Now is the time of year that we see who was really serious about making this year “their year” to apply to business school. The admissions season has already started, but now we are approaching the heart of it. We find that GMAT test slots are harder and harder to secure particularly as candidates try […]
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This is adapted from a blog that I write last year. This is the time of year that MBA candidates are strategizing on how to get admitted to their dream schools. Possibly a little overwhelmed by the application process, many may be considering whether to employ an admissions consultant. The thought of having a personal […]
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In the last week or two, several business schools have released their essay questions for the next MBA application season. This, in turn, has led news outlets and admissions-related websites to feverishly analyze any changes to the essays questions to determine what that might signal for the next crop of MBA applicants. As an MBA […]
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In the next couple of weeks, I will be putting my house on the market for sale. The house isn’t very big, but of course we’ve managed to accumulate a lot of things over the years. So my dearest aunt is spending a week with us to clear out the clutter and spruce up the […]
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In January, I wrote a blog about the steps candidates needed to take to be on track to submit MBA applications in the fall – essentially 12 months to business school applications. With a couple of days until May, the application season inches closer and closer. Now with only 5-6 months until 1st round application […]
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I’ve spoken with a number of young professionals who say that this is their year. They are going to take the plunge and apply to business school in anticipation of entering in the fall of 2014 (and graduating in Spring 2016!) 2016 sounds so far away, but it’s only three years. While for candidates, with […]
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Check out any blogs or articles these days and everything is focused on those candidates that just hit the submit button on their applications with hopes of starting business school in the fall. But are you a year away, planning to apply to business school next fall/ winter? It’s time to turn up the dial […]
Read MoreAnother weekend is here for MBA candidates to work on your business school applications. This should be an interesting weekend, with a hurricane approaching the East Coast and Halloween parties that promise a good time. You will likely have a lot of disruptions this weekend. Plan accordingly! You have no time to waste with second […]
Read MoreAs we get closer to the second round MBA application deadline, candidates have been sharing their admissions concerns with me. I’ve had more than a few people in the last week tell me that they are only concerned about the GMAT and their admissions essays. Makes sense, right? If you aren’t done with your GMAT, […]
Read MoreToo many MBA applicants focus on what they deem to be the big MBA decisions, such as (1) which schools should I apply to, (2) should I retake the GMAT again, or (3) which school should I attend? Of course, those are important but in actuality, the MBA application process is made up of many […]
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