Linda Abraham

About Linda Abraham

Linda Abraham, Accepted.com's founder and president, has helped thousands of applicants develop successful admissions strategies and craft distinctive essays. In addition to advising clients and managing Accepted.com, she has written and lectured extensively on admissions. The Wall St. Journal, The New York Times, and BusinessWeek are among the publications that have sought Linda's expertise.

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What if Someone Doesn't Like My Cause: Bringing Out One's Unique Features

What if somebody doesn't like my cause? Or religion? Or hobby? Or nationality? Or height? I can't believe how many times clients have said to me, "But what if the adcom doesn't like _________ [fill-in-the-blank: tennis players,...

Date Posted: January 31, 2005

The Devil is in the Details: The Heavenly Benefits of Specificity in Writing

You can argue about the devil, but certainly the substance, distinctiveness, and success of your essays depends on the details. Many applicants tend to bury their uniqueness and success under vague assertions.

Date Posted: January 31, 2005

Distinctiveness in Personal Statements: Byproduct or Goal?

"What makes you unique is not that you have had these life-altering experiences, but rather how and why your perspective has changed or been reinforced as a result of those and other everyday experiences. That is a story that only you can tell.

Date Posted: January 31, 2005

6 Steps to a Remarkable Reapplication

OK. You didn't get accepted at any of the schools you applied to. What should you do now? Deal. Get over it. And consider what you’re going to do next year.

Date Posted: January 31, 2005

5 Keys to Unlock the Waitlist Lock

Being wait-listed is tough, and you need the right set of keys to open the door to your dream program. The truth is that even with these keys, it's still not guaranteed that the lock will work.

Date Posted: January 31, 2005