By accepted.com
- Feb 4, 04:30 AM
Rejection hurts, especially if it’s from a school that you really had hoped to attend. Competition is always tough at good schools, and space is limited. Not everyone who is qualified can get in.
You can still achieve your dreams by taking this threefold approach: (1)...
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By accepted.com
- Jan 31, 11:56 AM
Becoming a physician assistant (PA) has become a hot career goal, and it’s getting hotter all the time. Over the past several years, applications have more than tripled at some of the most competitive programs, and acceptance rates have dipped to as low as about...
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By Gurufi
- Jan 30, 09:35 AM
Within 20 seconds of reading a draft personal statement, I can tell whether the author has a clear sense of what they want to say or whether they’ve spent far too much time asking for advice, deep-diving into forums, or otherwise overthinking it. These “Frankenstein...
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By Gurufi
- Jan 25, 15:54 PM
Writing a powerful personal statement can be a genuine challenge for inexperienced writers. They often pile on unnecessary complexity, use fancier-than-needed words, and try too hard to *dazzle* their reader. Don’t do that. The best writing is simple, clear, and direct. It will also feel...
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By Gurufi
- Jan 25, 15:42 PM
We all mistakes because we're all human. In my 16 years of working with clients and helping them get into top business schools, one of the most common things I've witnessed is accomplished and smart people who write off their chances at admission into a...
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By accepted.com
- Jan 17, 12:33 PM
Reflecting on trends that impacted graduate admissions in 2022, Linda Abraham shares her predictions for 2023 and offers an action plan for those planning to apply in the new year. [Show Summary]
Thanks for joining me for today’s solo show. I’m going to review a few trends...
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By accepted.com
- Jan 13, 09:40 AM
Build a better accomplishments essay by following this recipe.
Accomplishments are the bread and butter (and jam!) of MBA personal statements and application essays. That might sound straightforward, but a fascinating brainstorming session among Accepted admissions consultants revealed that applicants don’t always understand what an accomplishment is in...
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By Gurufi
- Jan 11, 11:07 AM
I want to spend a few posts talking about Diversity Statements. Most schools require some version of this, and for many applicants it can be quite confusing in terms of what the prompt is asking for or what you should write in response. I’m going...
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By Admissionado
- Jan 9, 15:55 PM
To sum up business school applications using a borrowed phrase from Gen Z: “It’s a LOT.”
You’ve got (1) application essays, (2) the resume, (3) letters of recommendation, (4) interviews, and more. We can dive right in and talk through each component, but let’s take a...
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By Gurufi
- Dec 27, 07:03 AM
Personal Statements are an unusual form of writing. We’re so rarely called on to write about ourselves, much less boast about our accomplishments. This is doubly difficult for people without a lot of essay-writing experience. As such, it’s natural that people make some pretty basic...
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