Are you applying to business school? If so, then you probably know that for most MBA programs, your letters of recommendation (LORs) are a powerful piece of your application puzzle. They can validate your story, reinforce your strengths, and give the adcom the confidence to say, “Yes, we want this applicant!” Bonus Tip: Waive your …
by Steven Tagle
Fulbright is the United States’ premier international education and cultural exchange program. Every year, it offers awards to approximately 8,000 grantees from the United States and more than 140 other countries. The Fulbright U.S. Student Program provides funding for American citizens to study, conduct research, or teach English abroad for nine to 12 months. After …
The environment at Dartmouth Tuck is unique, and the school’s admissions committee has developed what it calls “a personal, connected, and transformative application experience that mirrors the distinct MBA experience you can expect to have at Tuck.” Yes, academics, test scores, and work experience count, but you really have to understand what Tuck offers and what the Tuck community is like to present a solid application. The school seeks to admit candidates who meet four basic criteria: smart, accomplished, aware, and encouraging. This can cover many facets, so let’s examine things more in depth.
Ready to work on your Dartmouth Tuck application? Read on.
The law school application process can be daunting: choosing where to apply, figuring out what to write about in your personal statement, and taking the LSAT. Where do you begin? Start by thinking of the application in two parts: the quantitative and the qualitative. Quantitative Stats and Law School Admissions There are two primary quantitative …
by Kelly Wilson
Georgetown McDonough continues to require two essays from all its applicants. Sharing the same structure as last year, the first required essay allows you to choose to respond to one of three prompts. The program’s second required essay is a video essay. The admissions office also provides an optional essay, and reapplicants have a dedicated …
What is a diversity essay in a school application? And why does it matter when applying to leading universities? Most importantly, how should you go about writing such an essay? Diversity is of supreme value in higher education, and schools want to know how every student will contribute to the diversity on their campus. Diversity …
by Kelly Wilson
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Harvard Business School (HBS) continues to be one of the few schools, if not the only one, with just two admissions rounds (September and January). HBS uses an April deadline exclusively for HBS 2+2, its deferred enrollment program. The HBS admissions office announced several updates for the 2025-2026 admissions cycle. New criteria for admission were …
by Kelly Wilson
The University of Virginia’s Darden MBA program boasts the case-based method of learning, which puts students in the role of business leaders faced with challenging situations. Through this discussion-based approach, students are active participants as they learn to make decisions in real-world scenarios. Darden is one of the largest case publishers in North America, and …
Your MBA profile is nearly perfect. You’ve got great stats and an impressive resume. You’re friendly, personable, and a fantastic leader. There’s just one little glitch: your criminal record. Although a criminal record is a strike against you, it’s not necessarily an insurmountable problem. Whether you have a DUI or committed insider trading, having a …
by Steven Tagle
Creative writing Master of Fine Arts (MFA) programs are designed to offer an emerging writer the time, support, structure, and community to develop their craft, experiment, and produce a long work with the goal of publication. Traditionally, creative writing programs have been two- to three-year full-residency programs with specialties in fiction, poetry, and occasionally nonfiction. …
by Marie Todd
When you feel you have taken the draft of your college essay as far as you can on your own, share it with a few carefully chosen friends, mentors, and/or family members that you trust. Ask these individuals to keep the following questions in mind as they read your essay and to offer you their …
INSEAD’s MBA application might seem extensive with its multiple essays and job descriptions, but that’s actually one of its strengths. The application gives you the chance to showcase your complete background – from your professional journey and career goals to your personal experiences and motivations. INSEAD wants to understand the full picture of who you …
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