Navigate The MBA Maze FINAL

Navigate the MBA Maze: 11 Tips to Acceptance
Introduction
Youve worked hard to ensure you have a strong undergrad GPA. Youve studied for and
taken the GMAT or GRE. You've volunteered, taken part in extracurricular activities,
increased your responsibilities at work, and researched future career opportunities.
Hopefully you've even carved out time for your own recreational interests.
Now you are ready to apply. But are you prepared for the next steps in the process? Do
you know the fastest, most efficient, and most organized way to get from point A (where
you are right now) to point B (in a seat at your top choice MBA program)?
We know everything there is to know about navigating the winding road to an MBA
acceptance. If you're stuck in the MBA maze, then you've come to the right place.
Now, what are you waiting for? Let's get you into b-school.
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Table of Contents
What is Accepted? ............................................................................................................................ 4

Why Our Clients Love Us ................................................................................................................ 5
Application Timing .......................................................................................................................... 6
Shortlisting & Visiting Business Schools ........................................................................................ 8
Choosing Topics for the B-School Essay .......................................................................................10
Writing the MBA Application Essay .............................................................................................12
Aligning Your Resume with Your Application Essays ..................................................................13
Letters of Recommendation: Selecting Your Recommenders .......................................................15
Preparing for the Interview.............................................................................................................16
Tips for Video MBA Essay Questions ...........................................................................................18
4 Tips for Team Interviews ............................................................................................................20
Waitlisted? Now What?..................................................................................................................22
Choosing from Multiple Business School Acceptances .................................................................24
Conclusion ......................................................................................................................................25
What is Accepted?
Accepted is the premier admissions consultancy that offers:
1-on-1 consulting for business school

Expert editing of all application components (essays, resumes, letters of
recommendation, waitlist letters, and more)
Interview prep
Free resources guides, webinars, and a podcast
Sample essays
Our interactive blog where you can get the latest admissions news, solid advice,
and answers to your questions
Why Our Clients Love Us

No matter where you live and no matter where you're applying, our expert admissions
consultants are ready to listen, mentor, and guide you as you prepare an outstanding b-
school application that will get you accepted. You'll love us because you'll see from the
first phone call or email that we care about you and support you as you strive to achieve
your goals and dreams.
But you don't need to take our word for it. See what some of our clients have to say about
Accepted
"I did find out just over a week ago that I was admitted to HBS! Super exciting
news I definitely would not have been as successful without your help! Thank
you for the practice and support- it was a pleasure working with you!
"I just wanted to let you know that I have been accepted at Cornell Johnson (with
a significant scholarship) [and to Duke Fuqua]. I am very excited to have gotten
into two top MBA programs. Again, Thanks very much Judy for helping me
throughout the whole application process. I would not have done it without your
help."
Application Timing
Should You Apply Round 1, Round 2, or Round 3?
Do not try to win the admissions game through timing. Quality not timing trumps all.
Submit your application when it is at its best.
When in doubt, follow this rule of thumb: Apply in the earliest round possible IF AND
ONLY IF it doesnt compromise the quality of your application.
The R1 vs. R2 Dilemma: Case Studies
Lets start with Lisa. Lisa, who has been struggling with her GMAT, wants to attend a
top 15 program. She is unlikely to be admitted with her current score and she wants to
apply Round 1. She is better off raising her GMAT and postponing her application to
Round 2.
Or take a look at Johns profile: John has good scores, grades, and work experience, but
is in a common applicant sub-group and wants to apply Round 2 because he believes
competition will be less intense. Big mistake. Competition is intense both rounds. Instead
of focusing on this timing question, he should be working to improve his profile,
differentiate himself, learn about the schools, and start on his essays so that he can submit
Round 1 when there are more spots available.
Is there an advantage to applying early in a round, especially Round 1?
I dont think so. More importantly, there is actually an advantage to holding onto a
completed first application and submitting it closer to the deadline. (Any school with
rolling admissions, CBS for example, could be an exception to this.) As you work on
subsequent applications, you will improve your essays and relate experiences and goals
with greater clarity. If you just put that first completed application away while you work
on applications 2, 3, and N, then you can go back to application 1 before that schools R1
deadline and tweak it before you submit. That first application will then benefit from
your recent writing experience and greater clarity of thought.
Dont, however, wait until the 11th hour to upload your app and press SUBMIT. Servers
are often overloaded on deadline day. You dont want to miss a deadline on an
application that was completed weeks earlier because you waited too long.
Should You Apply R3?
If you belong to the following groups, I advise you not to apply Round 3:
You do not have a clear post-MBA goal and competitive stats, work experience,
and community service. In other words, youre not really ready.
Your target schools are not reapplicant friendly.
You are not a US permanent resident and you anticipate visa issues or problems if
accepted by the later notification dates.
You are a card-carrying member of an over-represented group.
However, you should apply during the third or later rounds if you are among those who:
Just missed the Round 2 deadlines due to circumstances beyond your control, but
have your GMAT and a clear idea of where you want to apply and why you want
an MBA.
Are a non-traditional applicant or member of an under-represented group or have
diversity elements in your profile.
Prefer to have a slight chance of acceptance over no chance, which is what you
will have if you dont apply.
A third round application has the following advantages over waiting until Round 1 next
fall:
You have a chance of acceptance this year, even if it isnt as good as it would be
earlier in the application cycle.
Some programs give feedback so that you will be better prepared for Round 1 in
next years application. Dont apply just to obtain feedback but the opportunity
to receive feedback could make applying educational and worthwhile, even if you
are rejected.
The main disadvantage: The cost and time required to apply.
Related Resources:
Round 3 or Next Year: The MBA Admissions Debate [webinar]

I was Accepted...But Can I Do Better?
Application Timing: When Should You Submit?
Shortlisting & Visiting Business Schools

In deciding whether to apply to specific MBA programs, you need to understand how the
schools differ. What are their relative strengths and weaknesses? Its not always easy to
get a real sense of what makes a school unique: They all claim top faculties, great student
bodies, and networks that will sizzle when you graduate, so how can you tell the
differences between them?
Here are a few points that will help you determine differences between schools:
Employment profile
See where graduates find jobs. Which schools send the most grads to the companies,
industries, and locations you are most interested in?
Class profile
Do you want a large class or a small, close-knit class? Do you want an urban or rural
setting? Do you really want to be in a class that draws over 70% of its students from
engineering, business, and technical fields? Or would you prefer to be in a class where
46% came from the social sciences and humanities? Both MIT and Stanford provide
outstanding MBA educations, but their class make-up is very different. You may prefer
one or the other.
Curriculum
Would Harvards rigid first year curriculum, where everyone takes the same classes,
chafe? Or would you be lost with all the options at Chicago, which prides itself on its
flexibility? Is the ability to pass out of prerequisites important to you? Do you want a lot
of teacher cooperation and integration of business functions, as is provided
by Tuck or Yale?
Methodology
Do you prefer a mix of methodologies? Check out Wharton. Do you seek an emphasis on
projects and hands-on learning, as at Ross? Do you want strict case method? Take a
closer look at HBS and Darden.
Clubs and extracurriculars
Many schools have imitated MIT Sloans business plan competition. But not everyone
has a social enterprise competition (HBS does). If you are interested in social enterprise,
that competition may be particularly appealing.
What are some of the unusual clubs at the different schools that you might be interested
in? For example almost every school will have a Marketing Club, but only some, like
Columbia, will have a Luxury Goods Marketing Club. Again, if this is your interest, the
existence and health of that club may be an important attraction for you.
Professor research
If there is a prof or two researching the niche that appeals to you, he may be the magnet
pulling you to that program. Are there independent study opportunities? Does he teach
MBA students? What classes?
Fit
Then there is that almost indefinable quality called fit. Visit the schools you are
considering to determine fit. If visiting isnt feasible, talk to current students, read MBA
student blogs, and follow the student newspapers.
Grasping these points of difference will enable you to make more intelligent application
and acceptance decisions.
Visiting the Schools
Another good way to get to know the programs? Visit! Here are some visiting day tips to
get the most from your school visits:
1. If possible, visit when class is in session. Then, take a tour, meet with students,
and attend the info sessions. In short, take advantage of whatever is offered.
2. Prepare for your visit by going through the schools website thoroughly. It isnt
great when you ask a question that is answered three times on the schools site.
3. As you go through the school website, write down any questions that you may
have and take them with you.
4. If you cant visit the school, prepare questions to ask at receptions or info sessions
that will be held in your city.
Related Resources:
7 Steps to a Strong MBA Application [webinar]

6 Top Tips for Visiting Schools
How Many B-Schools Should You Apply To?
Choosing Topics for the B-School Essay

In your applications, the schools are attempting to get to know you through your
essays. So what should you write about?
Write about what is most important to you and distinctive about you. The
admissions readers seek to uncover how you will contribute to their class, their program,
and the diversity of their schools. By telling your story not what you think they want to
hear and not what you share with 50% of other applicants you will reveal how you can
uniquely add to their class.
Answer the Question!
For applications asking you to respond to specific questions and requesting statements of
purpose, you have to first and foremost answer the question being asked. Frequently
when reviewing application essays and personal statements, I read the essay first and then
the question. If I can answer the question based on the essay I just read, it passes the first
check.
If the question asks you to discuss a failure, somewhere in that essay you must discuss a
time when you really blew it. And then explore what you learned, and if appropriate, a
nice dose of how you successfully handled a similar subsequent situation. But the starting
point has to be an answer to the question posed.
If the question asks why you want to attend a given program, you need to provide
specifics about that program that relate to your interests and goals. Dont respond with an
answer that could apply to all programs in your field. That is a non-answer, non-starter,
and probable ding. Dont tell them why you are more qualified than anyone else to attend
their program. Just answer the question.
What if its an open-ended question with just general instructions? Then follow the
general instructions and enjoy the luxury of writing about what interests you and best
presents your qualifications.
Did You Answer the Question?
Ready to hit Submit? Wait! Perform the following check before you submit your essays.
Make sure your essay:
Answers the question.

Not just answers the question, but answers the question as well as you can.
Is a coherent, articulate demonstration of your writing ability.
Related Resources:
Avoid These 5 Fatal Flaws in Your Application Essay [free guide]

Your MBA Goals Essay: Get Ready, Get Set, THINK!
5 Ways to Make Top B-Schools Love You
Writing the MBA Application Essay

Youve decided which schools to apply to, and you even know what you want to write
about, but youre staring at a blank screenwhat now? Follow these three steps to write
your winning essay.
Step 1: Introspection
You are the first topic you need to know. After all, the essay will be about you.
So ask yourself: What do you want to do after your MBA? Why do you want to attend
this program? When have you demonstrated the qualities this school appreciates, the
qualities that show you belong here?
Before you introduce yourself to the adcom, you must make sure that you know yourself
well.
Step 2: Write Killer Openings
Dont get lulled into writing a generic opening. Its easy, but lethal. Instead, think
through the story you wish to tell and grab the readers attention by opening with a
moment at the height of the action.
Step 3: Be Positive
You want to emphasize the positive: Where are you going? What do you want to
accomplish? What do you like? What attracts you to business? If you are asked to write
about a failure or mistake, briefly and honestly describe that experience, but spend the
bulk of the essay focusing on what you learned from it and how in a similar later situation
you behaved differently as a result of those lessons. Think and write positive.
Related Resources:
From Example to Exemplary [free guide]

How to Write about Overcoming Challenges without Sounding like a Whiner
6 Tips for Getting Started on Your Application Essays
Aligning Your Resume with Your Application Essays

Your resume does not just present a valuable context for your other materials it also
gives the adcom readers an easy point of reference as they read your essays.
Here are five tips to help you create a stand-out resume that complements the rest of your
application:
1. Use your resume to cover career facts that wont fit in your essays
The resume can free up space in your essays. By summarizing your experience,
responsibilities, and achievements in the resume, you dont have to worry about
cramming every noteworthy item into your essays, or spending time sketching out your
career path. Rather, you can be very selective and detailed in the experiences you do
elaborate on in the essays. These two components, the essays and the resume, should
complement each other rather than being redundant. When they harmonize, they sharpen
your message and give both depth and breadth to your application.
2. Consistency is key
Be consistent in your resume and essays: refer to companies, job titles, departments,
technologies, and other items in the same way in both pieces. Not only does this practice
prevent confusion, it also heightens the unity and coherence of the overall application.
3. Highlight top skills, talents, and experiences
Review your essays and determine whether there are particular skills, abilities, talents, or
experiences that you should reinforce. Then use your resume to do so. For example, if
your verbal score was low, presumably you demonstrated your verbal skills in your
essays. Use the resume to further strengthen the impression of strong verbal skills.
4. Show forward thinking
Your goals anchor your application essays and statements of purpose; everything you
write should directly or indirectly relate to them. So should the resume. In selecting the
experiences and accomplishments to highlight, give the resume a slant that reflects your
goals.
Related Resources:
9 Dos and Donts for Your Application Resume

4 Tips for Demonstrating Professional Growth in a Flat Organization
Write a Resume that is Readable, Impactful, and Unique
Letters of Recommendation: Selecting Your Recommenders

Here are six expert tips for choosing the best recommenders:
1. The best letters of recommendation come from people who have seen you
perform.
2. The weakest letters are of the character reference variety (from the clergy
member who knows you only as a person who dozes during weekly services)
or the VIP genre (from influential people like your mothers college roommates
sister, who is on an admissions committee). In both cases, the recommender
barely knows you.
3. A letter need not be lengthy to be effective, and the writer need not have known
you since grade school.
4. A letter from an immediate supervisor who describes your work and rates your
performance as much stronger than that of other employees in similar positions,
tells an admissions committee something significant about you.
5. Its important to avoid repetition and duplication in your letters. Only one
recommendation per single source is a good rule of thumb. Each letter should
highlight a different facet of you and your accomplishments and, ideally, present
you from a different vantage point. If you have a job in which you report to more
than one person, dont ask each person for a letter. Ask one of them and then ask
another supervisor from a different project or a previous position.
6. Last but not least, request your letters in person whenever possible, and give each
recommender a copy of your resume and your admissions essay. Ask the person if
s/he is able to write you a strong letter, and offer to provide any additional
material the person requests.
Related Resources:
The Quick Guide to Admissions Resumes [free guide]

MBA Letters of Recommendation
Recommenders and Recommendations
Preparing for the Interview

Here are three key tips on how to present yourself during those crucial face-to-face
minutes.
1. Structure your answers
Structure helps your interviewer see where youre going with your answer and helps you
remember where youre going, too. So when they ask, Why do you want to
attend Harvard/Stanford/Kellogg? dont say, Well, I was born in Florida in 1984,
and Instead, lay out a clear structure: There are three primary reasons why this
school is my top choice: curriculum, culture, and community. After providing the
structure upfront, provide details for each reason you mention. Not every interview
answer requires an upfront structure (some are more story-oriented), but use one for those
that lend themselves to it. Youll be glad you did.
2. Project confidence
Regardless of your general confidence level, do your best to clear your mind of doubt and
believe that you deserve an offer. As you prepare for the interview remind yourself of
your past achievements in challenging circumstances. And make sure your confidence
doesnt spill over into arrogance (Well of course you should accept me because...).
3. Read your interviewer
Some are high-energy. Some arent. Some like humor. Some dont. Some are by-the-
book. Some wont ask a single question youve practiced for. While you cant prepare for
every single type of interviewer, you can adjust your style a bit to match theirs. Though
schools stress that they seek objective opinions from their interviewers, we all know the
reality: a large factor in interview performance is likeability, and interviewers like
candidates who remind them of themselves.
An even simpler strategy is to pay attention to clear cues from your interviewer if
theyre yawning and looking at their watch, youre probably being too long-winded or
need to use more compelling examples; if theyre asking probing questions for everything
you say, try including more details in your initial answers.
Related Resources:
Perfect Answers to MBA Interview Questions [free guide]

6 Steps to Follow After You Receive Your MBA Interview Invite
The 10 Commandments of MBA Interviews
Tips for Video MBA Essay Questions

Worried about the video component of your MBA application? Here are 3 tips if you
need to respond to a question in a short 1-2-minute video.
1. Understand the value of video
These video essays, like the written ones, are attempts to get to know you. Unlike the
written word, however, the schools are seeking to see how you present yourself visually
and with little time to prepare or polish answers. They are testing articulation and
presence in a way that essays cant and at much less expense than interviews. In that
sense, these videos are a pre-interview screening device in addition to a way to learn
more about your likes and dislikes, achievements, dreams, goals, and challenges.
2. Sharpen your on-camera skills
While you may not be able to prepare for a specific question, you definitely can and
should prepare.
You need to practice for the experience of talking to a video camera with no responses
from another human being. No body language. No facial expressions. No audience
energy. Zero feedback. At first the experience may feel very unnatural, but it will get
easier with practice.
Until the questions become known, practice answering different essay questions in the
announced time limit and then view the video. Here are a few sample questions to get
you started:
What do you do for fun?

What are your passions, interests, and hobbies?
If you could travel across the United States in a car with anyone, whom would
you choose to travel with and why?
What would you do on a rainy Sunday afternoon?
How have you handled a difficult interaction? What did you learn from it?
Describe a difficult professional decision you had to make. What were the
consequences, and what, if anything, did you learn?
If you are really nervous about the video exercise or about speaking in public, consider
joining Toastmasters and forcing yourself to speak publicly. You will improve your
presence and gain confidence. Both will help you with your video interview, any
admissions interview, job interviews, and required public speaking.
3. Do some day-of prep
Beyond preparing and simply getting comfortable with the format or anticipated
questions, when it comes time for the real thing, do the following:
Dress neatly. Follow any dress guidelines the school provides. Women, put on
light make-up and one or two pieces of neutral jewelry. If you wonder if your
attire is too revealing, it is. Men, get a haircut and shave. Make sure your facial
hair is trimmed and neat.
It should go without saying, but keep your language clean no profanity.
Think for a few seconds before you reply and then minimize pauses that we tend
to fill with ums and uhs. They dont contribute to presence.
If you tend to perspire, put on the air conditioning so the room is cool.
Sit up straight and lean a little bit forward.
Remember to smile. Put a smiley face or something silly next to the camera to
remind you to smile.
And two final points:
1. Schools want to accept students who reflect well on them.

2. Youll do great!
Related Resources:
MBA Admissions A-Z: 26 Great Tips [free guide]

MBA Interview Tips: Video Essays
MBA Video Essay Essays: How They Work and How to Ace Them
4 Tips for Team Interviews

Since so much of b-school life and learning includes team discussions, the adcom needed
a tool for assessing how applicants will fit in the team-based discussion culture of their
programs. Thus, the Team-Based Discussion (TBD) was born.
In team-based interviews, applicants need to use a different set of skills than they use
during traditional, individual interviews. Personal interviews require one-on-one
presentation, interpersonal skills, and self-awareness, while team interviews require
critical thinking, listening, persuasion, and leadership.
Here are four to-dos to help you win an Academy Award for your performance in a
team-based interview:
1. Review school material
This includes the specific materials that the school provides prior to the interview, as well
as all other material about the program. As with an individual interview, you need to
know the school well its mission, curriculum, teaching style, etc. Review the schools
website and speak with current students and recent grads so you get a clear picture of
what its like to be a student at B-School X.
2. Read Case in Point
This is an excellent book by Marc Consentino that will teach you how to state your
position during team-based interviews, and then clearly and succinctly support your
position.
3. Role-play
Use family, friends, colleagues, and consultants at Accepted to role-play with you. The
more in-the-know your mock interviewer and peers are, the better idea youll get of how
the interview will run on the big day.
4. Take notes
You are allowed to bring notes to the interview, and while you dont want to read off a
piece of paper or even refer to it frequently, it may help you feel more confident knowing
that some of your key points are written down in case you need them. You never know
how performance anxiety may set in, and if your brain freezes and you completely forget
your plan, youll be glad you jotted some ideas down beforehand.
TIP: Dont bring a 400-page stack of papers! You dont want to spend the whole time
shuffling through your notes, making noise, and ignoring your co-interviewees while they
speak. Paperless notes on a tablet may reduce the shuffle, but they wont reduce the
distraction keep paperless notes to a minimum as well.
Related Resources:
How to Ace Your MBA Interviews [free guide]

7 Tips for MBA Interview Prep
How to Ace Your Team Based Interview: 4 Tips for the Big Day
Waitlisted? Now What?

First, a word of introduction: Realize that receiving a waitlist letter means you qualify for
admission. You pass. You are probably on the waitlist (and not admitted) because they
have already admitted applicants with your profile and want diversity in the class. Or
they find your qualifications impressive, but find someone elses even more so.
I encourage you to seize the initiative and launch a campaign. Unless the school
discourages additional contact, take a proactive approach. You have already shown that
you qualify for the school; otherwise you wouldnt find yourself on the waitlist. They like
you. Now give the adcom additional reasons to admit you by writing a succinct waitlist
letter.
What to Include in Your Waitlist Update
Include the following five points in your waitlist update:
1. Say thanks
Briefly thank the school for continuing to consider your application and mention how the
schools philosophy and approach fit your educational preferences and goals. Dont dwell
on your disappointment at not being accepted.
2. Express your willingness to improve
Agree to take any additional courses or follow any additional instructions provided.
3. Discuss recent achievements
Did you have a 4.0 during the last quarter? Have you led a project or organization?
Volunteered? Have you taken your department, business, or club in a new direction?
Have you had an article published? Earned a patent? Launched a business? Received a
promotion or assumed additional responsibilities? Succeeded in a particularly demanding
class or project? You should highlight any recent accomplishments not discussed in your
application and ideally tie them back to some of the themes or experiences you raised in
your essays.
4. Address your shortcomings
Discuss how you have addressed shortcomings without highlighting them. For
example, if you enrolled in Toastmasters to improve your communications skills, inform
the adcom that you did so two months ago, tell them of any awards you have won, and
enlighten them as to how much you are enjoying the experience. BUT dont say that you
are doing all this because you are concerned about your low verbal score or sub-standard
grades in social science courses.
5. Make your intentions clear
If you are certain you would attend this school, make it clear that this is your first choice.
Express how you feel that you belong at the school like a hand fits in a snug glove on a
cold winter day, and that you will attend if, or should I say when, you are accepted.
Keep the letter short and sweet two pages max. Dont succumb to the temptation to
rewrite or even summarize your life history or essays. Stay focused on what you have
accomplished since applying.
Accepteds consultants are available to help you evaluate your application, advise you on
your waitlist strategy, and edit waitlist letters. For more information, please visit
our waitlist services for more details.
Related Resources:
Waitlisted! What Now? [podcast]

How to Write Waitlist Letters
3 Topics to Discuss in Waitlist Correspondence
Choosing from Multiple Business School Acceptances

Youve been accepted to two solid schools. Great! Or, youve been offered admission to
an OK school with a significant scholarship and your #1 choice with no financial aid. Or,
youve been admitted to a top-tier program, but you really wanted to go to Harvard. You
should be celebrating, but instead youre worrying.
What do you do now? What criteria do you use in making your decision? Here are the
factors that should guide you:
1. Which institution best supports your future goals and most likely career
path?
This criterion is paramount when you have clear, well-defined goals, for instance, I want
to run an IT consultancy serving financial services firms. If financial aid is an issue,
calculate whether the full tuition program will increase your earning power by more than
the amount of the scholarship, or whether your preference for the more expensive school
is worth the difference in cost.
2. Which educational approach do you prefer?
Do you prefer to learn through case study or analysis, or a combination of the two?
3. Where would you rather live for the next 1-2 years?
Do you want to live in a big city or small college town? What region do you want to live
in? Do you prefer a big university or a small college? Religious or secular? Liberal or
conservative?
Enjoy your great options and use these criteria to guide you as you make your decision.
Related Resources:
How to Fund Your MBA Abroad [webinar]

Show Me the Money
MBA Choices: Dream School vs. Scholarship School?
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What is Accepted? ............................................................................................................................ 4

1-on-1 consulting for business school

Why Our Clients Love Us

Should You Apply Round 1, Round 2, or Round 3?

The R1 vs. R2 Dilemma: Case Studies

Is there an advantage to applying early in a round, especially Round 1?

Should You Apply R3?

The main disadvantage: The cost and time required to apply.

Round 3 or Next Year: The MBA Admissions Debate [webinar]

Shortlisting & Visiting Business Schools

Clubs and extracurriculars

Visiting the Schools

7 Steps to a Strong MBA Application [webinar]

Choosing Topics for the B-School Essay

Answer the Question!

Did You Answer the Question?

Answers the question.

Avoid These 5 Fatal Flaws in Your Application Essay [free guide]

Writing the MBA Application Essay

Step 2: Write Killer Openings

From Example to Exemplary [free guide]

Aligning Your Resume with Your Application Essays

3. Highlight top skills, talents, and experiences

4. Show forward thinking

9 Dos and Donts for Your Application Resume

Letters of Recommendation: Selecting Your Recommenders

The Quick Guide to Admissions Resumes [free guide]

Preparing for the Interview

1. Structure your answers

3. Read your interviewer

Perfect Answers to MBA Interview Questions [free guide]

Tips for Video MBA Essay Questions

1. Understand the value of video

2. Sharpen your on-camera skills

What do you do for fun?

3. Do some day-of prep

And two final points:

1. Schools want to accept students who reflect well on them.

MBA Admissions A-Z: 26 Great Tips [free guide]

4 Tips for Team Interviews

1. Review school material

2. Read Case in Point

How to Ace Your MBA Interviews [free guide]

Waitlisted? Now What?

What to Include in Your Waitlist Update

Include the following five points in your waitlist update:

2. Express your willingness to improve

3. Discuss recent achievements

4. Address your shortcomings

5. Make your intentions clear

Waitlisted! What Now? [podcast]

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2. Which educational approach do you prefer?

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