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7 Steps to
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MBA Acceptance
4 in 2018
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Presented by
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Founder and CEO of Accepted.com

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It's an accounting exercise...
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5 STEP 1
4 Hone your goal.
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What makes an
application really
stand out for you?
"People who seem to really
know what they want and
know themselves, and who
can articulate it well. They
can connect the dots."
Ross Admissions Director
Soojin Kwon

Learn more at accepted.com/185

Goal = Function + Industry
Informational Interviews
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5 STEP 2
4 Evaluate your
3 qualifications.
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 Your Application

Academics
 Your Application

Work
Academics
Experience
How much work experience?

3-6
years
 Your Application

Work Personal
Academics
Experience Qualities
LEADERSHIP
LEADERSHIP
LEADERSHIP
 Your Application

Work Personal
Academics Fit
Experience Qualities
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5 STEP 3
4 Research schools.
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 1. Does the school support your goals?

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2. Are you competitive?

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Schools Schools
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 Schools Schools
you want likely to
to attend. want you.

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5 STEP 4
4 Improve areas that
3 need improving.
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 Your Application

Work Personal
Academics Fit
Experience Qualities
Take a look at your grades...
A A A A A
5 As for Your Low GPA
www.accepted.com/137
Weak quant skills?

2+2 = 3
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 That GMAT Score
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 Your Application

Work Personal
Academics Fit
Experience Qualities
TOO LITTLE
TOO MUCH
 Your Application

Work Personal
Academics Fit
Experience Qualities
 PERS O N A L Q U A L I T I E S
Leadership
Teamwork
Communications
Analytical Skills
Initiative
Community Service
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5 STEP 5
4 Essay prep?
3 No pressure.
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jot down notes and ideas
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5 STEP 6
4 Work on your resume.
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5 STEP 7
4 Decide on and ask
3 recommenders.
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"You're Great!"
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 REVIEW 7 STEPS
1. Hone your goal.
 REVIEW 7 STEPS
1. Hone your goal.
2. Evaluate your qualifications.
 REVIEW 7 STEPS
1. Hone your goal.
2. Evaluate your qualifications.
3. Research the schools.
 REVIEW 7 STEPS
1. Hone your goal.
2. Evaluate your qualifications.
3. Research the schools.
4. Improve those areas that need improving.
 REVIEW 7 STEPS
1. Hone your goal.
2. Evaluate your qualifications.
3. Research the schools.
4. Improve those areas that need improving.
5. Essay prep no pressure.
 REVIEW 7 STEPS
1. Hone your goal.
2. Evaluate your qualifications.
3. Research the schools.
4. Improve those areas that need improving.
5. Essay prep no pressure
6. Work on your resume.
 REVIEW 7 STEPS
1. Hone your goal.
2. Evaluate your qualifications.
3. Research the schools.
4. Improve those areas that need improving.
5. Essay prep no pressure
6. Work on your resume.
7. Decide on and ask recommenders.
 REVIEW 7 STEPS
1. Hone your goal.
2. Evaluate your qualifications.
3. Research the schools.
4. Improve those areas that need improving.
5. Essay prep no pressure
6. Work on your resume.
7. Decide on and ask recommenders.
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