in life? No one can tell you that, right? But I can tell you this: Every successful person will tell you that they had great people helping them and advising them along the way. What I can do is be that person for you and help you get where you want using all the experience and knowledge that I have, just like I’ve done with a lot of my past clients.  Related Links:
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26 Aug 2020, 09:00
| FROM Accepted.com Blog: The Consortium Application: Tips for Your CGSM Essays [2020 – 2021] |
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[img]https://blog.accepted.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/The-Consortium-application-essay-tips-and-deadlines.jpg[/img] [url=https://blog.accepted.com/applying-for-your-mba-through-the-consortium-best-deal-in-town/][img]https://blog.accepted.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/The-Consortium-application-essay-tips-and-deadlines.jpg[/img][/url] [url=https://blog.accepted.com/applying-for-your-mba-through-the-consortium-best-deal-in-town/]The Consortium of Graduate Study in Management[/url] opened its 2020-2021 application last week, with its three essays being the same as in past years: two core essays (one of them optional) and its mission essay, divided into three questions. In addition to answering The Consortium’s essays, applicants need to write anywhere from one to six essays for each of the member MBA programs they are interested in. I will focus on The Consortium essays in this post. The Consortium for Graduate Study in Management 2020-2021 application essays The Consortium core essay #1 Please describe your short- and long-term goals post-MBA. How has your professional experience shaped these goals and influenced your decision to pursue an MBA degree? This is [url=https://reports.accepted.com/why-mba]a standard goal essay[/url]. In 300 words or less, you need to state clearly what your short-term and long-term goals are, and how your experience to-date has shaped those goals. Additionally, you need to write about why you think an MBA is the right degree for you. You need to be specific and realistic, stating goals that are aligned with your career thus far and that an MBA will help you achieve. The Consortium core essay #2 (optional) Is there any other information you would like to share with us that is not presented elsewhere in your application? Although this is an optional essay, I always recommend answering it. You can use this essay to share anything that you believe needs to be explained: a gap in your work experience, [url=https://blog.accepted.com/so-youre-applying-to-business-school-with-a-low-gpa-or-gmat-score/]a low GPA or GMAT[/url], a sudden drop in your grades. If there is not anything in particular that you need to explain, you can use this essay to write about something not already shared on the required essays. For example, an experience from an extracurricular activity, a special or unique hobby, or something else that would help you stand out. Given the tight word limit in all the essays, this is a great opportunity for you to share a part of you that they would not otherwise see. The Consortium mission essay Our mission, through the strength of our growing alliance and extended network, is to enhance diversity and inclusion in global business education and leadership by striving to reduce the significant underrepresentation of African Americans, Hispanic Americans and Native Americans in both our Member Schools’ enrollments and the ranks of global management across the following sectors: For- profit corporations, Nonprofit corporations, Government agencies and contractors, and Entrepreneurial ventures in both for-profit and nonprofit environments. *Please address the three questions noted below. Please use specific examples pertaining to our target populations and clearly articulate your involvement, actions and results. [list] [*] [list] [*]What will you do while enrolled in your MBA program to demonstrate your commitment to the mission? (1,000 characters)[/*] [/list] [/*] [/list] As The Consortium clearly states, its mission is to enhance the [url=https://blog.accepted.com/writing-the-diversity-essay/]diversity and inclusion[/url] of underrepresented populations in business. Focus your essay on demonstrating your commitment to this mission by providing some examples of how you plan to advance that mission during your MBA experience. Perhaps you plan on taking a leadership role at a student club and support the school’s diversity initiatives, or serve as student ambassador or interviewer. Think about your talents and experience thus far and how that can be placed at the service of the school, particularly in their diversity efforts. [list] [*] [*]What will you do post-MBA with respect to community service and leadership involvement to demonstrate your continued commitment to The Consortium’s missions of diversity and inclusion? (1,000 characters)[/*] [/list] [/*] [/list] The Consortium would like to see that its members are not only committed to diversity and inclusion only during the MBA, but that also have a plan on what to do after they graduate. List some initiatives or organizations you plan on serving after, or how you plan on working towards The Consortium’s mission at your post-MBA employment. [list] [*] [*]What have you done pre-MBA in your business, personal or academic life to demonstrate commitment to this mission? (2,000 characters)[/*] [/list] [/*] [/list] Maybe you were part of the diversity group at your company and spearheaded an initiative that increased the number of underrepresented minorities in your firm. Or maybe you worked for Teach for America and helped underrepresented students score higher on their tests or improve their grades. Or maybe you mentored inner-city kids and started a sports league in their neighborhood. Whatever that was, this is the right place to give details, sharing not only what you did, but also what you accomplished or the impact that your actions had on these groups. School-specific essays You will be required to write at least one school-specific essay for each school to which you plan to apply. Schools only see their individual essays. To complete these essays, navigate to each school’s supplemental page within your core applications. Text boxes with specified word limitations will be provided for the membership essay and all school-specific essays. Just as you would if you weren’t applying through The Consortium, make sure that you “study” the schools well before writing their essays. You will need to pay just as much attention to these essays as you would to The Consortium ones since the schools – and not The Consortium –ultimately make the admissions decisions. A great advantage of applying through The Consortium is only paying one application fee for all the schools that you are applying to via CGSM as opposed to one fee per school. However, you still need to [url=https://blog.accepted.com/focus-fit-episode-162/]do your research about each school so that you can show fit[/url] in the school-specific essays. The benefits of applying through The Consortium are many. First, you have the possibility of a full-tuition scholarship for the two-year MBA program, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Second, even if you do not get a full ride but are accepted to be a member of The Consortium, you become part of a valuable network, one that you will benefit throughout your career. If you have actively worked to increase diversity of underrepresented minorities in business, applying to business school through The Consortium is the right step for you. [b]As a former Associate Director of Minority Affairs at the Yale School of Management with ample experience recruiting and ultimately increasing diversity in business schools, [url=https://www.accepted.com/service-request-esmeralda?utm_campaign=Blog&utm_medium=mba_essay_tips&utm_source=blog]I can offer you my help[/url] to apply to The Consortium. We’ve helped hundreds of applicants get accepted to top MBA programs and secure millions of dollars in scholarship funding. We look forward to helping you too![/b] The Consortium MBA 2020 – 2021 application deadlines Early Application DeadlineOctober 15, 2020Traditional Application DeadlineJanuary 5, 2021Admissions DecisionVaries by schoolFellowship NotificationMarch 2021 Source: [url=https://cgsm.org/students/prospective-students/application-instructions/]The Consortium website[/url] [b]Stay on top of MBA deadlines with the [url=https://www.accepted.com/calendar]MBA Admissions Calendar[/url]![/b] [[url=https://calendar.google.com/calendar/b/2?cid=ZWdybWVsZ3IzZTZtczUxYzMwOGY0MGxiODhAZ3JvdXAuY2FsZW5kYXIuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbQ]Click here[/url] to add the calendar to your Google calendar; or [url=https://calendar.google.com/calendar/ical/egrmelgr3e6ms51c308f40lb88%40group.calendar.google.com/public/basic.ics]here[/url] to add the calendar to another app.] [img]https://blog.accepted.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Esmeralda-Cardenal-Accepted-Consultant.jpg[/img] Esmeralda Cardenal is a Former Associate Director of Admissions at Yale SOM, Director of MBA Admissions at MSU Broad, and consultant at Cardiff Business School in the UK. Since 2014, she has guided Accepted clients to acceptance in various graduate programs including MBA and master's in finance, business analytics, data science, sustainability, and public policy. [url=https://www.accepted.com/service-request-esmeralda?utm_campaign=Blog&utm_medium=blog_bio_esme&utm_source=blog][b]Want Esmeralda to help you get Accepted? Click here to get in touch![/b][/url] [url=https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/58291/a921552d-3588-4837-b48b-f2b386f0a230][img]https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/58291/a921552d-3588-4837-b48b-f2b386f0a230.png[/img][/url] [b]Related Resources:[/b] [list][*][url=https://reports.accepted.com/mba/guide/why-mba]Why MBA?[/url], a guide to writing the goals essay[/*][*][url=https://blog.accepted.com/applying-for-your-mba-through-the-consortium-best-deal-in-town/]Applying for Your MBA Through The Consortium: Best Deal in Town[/url][/*][*][url=https://blog.accepted.com/2013/12/17/approaching-the-diversity-essay-question-2/]Approaching the Diversity Essay Question[/url][/*][/list] Tags: [url=https://blog.accepted.com/category/mba-admissions/]MBA Admissions[/url] The post [url=https://blog.accepted.com/essay-tips-for-applying-to-the-consortium/]The Consortium Application: Tips for Your CGSM Essays [2020 – 2021][/url] appeared first on [url=https://blog.accepted.com]Accepted Admissions Blog[/url]. |
27 Aug 2020, 09:00
| FROM Accepted.com Blog: Get Your Columbia MBA Admissions Questions Answered LIVE! |
 Preparing your MBA applications is a major undertaking. Don’t you wish you could just ask the adcom a few questions to help you get ready? Well now you can! On Wednesday, September 9th at 10am PT/1pm ET, we’ll be hosting an exclusive live AMA (Ask Me Anything) session with CBS Director of Admissions Michael Robinson. He’ll share his insider application tips and answer your individual questions about how you can improve your chances of being accepted to this elite program. Opportunities like this don’t come along often, so if CBS is at the top of your MBA wish list, you won’t want to miss out! The session is free to attend, but you will need to reserve your spot. Register today! Register for the AMA: For 25 years, Accepted has helped business school applicants gain acceptance to top programs. Our outstanding team of MBA admissions consultants features former business school admissions directors and professional writers who have guided our clients to admission at top MBA, EMBA, and other graduate business programs worldwide including Harvard, Stanford, Wharton, Booth, INSEAD, London Business School, and many more. Want an MBA admissions expert to help you get Accepted? Click here to get in touch! Tags: MBA Admissions The post Get Your Columbia MBA Admissions Questions Answered LIVE! appeared first on Accepted Admissions Blog. |
28 Aug 2020, 09:00
| FROM Accepted.com Blog: Applying to Wharton? Watch This Video Before You Start Your Application! |
 Our recent webinar, Get Accepted to Wharton, provided a ton of vital information on how best to approach the unique elements of Wharton’s application strategically and effectively. If you’re planning to apply to this historic program and you weren’t able to join us for the live session, it’s available now for free, on-demand viewing. Grab something for taking notes, settle in, and watch it now! For 25 years, Accepted has helped business school applicants gain acceptance to top programs. Our outstanding team of MBA admissions consultants features former business school admissions directors and professional writers who have guided our clients to admission at top MBA, EMBA, and other graduate business programs worldwide including Harvard, Stanford, Wharton, Booth, INSEAD, London Business School, and many more. Want an MBA admissions expert to help you get Accepted? Click here to get in touch! Tags: MBA Admissions The post Applying to Wharton? Watch This Video Before You Start Your Application! appeared first on Accepted Admissions Blog. |
31 Aug 2020, 09:00
| FROM Accepted.com Blog: NYU Part-Time MBA Essay Tips & Deadlines [2020 – 2021] |
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[img]https://blog.accepted.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/NYU-Stern-Langone-essay-tips-and-deadlines.jpg[/img] [url=https://blog.accepted.com/resources/mba-admissions/mba-essay-tip-posts/][img]https://blog.accepted.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/NYU-Stern-Langone-essay-tips-and-deadlines.jpg[/img][/url] [url=https://www.stern.nyu.edu/programs-admissions/mba-programs/part-time-mba-manhattan/admissions/deadlines-process]NYU’s Stern Langone[/url] part-time MBA requires just one short essay: a straightforward goals essay. That means the other application elements – resume, recommendations, and application form will be especially important in terms of rounding out your profile and conveying relevant information. So, approach all the application elements thoughtfully and strategically. There is not even usually an interview for this program. The applicants who can most effectively manage this rather abbreviated application are confident, thoughtful, and resourceful – short doesn’t necessarily mean easier! NYU Stern part-time MBA 2021 application NYU part-time MBA essay question #1 (Professional aspirations and fit with Stern) (350 word maximum, double-spaced, 12-point font) [list] [*] [*]What are your short- and long-term career goals?[/*] [/list] [/*] [*] [*]How will the part-time MBA help you achieve them?[/*] [/list] [/*] [/list] You may start by succinctly mentioning [url=https://blog.accepted.com/how-an-admissions-committee-views-mba-work-experience/]your current career situation[/url] to set the context. (Warning: Don’t repeat your resume, but rather make this opening highlight some relevant or interesting aspect of your industry and/or function, as it is an important part of what you’ll bring to the table in a part-time program). Then move on to discuss your short-term goals. Give solid details: position, company, scope of accountability, what you want to accomplish, and how you hope to grow. If you have a formal development program that these goals are based on, it’s good to mention it. To make your goals meaningful and engaging, briefly explain WHY you want to take these steps, what excites and engages you about this anticipated path. Your longer-term goal needs less detail and should of course reflect some reasonable trajectory from the earlier role. In [url=https://reports.accepted.com/mba/guide/why-mba]discussing how the MBA will enable you to achieve your stated goals[/url], describe what new skills and knowledge you need in order to pursue your goals, and how the part-time MBA meets those needs. Be specific and add a little about the particular benefits of Stern’s program. NYU part-time MBA essay question #2 (Additional information – optional) (250 word maximum, double-spaced, 12-point font) Please provide any additional information that you would like to bring to the attention of the Admissions Committee. This may include current or past gaps in employment, further explanation of your undergraduate record or self-reported academic transcript(s), plans to retake the GMAT, GRE, EA, IELTS or TOEFL, or any other relevant information. If you are planning to attend the Langone Part-time MBA program and do not currently live in the NYC metro area, please indicate your plans to pursue the program. If you are planning to relocate to the NYC area, please indicate your plans for employment. We recognize that in some cases this information may be able to be provided in just a few short sentences. Therefore, you should not feel compelled to write a long essay on something that can be conveyed succinctly. These instructions don’t explicitly limit the essay to extenuating circumstances or application-specific issues, but the topics Stern suggests are just such issues. Moreover, the phrase “bring to the attention of” doesn’t really invite you to continue marketing yourself. I therefore recommend addressing the types of issues the question presents if needed, and/or present other information only that has a direct bearing on the adcom’s ability to understand your candidacy. [b]For expert guidance with your NYU Stern Langone MBA application, check out Accepted’s [url=https://www.accepted.com/mba/services/application-packages?utm_campaign=Blog&utm_medium=mba_essay_tips&utm_source=blog]MBA Application Packages[/url], which include comprehensive guidance from an experienced admissions consultant. We’ve helped hundreds of applicants get accepted to top MBA programs and look forward to helping you too![/b] [img]https://blog.accepted.com/cindy-tokumitsu-accepted-consultant/[/img] Cindy Tokumitsu has advised hundreds of successful applicants, helping them gain acceptance to top MBA and EMBA programs in her 20 years with Accepted. She would love to help you too. [url=https://www.accepted.com/service-request-cindy?utm_campaign=Blog&utm_medium=blog_bio_cindy&utm_source=blog][b]Want Cindy to help you get Accepted? Click here to get in touch![/b][/url] NYU part-time MBA (Langone) 2021 application deadlines [b]1st Deadline[/b]September 15, 2020[b]2nd Deadline[/b]October 15, 2020[b]3rd Deadline[/b]November 15, 2020 Source: [url=https://www.stern.nyu.edu/programs-admissions/mba-programs/part-time-mba-manhattan/admissions/deadlines-process]NYU Stern website[/url] [b]Stay on top of MBA deadlines with the [url=https://www.accepted.com/calendar]MBA Admissions Calendar[/url]![/b] [[url=https://calendar.google.com/calendar/b/2?cid=ZWdybWVsZ3IzZTZtczUxYzMwOGY0MGxiODhAZ3JvdXAuY2FsZW5kYXIuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbQ]Click here[/url] to add the calendar to your Google calendar; or [url=https://calendar.google.com/calendar/ical/egrmelgr3e6ms51c308f40lb88%40group.calendar.google.com/public/basic.ics]here[/url] to add the calendar to another app.] ***Disclaimer: Information is subject to change. Please check with individual programs to verify the essay questions, instructions and deadlines.*** [url=https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/58291/a921552d-3588-4837-b48b-f2b386f0a230][img]https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/58291/a921552d-3588-4837-b48b-f2b386f0a230.png[/img][/url] [b]Related Resources:[/b] [list][*][url=https://reports.accepted.com/mba/guide/why-mba]Why MBA?[/url], a guide to acing the MBA goals essay question[/*][*][url=https://blog.accepted.com/nyu-stern-embraces-its-reputation-as-changemaker-episode-340/]NYU Stern: An Insider’s Perspective on Getting Accepted[/url], a podcast episode[/*][*][url=https://blog.accepted.com/your-mba-goals-essay-get-ready-get-set-think/]Your MBA Goals Essay: Get Ready, Get Set, THINK![/url][/*][/list] Tags: [url=https://blog.accepted.com/category/mba-admissions/]MBA Admissions[/url] The post [url=https://blog.accepted.com/nyu-stern-langone-mba-essay-tips-deadlines/]NYU Part-Time MBA Essay Tips & Deadlines [2020 – 2021][/url] appeared first on [url=https://blog.accepted.com]Accepted Admissions Blog[/url]. |
01 Sep 2020, 09:00
| FROM Accepted.com Blog: Columbia Business School Admissions Tips, Straight from the Director of Admissions |
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Each MBA program you submit an application to will be looking for a unique combination of traits in prospective students. That’s why it’s so important to understand your target programs and use your application to demonstrate your fit. If Columbia Business School is on your list of potential schools, you’ll want to mark your calendar now for our live AMA session on Wednesday, September 9th at 10am PT/1pm ET. You can’t afford to miss this rare opportunity to learn more about what Columbia’s program is looking for and how you can increase your odds of admissions success—all directly from a key decision maker! For this session, we’ll be joined by CBS Director of Admissions Michael Robinson. Michael holds a BBA from Baruch College and an MBA from Columbia Business School. Prior to his matriculation at Columbia Business School in August 2002, he was an entrepreneur and ran a music publicity firm (with clients such as the platinum-selling Grammy winner Shaggy) for seven years. He leads strategic efforts centered around diversity, equality, and inclusion, and serves as both a mentor and an informal adviser to women and young people of color. You don’t often get the chance to speak directly with an admissions director (and such an accomplished one as Michael!) before submitting your application, so we encourage you not to let this opportunity pass you by! Seats are filling up quickly, so snag your seat now! Register for the AMA: For 25 years, Accepted has helped business school applicants gain acceptance to top programs. Our outstanding team of MBA admissions consultants features former business school admissions directors and professional writers who have guided our clients to admission at top MBA, EMBA, and other graduate business programs worldwide including Harvard, Stanford, Wharton, Booth, INSEAD, London Business School, and many more. Want an MBA admissions expert to help you get Accepted? Click here to get in touch! Tags: MBA Admissions The post Columbia Business School Admissions Tips, Straight from the Director of Admissions appeared first on Accepted Admissions Blog. |
02 Sep 2020, 09:00
| FROM Accepted.com Blog: Cornell EMBA Application Essay Tips & Deadlines [2020 – 2021] |
 The Cornell Executive MBA Program has three required essay questions, and the word count for all three is short. While no one is going to be counting individual words, the short word count guideline is a clear indicator that you should work on clarity of thought with all of your answers. Cornell interviews every applicant to its program, so if you are concerned that the essay format doesn’t give you enough opportunity to share everything you want to, rest assured you will have the opportunity to discuss them further in the interview. Cornell EMBA application essays Cornell EMBA essay #1 In a concise statement, tell us why you are seeking an MBA. Specifically, what are your short and long-term career goals? And how will an MBA earned through an Executive MBA program at Cornell University help you achieve your goals? (400 words max) You first want to identify why you feel you need an MBA, linking your past/current career experience with your short and long term goals and what about an MBA degree will allow you to achieve them. Then you need to relay “Why Cornell?” and “Why EMBA?” For the former, be convincing about the reasons Cornell is the best choice for you, and show you have done your homework – “location” and “reputation” won’t cut it. The admissions committee wants to know what you anticipate the program will be like, what you will get out of it, how the program fits with your career vision, and what the entire experience means to you as a person. For the latter, by making the choice to apply to an Executive MBA program, you are of course signaling you will keep your job while going to school. Indicate why that format is the best fit. Cornell EMBA essay #2 Describe your first experience as a leader in a professional setting, and your current leadership role. Explain how your first experience in a leadership position influenced your style and how you act as a leader today. (400 words) This essay wants you to showcase how you have grown as a leader, built upon strengths, and learned from mistakes. Perhaps your leadership style was influenced by a mentor or someone you admire, or perhaps it came from seeing someone lead with a style you were determined NOT to emulate. Explain what you learned from that very first experience, what you decided to continue doing as you moved forward in leadership roles, what you decided to stop doing, and how you evolved your style over time. You don’t need to have direct reports to successfully answer this question – leadership comes in many forms in a professional setting, and no doubt you have had the chance to exhibit it at some point – so don’t worry if that is the case. Cornell EMBA essay #3 What else would you like us to know? Please use this statement to address potential concerns such as gaps in employment or prior academic difficulties. You can also use this statement to highlight any achievements or significant life events that are not included elsewhere in the application. (250 words) If there are flaws in your application, they will be noticed. You want to be in control of the narrative of those blemishes rather than letting admissions committee members draw their own conclusions – they are much easier to address upfront than in an interview situation. Be as honest and direct as possible. Keep in mind the admissions committee members are human, too, and they have flaws as well! If you opt to share additional accomplishments, make sure they truly add to your application and the type of student you will be, so that the additional information enhances your candidacy rather than comes across as bragging. For expert guidance with your Cornell EMBA application, check out Accepted’s MBA Application Packages, which include comprehensive guidance from an experienced admissions consultant. We’ve helped hundreds of applicants get accepted to top MBA and EMBA program and look forward to helping you too! Cornell Executive MBA Americas Fall deadlineNovember 15, 2020Priority considerationDecember 31, 2020Expedited decisionMarch 1, 2021Final submissioMay 15, 2021 *After May 15, applications will be accepted on a rolling and space-available basis. Cornell Executive MBA Metro NY Priority considerationNovember 15, 2020Priority scholarship considerationJanuary 5, 2021Regular submissionMarch 1, 2021Final application deadlineMay 15, 2021 EMBA/MS in Healthcare Leadership Priority considerationNovember 15, 2020Priority scholarship considerationJanuary 5, 2021Regular application deadlineMarch 1, 2021Final application deadlineMay 15, 2021 Source: Cornell Johnson EMBA website ***Disclaimer: Information is subject to change. Please check with individual programs to verify the essay questions, instructions and deadlines.***  Jen Weld is a former Assistant Director of Admissions at Cornell’s EMBA program. She has an additional 10 years of experience in higher ed and corporate marketing. Want Jen to help you get Accepted? Click here to get in touch!  Related Resources:
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03 Sep 2020, 09:00
| FROM Accepted.com Blog: Indiana Kelley MBA Essay Tips & Deadlines [2020 – 2021] |
 These questions are a straightforward mix of professional and personal. The adcom wants assurance that you have a clear professional focus and a solid plan for making productive use of the Kelley MBA resources. Beyond that, they’re looking for engaging applicants who are willing to share their life experiences and understand what they can contribute. Strive for balance and coherence among the essays overall: use them to present different facets of your character while avoiding contradictory qualities (i.e., you can be a bold risk-taker in one and a tender-hearted soul in another, but not a bold risk-taker in one and overly cautious in another). Indiana Kelley 2020-2021 MBA application essays Kelley MBA essay question #1 Discuss your immediate post-MBA professional goals. How will your professional experience, when combined with a Kelley MBA degree, allow you to achieve these goals? Should the short-term goals you have identified not materialize, what alternate career paths might you consider? (500 words) This question encourages you to present your goals in the context of your experience and to integrate your MBA plans with both. With only 500 words, be selective and strategic about what points from your career to discuss. Also, the question specifies short-term goals. While it would be fine to add a sentence or so about longer-term goals or overall career vision, keep your goals discussion focused on the same time frame the question focuses on: immediately post-MBA. This question is asking for linkages among your experience, your short-term goals, and your anticipated MBA experience, so make an essay plan or outline that forms an integrated message out of these elements. In answering the last point, continue the linkage approach: the alternatives you identify should build on your experience in some way and be consistent with your expressed career interests. Show that you are adaptable and strategic, informed about the options, and resourceful in your thinking. Kelley MBA essay question #2 Please respond to one of the following short essay prompts. (300 words max) a. My greatest memory is… b. I’m most afraid of… c. My greatest challenge has been… d. I’m most proud of… Consider which question will give you the best avenue to both (a) round out your profile and (b) showcase an interesting and relevant aspect of your life and/or experience. Once you decide on a topic and question, write this short essay in mini-story format. Sometimes the story itself will convey the message and/or insight, sometimes you may want to add a concluding sentence with this information. And be sensitive to the tone and presentation of the question – it really is asking for something engaging, meaningful, and lively. Kelley MBA essay question #3 Share a brief fact about yourself that your classmates would find interesting, surprising, or noteworthy. (25 words max) Your topic selection here should balance the topic in essay 2 and reflect another aspect of you. Also, if you choose an older story above, make this one more recent. (It’s fine to have them both be recent, but not great to have them both from far in the past.) Kelley MBA essay question #4 (Optional) Is there anything else that you think we should know as we evaluate your application? If you believe your credentials and essays represent you fairly, you shouldn’t feel obligated to answer this question. (300 words max) This question first and foremost invites you to explain anything that needs explaining (e.g., gap in employment, choice of recommender if not a direct supervisor, etc.). As far as unnecessary points, that last phrase is a polite warning that anything extra must be pretty darn important. For expert guidance with your Indiana Kelley MBA application, check out Accepted’s MBA Application Packages, which include comprehensive guidance from an experienced admissions consultant. We’ve helped hundreds of applicants get accepted to top MBA programs and look forward to helping you too! Indiana Kelley 2020-2021 MBA application deadlines FirstOctober 15SecondJanuary 5ThirdMarch 1FinalApril 15 Source: Indiana Kelley website Stay on top of MBA deadlines with the MBA Admissions Calendar! [Click here to add the calendar to your Google calendar; or here to add the calendar to another app.] ***Disclaimer: Information is subject to change. Please check with individual programs to verify the essay questions, instructions and deadlines.*** Cindy Tokumitsu has advised hundreds of successful applicants, helping them gain acceptance to top MBA and EMBA programs in her 20 years with Accepted. She would love to help you too. Want Cindy to help you get Accepted? Click here to get in touch! Related Resources:
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04 Sep 2020, 10:00
| FROM Accepted.com Blog: University of Washington Foster School of Business MBA Essay Tips & Deadlines [2020 – 2021] |
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[img]https://blog.accepted.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/University-of-Washington-Foster-MBA-essay-tips-and-deadlines.jpg[/img] [img]https://blog.accepted.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/University-of-Washington-Foster-MBA-essay-tips-and-deadlines.jpg[/img] Are you seeking an MBA program with a strong record of job placement in the technology industry? Then the [url=https://foster.uw.edu/academics/degree-programs/full-time-mba/admissions/]University of Washington Foster School of Business[/url] may make an excellent choice for you. In fact, with 99% of Foster’s MBA graduates employed within 3 months of graduation, Foster ranks #1 in post-MBA employment of all U.S. programs for the Class of 2019. A full 44% of the class of 2019 joined the technology industry after graduation. Next in magnitude is the consulting industry with only 28% of graduates landing these roles. Functionally, graduates tend toward marketing/sales – 30% of the 2019 class, finance/accounting – 23% of the class, and consulting (including consulting roles outside of the consulting industry) – 28% of the class. Yes, Foster is a somewhat of regional school since 71% of graduates stay in Washington State after graduation, but that also means that there is a strong local alumni network in Washington’s startup and technology ecosystem – think Amazon and Microsoft – where many of its 54,000 alumni are concentrated. University of Washington Foster School of Business application essays Foster MBA essay #1 Tell us your ideas about what lies ahead for you in your career. What are the gaps or deficiencies currently preventing you from pursuing these potential career paths? How do you plan to use your time in the Foster MBA program to fill these gaps and advance your career? (750 words maximum) This is a nice amount of space to explain what you’ve gained so far in your career and what you need to learn to reach your career goals. As with any [url=https://reports.accepted.com/mba/why-mba]goals essay[/url], make sure to show the connection between your future goals and the career you have established thus far. At least half of this essay should discuss the gaps/deficiencies in your knowledge and skills and how Foster’s curriculum and activities will fill them. Foster MBA essay #2 Tell us about an experience that inspired or confirmed your decision to pursue the MBA. (500 words maximum) The experience that you share in this essay not only has to have inspired you to pursue the MBA, it needs to inspire the admissions committee to want to meet you! Experiences in which you have stepped out of your comfort zone to lead new initiatives and make exciting impacts will demonstrate that you have the potential to thrive at Foster and in your future career. Foster MBA essay #3 (optional) Include this essay if you have additional information you believe would be helpful to the admissions committee in considering your application. (500 words maximum) Most people cannot be summarized in two essays. If that is the case for you, then you should consider submitting this additional, optional essay. Obviously, you can use this space to explain a gap provide context for a GMAT/GPA weakness, but if you do so, I recommend sharing some additional information to assuage any of the admissions dommittee’s concerns. For example, if your Verbal GMAT score is lower than you would have liked, you might consider sharing an example of your strong communication and presentation skills to counterbalance that weakness. Foster MBA essay #4 (optional diversity, equality & inclusion) At the Foster School of Business, we embrace diversity as one of the foundations of both successful business strategy and a world-class educational experience. We share the University’s dedication to promoting the understanding and appreciation of human differences, and the constructive expression of ideas. We welcome you to share some of the ways you have practiced inclusion, promoted equity or supported the advancement of underrepresented groups. (500 words maximum) If no example stands out in your mind of how you have promoted diversity or inclusion, then make a few lists for yourself reflecting times when you: [list][*][b]Practiced inclusion[/b] – made your workplace, club, or group more hospitable to groups than were underrepresented. [/*][*][b]Promoted equity[/b] – taken steps to reduce racial disparities. [/*][*][b]Supported the advance of underrepresented groups.[/b] Participated in organizations or your workplace to encourage and support members of under-represented groups, encourage their success, and increase their numbers. READ: [url=https://blog.accepted.com/writing-the-diversity-essay/]7 Simple Steps to Writing an Excellent Diversity Essay >>[/url][/*][/list] Resume Outline your work experience in reverse chronological order. Be sure to include company name, a brief description of the organization (or a web address), your job title, and detailed information about your responsibilities and achievements. Feel free to use up to three pages for your resume, and include all significant work experience since graduating from high school. Include educational background as well as your activities and community involvement [and noted elsewhere in the application: awards, honors, certificates or other forms of recognition (academic, community, military etc.) you have received]. This is one of my favorite parts of the Foster application. You cannot fit all of your achievements into your application essays or the little text boxes in the application, so go ahead and share details of your accomplishments in [url=https://www.accepted.com/mba/resume]your resume[/url]. The three-page limit allows you to describe the challenges you overcame and impacts you made in each professional role and in the community. Video Interview All applicants will be asked to submit a video interview, and will receive an email within 3-4 business days after the application deadline to which they applied with instructions on recording the video interview. The video interview allows us to get to know you better and to assess your communication skills and your ability to think on your feet as we review your application and consider your candidacy. Once applicants receive the video interview invitation via e-mail, they will have approximately 4-6 days to complete this requirement. The email will provide instructions on recording the video interview. Applicants can test their video and sound before recording their video interview, answer practice video interview questions, and ask for technical support if needed within the video interview system. The email instructions will include the deadline to submit the video interview, and applicants must complete this requirement in order for their application to remain under review. The video interview must be submitted in order for the application to be reviewed. Applicants will be contacted if they are selected for an admissions interview later in the application review process. A growing trend in MBA admissions is this addition of online [url=https://blog.accepted.com/how-to-practice-for-a-video-interview-or-essay/]automated video interviews[/url] to complement the picture an applicant presents of himself/herself in his/her written application. Questions are randomly generated from hundreds in a database and are not in any way linked to the content of your application. You may be asked to describe your strengths and weaknesses, for example, or tell about a recent project you initiated at work or even what you do in your free time. You will have 90 seconds to respond and can even press the space bar to stop recording if you finish your response in advance of that limit. The purpose of the video exercise is, as Foster says, to see how you “think on your feet.” However, it also gives the Foster admissions committee a chance to assess your presence and delivery. The admissions office will be judging your ease of speech and personality more than they will be seeking signs of your drive or measuring your ambition during the video exercise. Since more employers are using video as a screening tool, Foster also wants to see how you will appear to a potential employer. [b]For expert guidance with your Foster application, check out Accepted’s [url=https://www.accepted.com/mba/services/application-packages?utm_campaign=Blog&utm_medium=mba_essay_tips&utm_source=blog]MBA Application Packages[/url], which include comprehensive guidance from an experienced admissions consultant. We’ve helped hundreds of applicants get accepted to top MBA programs and look forward to helping you too![/b] University of Washington Foster School of Business MBA 2020-21 remaining application deadlines Round 1October 6, 2020 (11:59pm PDT)Round 2January 6, 2021* (11:59pm PDT)Round 3March 16, 2021 (11:59pm PDT) * Final deadline for international applicants Source: [url=https://foster.uw.edu/academics/degree-programs/full-time-mba/admissions/]University of Washington Foster website[/url] [b]Stay on top of MBA deadlines with the [url=https://www.accepted.com/calendar]MBA Admissions Calendar[/url]![/b] [[url=https://calendar.google.com/calendar/b/2?cid=ZWdybWVsZ3IzZTZtczUxYzMwOGY0MGxiODhAZ3JvdXAuY2FsZW5kYXIuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbQ]Click here[/url] to add the calendar to your Google calendar; or [url=https://calendar.google.com/calendar/ical/egrmelgr3e6ms51c308f40lb88%40group.calendar.google.com/public/basic.ics]here[/url] to add the calendar to another app.] ***Disclaimer: Information is subject to change. Please check with individual programs to verify the essay questions, instructions and deadlines.*** [img]https://blog.accepted.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Jennifer-Bloom-Accepted-Consultant.jpg[/img] By Jennifer Bloom, admissions consultant at Accepted for 20 years and Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW). She is an expert at guiding you to produce application materials that truly differentiate you from the rest of the driven applicant pool. If you would like help with your application, Jennifer can suggest a number of options that work with any budget. [url=https://www.accepted.com/service-request-jennifer?utm_campaign=Blog&utm_medium=blog_bio_jennifer&utm_source=blog][b]Want Jennifer to help you get accepted? 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04 Sep 2020, 10:00
| FROM Accepted.com Blog: Applying to the Stanford Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program: Everything You Need to Know [2020 – 2021] |
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[img]https://blog.accepted.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Knight-Hennessy-scholars-at-Stanford-application-essay-tips.jpg[/img] [img]https://blog.accepted.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Knight-Hennessy-scholars-at-Stanford-application-essay-tips.jpg[/img] Everything you need to know about the Stanford Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program Overview: [list][*][url=https://blog.accepted.com#what]What is the KHS Program?[/url][/*][*][url=https://blog.accepted.com#who]Who is eligible to apply?[/url][/*][*][url=https://blog.accepted.com#application]Unique application deadlines and procedures[/url][/*][/list] Application elements: [list][*][url=https://blog.accepted.com#resume]Resume[/url][/*][*][url=https://blog.accepted.com#lors]Recommendation letters[/url][/*][*][url=https://blog.accepted.com#endorsement]Institutional letter of endorsement[/url][/*][*][url=https://blog.accepted.com#short_answers]Short answer questions[/url][/*][*][url=https://blog.accepted.com#essay]Essay question[/url][/*][*][url=https://blog.accepted.com#video]Video statement[/url][/*][*][url=https://blog.accepted.com#reality]A brief reality check [/url][/*][/list] What is the Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program? The [url=https://knight-hennessy.stanford.edu/]Stanford Knight[/url][url=https://knight-hennessy.stanford.edu/]–[/url][url=https://knight-hennessy.stanford.edu/]Hennessy Scholars Program[/url] is a unique opportunity to join a cohort of graduate students from interdisciplinary backgrounds who plan to tackle some of the world’s most complex and pressing issues, including the environment, healthcare, education, inequality, and/or social justice. Those accepted to this program receive full tuition reimbursement as well as a healthy stipend for the entirety of their graduate degrees at Stanford. In addition to their academic studies, Knight-Hennessy Scholars are also exposed to specialized curriculum related to leadership, professional development, interdisciplinary dialogue, and entrepreneurship. The program aims to generate academic and technical expertise in individuals committed to using their knowledge to become public leaders who go on to make impacts far beyond the university. Becoming a Knight-Hennessy Scholar is a truly unique opportunity to shape your experience of graduate school, and it is also incredibly competitive. As the rest of this post explains, the application for Knight-Hennessy Scholars is a complex puzzle of small components that must add up to create an image of you as a highly driven and visionary individual. In order to put together a strong set of materials, take the time to strategize the big picture of the application before you start the writing process. Together, every aspect of the application can be used to draw a larger picture of you as the whole of many parts. If you take the time to build connections within the content of each of the application components, you will be able to pull the reader through a cohesive message about how your past experiences have shaped your future goals, and why those goals matter. Who is eligible to apply? If you graduated or will graduate from your undergraduate studies between January 2014 – September 2021, you are eligible to apply. U.S. military (active or veteran) applicants who earned their undergraduate degree in 2012 or later are also eligible. Technically, there are no other eligibility requirements. However, KHS clearly outlines the kind of person that will be a competitive candidate in the [url=https://knight-hennessy.stanford.edu/admission/criteria]“criteria” section[/url] of their website. Three important qualities that Knight-Hennessy Scholars demonstrate are: [list][*]independence of thought [/*][*]purposeful leadership, and; [/*][*]a civic mindset. [/*][/list] Given the open ended and brief format of the required essay prompts, it is important to make thoughtful decisions about how to address aspects of yourself and your life that demonstrate these qualities. Unique application deadlines and procedures Applying to participate in the Stanford Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program is a completely separate process from that of applying to a specific graduate program at Stanford University. However, most Stanford graduate programs require KHS applicants submit their graduate school application materials much earlier than those who choose not to apply for the award. Stanford Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program application deadlines [b]Deadline for all written materials for the application to KHS[/b]October 14, 2020, 1pm Pacific Time[b]Deadline for submitting a video statement for KHS[/b]October 14, 2020, 1pm Pacific Time * Graduate program application deadlines for KHS applicants vary based on Stanford’s division of schools. Here is a [url=https://knight-hennessy.stanford.edu/admission/application-process/dates-and-deadlines]Table of KHS Deadlines for each of Stanford’s Schools[/url]. Required application components In addition to background information, transcripts, and test scores, the Knight-Hennessy Scholars Application requires the following materials: KHS Resume Since the KHS application instructions are very clear about the format and length (1 page) of [url=https://blog.accepted.com/everything-graduate-applicants-need-to-know-about-the-curriculum-vitae-cv/]the resume[/url], it is extremely important for you to curate the content of this document so that it enhances the rest of your application materials. You do not have to include everything you have ever accomplished in the resume. Instead, consider only including the experiences and accomplishments that are most relevant to your short- and long-term vision of the future and KHS’ criteria. KHS Recommendation letters The KHS committee requests very specific content to be included in letters of recommendation. Given that these types of questions are rarely addressed in academic letters, you should select writers who are familiar with you as a person and make sure that you provide these individuals with KHS’s instructions: [list][*]Please explain how you know and interact with the applicant. [/*][*]How have the applicant’s actions and insights benefited others? Please provide specific examples. [/*][*]What is the most important instance of constructive feedback that you have given the applicant? Please explain the circumstances and how the applicant responded? [/*][*]What does the candidate need to continue her/his/their intellectual development and professional growth? [/*][*]Is there anything else — positive or negative — that we should know about the applicant?[/*][/list] Reminder note It is fine to ask the same person to provide recommendations for your graduate program and for the Knight-Hennessy Scholars program, but you must ensure that your recommender submits distinctive letters of reference for each audience. Institutional letter of endorsement (optional) Depending on where you went to school for undergraduate study, your campus may have an individual who has been designated as the KHS Campus Contact. This person can advise you on the process of applying and, though this is not mentioned explicitly on the KHS website, your campus contact may also contribute a supplemental Institutional Letter of Endorsement to your application. This would be viewed as a third letter of recommendation. Please review this [url=https://apply.knight-hennessy.stanford.edu/portal/campus-contacts]list of campus-contacts[/url] and check with your university’s KHS contact about any internal deadlines regarding institutional endorsement letters. If your institution is not represented on the KHS campus contact list, then reach out to the person or office that advises students on processes related to selective national awards like the [url=https://blog.accepted.com/tag/fulbright-foundation/]Fulbright Fellowship Program[/url], and the Truman or Goldwater Scholarships. It’s possible that this person or office can submit an institutional endorsement letter for KHS as well. Stanford Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program writing and video prompts [2020 – 2021] The written answers to the questions below serve as the only chance for you to contribute to the narrative trajectory of your life and goals in your own voice. Given the brevity of these statements, you want to make every word count. From [url=https://www.accepted.com/rebecca-client-feedback-0?utm_campaign=Blog&utm_Knight-Hennessy&utm_source=blog]my experience working with students and clients[/url] on these application components, making every word count means that you will have to resist the temptation to tell stories with flourish. Instead, figure out which details, facts, and specific moments best demonstrate your overarching message and then arrange your answers carefully so that, within the whole application, each of these details and facts are mentioned. Stanford Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program short answer questions (150 words each) [list][*]After graduating from Stanford, what are your immediate and long-term intentions? [/*][*]How will your Knight-Hennessy Scholars experience prepare you to realize your intentions? [/*][*]Please tell us eight improbable facts (things that are unlikely but true) about you. Improbable facts are aspects about you – experiences, beliefs, traits, skills, etc. – that “seem unlikely but are true.” This does not mean a list of achievements. Use this as a way to show a different side of you. And have some fun. [/*][*]Please tell us when you: a) made someone proud of you, b) were most challenged, and c) did not meet expectations. [/*][/list] Stanford Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program essay question Connect the dots. How have the influences in your life shaped you? (600 words) Reminder Note:[/b] The essay helps us understand who you are – as opposed to what you have done – and provides you with a rare chance for structured reflection. Think about your past and how the people, events, and situations of your life have shaped who you are today. Then tell us a story that only you can tell. Stanford Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program video statement The video topic is: Teach something to your cohort of fellow Knight-Hennessy Scholars. (up to 2 minutes long) Recording yourself as you teach something to an audience is a fantastic way to show how you translate complex ideas into a format that can be understood by just about anybody. It is also a chance for you to have some fun as you reveal something special about your interests, hobbies, knowledge, and skills. Since the committee is explicitly not interested in the production quality of this video, they really do want to get a sense of what you’re like in person, what teaching means to you, and how you present yourself to an audience of strangers. [b]Reminder note:[/b] After you submit your online application, you will be able to access information about the video statement through your application status page. You must record the video using the online application. Getting accepted to the Stanford Knight-Hennessy Program: A brief reality check Though Stanford Knight-Hennessy is only in its fourth year of existence, it is one of the most competitive awards for graduate school in the world. This is especially true because anyone in the world who wishes to participate in any graduate program at Stanford is eligible to apply. Considering that only 3,000 people are admitted to Stanford graduate school programs every year and that, of those admitted, only 80-100 individuals will be admitted to the Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program, the chances of winning this award are slim. However, taking the time to write such rich materials about yourself and your goals is a great opportunity to build a portfolio of materials that you can use for a number of extramural [url=https://www.accepted.com/grad/how-to-pay-for-grad-school]fellowship and scholarship applications[/url] throughout your time in graduate school. That alone makes it worth a shot. [b]Accepted’s clients received over $1 million dollars in scholarship offers in the last application cycle. We can help you reach your scholarship goals as well. For professional guidance with your Knight-Hennessy application, [url=https://www.accepted.com/grad/services/scholarship-consulting-editing?utm_campaign=Blog&utm_Knight-Hennessy&utm_source=blog]check out Accepted’s scholarship application services.[/url][/b] [img]https://blog.accepted.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Rebecca-Lippman-Accepted-Consultant.jpg[/img] By Rebecca Lippman, Accepted consultant. Prior to working at Accepted Rebecca worked as a Student Affairs Advisor at the UCLA Scholarship Resource Center. She has taught undergraduate and graduate students how to write large grant applications for grants awarded by organizations such as Fulbright Student Program, Gates Cambridge Scholarship, Knight-Hennessy Scholars, Ford Foundation, Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowship for New Americans, and the National Science Foundation. 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| FROM Accepted.com Blog: HEC Paris MBA Essay Tips & Deadlines [2020 – 2021] |
 The HEC Paris MBA application essays – and there are many compared to most MBA applications these days –give the adcom a well-rounded view of you. They go beyond what you’ve done to capture how you think and respond, even how you imagine. Moreover, they require you to communicate complex thoughts and experiences succinctly. For the four shorter essays especially, don’t waste words on conventional introductory and concluding paragraphs. Jump right into your point or story and use straightforward sentences that avoid wordy constructions (e.g. “had the opportunity to”); don’t hesitate to use direct, declarative sentences. This writing approach has an added benefit: it conveys confidence. Since there are several essays, I suggest first sketching out ideas for them all, then stepping back to assess how all these facets add up as a whole, and adjusting topics if/as necessary to avoid redundancy and ensure a well-rounded presentation that will make the adcom feel they must get you on (or on Skype) for an interview! HEC Paris MBA application essays HEC MBA essay #1 Why are you applying to the HEC MBA Program now? What is the professional objective that will guide your career choice after your MBA, and how will the HEC MBA contribute to the achievement of this objective? (500 words maximum) This is a traditional goals question with a couple of twists.
Finally, connect the dots. This essay, well done, will convey how your goals grow organically from your experience and are achievable given your previous experience and an MBA from HEC.  HEC MBA essay #2 What do you consider your most significant life achievement? (250 words maximum) Most significant life achievement – Wow. It probably didn’t happen yesterday. And for many people it didn’t happen at work… Few work accomplishments rise to the level of MOST SIGNIFICANT LIFE ACHIEVEMENT. Imagine if, for example, you state that boosting your organization’s bottom-line (by whatever amount) is your greatest life achievement – the adcom might wonder about your values or whether you really have a life. Although, if you can say that at work you saved jobs or lessened negative environmental impacts or were instrumental in developing a new medical advancement, that would be more substantial and could possibly fit the bill. For many people, this story will be personal – I think of clients who have persevered through, managed, and overcome major family crises. For others, it will involve impact with community, religious, and/or social organizations or groups; for yet others it could involve a major milestone such as a national sports ranking or photo exhibit or music performance. Whatever topic you select, with only 250 words, simply narrate the story and include the results or impact. It would be fine to have a sentence or two of reflection on why it’s so meaningful to you, but don’t make a long explanation. The reason should be clear from the content. HEC MBA essay #3 Leadership and ethics are inevitably intertwined in the business world. Describe a situation in which you have dealt with these issues and how they have influenced you. (250 words maximum) Again, keep the structure simple: tell the story, and end with a brief discussion of how the experience has influenced you. Don’t feel the need to present a very dramatic story – many such situations are gray, not black and white. It may seem like a challenge to identify an experience that encompasses both leadership and ethics. However, addressing an ethics challenge will almost inherently require leadership (even if informal), whether on your part or someone else’s. When you explain how it influenced you, don’t just state generalities; give a specific example. HEC MBA essay #4 Imagine a life entirely different from the one you now lead, what would it be? (250 words maximum) This essay is an opportunity to show a different side of yourself. Describe an imagined life that reflects something meaningful to you. Make it vivid, show your passion. Note that the question does NOT ask what you would do if not in your current life/role; it asks you to imagine a life. Use that openness to express your creativity. In doing so, however, avoid being abstract. Weave in and employ your actual knowledge and experience, e.g., if you love ballet and are an avid ballet-goer, you could build your imagined life in a way that portrays your knowledge of and passion for dance. The reader would learn something interesting about you – and your prospective contribution to the social milieu of the program. HEC MBA essay #5 Please choose from one of the following essays: (250 words maximum) a) What monument or site would you advise a first-time visitor to your country or city to discover, and why? b) Certain books, movies or plays have had an international success that you believe to be undeserved. Choose an example and analyze it. c) What figure do you most admire and why? You may choose from any field (arts, literature, politics, business, etc.). All these options are equally good – choose the one that resonates most with you; the one that you want to answer. It’s another opportunity to showcase your interests and passions. The “why” part is key: avoid platitudes, be specific and present focused, fresh insights. HEC MBA essay #6 Is there any additional information you would like to share with us?(900 words max) This question invites you to explain anything that needs explaining (e.g., gap in employment, choice of recommender, a bad grade, etc.) as well as to present new material that will enhance your application. If you choose to do the latter, make sure it’s a point that contributes to a clear and full picture of your candidacy. They give you a lot of words to work with; don’t think that you must use all 900! For expert guidance with your HEC Paris MBA application, check out Accepted’s MBA Application Packages, which include comprehensive guidance from an experienced admissions consultant. We’ve helped hundreds of applicants get accepted to top MBA programs and look forward to helping you too! HEC Paris remaining MBA application deadlines 14 September 202014 October 2020** ** For non EU nationals, we encourage you to apply sooner due to housing and student visas16 November 2020** ** For non EU nationals, we encourage you to apply sooner due to housing and student visas HEC MBA admissions process is on a rolling basis throughout the year. Five weeks after the application deadline, you will know if you are admitted to the program. Source: HEC Paris website ***Disclaimer: Information is subject to change. Please check with individual programs to verify the essay questions, instructions and deadlines.*** Cindy Tokumitsu has advised hundreds of successful applicants, helping them gain acceptance to top MBA and EMBA programs in her 20 years with Accepted. She would love to help you too. Want Cindy to help you get Accepted? Click here to get in touch! Related Resources:
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