»November 19, 2009: Grad Admissions: Helicopter Parents
The New York Times published an article this week "Letting Your Grad Student Go " on the phenomenon of helicopter parents in graduate schools admissions. Yes, I mean graduate, not undergraduate, admissions. I have a dual perspective on helicopter parenting. I have been working in graduate admissions as a private consultant for the last fifteen years, and I also am the mother of five c... ... (MORE)
»November 17, 2009: Columbia EMBA 2010 Essay Tips
Columbia’s EMBA essay questions indicate that the adcom values concision, the ability to synthesize seemingly disparate elements, and skillful decision-making. It isn’t a school that wants to learn about your multifaceted nature or experience or perspective for its own sake (at least at this point), but rather to learn about those aspects that are relevant to your goals and your MB... ... (MORE)
»November 17, 2009: Round 2 MBA Admissions Telethon Next Week!
The only 2010 MBA Admissions Telethon before the round 2 deadlines is this Monday. MBA applicants applying round 2 or later are welcome to participate this Monday, November 23, 2009 between 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM PT / 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM ET/ 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM GMT.Ahh, you ask, "What is the MBA Admissions Telethon?" Good question. It is a free, innovative Accepted.com program providing dire... ... (MORE)
»November 13, 2009: Financing Your Future: New Ebook
Financing Your Future: Winning Fellowships, Scholarships and Awards for Grad School, by Linda Abraham and Rebecca Blustein, shows you how to get the financial support you need to attend the graduate school of your choice. In Financing Your Future, an instantly downloadable ebook, you’ll learn about: Different types of scholarships. When to apply for financial aid. How to assemble a strong... ... (MORE)
»November 12, 2009: MBA Admissions: Good News, No News, and Bad News
Since November 1 I have heard from more and more nervous, round 1 MBA applicants, worried because they have not yet received an interview invitation. I am also starting to hear from those who were not and now realize they will not be invited to interview at particular schools, specifically Booth. (See "Gone Booth Gone" ). What should you do now if you are among those who have not rece... ... (MORE)
