Encore: An Admissions Expert’s Top Tips for Business School Applicants [Episode 398] Jan 3, 06:30 AM Comments [0] I am swamped at this time of year with clients facing early January deadlines so I decided to end 2020 with one of our most popular shows of the year, my interview with Accepted’s own Esmeralda Cardenal. For you MBA applicants applying during this very tough cycle or planning to apply in the next cycle- take advantage of Esmeralda’s experience, both as an MBA admission director and experienced MBA admission consultant for Accepted. Here are a few of the questions she addresses: What are your top tips for dealing with a low GPA?