It seems that little has changed in the MBA admissions cycle since my early days in the field. It’s September and prospective MBA applicants are freaking out about the GMAT. Nothing like looming application deadlines to raise the anxiety level! When I took the GMAT in 1995, it was only given four times a year […]
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Last week an article on CNN Money shared the journey from admissions officer to admissions consultant. My friend, Chioma Isiadinso pointed out that her former employer frowns upon admissions consultants. Having been in Admissions, I know this is a common sentiment. But seriously, admissions consultants are not evil! Admissions consultants fulfill a need and provide a […]
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 […]
Read MoreThe two questions I am most asked as it relates to the MBA admissions process are “where do I start?” and “how do I distinguish myself?” I want to combine those is to the quintessential MBA admissions question…”where do I start if I want to distinguish myself in the MBA application process?” The answer: fit […]
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