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 […]
Read MoreEvery business school wants to understand your short-term and long-term career goals. “What do you want to be when you grow up?” Admissions Committees want to know the industries you plan to join and in what jobs you plan to work. They are less concerned about whether you will ultimately do exactly what you said […]
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 MoreFor many business school applicants, the MBA will not be their first graduate degree. They may have previously earned a master’s degree, such as a master’s in engineering or in accounting, or earned other professional degrees such as an MD (medicine) or JD (law). An MBA applicant asked me recently how Admissions Committees weigh advanced […]
Read MoreCheck out my guest post on the Bell Curves blog. Earlier this summer, a few MBA programs sent admissions insiders into a tizzy when they decided to revamp their application essay questions. Who knew that a move from four required essays to two could be so disruptive! Business schools experiment with their applications every year […]
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