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Rejected by Harvard Business School – Now What?

January 29, 2025, was either an exciting day or a tearful one for Harvard Business School (HBS) Round 2 (R2) applicants: the school’s MBA admissions board notified candidates as to whether they were invited to interview or had merited “early release.” As euphemistic as it sounds, meriting early release should really be viewed by R2 …

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Nine MBA Waitlist Mistakes to Avoid

If you find yourself on a business school’s waitlist, the first thing to remember is this: Being waitlisted is not the same as being rejected. It means that you’ve shown the adcom that you qualify for the program, and that’s something to celebrate! However, it also means that you have not yet been accepted, so …

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Ensuring You Stand Out as an Overrepresented MBA Applicant

When I was an admissions director attending MBA fairs and visiting companies to recruit candidates for our program, I often got questions about how a candidate can stand out in the business school applicant pool. Whether they were in consulting, banking, the military, or IT engineering, most of the applicants who approached me were worried …

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Thoughts on MBA Rankings

Thoughts on MBA Rankings

Well, here we go again! It is rankings time, and there is a relative newcomer to the rankings gurus: LinkedIn recently published its second MBA ranking. Out of curiosity, I looked at this new one, along with those produced by the Financial Times, U.S. News & World Report, and Bloomberg.   Last year, Bloomberg caused some …

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Toronto Rotman MBA Essay Tips and Deadlines [2024-2025], Class Profile

The University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management is one of the leading business schools in Canada. Known for its design approach to MBA education and strong emphasis on problem-solving, Rotman’s program continues to grow in renown and was ranked number one in Canada in the 2024 QS Global MBA Rankings. Through its uniquely engaging …

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Vanderbilt Owen MBA Essay Tips and Deadlines [2024-2025]

Vanderbilt’s MBA program is small, collegial, collaborative, and very close-knit. The school has been called a “hidden gem,” because it ranks in the top 5% to 10% of all business schools in the world but is often overlooked in favor of the M7 schools. However, applicants who do some research might find that the school …

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University of Texas McCombs MBA Essay Tips and Deadlines [2024 – 2025]

University of Texas McCombs

Texas McCombs combines rigor with a passionate community, including passion for the MBA program. The school’s essay questions reflect this value; the adcom invites you to demonstrate deep familiarity with the program, connected to your unique vision for the future. It has a practical slant. Convey concrete goals, and make a case for how the …

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NYU Stern MBA Essay Tips and Deadlines [2024-2025], Class Profile

In addition to its traditional two-year, full-time MBA, NYU Stern offers a menu of options in graduate management education, including a one-year Tech MBA and a one-year Fashion and Luxury MBA. Stern MBA students can select up to three specializations or choose not to specialize at all. Ready to get to work on your NYU …

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Kellogg MBA Essay Tips and Deadlines [2024 – 2025], Class Profile

Kellogg values individuals; who you are as a person, what you’ve done, and how you will engage with the school’s greater community are all very important. Yes, academics and work experience are also key parts of your profile, but the school’s essay prompts seek to elicit more information about your personality, values, and goals so …

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Dartmouth Tuck MBA Essay Tips and Deadlines [2024-2025], Class Profile

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.

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