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07 Jul 2021, 09:00
| FROM Accepted.com Blog: UC Berkeley Haas MBA Essay Tips & Deadlines [2021 – 2022] |
 Haas changed one of its required essay questions this year. A few things haven’t changed. While Haas has made it very clear that you need outstanding academics to get in, they will not compromise their values to maintain those stats. The Four Defining Leadership Principles are taken very seriously by Haas’ administration and admissions team. You need to show you share and live by those principles if you are to receive serious consideration at Haas. The Four Principles are:
Keep those principles very much at the forefront of your mind as you prepare your Haas application. Haas is one of the few schools that doesn’t have an essay about goals. Don’t be surprised, however, if you are asked about your goals and how Haas will help you achieve them when invited to an interview. Haas School of Business Application Essays Be sure to visit the Haas website which provides excellent resources and advice. Haas MBA essay #1 What makes you feel alive when you are doing it, and why? (300 words maximum) This question asks about something that “makes you feel alive when doing it.” Since most of us like to feel alive, we’ll return to that kind of activity again and again for the sense of vitality it gives us. This activity could be a hobby. It could be a responsibility tied to giving in a community service activity. It could be something to do with nature. Hiking, scuba diving, parachuting, gardening, or thousands of other activities could fit the bill. Perhaps it’s something that ties you to your tradition and belief system. The possibilities are endless. However, while the options may be limitless, the word count is not: 300 words. A possible structure for this essay would be to start with a vivid description of the activity and then go into why it makes you feel “alive.” The why is probably going to be harder than describing the activity, but make sure you do it. Try to connect to relevant elements of Haas’ Four Principles without parroting them mindlessly. Haas MBA essay #2 The definition of successful leadership has evolved over the last decade and will continue to change. What do you need to develop to become a successful leader? (300 words max) How do you define “leadership” in this dynamic environment? What qualities do you need to develop further to be a successful leader as you define it? Can you give an example of a time when you succeeded in a leadership role by revealing some of the qualities required for leadership, as you define it? That example would serve as a great start to this essay. Then acknowledge what you need to develop and improve to become the kind of leader you really want to be. If your example also reveals that you share Haas’ 4 principles you will further strengthen your case for admission. Haas MBA Optional Information #1 We invite you to help us better understand the context of your opportunities and achievements.
• Unemployed • Homemaker • Laborer • Skilled worker • Professional If you were raised in one of the following household types, please indicate. • Raised by a single parent • Raised by an extended family member (grandparent, aunt/uncle, niece/nephew, cousin) • Raised in a multi-generational home • Raised in foster care What was the primary language spoken in your childhood home? If you have you ever been responsible for providing significant and continuing financial or supervisory support for someone else, please indicate. • Child • Spouse • Sibling • Parent • Extended family member (grandparent, aunt/uncle, niece/nephew, cousin) • Other Simply and honestly answer the short answer questions and then elaborate in #6 if relevant or use this essay to discuss hardships, disadvantages, or “unusual circumstances” that are the context for the rest of the application. In providing that context, especially when talking about hardships overcome, provide enough information for the admissions committee to understand the hardship, but not so much that you end up writing a pity essay or you end up appearing somehow “damaged” or broken. Overcoming hardship can strengthen a person. That’s the kind of image you want to create if you choose to write on the topic. Yes, you may have experienced something difficult, maybe even tragic or terrible, but you have overcome this and are stronger as a result. The reader’s reaction? Admiration, not pity. For an example, listen to Ida Valentine: Investment Banker, Inspirational Speaker, HBS 2021. Haas MBA Optional Information #2 This section should only be used to convey relevant information not addressed elsewhere in your application. This may include explanation of employment gaps, academic aberrations, supplemental coursework, etc. You are encouraged to use bullet points where appropriate. The point of any responses to this question should be to provide context for events, usually negatives, while at the same time conveying that the context no longer exists or no longer affects your performance. It’s also a good idea to provide evidence that you have moved past that circumstance and are performing at the level required by a top MBA program like Haas. Haas MBA supplemental information
Berkeley Haas at a glance Berkeley Haas average GMAT score: 727 Berkeley Haas average GPA: 3.65 Berkeley Haas acceptance rate: 23.3% U.S. News ranked Haas #7 in 2022. For expert guidance with your Berkeley Haas 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 Berkeley Haas’ MBA program and look forward to helping you too! Source for questions: Haas website Berkeley Haas 2021 – 2022 MBA application timeline Application DeadlineDecision NotificationRound 1September 23, 2021December 16, 2021Round 2January 6, 2022March 24, 2022Round 2April 7, 2022May 12, 2022 Source: The deadline chart can be viewed inside Berkeley Haas’ online MBA application. 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 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. Want an admissions expert help you get accepted? Click here to get in touch! Related Resources:
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08 Jul 2021, 09:00
| FROM Accepted.com Blog: University of Texas McCombs MBA Essay Tips & Deadlines [2021 – 2022] |
 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-roundedness – 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 the completion of your MBA journey. 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 or address any areas of concern that you believe will be beneficial to the MBA Admissions 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. UT McCombs at a glance UT McCombs average GMAT score: 704 UT McCombs average GPA: 3.44 UT McCombs acceptance rate: 36.9% U.S. News ranked McCombs #18 in 2022. Has this blog post helped you feel more confident about approaching your application? We hope so. It’s our mission to help smart, talented applicants like you gain acceptance to your target schools. With so much at stake, why not hire a consultant whose expertise and personalized guidance can help you make your dream come true? We have several flexible consulting options—click here to get started today! UT McCombs 2021-2022 MBA application timeline Round 1October 12, 2021Round 2January 6, 2022Round 3March 29, 2022 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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11 Jul 2021, 09:00
| FROM Accepted.com Blog: Dreaming of Studying at Stanford GSB? Don’t Miss This Video! |
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12 Jul 2021, 09:00
| FROM Accepted.com Blog: Cambridge Judge MBA Essay Tips & Deadlines [2021 – 2022] |
 The Cambridge Judge MBA program is a one-year program with a small class of around 200 students from approximately 40 countries. The Judge MBA is a very experiential program, with three required team projects and another optional one, engaging students with external companies or organizations. Judge is seeking applicants with proven academic abilities, ambition, the ability to thrive under pressure, international experience, and strong interpersonal skills. Use your essays to demonstrate that you have these qualities. Keep in mind that Judge is one of the few programs that is extremely strict about its word limits: not one additional word can be entered into the text boxes beyond their word limits. Judge’s application requires a CV that adheres to their template, then offers 3 areas to elaborate on your current role: your primary responsibilities (250 words), your most significant professional challenge in this role (200 words), and your most significant professional achievement (200 words). When choosing among the experiences to highlight in these short-answer sections, I typically look for challenges that are atypical and demonstrate leadership. Cambridge Judge offers 4 essay spaces for you to show your fit with the program. Cambridge Judge 2021 MBA application essays Cambridge Judge MBA essay question #1 Please provide a personal statement. It should not exceed 500 words and must address the following questions:
This is a straightforward goals essay. Strong essays will demonstrate clear goals, insight into what skills you need to gain to succeed in those roles, and an understanding of the Judge curriculum and other campus activities that will help you acquire those skills. I personally love the phrasing of this question because for some applicants this is the first notification that they need to take an active role in their post-MBA job search. The admissions office cannot accept students who expect the school’s name and career services office to open every door for them, so applicants need to demonstrate in this essay that they are comfortable with that reality. Cambridge Judge MBA essay question #2 Describe a difficult decision that you had to make. What did you learn from this and how have you changed as a result? (up to 200 words) Leaders must make difficult decisions. Here is your opportunity to show one example of you displaying the analytical abilities required to do so. When selecting an example, I recommend choosing a time you said yes to a risk rather than one in which you were risk-averse: big growth and impact require saying yes sometimes, so these stories do a better job of illustrating your potential as a future leader. Cambridge Judge MBA essay question #3 Describe a time where you worked with a team on a project. What did you learn from the experience and how might you approach it differently today? (up to 200 words) Much of Cambridge Judge’s curriculum is executed in teams, so the admissions committee needs to know that you work well in that kind of environment. To show what you learned, share some detail about the challenges the group faced – for example, cultural differences, personality clashes, execution conflicts – and how you led the team to resolve them, increase understanding of each other and of the scope of the project. Ideally, readers will hear about the impact of or value added to the project in addition to the lessons you learned about team leadership. Cambridge Judge MBA essay question #4 If you could give one piece of advice to your 18-year-old self, what would it be? (up to 200 words) This is a tricky question. The adcom does not want to read 200 words of advice to your 18-year-old self; they do want to hear about a lesson you learned later that you wish the 18-year-old you had known. One way to answer this question is to start with the advice and then share the experience in which you learned the lesson. Cambridge Judge at a glance Cambridge Judge median/mean GMAT score (MBA Class of 2020): 700/687 Average years of work experience (MBA Class of 2020): 6 U.S. News ranked Judge #9 in Best Global Universities in 2022. You’ve worked so hard to get to where you are in life. Now that you’re ready for your next achievement, make sure you know how to present yourself to maximum advantage in your grad school applications. In a hotly competitive season, you’ll want a member of Team Accepted in your corner, guiding you with expertise tailored specifically for you. Check out our flexible consulting packages today! We’ve helped hundreds of applicants get accepted to top MBA Programs and look forward to helping you too! Cambridge Judge 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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13 Jul 2021, 09:00
| FROM Accepted.com Blog: How to Get a CMU Tepper MBA |
 Are you aiming for an MBA from CMU Tepper? Here’s how to make that dream a reality. [Show summary] Kelly Wilson, Executive Director of Masters Admissions at Carnegie Mellon University’s Tepper School of Business discusses Tepper’s MBA programs, which are focused on analytics, leadership and technology advancement. With full-time, part-time and hybrid options, Tepper offers an MBA program to fit any schedule [Show notes] Welcome to the 425th episode of Admissions Straight Talk Accepted Podcast. Thanks for tuning in. Are you ready to apply to your dream business schools? Are you competitive at your target programs? Acceptance MBA admissions calculator can give you a quick reality check. Just go to accepted.com/mbaquiz, complete the quiz, and you’ll not only get an assessment but tips on how to improve your chances of acceptance. Plus, it’s all free. It gives me great pleasure to have on Admissions Straight Talk Kelly Wilson, who is the Executive Director of Masters Admissions at the Carnegie Mellon University Tepper School of Business. Kelly earned her Bachelor’s at Grove City College and three Master’s degrees: an MBA from George Mason and a MS and MIS from the University of Pittsburgh Joseph Katz Graduate School of Business. After working for several years in business, she began her career in admissions at Katz in 1999. In 2008, she became Assistant Dean and Director of MBA Admissions at Georgetown’s McDonough School, where she served for four years and which is where I think I first had the pleasure of meeting Kelly. She then returned to Pittsburgh and became Executive Director of Masters Admissions at CMU Tepper, and has been working in that capacity for the last almost nine years. Kelly, welcome to Admissions Straight Talk. How many master’s programs are you overseeing and what are they? [1:40] We have our MBA program in three different formats: the Full-Time two-year program, our Part-Time Online Hybrid program, and our Part-Time Flex MBA. In addition, we have the MS in Product Management and then MS in Business Analytics. We will be launching a couple of master’s programs in the near future. So keep an eye out for that information. What is the difference between the three MBA programs? [2:15] So the Part-Time Online Hybrid is our online program; there is an in-person component to it which is why it’s hybrid. The way that it works is the part-time students will come to campus about every six and a half, seven weeks between mini semesters where they’ll do a weekend together on campus. The Part-Time Flex was our traditional Pittsburgh-based, part-time program. The really cool thing now is that our part-time students in both programs will spend the first year together in that Part-Time Online Hybrid format, giving flexibility to both groups of students, and then the Part-Time Flex students from the Pittsburgh region can choose to take more traditional evening classes if they’d like, or they can continue on the Online Hybrid format. Can you give an overview of the CMU Tepper full-time MBA programs, focusing on the more distinctive elements? [3:24] Absolutely. It’s hard not to bring in the part-time options when we’re talking about the full-time program, because in fact they are the same MBA taught by the same faculty. And one of the few MBA programs that allow students to transfer between programs after year one. For our MBAs, what really sets Tepper apart is the combination of leadership development and analytics skills that the students get in the program. If we first talk about analytics within the core of our program, which is a fairly robust core, you will see that in addition to the typical business classes, we’ve got three specific classes that focus on developing those analytical skills. It’s a probability and statistics course and optimization course, and a statistical decision-making course where students will learn optimization, modeling skills, as well as the business fundamentals in the core. And then throughout the electives, they’ll apply those tools (both the business fundamentals and the analytical skills) throughout the rest of the curriculum. And those three analytical courses that are part of the core are required for all students? [4:55] They are. For both full-time and part-time. And then all of our students will work with our Accelerate Leadership Center. So we have a leadership development component that’s part of the core curriculum as well. Our executive coaches who previously worked in corporate roles are staff on the Accelerate Leadership Center team. They focus on development plans for each of our students, these plans are tailored for each individual, based on the experience and expertise of each student as they come in. Whether a student is full-time or part-time, their work with Accelerate begins with an assessment tool that will give them a sense of the leadership skills that they may want to focus on during their time in the program and the leadership skills they may want to leverage while they’re in the program. This is on top of, of course, some courses that our faculty deliver within leadership as well. I also noticed Tepper has a rather distinctive approach to concentrations and tracks in its curriculum. Can you go over that for our listeners? [6:04] Students at Tepper are required to take at least one concentration. Many of our students will have multiple concentrations. So in an MBA program, it’s typical that three classes will give you a concentration. That’s true at Tepper as well, but often you’ll see Tepper students have two, three, and sometimes four concentrations. It really depends on what skills they’re trying to develop while they’re in the program. The breadth of electives provides them an opportunity to gain different concentrations across the skills that they’re looking to develop. And then our tracks are a little bit of a deeper dive than a concentration. They are a pre-described set of courses that gives students a depth of study in a particular area, whether it’s Business Analytics, Technology Strategy and Product Management, Energy Business, Entrepreneurship, or Management of Innovation and Product Development. Those are the tracks that we offer, and they’re usually eight to ten electives that make up the track, and it’s a much deeper dive into that area. Then they will have a capstone as part of their track as well, to fulfill the capstone requirement for the program. Is everybody required to pursue a track? [7:37] No, it’s absolutely up to the desire of the student. Everyone must do a concentration. The tracks are available and there are some tracks that students must apply to become part of them. How many concentrations are there, and how many tracks are there? [7:54] So there are 13 concentrations and 15 tracks at this point. You would see the functional areas on the concentrations and then the tracks may be broader than a functional area. So Energy Business for example will have broad courses in it, but will give the students a very specific skill set. What are some of the tracks? [8:36] They’re Business Analytics, Technology Strategy and Product Management, Energy Business, Entrepreneurship, or Management of Innovation and Product Development. How have pandemic restrictions affected the MBA experience in program at CMU Tepper? And perhaps, since we’re all hopeful that the pandemic is more and more in the rear view mirror, what of the adaptations that CMU Tepper made due to the pandemic do you think it’s going to keep? [9:03] I think it’s important for us as we’ve gone through this just unbelievable situation globally, that we do focus on the positives, which are the innovations, right? So whether it’s from an admissions standpoint or from an experience standpoint, our students had to think about how do we build community in a way that’s very different from what we’ve done before? And they were very creative in that regard. One of the things that I liked best about it is, well, I guess there are two things. One, there was much more interaction between our full-time students and our part-time students because the activities were virtual. It really allowed for the students to participate in activities that they might not have been able to before, whether it was a corporate speaker or alumni coming in to talk with a club. And that’s the segue to the second favorite thing which is just access to alumni and corporate representatives. If you think about it, no longer did people have to come to campus instead they were a Zoom call away, and really made themselves available. Our alumni were fantastic making themselves available for different activities because frankly, it wasn’t as heavy a lift. They didn’t have to travel, and it really made for a robust experience for the group. I think that engagement is one of the things that we’ll be able to hold on to. What don’t people know about CMU Tepper that you would like them to know? What’s a common misconception that you would like to dispel? [11:30] This is a question that I think is really interesting. As I think about it, there’s a misperception that a candidate must have a heavy tech or quant background to attend and do well at Tepper. The reality is candidates really only need to demonstrate the aptitude and we’ll teach them the rest. I was thinking about some feedback we got from our diversity weekend. A student said that they were previously intimidated by Tepper’s reputation of being tech and quant heavy, and thought that the experience in connecting with the community would be a very rigid and dry experience. But the reality was, people were warm and reassuring and this person walked away understanding that there’s a place for students of all backgrounds. That to me is a testament of someone that came to visit and that saw that difference, which I think is really exciting. Obviously students have to have the aptitude and a desire to learn. Are you looking for a high quant score on the GMAT and GRE? Are you looking for high grades in quant classes previously? How else can somebody demonstrate their aptitude? [12:42] Through their work experience and work that they’re doing, I would encourage candidates to share that type of information. The application of those skills is something that we think about as well. It may also happen outside of work through an entrepreneurial endeavor, or just something they’re interested in outside of work. You’re right, it is important that there’s foundation, whether it’s through demonstrated coursework or a test score, but there is a broader way to share information about those skills as well. Is Calc 1 required? [13:44] We still have a calculus requirement. I think the change over the past couple of years is that if a candidate does not have a Calculus and it’s not necessarily Calc 1, it’s a Calculus course. So a Business Calculus class is a requirement as well. If a student does not have Calculus, per se, once they’re admitted, we’ve developed a Calculus Fundamentals course. Our faculty have developed it to allow for people that may not have taken it yet to fulfill their requirement that way before they matriculate. Is CMU Tepper planning to continue offering test waivers? What percentage of applicants who applied for a waiver were granted a waiver last year? [14:19] We do plan to continue to offer test waivers. It’s an interesting opportunity to consider candidates that may not otherwise have applied or that really lean into other parts of their application, specifically the academic work. For us, the percentage of applicants where test waivers were granted is about half of the students who applied for a test waiver. If someone is not granted a waiver, we would encourage them to consider taking some time and if they still desire to take the test they can apply. So it’s not a denial of admission, it’s just a decision about the test waiver. I assume you want the tests for them to show aptitude, whether it’s verbal skills or quantitative skills? [15:32] That’s right. I think for different candidates, those two components of the test may come into play a little bit differently so it’s important for a candidate to reflect on their application. For someone that may not have as many quantitative courses, the test may help them in that regard. So to kind of step back and reflect might be helpful. Of course, we will offer application workshops where we’ll take a deep dive into that with candidates. Now, Tepper, last year had one essay question which was: “The Tepper community is dynamic and unique. Each community members’ individual journey has shaped them into classmates who are collaborative, supportive, and inclusive. Describe how you have overcome adversity during your journey. What did you learn about yourself and how has that shaped who you are?” Are you planning to ask the same question or are you planning any changes to the application? [16:36] We are going to ask the same question. I was super excited and the admissions committee in general was excited about the types of essays that we were able to read and the information we were able to learn about candidates. For us, community is important. Being a contributing member of the community is important, and I think the things that we go through in life do shape us. Grit is one of those words that is becoming a little bit cliché maybe, but the idea of being able to face something that’s really hard and could for some people stop them where they are, but being able to just face that and overcome it and then grow from it is something I think that contributes to who we are as contributors and to our communities and we think that’s important. [youtube2]figure> [/youtube2] How about somebody who has an academic infraction as an undergrad or a misdemeanor like a DUI, for example, on their record? [26:29] Our approach to those is that we would like to see the candidate owning the situation, whether it’s an infraction or a misdemeanor. Sometimes we talk about, did the person give a newspaper account, or did they kind of give us a little bit more, again, context in terms of what happened? What did you learn, and how have you moved on and done better? There are some parallels to the question we were answering before. We all understand not one of us is perfect and things happen in life. And we’re looking to really learn more about the impact that’s had and where people have grown. What advice would you give someone planning to apply for the fall 2022 matriculating class? [27:58] My advice would be to learn as much as you can. Different programs offer different things. There’s not one right program for an individual. There’s probably a group of programs where people would thrive. And so to do the work, to understand which schools could be a good fit for you, does take work. We’ve developed a tool called Chart Your Path, and it’s on the website, it’s a series of steps that candidates take. There’s a little bit of gamification because at the end if you complete the steps, you earn an application fee waiver. It allows us to offer candidates a way for them to understand, here’s the first group of activities that you should undertake and then once you’ve done that, the next step would be this group of activities. It really leaves you from the standpoint of making sure you have your hands on the view book or eyes on the view book and read through and understand down through the process of, now is the right time to reach out to current students and understand how their experience or what their experience has been through the process of applying. The last process is preparing for the interview. We’re literally walking people through the steps that we believe will set them up for success in terms of being prepared for our admissions process. What would you have liked me to ask you? [30:00] I love this question because one could get pretty creative, but as I was thinking about just advice in general, the question would be, “In the summer months prior to joining an MBA program, what’s your advice to incoming students?” Understand that this is really for the next group of students, but very timely for anyone that might hear this advice now. To answer the question, my advice would be rest, enjoy yourself and take some time to take care of yourself because you’re making a shift from working to student life again. I talk to student after student who says, “I’ve worked really hard for the three and a half, four years that I’ve been in the corporate world,” as an example, “And student life is going to be a breeze.” And in some ways, it’s going to be harder than you think. The pace of what you need to do is different, the skills and just when you need to do what is a bit different. In some ways, it could be a bit harder, but it’s absolutely going to be one of the best and most rewarding experiences of their lives. So take some time before you’re jumping into all of that to really put yourself in a position where you’re ready for that. Where can listeners learn more and listeners of potential applicants learn more about CMU Tepper’s MBA programs and the other master’s programs for that matter? [31:45] The best place to start is on the website at tepper.cmu.edu.  Related links:
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16 Jul 2021, 10:01
| FROM Accepted.com Blog: MIT Sloan MBA Essay Tips & Deadlines [2021-2022] |
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[img]https://blog.accepted.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/MIT-Sloan-MBA-essay-tips-and-deadlines.jpg[/img] [url=https://blog.accepted.com/whats-new-at-mit-sloans-competitive-full-time-mba-episode-409/][img]https://blog.accepted.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/MIT-Sloan-MBA-essay-tips-and-deadlines.jpg[/img][/url] This year’s [url=https://reports.accepted.com/mba/webinar/mit-ama]MIT Sloan MBA[/url] application, like most MIT applications in the last fifteen years, includes its signature cover letter and resume. It also retains the video component. MIT Sloan MBA cover letter and resume MIT Sloan seeks students whose personal characteristics demonstrate that they will make the most of [url=https://blog.accepted.com/whats-new-at-mit-sloans-competitive-full-time-mba-episode-409/]the incredible opportunities at MIT[/url], both academic and non-academic. We are on a quest to find those whose presence will enhance the experience of other students. We seek thoughtful leaders with exceptional intellectual abilities and the drive and determination to put their stamp on the world. We welcome people who are independent, authentic, and fearlessly creative – true doers. We want people who can redefine solutions to conventional problems, and strive to preempt unconventional dilemmas with cutting-edge ideas. We demand integrity and respect passion. Taking the above into consideration, please submit a cover letter seeking a place in the MIT Sloan MBA Program. Your letter should conform to a standard business correspondence, include one or more professional examples that illustrate why you meet the desired criteria above, and be addressed to the Admissions Committee. (300 words or fewer, excluding address and salutation) MIT helpfully provides insight into what it’s looking for in the cover letter. Like all cover letters, this one is a marketing document. If you apply for a job, you research the firm to learn what it values and is seeking. Based on your research, you send your resume with a cover letter designed to make you as attractive to the company as possible, one that shows you have what the firm wants. Similarly, your MIT Sloan cover letter should show that you have what MIT is looking for. Make your case for admission using your accomplishments, specifically those where you show the qualities mentioned above. How do the talents revealed in your examples demonstrate fit with the MIT Sloan program, its tight-knit community, and its innovative, culture of doers? [url=https://reports.accepted.com/guide/resume-guide]Your resume[/url] should reveal above-average progression on the job and increasing responsibility, as well as the creativity and contribution that MIT Sloan requires. In making your case and mentioning your accomplishments, highlight your role and the impact on the entities you contributed to. Those results are “your stamp on the world” so far. Note: this is not an essay. Make sure your letter is formatted as a professional letter with a date, address, header, salutation, and close. Please submit a [b]one-page[/b] resume. This will help us easily track your academic and career path. Try to focus on your work results, not just your title or job description. Here are some pointers on formatting: [list] [*] [list] One page limit [/*] Times New Roman font [/*] Size 10 font [/*] Word or PDF formats only[/*] [/list] [/*] [/list] Provide the following information in reverse chronological order: [list] [*] [list] Education: Please include relevant awards, scholarships and professional societies [/*] Work Experience: Please include company name, title, results-oriented bullets that demonstrate your skill set, and dates [/*] Additional information: Please include extracurricular activities/community service, technical skills/certifications, and special skills/interests, and languages spoken (if applicable)[/*] [/list] [/*] [/list] For the MIT Sloan’s detailed resume formatting instructions, visit the [url=https://gradadmissions.mit.edu/programs/mba]MIT Sloan website[/url]. In your resume, go beyond mere job descriptions to highlight achievement. If your title is “consultant,” saying that you “consulted on diverse projects globally” is redundant and uninformative at best. Writing that you “Led a 6-member team working on a biotech outsourcing project to Singapore with a budget of $X; it came in on time and under budget.” conveys infinitely more. Quantify your impact as much as possible. You want the reader to come away with a picture of you as an above average performer on a steep upward trajectory who has the creativity and hands-on, problem-solving focus that demonstrates you belong at MIT Sloan. [url=https://blog.accepted.com/whats-new-at-mit-sloans-competitive-full-time-mba-episode-409/]<<Applying to MIT Sloan? Listen to our podcast interview with the Director of Admissions>>[/url] MIT Sloan MBA video statement Introduce yourself to your future classmates. Here’s your chance to put a face with a name, let your personality shine through, be conversational, be yourself. We can’t wait to meet you! Videos should adhere to the following guidelines: [list] [*] [list] No more than 1 minute (60 second) in length [/*] Single take (no editing) [/*] Speaking directly to the camera [/*] Do not include background music or subtitles[/*] [/list] [/*] [/list] The video statement was introduced at MIT Sloan about five years ago. Your goal here: [url=https://blog.accepted.com/how-to-practice-for-a-video-interview-or-essay/]deliver your statement with poise and presence[/url]. I suggest you outline a 60-second statement that you would use to introduce yourself to your classmates (not the admissions committee members; they’re just important flies on the wall who happen to be listening in). Don’t be too casual; your classmates are your future professional network and social group, but do be friendly and remember to smile. What would you tell them about yourself? What would show that you are already a member of MIT’s community – you just don’t happen to pay tuition yet? A few tips for the video part of this exercise: Practice in front of a webcam so that you get used to talking to a little lens that has no affect, feedback, or expression. Recording yourself on video is not the same as talking on Skype with another human being. I suggest you put a smiley face beneath or above the camera to remind you to smile at appropriate points in your statement. Then view your practice videos looking for poise and presence. During some of the practices, maybe have a friend present to encourage you, but also practice without anyone else in the room. [url=https://www.accepted.com/mba/services/interview-assistance?utm_campaign=Blog&utm_medium=MIT_Sloan_tips&utm_source=article]We at Accepted are happy to help you prepare too[/url]. For the real video statement, dress in business or business casual attire. If you’re not confident that your attire is appropriate, it probably isn’t; dress more conservatively. Make sure your location is quiet and that roommates, pets and children are in a location where they won’t be heard or disturb you. Make sure your background is neutral and not a distraction. Blank walls make a great background. MIT Sloan at a glance MIT Sloan average GMAT score: 720 MIT Sloan average GPA: 3.54 MIT Sloan acceptance rate: 14.6% U.S. News ranked Sloan #5 in 2022. [b]For expert guidance with your MIT Sloan 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 applicants get accepted to MIT Sloan’s MBA program and look forward to helping you too![/b] [url=https://www.accepted.com/mba/services/application-packages?utm_campaign=Blog&utm_medium=mit_mba_essay_tips&utm_source=blog]CREATE A SUCCESSFUL MIT SLOAN MBA APPLICATION! >>[/url] MIT Sloan application timeline for August 2022 entry [b] [/b][b]Application Deadline[/b][b]Decisions Released[/b]Round 1September 28, 2021December 15, 2021Round 2January 19, 2022April 4, 2022Round 3April 12, 2022June 1, 2022 *Applications must be submitted by 3:00 p.m. EST Source: [url=https://mitsloan.mit.edu/mba/admissions/how-to-apply]MIT Sloan 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/ee145efa-00e4-4ae6-97af-dee4d3b2f51a][img]https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/58291/ee145efa-00e4-4ae6-97af-dee4d3b2f51a.png[/img][/url] [b]Related Resources:[/b] [list][*][url=https://reports.accepted.com/guide/how-to-fit-in-stand-out-during-the-admissions-process]Fitting In and Standing Out: The Paradox at the Heart of Admissions[/url], a free guide[/*][*][url=https://blog.accepted.com/whats-new-at-mit-sloans-competitive-full-time-mba/]What’s New at MIT Sloan’s Competitive Full-Time MBA[/url], a podcast episode[/*][*][url=https://blog.accepted.com/how-to-practice-for-a-video-interview-or-essay/]How to Practice for a Video Interview or Essay[/url][/*][/list] The post [url=https://blog.accepted.com/mit-sloan-mba-essay-tips-deadlines/]MIT Sloan MBA Essay Tips & Deadlines [2021-2022][/url] appeared first on [url=https://blog.accepted.com]Accepted Admissions Blog[/url]. |
19 Jul 2021, 01:00
| FROM Accepted.com Blog: Oxford Saïd MBA Essay Tips & Deadlines [2021 – 2022] |
 Oxford lets your resume, recommendations, application form, and transcript(s) speak for themselves. The one required MBA essay question indicates that the adcom wants a glimpse of you beyond these core elements. It seems like a simple question – but there is a little twist in it that amplifies its importance in the application and its connection between you and the admissions readers. Also realize that the adcom learns about you from this essay not just through the details of the topic you present but also through your decision to use that topic. That decision reflects your values, your understanding of fit with Oxford, and your overall perspective. Oxford MBA 2021-22 MBA application essay Tell us something that is not covered in your application which you would like the Admissions Committee to know about you. (Maximum 250 words) While the “something” will be the topic of the essay, the real heart of this essay question lies in the phrase “which you would like the Admissions Committee to know.” It almost posits a dialogue between you and the adcom; it sets up a relationship, a dialogue. It’s personal; they’re talking to YOU. Reading the spirit as well as the literal meaning of these words, you can infer that the adcom is looking for a story or a message that gets to the essence of who you are in some way. Therefore, don’t try to find the most dramatic or exotic topic possible; this essay doesn’t have to shout. Rather, it should incisively reveal a fresh dimension of you – one that is relevant to the application and that will add to the Oxford Saïd community. That leaves a lot of room for topic choice. I suggest committing to one topic and discussing it in as much depth as is possible in 250 words. Make this single essay vivid and memorable by basing it on your actual experience, which gives the adcom not just information about you but also your unique perspective on an aspect of your life. As for topic, be strategic in selecting one that is relevant, will engage the Oxford adcom, and enhances your fit for Oxford Saïd. Oxford Saïd at a glance Saïd median GMAT score: 680 Saïd class size: 311 92% of the Saïd MBA class are international students. Has this blog post helped you feel more confident about approaching your Oxford [b]Saïd[/b] application? We hope so. It’s our mission to help smart, talented applicants like you gain acceptance to your dream schools. With so much at stake, why not hire a consultant whose expertise and personalized guidance can help you make your dream come true? We have several flexible consulting options—click here to get started today! We’ve helped hundreds of applicants get accepted to top MBA programs and look forward to helping you too! Oxford Saïd 2021-2022 MBA application deadlines Stage 1Wednesday, 1 September 2021Stage 2Wednesday, 13 October 2021Stage 3Wednesday, 12 January 2022Stage 4Wednesday, 23 March 2022 Source: Oxford Saïd 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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19 Jul 2021, 09:00
| FROM Accepted.com Blog: CMU Tepper MBA Essay Tips & Deadlines [2021-2022] |
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[img]https://blog.accepted.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/CMU_Tepper_App_Tips_Jun_2021_REV.jpg[/img] [url=https://blog.accepted.com/how-to-get-a-cmu-tepper-mba-episode-425/][img]https://blog.accepted.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/CMU_Tepper_App_Tips_Jun_2021_REV.jpg[/img][/url] You know how you’re always reading that “all MBA programs are different” but after you’ve spent weeks and even months reading all of their websites, do they start to seem pretty much the same? Well, not Carnegie Mellon Tepper. [url=https://blog.accepted.com/how-to-get-a-cmu-tepper-mba-episode-425/]Tepper continues to march to the beat of its own drum.[/url] CMU is committed to the rhythm produced by a combination of analytical skills and leadership education. Unlike many other MBA programs that now allow students to enroll in electives from their first semester on campus, Tepper stands firm in its belief that students are better served by having a common and fixed foundation in the fundamentals for the entire first half of that first year. Tepper’s class composition is also significantly different from many of its peer programs. Tepper has just 141 students in its class, while Wharton has 916 and HBS has 732. Only 8% of Tepper MBA Class of 2022 students majored in arts/humanities as undergrads. Does that mean that Tepper isn’t interested in people from humanities backgrounds? No, but it does mean that any applicant from a humanities background had better demonstrate their facility with complex, quantitative analyses to prove capable of handling the challenging Tepper curriculum. Tepper has only one required essay and one optional essay in its application: CMU Tepper MBA application essay The Tepper community is dynamic and unique. Each community member’s individual journey has shaped them into classmates who are collaborative, supportive, and inclusive. Describe how you have overcome adversity during your journey. What did you learn about yourself and how has that shaped who you are? (Maximum 350-500 words.) Please take Tepper’s implied advice here and [url=https://blog.accepted.com/5-elements-telling-attention-grabbing-story/]write a story[/url] that only you can tell. Think through your experiences to identify one in which you were challenged and you had to grow as a leader beyond what you had done before. Ideally, this story will be from the past 2 or 3 years to show your most recent advancement as a leader. Many applicants struggle to answer what they learned about themselves. I find that this is a great opportunity to talk about what parts of that growth were difficult for you emotionally/psychologically. [url=https://blog.accepted.com/6-tips-for-talking-about-your-weaknesses/]Recognizing these weaknesses[/url] is a great point of embarking on overcoming them. CMU Tepper optional MBA application essay [list] [*] [list] [*] Use this essay to convey important information that you may not have been otherwise able to convey. This may include unexplained resume gaps, context for recommender selection, etc. [/*] [*] If you are a re-applicant, explain how your candidacy has strengthened since your last application.[/*] [/list] [/*] [/list] With only one required essay, I highly recommend using this space to share more about your background. You can use this essay to demonstrate your potential or experience in a particular field or even to share an example of your analytical and [url=https://reports.accepted.com/guide/leadership-in-admissions-2]leadership skills[/url]. CMU Tepper career goals essay What is your professional goal immediately following graduation from Tepper? What other role would you consider? In other words, what is your Plan B?* We know that you have a lot to tell us but to keep it fair, your answers are limited to 150 words. *The wording of this question may differ slightly in the 2021-2022 application. This is a straightforward goals statement with a twist: Tepper wants to make sure that you have the flexibility that true exploration both requires and yields. If you embark on this program in pursuit of only one goal and some global change occurs – e.g., COVID! – that makes that goal unrealistic during your two years of study, they do not want you to graduate and lack direction. If you are pursuing a role that is atypical, use some of the space of these short answers to explain how you plan to pursue these roles and why they are a good fit with your background and long-term ambitions. CMU Tepper at a glance CMU Tepper average GMAT score: 680 CMU Tepper average GPA: 3.32 CMU Tepper acceptance rate: 27.7% U.S. News ranked Tepper #16 in 2022. [b]Has this blog post helped you feel more confident about approaching your Temper application? We hope so. It’s our mission to help smart, talented applicants like you gain acceptance to your dream school. With so much at stake, why not hire a consultant whose expertise and personalized guidance can help you make your dream come true? We have several flexible consulting options—[url=https://www.accepted.com/mba/services/application-packages?utm_campaign=Blog&utm_medium=tepper_mba_essay_tips&utm_source=blog]click here to get started today[/url]![/b] CMU Tepper 2021-22 application deadlines Application deadlineAdmissions decisionsRound 1October 3, 2021December 8, 2021Round 2January 5, 2022March 9, 2022Round 3March 6, 2021May 4, 2022 Source: [url=https://tepper.cmu.edu/prospective-students/masters/mba/admissions/apply/important-dates-and-deadlines][b]CMU Tepper website[/b][/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/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? Click here to get in touch![/b][/url] [b]Related Resources:[/b] • [url=https://reports.accepted.com/guide/how-to-fit-in-stand-out-during-the-admissions-process]Fitting In & Standing Out: The Paradox at the Heart of Admissions[/url], a free guide • [url=https://blog.accepted.com/how-to-get-a-cmu-tepper-mba-episode-425/]How to Get a CMU Tepper MBA[/url] • [url=https://blog.accepted.com/essential-components-of-mba-personal-statement/]What 3 Essential Ingredients Must You Include in Your Statement of Purpose?[/url] The post [url=https://blog.accepted.com/cmu-tepper-mba-essay-tips-deadlines/]CMU Tepper MBA Essay Tips & Deadlines [2021-2022][/url] appeared first on [url=https://blog.accepted.com]Accepted Admissions Blog[/url]. |
20 Jul 2021, 10:00
| FROM Accepted.com Blog: How to Eliminate Test Anxiety |
 Ace any standardized admissions test, with top-tier academic coaching and effective tools to manage anxiety [Show summary] Bara Sapir has been providing test prep for over 20 years and is a pioneer in mindful test taking, implementing a holistic approach to the test prep process. She shares her best tips along with her comprehensive approach for success on any test. Approaching test prep with mindfulness [Show notes] Welcome to the 427th episode of Admissions Straight Talk, thanks for joining me. Before I introduce our guest for today, I’d like to invite you to take advantage of Accepted’s price rollback. Last year in the midst of the pandemic, Accepted experimented with a price rollback and it was so popular that we are doing it again. Today and tomorrow you can purchase Accepted’s outstanding admissions advising and editing at 2017 prices. Just go to accepted.com/services, choose the service that’s right for you and save. The rollback prices will only display in the shopping cart, not on the website page, but hurry this special ends at midnight July 21st Pacific time. Then it’s back to contemporary times and 2021 pricing. Our guest today, Bara Sapir, is an internationally recognized expert in high performance coaching and personal empowerment and is a pioneer in mindful test taking and transformative test preparation. She has a BFA from the University of Michigan, a MA in education from the Jewish Theological Seminary, and a MA from the University of Michigan in art history, gender and holocaust studies. Well-resourced and experienced, she has had a 20+ year career in the test prep field with expertise in eliminating test anxiety, managing stress, building confidence and improving each student’s journey through the academic terrain. She founded City Test Prep, a hybrid test preparation company providing academic mastery, test taking strategy and techniques in holistic and mindful test taking. Given your background in the arts and history, how on earth did you get involved in test prep? [2:26] It started when I was at University of Michigan. I was in the Fine Arts program and felt that I wanted to stay on to really take advantage of the university. I could have either gotten a double major or I could have stayed on to get a Master’s degree and be in the PhD program and thought, “Let me apply to PhD programs,” but to do that I needed to take a test prep course in order to take the GRE. And I did, I took the Princeton Review and felt like, “Oh, this is really interesting. This is really fun. I can do this too.” So I started working for Princeton Review and I saw once I started teaching how the work that I did as an artist, which is so much about being in the zone and being present and really allowing yourself to be just so fully immersed in the now so that you can produce what it is that you’re trying to express, was really relevant to students who were learning a lot of the material. So I started to bridge these worlds between the fine arts and being in the zone, and the students I was teaching in test prep. How do you define mindfulness? What role does mindfulness play in effective test prep? [3:42] Right, it’s a very popular term right now, everyone is talking about mindfulness. Mindfulness is a mental state that is achieved to be in the present moment. It’s a practice of being in the present moment. When you’re in the moment, it doesn’t negate that there’s things that come into your mind. It’s being aware of the things that come into your mind whether it’s thinking about what came before or what came after or what your feelings are about whatever it is, whatever bodily sensations that come up. It’s acknowledging that those things come into play, but that at all times you have the practice and presence of acknowledging it but then coming back to the moment. The practice itself allows you to be in the moment even when you’re not actually in a mindful meditation. So in a lot of ways it’s similar to prayer because when you pray, you’re in that moment of harnessing that gratitude, that acknowledgement of being there. But other things can come into play so that when you’re actually not in prayer you’re learning how to actually be in the moment, especially when things come up that are stressful or uncomfortable or even happy or things to be grateful for. So it’s all practices and trainings of just allowing the moment to be a bigger burst of awareness. That’s a big definition, right? That’s a big definition but I think the idea of focus is probably the essential kernel, am I correct? [5:32] Yes, focus because there’s going to be things that are always going to be vying for your attention, but allowing yourself to be in that focus, just acknowledging that we live in a world and always have where there are distractions but that we can be focused and allow that moment to open up to us so that we can be the self that we hope to be. How does mindfulness affect test prep? [5:53] The way it affects test prep is a lot of students go into testing either feeling that they’re not good enough or they’re never good test takers or that clock is ticking or that person is sniffling or there’re skateboarders outside. Whatever it is, there’re things that come into play and by learning how to better harness the moment and improve focus or upgraded focus, you have a better chance of really accessing what you’ve learned, what you’ve retained, and to recall it in that moment. So it’s similar to playing a game of tennis. When you play a game of tennis or when you practice tennis, you learn the skills, then you practice. You can even have a ball being thrown at you and you practice that muscle movement on and on and on. And you get that muscle memory so that when you’re in a match itself, the inner game, what we’re playing in that moment, you’re not going to think, “Oh, I need to have my arm at this particular angle. What’s the percentage angle?” It’s really thinking about it in terms of being in that moment and knowing all the practice that brought you there, you’re going to be able to show up for yourself as long as you’re present. Usually I tell my students, “No matter what, really your job at this point is to be present. You’ve already done all the work, you’ve done all the studying, you’ve done all of the building up for this moment, and now it’s about releasing and letting the moment unfold in front of you and showing up for it.” [youtube2]figure> [/youtube2] How do you deal with stress? [28:36] Everyone is going to deal with stress differently. Some people will shut down from stress; some people get activated and get anxious. The way that a person will best deal with stress is to understand how it affects them and then figure out a plan of what to do when that actually happens. Some of the modalities that I mentioned before are super helpful, and then you wind up having a toolbox of what to use in those scenarios in order to not let stress affect you. I think of stress similar to an injury or not feeling comfortable. It’s really a memo to yourself that something is not right, something is off. There’s something out of balance here. Recognizing that it’s a gift because it’s actually letting you know that something is not in alignment, and once you get that memo you don’t need the symptoms anymore — you’ve gotten the memo. You’ve gotten the information, so what can you do to move beyond it? Life is not always plateaued, but you don’t want to fall into lethargy and you don’t want to fall into overdrive. You want to be able to say, “I’m stressed, this is why I’m stressed, these are the triggers that are making me stressed. And what can I learn from this and who do I want to be in this moment with all of this?” You can’t stop the world. I notice that for myself because I’ve been doing this work for so long that I don’t react in the same way that I used to because of all the work that I do with students, I get the borrowed benefits from working with them. So I notice that I have a little bit more of a, “Oh, look at this is what’s happening to me now.” We give students those tools to have a little bit of pause or space between that which is stressing them out. We’re going to have stresses, we live in a world where there are distractions and stresses and things to be concerned about, we’ve also all been sheltered in place over a year and we’re going to have stresses that we don’t even realize that we’re going to have because we’ve been away from normal stresses and normal things that didn’t stress us before like being around a lot of people. So it’s really identifying, “Wow, what is this moment teaching me and who do I want to be in it and what do I need to do to be my most calm?” Or, “What is my desired state at this time?” There are a lot of test prep companies out there, how is City Test Prep different? [33:01] City Test Prep has been around now for over 20 years, and we look at each student carefully. A lot of test prep companies do that — they have an individualized approach. We’re the only one that I know of that takes a four pronged approach in dealing with students improving their scores through content mastery, test taking strategy, and speed. We deal with that with speed reading, and mindset. With mindset, a lot of companies will bring in mindfulness. I shouldn’t say a lot, there’s a handful of companies that bring in mindfulness. Some, the individual tutors might bring in breathing exercises. I feel like from what I see out there, we’re the only company that really looks at this from the holistic health, wellness, and mindfulness approach. We’re drawing from many different modalities and have products that reflect this and do workshops and one on one coaching that deal with the mindset piece of it. We’re about to launch an online mindful speed reading platform, we’re in beta testing now. This is test specific and it has a mindful channel and it’s all gamified with a gorgeous user interface. There’s no other test prep companies that I see bridging different worlds. There’s a lot of amazing test prep companies but I see that many are very focused on the content strategy. We make sure our students practice, but the majority of our students are just coming to us for the test prep aspect, but we have these other pieces when things don’t fall into place. Because inevitably, everyone feels a little anxious. We have different products and tools to help students with that piece of it and we make sure that those four pieces; speed, strategy, content and mindset, are all in alignment. Are you mostly online? Do you have some in person classes? What options do you offer students and where do you see it going in the future as we hopefully come out of COVID? [35:27] We do teach some courses, but those are usually with organizations or with schools that hire us to do particular programs. The workshop that we teach is open to the public, and we’re always open to teach workshops if a group of people come to us and they want us to teach something, but we teach the speed reading course as a workshop. We’ve been teaching it online for several years, I knew Zoom way before COVID, but we’ve been online for quite some time because our clientele is all over the world so we’ve been online doing one-on-one. If we have a tutor that’s a good fit for a student in that city or town that they live in, we will have them work with that particular person in person when things are safe again. We were doing it before COVID, but right now we mostly work virtually. And we do have products that students can use like our audio products and then this new one. It’s called Mind Flow Speed Reading, and it’s going to be accessible to both tutoring companies and admissions consultants and schools for them to use. We have an enterprise version of it but also a consumer version as well. But a lot of what we do is one-on-one coaching. What do you see in your crystal ball for test prep and City Test Prep particularly? I see that you’ve moved beyond aptitude tests and are now getting into licensing exams, do you think you’re going to go more in that direction? [37:16] We definitely meet the market where it meets us. Where we see that there’s a need we will show up for it. We’ve been teaching FINRA and the bar, we’ve been teaching medical boards. We’ve been doing this for many years now. I’m really excited about the online piece that we’re going to be offering, I feel that this is super exciting to have a gamified platform. I’m really excited about this next piece. We’re going to continue with the online coaching because it’s such an upgrade for so many students and so helpful to really show up where students need us. I love that what we do is so fine tuned, it’s not, “Buy the whole thing,” it’s, “What do you need? How can we show up for you?” I see more of that. What would you have liked me to ask that I haven’t asked so far? [38:28] Well, I love all the questions you’ve asked, they’ve been wonderful. There’s a really interesting conversation happening now among my colleagues and also in the industry, about equity and tests and having an admissions consultant. There’s a lot really happening here, and I wouldn’t say that it’s affected us personally, but I do think it’s a conversation worth having because there’s a sense that if people have money then they’re getting test prep and then they’re getting into the schools. When you really look at it, there’s a lot of ways that students can improve themselves and improve their scores and move through, there’s a lot of material that’s available. And that same kind of scrutiny isn’t happening for, let’s say, sports. It’s not happening, people don’t say, “Oh, people who play sports have a lot of money.” Really for some reason test prep, and that aspect of self improvement, and we see test prep not just for the end goal of getting a great score, we see it as an educational opportunity to learn great study skills, to understand what’s your learning style. I think that’s an interesting thing to look at and consider how test prep is really a vital way of preparing yourself for further study, it’s not just for the score itself. We see the tests as both a metaphor for further study and also just a practical process, especially when schools see that a student has taken the test a few times, it really talks about resilience and grit and determination. There’s more to the test than just the score. We like to look at it that way, as an educational tool across the board. Where can listeners and test takers learn more about City Test Prep? [42:07] Thank you so much Linda, it’s great to see you and such a joy to have a conversation like this. Listeners can find us at citytestprep.com and they’re welcome to reach out to me. We have free consults if people have questions about what they need to do on their test and we’ve got lots of resources on the website and I’m happy to talk to folks if they’ve got questions about how to improve their test scores. Related links:
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22 Jul 2021, 10:00
| FROM Accepted.com Blog: Applying to the Stanford Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program: Everything You Need to Know [2021 – 2022] |
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[img]https://blog.accepted.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Knight_Hennessy_CTA_2021-2022.jpg[/img] [img]https://blog.accepted.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Knight_Hennessy_CTA_2021-2022.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][/*][*][url=https://blog.accepted.com#reality]KHS Acceptance Rate[/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][/*][/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 2015 – September 2022, you are eligible to apply. U.S. military (active or veteran) applicants who earned their undergraduate degree in 2013 or later are also eligible. Based on program limitations, a few graduate level applicants are not eligible for consideration when applying to KHS, these include: [list][*]Applicants to the [url=https://gradadmissions.stanford.edu/programs/master-liberal-arts]Honors Cooperative Program[/url] [/*][*]Applicants to the [url=https://gradadmissions.stanford.edu/programs/master-liberal-arts]Master of Liberal Arts[/url] [/*][*]Applicants to the Doctor of Science of Law (JSD) [/*][*]Current Stanford students applying for coterminal graduate study [/*][*]Current Stanford PhD students adding an MA or MS degree in their current discipline[/*][/list] 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 6, 2021, 1pm Pacific Time[b]Request for a supplementary video statement [/b]By invitation only in January 2022 * Graduate program application deadlines for KHS applicants vary based on Stanford’s division of schools, departments, and programs. Here is a [url=https://knight-hennessy.stanford.edu/admission/application-process/dates-and-deadlines]Table of KHS Deadlines for some of Stanford’s Programs[/url]. If you don’t see your program listed, make sure you reach out directly to the department and ask about deadlines specific to KHS candidates. 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, unless you’ve worked for more than a decade) of the resume, 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. [/*][*]We seek visionary thinkers who demonstrate independence of thought. Describe how the applicant demonstrates intellectual curiosity and creativity to address challenges. [/*][*]We seek courageous leaders who demonstrate purposeful leadership. Describe how the applicant takes initiative to achieve meaningful results and effect positive change. [/*][*]We seek collaborative community members with a civic mindset. Describe how the applicant acts in service of others to elevate the greater good. [/*][*]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 prompts [2021 – 2022] 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=article]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, the details and facts you consider to be most important are all mentioned. Stanford Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program 3 short answer questions [list][*][b]After graduating from Stanford, what are your immediate and long-term intentions? (250 word limit)[/b] This is a pretty straight-forward question about short- and long-term goals. With 250 words you don’t have time to be vague, so I suggest that you provide a very realistic set of short-term goals and then clearly show how those more immediate accomplishments will enable you to achieve your broader long-term goals. Ideally, your future intentions are not completely out of the blue. Rather, it should be easy for the reader to see [url=https://blog.accepted.com/4-ways-show-you-will-contribute-future/]your goals as a direct extension[/url] of some of the work, research, or activism that you have engaged with in the past. [/*][*][b][b]Please tell us when you: a) made someone proud of you, b) were most challenged, and c) did not meet expectations. (150 word limit combined)[/b][/b] There are a few ways to answer this set of questions. You could tell one story about a series of events in which you did not meet expectations, rose to a difficult challenge, and made someone proud of you. Or you could treat each of these three questions as an opportunity to tell three 50-word stories that stand alone. Depending on how wordy you are, fifty words constitutes about 2-3 sentences. Much as you compose your list of eight improbable facts, I suggest that you treat these stories as an opportunity to mix things up, have some fun, and squeeze in any information that you weren’t able to share in other application components. Remember, not everything has to be about successful, academic, or laudatory accomplishments. The variety in questions shows that KHS wants to know about your personality too. [/*][*][b]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.[/b] [b](150 word limit combined)[/b] I suggest that you wait to write this part of the application until after you’ve solidified your content for answering all of the other questions. This list of eight improbable facts is a chance for you to share some information about [url=https://blog.accepted.com/admissions-tip/]your personality[/url], values, lived experiences, and any additional accomplishments that are not displayed in other components of the application. Ideally what you choose to share here will round out your materials with a mixture of fun facts and breadcrumbs of interest for the reader. Given the brevity and multiplicity of application components, I think it’s best for you to [url=https://blog.accepted.com/how-much-should-i-draw-on-my-cv-resume-in-my-sop/]review your resume[/url], essay, and short answers to identify missed opportunities that can appear here.[/*][/list] Stanford Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program essay question [b]Connect the dots. How have the influences in your life shaped you? (600 word limit)[/b] Though this prompt encourages you to reflect on past influences, it is incredibly important for you to keep in mind that your answer should be future-driven. By this I mean that you should only include stories from that past that build up to how you currently envision [url=https://blog.accepted.com/writing-career-goals-essay/]your future goals[/url]. Focus on key influences or moments that taught, surprised, and motivated you to pursue the goals you plan to work towards as part of your graduate degree while at Stanford. This is the largest piece of text that you will be able to submit for the application, so you must address the “why” of your future plans. What has shown you that these goals matter to people other than yourself? Why do you wish to have the impact that you wish to have? By connecting the dots in this essay, you should be drawing a clear line, from the past to the present, to your anticipated future and the dream goals that go along with it. Reminder Note:[/b] The essay helps the Knight Hennessy Scholars application review committee 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 (By invitation in January 2022) [b]The video topic is: Teach something to your cohort of fellow Knight-Hennessy Scholars. (up to 2 minutes long)[/b] 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 only be able to access information about how and where to record the video statement if you are invited to submit one in January 2022. Stanford Knight-Hennessy Program acceptance rate: A brief reality check Though Stanford Knight-Hennessy is only in its fifth 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’s 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. Rebecca has a masters degree from University of Cambridge, and is currently pursuing a PhD in Comparative Literature at UCLA. [url=https://www.accepted.com/service-request-rebecca-lippman?utm_campaign=Blog&utm_medium=blog_bio_rebecca&utm_source=blog][b]Want Rebecca to help you get Accepted? 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23 Jul 2021, 09:00
| FROM Accepted.com Blog: MIT Sloan Fellows Essay Tips & Deadlines [2021-2022] |
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[img]https://blog.accepted.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/MIT_Sloan_2021-2022_App_Tips.jpg[/img] [url=https://blog.accepted.com/resources/mba-admissions/executive-mba-essay-tips/][img]https://blog.accepted.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/MIT_Sloan_2021-2022_App_Tips.jpg[/img][/url] In my decade-plus of assisting [url=https://mitsloan.mit.edu/mit-sloan-fellows-mba/admissions/how-to-apply]MIT Sloan Fellows[/url] applicants ([url=https://www.accepted.com/experts/cindy-tokumitsu?utm_campaign=Blog&utm_medium=slona_fellows_tips&utm_source=article]successes every year![/url]), I have seen that the adcom values applicants who, among other things, demonstrate consistent, outstanding impact; are on track to become leaders in their company and even in their industry; and bring to the table a point of view and bold yet nuanced, perceptive verbal expression. While your application as a whole will convey these points about you, the cover letter and video statement present ideal opportunities to make the case affirmatively, directly, and vividly, with examples and details strategically chosen to amplify desired qualities, experiences, and messages. Optimizing your MIT Sloan Fellows cover letter and video statement Use the cover letter and video to convey fit with MIT Sloan’s enduring emphasis on admitting students who will be proactive, innovative leaders and [url=https://blog.accepted.com/4-ways-show-you-will-contribute-future/]agents of change[/url]. These items together should create a vibrant, multifaceted view of your candidacy: [list][*]The [b]cover letter[/b] serves as a lens, sets the context for understanding your candidacy, and, through the requested examples, delves (albeit briefly) into your experience. [/*][*]The [b]video essay[/b] is your chance to show your fit with your prospective classmates, your understanding of what value you bring to them, and your social and emotional IQ. This last is important because the adcom wants people who, while being amazing in multiple ways, also can connect with people. Sloan Fellows students are expected to contribute substantially and distinctively among highly accomplished peers.[/*][/list] MIT Sloan Fellows cover letter This global leadership development program is a 12-month, full-time executive MBA program designed to prepare an elite group of global mid-career managers with the management skills necessary to magnify their impact as leaders and innovators. Our guiding principles are to help you develop critical skills essential for future leaders; to instill a spirit of innovation through exceptional opportunities at Sloan and across MIT; to foster a deep spirit of community among fellows; to provide a breadth of electives and depth through one-on-one relationships with senior faculty; and to offer a flexible curriculum to allow you to tailor the program to meet your specific professional objectives. We accomplish this by maintaining a foundation in our three pillars of: leadership, innovation and global perspective. Taking the above into consideration please submit a cover letter seeking a place in the [url=https://blog.accepted.com/mit-sloan-emba-and-sloan-fellows-programs-move-from-success-to-significance-episode-263/]MIT Sloan Fellows MBA Program[/url]. Your letter should conform to a standard business correspondence, include one or more examples that illustrate why you meet the desired criteria and be addressed to the Admissions Committee (300 words or less). Let’s break this question into two parts: [list][*][url=https://blog.accepted.com/focus-fit-episode-162/][b]Your fit with the program.[/b][/url] This part may include a brief summary of your professional goals (note that the question does NOT specifically ask about goals so don’t overdo this component) in order to contextualize “fit.” This fit should encapsulate aspects of the program’s unique character; be specific about why they are important for you in the future. In addressing this future, frame it more in terms of what you want to achieve, what impact you desire to have, not so much on things like job title. [/*][*][b]Examples that show you meet the desired criteria.[/b] MIT is always interested in what you’ve done (action, not talk), so present 1 or 2 specific examples (at least one fairly recent) of your actions that reflect the stated criteria. Use these examples strategically: selecting ones that let you zoom in on notable, relevant aspects of your experience, expertise, and/or character.[/*][/list] MIT Sloan Fellows video statement Introduce yourself to your future classmates. Here’s your chance to put a face with a name, let your personality shine through, be conversational, be yourself. We can’t wait to meet you! Videos should adhere to the following guidelines: [list] [*] [list] No more than 1 minute (60 seconds) in length [/*] Single take (no editing) [/*] Speaking directly to the camera [/*] Do not include background music or subtitles[/*] [/list] [/*] [/list] First, keep your dual audience in mind: the hypothetical future classmates AND the very real adcom. You need to personally engage the former while also enhancing your candidacy for the latter. Your future classmates will not know your resume, so feel free to sketch your professional portrait but in a way that adds value for the adcom, and keep it short. Do discuss a non-work point or two – something that helps “your personality shine through.” It could be a compelling formative experience, unique geographic or cultural background, important avocation or activity, etc. Think about (a) what will differentiate and distinguish you, and (b) what will represent a contribution in some way. If you aren’t accustomed to doing video presentations, practice and put some effort into visual elements like background and lighting. Keep the background simple, clean, and uncluttered. Have the light somewhere behind the camera and shining on you. Has this blog post helped you feel more confident about approaching your MIT Sloan Fellows application? We hope so. It’s our mission to help smart, talented applicants like you gain acceptance to your dream school. With so much at stake, why not hire a consultant whose expertise and personalized guidance can help you make your dream come true? We have several flexible consulting options—[url=https://www.accepted.com/mba/services/application-packages?utm_campaign=Blog&utm_medium=sloan_fellows_mba_essay_tips&utm_source=blog]click here to get started today[/url]![/b] MIT Sloan Fellows 2021-2022 application timeline [b]Application Deadline[/b][b]Decision Notification [/b][b] Round 1[/b]October 5, 2021December 14, 2021[b] Round 2[/b]January 11, 2022February 15, 2022[b] Round 3[/b]February 23, 2022March 22, 2022 Submit applications by 3:00 p.m. EST on date of application deadline. ***Disclaimer: Information is subject to change. Please check with individual programs to verify the essay questions, instructions and deadlines.*** Source: [url=https://mitsloan.mit.edu/mit-sloan-fellows-mba/admissions/how-to-apply]MIT Sloan Fellows website[/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/experts/cindy-tokumitsu?utm_campaign=Blog&utm_medium=blog_bio_cindy&utm_source=blog#open-form][b]Want Cindy to help you get Accepted? Click here to get in touch![/b][/url] [url=https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/58291/e3778f45-eff2-4b0e-80e4-6a9555738038][img]https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/58291/e3778f45-eff2-4b0e-80e4-6a9555738038.png[/img][/url] [b]Related Resources:[/b] [list][*][url=https://reports.accepted.com/guide/how-to-fit-in-stand-out-during-the-admissions-process]Fitting In & Standing Out: The Paradox at the Heart of Admissions[/url], a free guide[/*][*][url=https://blog.accepted.com/mit-sloan-emba-and-sloan-fellows-programs-move-from-success-to-significance-episode-263/]MIT Sloan EMBA and Sloan Fellows Programs: Move from Success to Significance[/url], a podcast episode[/*][*][url=https://blog.accepted.com/why-should-i-spend-money-on-an-accepted-mba-admissions-consultant/]Why Should I Spend Money on an Accepted MBA Admissions Consultant?[/url][/*][/list] The post [url=https://blog.accepted.com/mit-sloan-fellows-essay-tips-deadlines/]MIT Sloan Fellows Essay Tips & Deadlines [2021-2022][/url] appeared first on [url=https://blog.accepted.com]Accepted Admissions Blog[/url]. |
26 Jul 2021, 09:00
| FROM Accepted.com Blog: MIT Executive MBA 2021 Class Profile |
 Here’s a look at the MIT EMBA Class of 2021, as taken from the MIT website:
 Geography Northeast52%South12%Southwest9%West9%International7%Midwest6%Mid-Atlantic5% Company size (employees) 2,501-10,00022%501-2,50011%101-5009%25-1006%Fewer than 2510% Seniority Director42%Vice President21%C-level19%Manager13%Founder5% Industry Advertising/Marketing2%Entertainment/Media/Sports2%Printing/Publishing2%Management Consulting2%Government/Military3%Construction/Engineering/Energy/Mining/Chemicals4%Telecommunications Services/Utilities4%Other5%Education/Non-Profit6%Manufacturing7%Aerospace/Transportation7%Food and Beverage/Consumer Products7%Banking/Financial Services11%Software/Technology18%Healthcare/Hospitals/Pharma/Biotech/Medical Devices20% Applying to the MIT EMBA program? MIT’s EMBA program is one of the most competitive executive MBA programs out there – and our advisors have the expertise you need to get your application acceptance-ready. Check out our EMBA Admissions Consulting & Editing Services to learn more about how our experts will get you ACCEPTED!   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! Related Resources:
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29 Jul 2021, 09:00
| FROM Accepted.com Blog: Three Challenges Asian Applicants Must Overcome When Applying to Business School |
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[url=https://www.accepted.com/mba/diversity][img]https://blog.accepted.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/asian_bschool_applicants.jpg[/img][/url] One of my favorite times of the year when working at LBS was the recruitment and interview season. I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to spend time traveling across Asia meeting prospective candidates and [url=https://www.accepted.com/mba/questions]interviewing applicants[/url]. Aside from thoroughly enjoying my time exploring India, China, and Hong Kong over the years, I found these visits educational; I was able to gain a deeper insight into the motivations driving candidates across these countries, as well as the challenges they faced in applying to business school. There’s no denying that those applicants hailing from overrepresented nations face stiff competition. But that shouldn’t be an excuse to throw in the towel and put off or cancel your b-school dream. What it does mean is that, as an applicant, you need to take time to consider possible pitfalls, along with the positives that can help you stand out. Challenge #1: Bigger pipeline of Indian and Chinese applicants The bad news One of the challenges that Chinese and Indian applicants face when applying to business school is that the overall number of applicants from these countries is much larger relative to many other applicant pools and other international regions, particularly for [url=https://www.accepted.com/mba/selectivity-index]top U.S. business schools[/url]. As a result, candidates from these countries compete against a larger pool, and acceptance rates tend to be lower for these demographics. But… The good news Whether an MBA or a MiM, [url=https://blog.accepted.com/different-dimensions-diversity-episode-193/]business schools value diversity[/url]. Diversity of opinion and experience (not just professional, but life experience, too) adds value to the depth of classroom discussions. It also requires students to consider perspectives different from their own and to understand how to work with those from different cultural and professional backgrounds. The business world isn’t homogenous, and neither is the b-school environment that prepares students for work in the global world. Challenge #2: Higher GMAT scores According to GMAC’s Geographic Trend Report (2018), GMAT scores of 700+ amongst citizens of East and Southeast Asian countries had a growth rate of 6.4% over a five-year period. And while mean scores out of China, India, South Korea, and Japan aren’t the highest (in 2019 that prize went to New Zealand and Australia), these scores (on average) tend to be higher than for their counterparts from other countries, such as America. What does that mean for you as an applicant? In order to stand out among your “peer applicants,” [url=https://reports.accepted.com/mba/webinar/gmatscorewebinar]your GMAT (or GRE) score[/url] has to be on par or higher than your competition. Challenge #3: Lack of international experience Do top MBA programs like applicants with experience of collaborating with others from different cultures? Yes. Do adcoms like applicants who have put themselves in situations outside of their comfort zone (to use an overused phrase)? Yes. Do they require applicants to have done so in countries outside of their own? No. While applicants need not have studied abroad or worked in a foreign country, they must show a global mindset and awareness of the world around them. As an applicant, think about the diversity you’ve encountered in your home country and how this has developed your worldview and values, and understanding of how to work with others with different backgrounds. Here are a few considerations [list][*]Asian cultures tend to have [url=https://blog.accepted.com/mba-applicants-are-you-selling-yourself-short/]a greater sense of modesty than other cultures[/url], such as Americans. By incorporating achievements that are meaningful and show business impact, you (as the applicant) can take the first step in distinguishing yourself from the crowd. The most important advice in this context is to write bullet points that are as specific as possible. Think about answering questions such as: What did you do and how did your actions directly improve your business, department, team, or project? [/*][*]Cultural differences often impact the essay part of the application, as well. Indian applicants, for example, tend to be more verbose in their writing style than Americans. These patterns can frustrate the admissions reader who may be assigned geographically and is stuck reading essay after essay with the same repetition and verbosity. You (as the applicant) can turn this pattern to your advantage by focusing on concision and precision in your essays. [url=https://reports.accepted.com/mba/guide/five-fatal-flaws]Write with a clear theme and structure.[/url] Don’t go off on a tangent that doesn’t support the overall theme of your essay. Avoid repetition and use of multiple synonyms. [/*][*]At the interview stage: Americans, for example, tend to maintain eye contact in conversation. Furthermore, eye contact in combination with a firm handshake, confident (but not arrogant) presentation, and the right body language often signal character and trustworthiness in the Western Hemisphere. In contrast, in some Asian cultures, eye contact is considered less appropriate and greetings often include a bow as a gesture of respect. [url=https://reports.accepted.com/mba/guide/mba-interview-prep]Be aware of your interview style[/url] and how that might affect rapport with your interviewer and even the outcome of interviews, whether in-person or virtual.[/*][/list] What do these suggestions mean for you? [list][*]Your application needs to stand out among a larger number of competitors, but specifically the competitors from your country or region, your direct peer group. [/*][*]You can’t just rely on a high GMAT or GRE score to gain admission to a top MBA program. There needs to be more to your story. [/*][*]Your essays need to be authentic and tell a convincing story. You’re more than just your GMAT/GRE, education and employment stats; you’re a person, and the admissions committee wants to know if you’re the right person for them. It’s your job to convince that you are. [url=https://blog.accepted.com/5-elements-telling-attention-grabbing-story/]Tell your story and do it well![/url] [/*][*]Apply early, if you can. [/*][*]If you snag an interview, it is crucial to ace it. There are many cultural traps that can trip up highly qualified Asian candidates. Practice, practice, practice. Even better, [url=https://www.accepted.com/mba/services/interview-assistance?utm_campaign=Blog&utm_medium=what_asians_should_know&utm_source=article]hire someone who knows what they are doing to practice with you[/url].[/*][/list] A word about MBA admissions consultants: If you opt to work with a consultant, [url=https://reports.accepted.com/mba/guide/choosing-a-consultant]do your due diligence[/url] and hire a consultant who understands what admissions offices are looking for in the countries you’re applying to and how to overcome these (and other) challenges. While it might be more comfortable and possibly cheaper for you to hire a local consultant, the easiest option isn’t often the best one. And a “cheap” one, can be very expensive in the long run. [b]You’ve worked so hard to get to where you are in life. Now that you’re ready for your next achievement, make sure you know how to present yourself to maximum advantage in your business school applications. In a hotly competitive season, you’ll want a member of Team Accepted in your corner, guiding you with expertise tailored specifically for you. [url=https://www.accepted.com/mba/services?utm_campaign=Blog&utm_medium=what_asians_should_know&utm_source=blog]Check out our flexible consulting packages today![/url][/b] [url=https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/58291/6b0fdd55-fcfa-4cfb-8b5b-ee21a234e020][img]https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/58291/6b0fdd55-fcfa-4cfb-8b5b-ee21a234e020.png[/img][/url] [b]Related Resources:[/b] • [url=https://reports.accepted.com/mba/guide/how-to-create-a-competitive-mba-profile]The Ultimate Guide to Becoming a Competitive MBA Applicant[/url], a free guide • [url=https://blog.accepted.com/stand-out-a-critical-goal-for-your-application-episode-181/]Stand Out! A Critical Goal for Your Application[/url], a podcast episode • [url=https://blog.accepted.com/mba-applicants-are-you-selling-yourself-short/]7 Simple Steps to Writing an Excellent Diversity Essay[/url] The post [url=https://blog.accepted.com/what-asians-should-know-when-applying-to-top-us-business-schools/]Three Challenges Asian Applicants Must Overcome When Applying to Business School[/url] appeared first on [url=https://blog.accepted.com]Accepted Admissions Blog[/url]. |
01 Aug 2021, 09:00
| FROM Accepted.com Blog: Stanford MSx Application Essay Tips & Deadlines [2021 – 2022] |
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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/2021/07/Stanford_MSX_Tips_2021-2022.jpg[/img][/url] The relatively complex MSx online application and your resume (and ideally your recommendations as well) will establish you as a leader in your organization (and possibly even your domain), and that leadership role is essential if you want to be [url=https://www.gsb.stanford.edu/programs/msx/admission/deadlines]a qualified MSx applicant[/url]. But it’s just a qualification. Being qualified is just step one, because Stanford MSx always receives applications from more qualified applicants than it admits. Your application needs to do more – and that’s where the essays come in. They must make the case for why the adcom should admit YOU from among other well-qualified applicants in your industry, function, geographic region, etc. In thinking about our successful Stanford MSx clients, one quality is immediately clear: 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 character traits: 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 The essays are a key aspect of your application and are designed to inspire thoughtful reflection. Your essays help us understand what character traits have propelled you in your career and tell us how the MSx Program is integral to maximizing your impact in the world. (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. However, don’t allow this essay to be “just talk” (no matter how sincere or well-meaning). To be credible, and to impress the adcom, [url=https://blog.accepted.com/4-ways-show-you-will-contribute-future/]include 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 be obvious from the thrust of the essay. But do still address it. Stanford MSx essay #2 Why Stanford MSx, and why now? Please describe your aspirations and how your Stanford MSx experience will help you realize them. Why is this the right time for you to pursue your master’s degree at Stanford GSB? I suggest starting with your professional objectives – include specific details about position, company, anticipated responsibilities, etc. – and, equally if not most important, [b]why[/b][b] [/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 do 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. Note that the essay says “aspirations,” not “career aspirations,” so feel free to add a specific point or two about your personal objectives for attending this program if relevant to your case. 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. 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 factor that differentiates this question from the required short-answer career question below. “Why now” is often a convergence of factors: frequently 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 aspirations. 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. 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. In evaluating your application, we want to know who you are, what you have done, and how your background may have influenced your experiences. If you feel that you’ve already addressed these questions well in other areas of the application, congratulations, you are done! If not, feel free to use this opportunity to tell us more by answering one or both questions. 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 best sense to skip these questions. In every case, I’ve seen these essays as little gems that help the applicant shine all the brighter through their different facets. 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 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! Ensure the actual influence is clearly described. Don’t overlook the specified time frame, the last 3 years. Also note that Stanford MSx is asking for “a time.” In other words one example. Additional information The application provides an additional opportunity for you to share any other pertinent information not otherwise captured in your application. You might use this opportunity to: [list] Describe the circumstances affecting academic or work performance[/*] Explain why you are not using a current supervisor as a reference[/*] Address an academic suspension or expulsion[/*] [/list] The wording of this question suggests that you should [url=https://blog.accepted.com/optional-essays-when-and-how-to-write-them/]use this space[/url] 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 use this space for the purpose indicated – to explain something that warrants explaining in order to clarify aspects of your candidacy. [b]For expert guidance with your Stanford MSx 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 Stanford MSx’s MBA program and look forward to helping you too![/b] Stanford MSx Application Deadlines for 2021-22 Round 1 (Joint)September 9, 2021Round 1 (MSx only)October 14, 2021Round 2 (Joint)January 5, 2022Round 3 (MSx only)February 15, 2022 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/experts/cindy-tokumitsu?utm_campaign=Blog&utm_medium=blog_bio_cindy&utm_source=blog#open-form][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]Applying to the Stanford Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program: Everything You Need to Know[/url][/*][*][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] The post [url=https://blog.accepted.com/stanford-msx-application-essay-tips-deadlines/]Stanford MSx Application Essay Tips & Deadlines [2021 – 2022][/url] appeared first on [url=https://blog.accepted.com]Accepted Admissions Blog[/url]. |
04 Aug 2021, 09:00
| FROM Accepted.com Blog: Want to Ace Your Wharton Application? We’ll Show You How. |
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[img]https://blog.accepted.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Get-Accepted-to-Wharton-masterclass-register-now-1.jpg[/img] [url=https://reports.accepted.com/mba/webinar/get-accepted-to-wharton?utm_campaign=Blog&utm_source=webinar&utm_medium=Wharton_webinar_2021_p1][img]https://blog.accepted.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Get-Accepted-to-Wharton-masterclass-register-now.jpg[/img][/url] Earning a Wharton MBA will pay handsome dividends throughout your entire professional life. Consistently ranked among the very top MBA programs for full-time job offers and 20-year earnings, a Wharton grad will also have access to an international network of 100,000 alumni, actively involved in mentoring, networking, and learning. If you have your sights set on Wharton, you know you’ve got to “dress to impress” on your application. We can show you how. For more than 25 years, Accepted founder and CEO Linda Abraham’s guidance has helped hundreds of Wharton applicants earn their acceptances to this prestigious program. On Wednesday, August 18, Linda is offering a FREE masterclass, [url=https://reports.accepted.com/mba/webinar/get-accepted-to-wharton?utm_campaign=Blog&utm_source=webinar&utm_medium=Wharton_webinar_2021_p1]Get Accepted to Wharton[/url], to prepare you to write your strongest possible application. The masterclass is [b]FREE[/b], but spaces will fill up and must register in advance. Reserve your spot for either the 4pm PT/7pm ET session. We’ll see you on August 18th! Register for the masterclass: [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] The post [url=https://blog.accepted.com/a-proven-strategy-to-get-accepted-to-wharton/]Want to Ace Your Wharton Application? We’ll Show You How.[/url] appeared first on [url=https://blog.accepted.com]Accepted Admissions Blog[/url]. |
08 Aug 2021, 11:00
| FROM Accepted.com Blog: Duke Fuqua MBA Essay Tips & Deadlines [2021 – 2022] |
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[img]https://blog.accepted.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Duke_Fuqua_2021-2022_App_Tips_REV_copy.jpg[/img] [url=https://blog.accepted.com/duke-fuqua-rattles-mba-world-with-exciting-new-curriculum-episode-335/][img]https://blog.accepted.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Duke_Fuqua_2021-2022_App_Tips_REV_copy.jpg[/img][/url] Leadership, teamwork, ethics, and a global approach to business are essential elements of the [url=https://blog.accepted.com/meet-duke-fuquas-new-mba-admissions-director-shari-hubert-episode-245/]Duke Fuqua MBA[/url], which is why you’ll need to make sure you express your passion for these qualities in your application essays. Impress the Fuqua adcom by positioning yourself as an innovative leader and team player, as someone who can see the big picture, work collaboratively, and shape global business. Duke Fuqua 2021-22 MBA application essay instructions You’ll need to provide your thoughts on one short-answer question and two longer essay questions as part of [url=https://www.fuqua.duke.edu/programs/daytime-mba/admissions-facts-dates]your application[/url]. Instructions for all written submissions: [list] [*] [list] Responses should use 1.5-line spacing and a font size no smaller than 10-point. [/*] Do not repeat the question in the document you upload with your application as this will cause the essay to be flagged for plagiarism. [/*] Respond fully and concisely. [/*] Length requirements vary by question and are detailed below. [/*] Responses must be completed before submitting your application.[/*] [/list] [/*] [/list] All submissions are scanned using plagiarism detection software. Plagiarism is considered a cheating violation within the Honor Code and will not be tolerated in the admissions process. Duke Fuqua required short-answer essay question Instructions: Answer the following question in 100 words. [list] [*] [list] What are your post-MBA career goals? Share with us your first-choice career plan and your alternate plan. [/*] [/list] [/*] [/list] What’s your professional direction? And if you cannot progress in your career in the most direct way, what is the alternative route to your desired destination? Since you are dealing with a 100-word maximum, you will have to think long before you start drafting and write succinctly to get your point across. Duke Fuqua MBA required essay #1 (25 random things about yourself) The ‘Team Fuqua’ spirit and community is one of the things that sets the MBA experience apart, and it is a concept that extends beyond the student body to include faculty, staff, and administration. Please share with us “25 Random Things” about you. The Admissions Committee wants to get to know YOU – beyond the professional and academic achievements listed in your resume and transcript. Share with us important life experiences, your hobbies, achievements, fun facts, or anything that helps us understand what makes you who you are. Your list will be limited to 2 pages (750 words maximum). Please present your response in list form, numbered 1 to 25. Some points may be brief, while others may be longer. Have some fun with this list. It certainly allows a more creative approach than permitted by most essay prompts. Note that the question asks you to go “beyond the professional and academic achievements listed in your resume and transcript.” So you can list your Pez collection or perhaps your brief membership in a rock band, or the fact that you took violin from ages 6-18, or your membership in a gospel choir, or your volunteer work in a hospital, your needlepoint, your favorite recipe or photo. Gosh – the list is endless. Just let it reflect you. Think of this list as an introduction to potential friends. For more insight into this question and the motivation behind, [url=https://blogs.fuqua.duke.edu/duke-mba/2012/07/19/megan-lynam-overbay/application-essays-change-to-gain-greater-insights]please read Megan Overbay’s, the former Director of Admissions, advice[/url]. Yes, it’s old, but I believe you will find it helpful. And very friendly. For even more ideas, check out Associate Dean for Admissions [url=https://blogs.fuqua.duke.edu/duke-mba/2017/12/20/shari-hubert/getting-to-know-each-other-through-25-random-things]Shari Hubert’s 25 Random Things[/url] or [url=https://blogs.fuqua.duke.edu/duke-mba/2015/07/07/connie-chai/fuqua-application-insight-our-25-random-things]these examples from different Fuqua students[/url]. Duke Fuqua MBA required essay #2 (The Fuqua community and you) Fuqua prides itself on cultivating a culture of engagement. Our students enjoy a wide range of student-led organizations that provide opportunities for leadership development and personal fulfillment, as well as an outlet for contributing to society. Our student-led government, clubs, centers, and events are an integral part of the student culture and to the development of leaders. Based on your understanding of the Fuqua culture, what are 3 ways you expect to contribute at Fuqua? Your response will be limited to 1 page (500 words maximum). Do your homework about Fuqua (and yourself) before responding to this question. What activities and groups appeal to you? How do you see yourself participating? Making a difference? Imagine how you would participate, collaborate and sometimes lead. While you can reference similar activities in the past, keep the focus of this essay on what you would do at Fuqua, and choose those three activities/groups that most appeal to you. 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09 Aug 2021, 09:00
| FROM Accepted.com Blog: Emory Goizueta Business School MBA Essay Tips & Deadlines [2021 – 2022] |
 Taken together, these essay questions cover a lot of ground: your professional path and plans, your alignment with the program’s core values, and your interpersonal and communication responsiveness. Moreover, this vast ground is covered in few words – the written essays are short, requiring tough decisions about what key points and anecdotes to include and what to leave out. Write simply and directly to pack as much meaning and impact as possible into each word. Not least, ensure your video “personality” aligns with your written “personality.” Emory Goizueta 2021-2022 MBA application essays Emory Goizueta essay question #1 Define your short-term post-MBA career goals. How are your professional strengths, past experience and personal attributes aligned with these goals? (300 word limit) This question challenges you to define your short-term goals in three dimensions: your past experience, your skills, and your unique character. Yet, with only 300 words, you can’t give a comprehensive, detailed delineation of those elements. I suggest discussing one point from each category that is relevant to your goals. The key to making this part of the essay work is specificity, detail, and anecdote – e.g. don’t just say you have a charismatic personality that brings people together; show through a brief anecdote how it lets you be the glue in a rough-and-tumble team. Then discuss directly the relevance of this quality to your short-term goal. The question’s emphasis on short-term goals suggests practicality and concreteness: what (type of) position and in what industry, to achieve what, and why (and, sometimes, where). Emory Goizueta essay question #2 The business school is named for Roberto C. Goizueta, former Chairman and CEO of The Coca-Cola Company, who led the organization for 16 years, extending its global reach, quadrupling consumption, building brand responsibility, creating unprecedented shareholder wealth, and demonstrating a commitment to values and positive impact on society. Roberto Goizueta’s core values guide us in educating principled leaders to have a positive influence on business and society. Provide a specific example of your leadership and explain what you learned about yourself through the experience. (300 word limit) Respond to this question as a story (a very succinct story): describe a time you led in a situation of some significance that reflects a positive influence. It can (almost certainly WILL) be narrower in scope than “on business and society” given your early career status and relative youth 😉. Walk through it straightforwardly, focusing on your actions. In a final, brief paragraph reflect on what this leadership experience taught you about yourself; don’t list ten things, but rather focus on the one to two most meaningful points. To select the best topic or experience to portray, look for something that is fairly recent and that has a clear impact. While most people will want to grab this opportunity to showcase their impact at work, it may make sense to select a non-work story if, for example, it reflects a situation or experience that truly distinguishes you in a relevant way andillustrates substantial leadership as well. Think strategically in selecting the topic and choose one that enhances your overall application and adds to the information found elsewhere. Emory Goizueta essay question #3 What are you looking to gain from Goizueta’s MBA degree and how do you see yourself contributing to the Goizueta community? (200 word limit) This essay should align smartly with essay #1 for the first part, what you hope to gain from the program. Discuss how it will be a bridge to your short-term goals. You can also express broader growth aspirations through the program – but always be specific, e.g. if you say you want to develop leadership presence, cite exactly how the program will assist that aim. For contributions, also be specific: cite 2-3 ways you’ll contribute, strategically showcasing skills, qualities, experiences and/or other factors that are not presented elsewhere in the application, that distinguish you, and that will enhance the learning and/or social environments. Video essay Telling your story in the written essays is an important part of the application process, but we also want to hear you tell some of your story. The video essay lets every candidate talk to the MBA Admissions Committee and we enjoy getting to know you through the “small talk” questions. You can’t prepare content obviously, but you can prepare approach and presentation. A great way to do that is to practice – literally give yourself questions and video yourself answering. (Even better, see if someone can ask you random questions so you are really prepared for anything without knowing what it is first.) Don’t just stand in front of a mirror or talk into a room for 60 seconds. It feels a lot different to be talking while being videoed – if you’re like most people you’ll really benefit from doing it enough to make it second nature. Additional information If there is an important part of your story missing from your MBA application (e.g., unexplained gaps in work experience, choice of recommenders, academic probation issues), please use this section to provide a brief explanation. Please use bullets if you need to address more than one topic. (200 word limit) Use this essay to address any extenuating circumstances. Obviously, be succinct. Think of this essay as an opportunity for you to provide context, not excuses. Reapplicant essays Applicants who have applied to Goizueta Business School in the past are required to answer the following questions: 1. Define your short-term post-MBA career goals. How are your professional strengths, past experience and personal attributes aligned with these goals? (300 word limit) See tip for Essay 1 above. If your goal has changed since the previous application, explain why. 2. Explain how you have improved your candidacy for Goizueta Business School’s MBA Program since your last application. (250 word limit) This is THE key question for all MBA reapplicants. Goizueta just asks it explicitly. See MBA Reapplication 101 for more advice. Emory Goizueta at a glance Emory Goizueta average GMAT score: 675 Emory Goizueta average GPA: 3.00 Emory Goizueta acceptance rate: 46.1% U.S. News ranked Emory Goizueta #26 in 2022. You’ve worked so hard to get to where you are in life. Now that you’re ready for your next achievement, make sure you know how to present yourself to maximum advantage in your Emory Goizueta application. In a hotly competitive season, you’ll want a member of Team Accepted in your corner, guiding you with expertise tailored specifically for you. Check out our flexible consulting packages today! Emory MBA deadlines 2021-2022 Application DeadlineDecision NotificationRound 1October 6, 2021December 9, 2021 Round 2January 10, 2022March 17, 2022 Round 3March 16, 2022May 5, 2022 Source: Emory Goizueta 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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10 Aug 2021, 09:00
| FROM Accepted.com Blog: How to get an MBA from Dartmouth Tuck |
 Are you smart, accomplished, aware and encouraging? Dartmouth Tuck may be the MBA program for you. [Show summary] Pat Harris and Amy Mitson, co-executive directors of the MBA Admissions and Financial Aid at Dartmouth Tuck, share all about the Tuck experience including its close-knit community, amazing alumni network, and unique location while offering guidance to those seeking to attend. What the Tuck adcom looks for in applicants, and how to show you’ve got it [Show notes] Welcome to the 430th episode of Admissions Straight Talk, Accepted’s podcast. Thanks for tuning in. One of the questions applicants sometimes ask is, “Are Accepted’s services worth the money?” The answer is a resounding, “Yes!” at least in my opinion. If you’re curious as to why that’s so, or why I’m convinced it’s true, check out the MBA consultant ROI calculator and find out for yourself how much not teaming with an Accepted consultant could cost you. Use the calculator and you’ll see three different scenarios that you can try out. It gives me great pleasure to have, on Admissions Straight Talk, Pat Harris and Amy Mitson co-executive directors of the MBA Admissions and Financial Aid at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth. Amy joined the Tuck admissions office in 2000. An attorney by education, Pat joined the Tuck MBA admissions office in 2004. Both have assumed increasing responsibilities over the years and became co-executive directors in September, 2020 — in the midst of the pandemic. I believe I met both of them way back when Tuck hosted a conference for admissions consultants in 2005 and probably had them on our typing-only chats way back when. Now it’s my pleasure to have you both on for the first time. Amy and Pat, Welcome to Admissions Straight Talk. Can you give an overview of the full-time program focusing on its more distinctive elements? [2:36] Amy: The Tuck program starts with an expanded orientation for students to establish a firm foundation so they can jump into a very rigorous academic experience during their time at Tuck. It was several years ago when we redesigned the orientation program to now be called Tuck Launch and there are several components of that: integrated programming in Tuck Launch, experiential learning, as well as very specific opportunities for reflection. We believe this sets a stronger foundation as people jump into the core curriculum. The core curriculum at Tuck begins and weaves its way through the first year at Tuck with expanded fall term opportunities and new data analytics courses. We made some changes to the winter term to try to optimize student academics as well as recruiting, and we’ve gotten some very positive feedback on that. When students head into the spring term of the first-year, a distinct element of the Tuck experience is the first-year project. Many MBA programs will have a capstone project in their first year. The uniqueness of Tuck is that students have total choice of the team that they want to work with and the project that they want to work on. It could be something consulting, non-profit focused, entrepreneurial where you’d present to investors at the end of the project. Sometimes students are working with alumni, local projects, global projects – the sky’s the limit. At that particular point in the curriculum, students definitely have the relationships built and have met all of their classmates and start to bring teams together. It’s a great opportunity to apply the skills that students learned throughout the first-year core. Then heading into the second-year curriculum, it is all elective-based with incredible opportunities for experiential learning, working with faculty in very small scale electives. Or, of course, some of our larger, more popular electives like investments and negotiations, some leadership and communications courses. And the list goes on. The Tuck MBA is also a STEM-designated MBA program. Students have the opportunity to follow a selection of courses that gives them that stem designation at the end of their two years so that’s something that we’ve done for the last few years as well. But the distinctive element is definitely the choice that students have to create the learning experience as they maneuver through the core curriculum and into the elective curriculum during their two years. Of course, the internship is in the middle of it. We can talk more about that later, but that’s something where a distinct element of the Tuck experience is definitely one-on-one career coaching. Whether students have an eye on exactly what they want to do or an exploration for their job search, we have 100% placement for our students when it comes to the summer internship and a whole ecosystem of resources to help them get there. The connectedness there and the opportunities when it comes to recruiting and summer internships and full-time offers – all of that weaves its way together and those are some of the things that I feel in response to that question. Pat: I think the only thing I would add is I think what makes the Tuck program distinctive from many of our peers is the scale, the focus, and the access. On a personal scale – it is one of the smaller programs of our peer institutions with approximately 285 students per class, where you really have the opportunity to get to know your classmates very, very well. And also develop personal relationships with the faculty and the administration. Then it’s combined with being in a location like Hanover, New Hampshire, where you’re away from the distractions of a big city. So it becomes this very immersive program. It is a 24/7 all-in program. What this creates is a personal, connected, and transformative experience for the students and they will go on and transform the world as a result. How have pandemic restrictions affected the MBA experience at Tuck? [7:08] Amy: I’d love to begin and just say pandemic restrictions have absolutely been in effect, and there have been some limitations, but I’ll start with the silver linings first. The career services team in the last year when there were many restrictions, had the opportunity to develop even more corporate relationships than they had in the past. Students had even more opportunities than they did in a prior, what we’d maybe call “a normal,” year. So the career services team definitely did a lot of development there. And it was easy to set up a conversation with a recruiter over Zoom and students reap the benefits of that. Increased access and connection with alumni – we have alumni who are always visiting campus, but in the year when people weren’t able to travel, our Dean, Matt Slaughter, really led the way in launching conversations from the top. For prospective applicants listening out there, you can see some of those recordings on our website, but that was conversations with senior alumni across the world, in different industries, just having a conversation with the Dean about leading during the pandemic. These were opportunities for the entire community, not just students, but also alumni and faculty and staff to engage in these conversations, so bringing alumni to everyone. There was also increased conversation on the admission side. We reached candidates all over the world at all times of day. So increasing that access for candidates and for us was definitely a silver lining. Even when we go back to travel, we won’t let go of that opportunity to connect with people virtually, because it kind of decreases any kind of barrier for investment of time or resources to connect with the admissions committee or with any students. We really enjoyed meeting a lot of people. There were some pauses when it came to the global opportunities at Tuck, and we will be slowly rolling back into those global opportunities for students this year, carefully and thoughtfully, but we did have to put a pause on those this past year. But the results on the career side were incredible. The opportunities that faculty developed, once they got really comfortable in the classroom with all the technology, and, man, they ramped it up quickly. They were having that case discussion and then bringing the CEO in, or bringing the alumni into that classroom discussion for 10 or 15 minutes over Zoom, which they might not have done in the past. That was definitely a benefit to the students. I think that also helped keep the faculty inspired to bring really meaningful, relevant content and communication, even when things were limited because people couldn’t travel to campus. Pat: One aspect of COVID that I hear from a lot of applicants is this concern that so many people were deferred because of COVID that there won’t be space going into the next year’s class. That was not the case at Tuck. We accommodated all of our international students who were delayed with visas. We’re doing it again this year if there are any with visa delays. We came up with hybrid solutions. They were able to attend. So we did not have this mass deferral of a large number of students. We have the same number of seats going into the class of 2023 and 2024. Neither was impacted by large scale deferrals so I want to assure people that is not going to be the case. What don’t people know about Tuck that you would like them to know, or perhaps a common misconception that you’d like to dispel? [10:55] Pat: We are located in a small town in New Hampshire, and I think people are worried that we’re in this remote location, either there’s nothing to do or recruiters aren’t going to come, whatever impact it is. That’s absolutely not the case. I think our location is what makes Tuck so special. It’s a beautiful place to be. I hear about research into your ability to learn when you’re more in a peaceful, natural setting, and you definitely have that at Tuck. But I think that the focus that it brings is, I touched on before, it’s a very immersive environment and it creates access. So hitting on the recruiting question, recruiters absolutely come to Tuck. They want our students, our placement stats are a great demonstration of the marketability of our students. When those recruiters come, they’re a captive audience. They, too, are away from the distractions of big cities. So the entire focus of their visit is on recruiting Tuck students and connecting with them. To put the size of the student body in perspective, the number of people you are competing with for face time with recruiters or connections with them is reduced. When they come up, they’ve put in more effort to get to Hanover so they tend to stay longer. Recruiters as well as visiting executives, CEOs that are coming to campus, they’ve made this investment to come so they really spend time with our students. They are meeting them for drinks at Murphy’s. They’re taking small groups of students out to lunch or dinner. They’re holding open office hours. Our students have the opportunity to connect one-on-one with recruiters or connect one-on-one with CEOs from leading companies and really get personal access and are able to learn from them in a one-on-one or a very small group setting. I think that’s a unique aspect and such a value of being in an environment like Hanover. And our students are never lacking for anything to do. They make their own fun. They’re not going out clubbing until 2:00 AM in the morning. But who wants to do that? They are creating memories. They’re hiking together, they’re canoeing, they’re skiing, they’re hosting parties, they’re cooking dinner for each other. Yes, we’re a small town in New Hampshire, we’re also an Ivy League college in New Hampshire. So there are arts opportunities and a world-class museum. There’s a lot going on. Because it’s a small town, you really have that opportunity to take advantage of everything that Tuck and the Upper Valley have to offer. Amy: Just to echo something that Pat said, I led a virtual information session last night where five alumni joined me on a panel. And before all the prospective students came into the session, the very first question that the two different alums asked when joining the session, “Will recruiting be in-person? Because I want to come back to campus and recruit for my company.” So they were very enthusiastic about that. I echo everything Pat said and will also say a common misconception is that students graduating from Tuck are just getting jobs in the Northeast. West Coast, East Coast, Midwest, and globally, student placement is incredibly strong and very diverse. I think, again, because of the strong connection with alumni who are all over the world and are very interested in the next group of Tuckies – they want to hire them or talk to them about their company or share their experiences. That helps with student recruiting and it helps with placement and wherever students want to go. In addition to the full-time career services team that we have in Hanover, we also have a dedicated career services person on the West Coast. That’s been pivotal for students, especially with tech recruiting. Tuck lays out pretty clearly it’s four criteria for acceptance: Smart, Accomplished, Aware, and Encouraging. Can you unpack those criteria a little bit? [15:27] Pat: Absolutely. I would love to. We came up with those criteria by looking at what made successful Tuck students, who are now successful Tuck alum and they demonstrated those four qualities. That’s what we came at as we were creating or revising our criteria. Smart – pretty straightforward. We are looking for people who were successful in their undergraduate or graduate programs. We’re looking at test scores. We’re looking at undergraduate GPA performance. That one’s kind of obvious, but that’s kind of the academic smart aptitude. We’re also looking for smart in their attitude. We want people who are curious and engaged. Tuck students have confident humility about what they know and what they don’t know. We’re looking for those qualities on top of the academic performance and the test scores. In terms of Accomplished – we’re looking for impact and advancement in your careers. We’re also looking for accomplishment in extracurricular activities, community involvement, and personal accomplishments. All of that comes into the accomplishment factor, kind of what’s on your resume. Awareness is kind of in two directions. We’re looking for awareness – applicants who have taken time to reflect and really think out who they are, where have they come from, how their experiences have shaped who they are, shaped their character, and how that will contribute to the Tuck community. And then also in terms of awareness, it’s more forward-thinking of what are the applicants’ goals? What did they set forth that they want to do in this world? How will an MBA help them achieve those goals and how will an MBA from Tuck, specifically, help them achieve those goals? So that’s what we’re looking for in terms of awareness. And lastly is encouraging which I think is truly quintessential Tuck. This is the Tuck community at its finest. Our students are encouraging, collaborative, and empathetic. They are great team players. This doesn’t mean that they’re pushovers. They are willing to stand up, to push back. But when they do so, they do it respectfully; they do it in a constructive way and in a positive method. I think that the key thing here is that Tuck students recognize that my success and your success are not mutually exclusive and they work to build each other out. It is not a place where you’re only looking out for number one. Though that describes our Tuck students, that also describes our alums, and that’s what we’re looking for in our applicants. Can you be accomplished without being smart and aware? [18:24] Pat: That’s interesting. I think, yes. Of course, there’s going to be overlap with all four of these criteria. If you’re going to be a successful person, you’re good with people, you’re smart, you’re thoughtful. When we come back to it as admissions criteria, I think it’s important to remember it as a holistic evaluation process. Strengths in one criterion or criteria can balance out weaknesses in other areas. Someone could be very accomplished in their career and bring amazing impact to the table, but maybe the GPA and the GMAT are not quite as competitive as others in the applicant pool. Those things balance each other out. Of course, there’s going to be overlap, but we don’t have to see all four. There’s going to be varying. People are going to shine for different reasons on different criteria. Amy: I agree, and different applications are running through my mind and people shine for different reasons. We know the things that may not be as strong, they can fine-tune at Tuck, but they have everything that they need to jump into the program and to be successful and to grow. It also seems like your four criteria, they’re not what you’re going to teach, right? You’re not going to teach somebody to be smart. You could perhaps teach them to be accomplished a little bit, but you’re not going to teach them, necessarily, to be aware, to start with. [19:48] Amy: I think the application process and people coming into the MBA program have a lot of aspirations and desires for growth. They present to us in the application where they are. And then, because these things are woven into the community in ways, I think people can grow along that journey, even though it’s not “here’s the 101 on how to be aware.” No, it’s by being in that community that you then can strengthen that capacity. Do you have any plans to accept Executive Assessment or other exams? Any thought to consider waiver requests or go test optional? [21:19] Amy: At this moment in time, we’re not considering going test optional. We do still require a GMAT or a GRE. For applicants out there, please know that while this is an important data point that we consider, it’s just one in that holistic review that Pat mentioned. So we do still require the test. It’s one piece of the bigger puzzle that you present to us with your candidacy. Now, I know that Tuck takes an applicant’s highest score when evaluating the application. I vaguely recall that there was a time that you actually took the highest verbal and the highest quant. Do you still do that or did I make a mistake? [21:58] Amy: We love to see all of the test scores, but we’re not creating a new kind of super score for the individual applicant. We definitely consider the progress people have made on the tests and the highest scores in the overall evaluation. Tuck has three required 300-word essays and one optional, and then an additional required essay for re-applicants. What do you hope to learn from the essays, especially this year’s new essay, that you don’t get from the transcript resume and application boxes? [22:30] Pat: Each part of the application maps to a different criteria. We’re getting Smart from your test scores and your transcripts. We’re getting Accomplished from your resume and your answers to the work history and extracurriculars. The Aware and Encouraging criteria are harder to quantify from those kinds of documents. So the essays specifically track to aware and encouraging. Essay one, where we’re asking, “Why an MBA and why Tuck?” gets to that forward-thinking part of awareness that I talked about before. Essay two of, “Tell us who you are,” that’s getting to the reflective part of awareness that I was discussing. And then essay three is getting at that encouraging part. We changed that slightly this year and made it broader because we wanted to give people more opportunity to share how they might satisfy the encouraging criteria. This opens up the opportunities applicants may choose to provide a similar example, how they help someone achieve success, like last year’s question was, but this also gives them the option instead to talk about a time where maybe they had to push back or a time that they dealt empathetically with people who were different than they were. So we wanted to broaden the opportunities to share encouraging with us. That’s what we’re hoping to get out of those essays. And I’ll put in a pitch for our blog – the Tuck 360 Blog on our website goes into detail about what we are looking for in each of our essay questions – What do we mean by Smart, Accomplished, Aware, and Encouraging? What can you expect through the interview? What are we looking for in the letters of reference? So I encourage applicants to Tuck to take a look at that because it is a good one. What is the most common mistake or mistakes that you see applicants make in the application process? [24:56] Amy: I guess I’ll start and say, as we are reading applications, we’re really reading with an eye on the positive and not looking for mistakes. We’re looking for reasons to admit candidates. We’re looking for strengths. I come into reading an application believing and ready to be enthusiastic about someone’s candidacy. And so I’m not looking for those mistakes. I’m just really enthusiastic and reading in a positive manner. And our committee moves forward in that way. Sometimes we see candidates who maybe miss an opportunity, right? So missing an opportunity to share with us, less so, what they’ve done, but the reasons behind why they have taken a certain course of action. Why was there this particular transition in their background? When people are answering the essay questions, the detail of what you have done, I often will see in your resume, but sometimes they miss the opportunity to connect with the excitement of the committee, by sharing a little bit about their motivation behind the things that they’be done and the impact that they’ve had. Pat: I will add, making sure that you never leave us guessing about anything. This goes a little bit with Amy’s point of, if you have a job gap, be sure to explain it. Or if you have an unusual choice of recommender or your grades took a dip, don’t ignore it. We see it. So ignoring it doesn’t make it go away. Be straightforward, tell us what happened, but don’t make us guess, because we get too creative in what we guess. And we often get it wrong. So fill in those blanks for us. Help us understand how you’ve gotten from point A to point B. What will interviews be like this year at Tuck for the upcoming cycle? [27:19] Pat: This past year all of our interviews were virtual. We will continue to have virtual interviews going forward. We will also continue to offer interviews by invitation. So after you’ve applied, we’ll review your application and invite you to an interview. In the past, one of the things that we loved about Tuck was the opportunity to have an open interview policy for candidates who came to campus. In light of COVID, that hasn’t been possible. So we’ve had to move to the invitational interview, but to somewhat replicate that open interview policy. What we have is an opportunity for a guaranteed interview. So if applicants for round one submit their application by the early deadline of September 1st, they can guarantee themselves an interview. If they get it in – the complete application with the app fee paid, letters of reference done, GMAT and GRE scores in, then you’re guaranteed an interview. For round two, as long as it’s in by December 1st, same thing, you can guarantee yourself an interview that way. That’s been our compromise since we’re not able to bring people to campus for open interviews. [youtube2]figure> [/youtube2] What advice would you give to someone thinking ahead for, let’s say a fall 2022 or later application? [38:22] Amy: I occasionally will receive inquiries from folks who have just graduated from college. You pick up the phone and it’s someone who is getting ready to graduate and then they’re thinking about applying in the fall. I say, “Okay. Well, have you thought about this? Wait a minute.” I will often recommend, for people who are thinking ahead, to take a look at the first essay, right? You can see the essay questions for this year. And take a look at that first essay and try to answer, “Why an MBA?” Just take a minute with the essays and start thinking about that. And you can start that answer and it will evolve as you get closer to your application process in a year. Also during that first job out of college or those very early positions, keep a record of your accomplishment. Keep a record of the times when you made a mistake or somebody really gave you a pat on the back. You’ll forget all those great things that happened, and you’ll forget some of the mistakes, too, but try to keep track of it. Even if you just jot it in your phone like your notes for your future application, keep track of the things that you’re doing in that year or two before you apply, because those will be great experiences to draw from in an essay or in an interview conversation, potentially. Pat: Develop relationships with supervisors and mentors. These are going to be your future recommenders. Working with them so they know you well, not in an opportunistic way, will help you learn from them and you’re going to grow because you’re working closely with them. But then those are going to be the people that can write thoughtfully about you going forward. And you want people who know you really well. Take stretch assignments. Really push yourself in those couple years to have an impact. Try something where you’re going to have an impact with your employer, stay involved in the community, and be thoughtful. Really take the time… This is whether you’re applying now or whether you’re applying in a couple of years. Take the time to reflect. Figure out what it is that you want to do. Do informational interviews with people from the kinds of careers that you’re thinking about and see how they got there. Maybe they didn’t get there with an MBA. Maybe they did. But try and explore the various pathways for yourself. So when it is time to apply, you think through all of this, and you’ve got a good understanding of what you want to do, what you want out of an MBA and where you want to go. Where can listeners and potential applicants learn more about Dartmouth Tuck’s MBA program? [42:40] Amy: For people wanting to explore more about the MBA program, you can go to Tuck.dartmouth.edu. You can also visit https://tuck.dartmouth.edu/admissions for admissions and online events. And please join us. Whether you’re applying this year or in a future year, you’re welcome to join the robust opportunities that we have for virtual events, whether it’s conversations with admissions or with some of our current students. We also mentioned the Tuck 360 Blog – that’s a great space to hear directly from the admissions committee, as well as students who will be talking about their summer internship experiences and from incoming students as they start orientation in just two weeks at Tuck. Related links:
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