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January 25, 2021

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What is INSEAD Looking For?

What is INSEAD looking for?

Wondering if you have what it takes to get accepted to INSEAD? This blog post examines INSEAD MBA’s 4 admission criteria and how you can demonstrate them in your application.  What is INSEAD looking for? Ability to contribute International motivation Academic capacity Leadership potential INSEAD MBA criterion #1: Ability to contribute The adcom gives, as… 

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Article by Cindy Tokumitsu / MBA Admissions / INSEAD

January 3, 2021

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UCLA Anderson Executive MBA Application Essay Tips & Deadlines [2020 – 2021]

UCLA Anderson EMBA tips 2021

The Anderson EMBA‘s two questions together cover past, present, and future, in that order. Essay 1 addresses the past by asking for a particular story drawn from your experience, and essay 2 addresses the present and future by asking about why now is the right time for you to be pursuing this degree. The questions… 

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Article by Cindy Tokumitsu / MBA Admissions / 2021 EMBA Application, UCLA Anderson, UCLA Anderson EMBA

December 22, 2020

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MIT Sloan Fellows Essay Tips & Deadlines [2021]

MIT Sloan Fellows 2021 application essay tips and deadlines

In my decade-plus of assisting MIT Sloan Fellows applicants (successes every year!), I have seen that the adcom values applicants who, among other things, demonstrate consistent, outstanding impact and are on track to become leaders in their company and even in their industry (“Exhibit exceptional leadership performance, functional expertise, and a commitment to leading innovation”… 

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Article by Cindy Tokumitsu / MBA Admissions / 2021 EMBA Application, MIT Sloan Fellows

December 22, 2020

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University of Michigan Ross Executive MBA Essay Tips & Deadlines [2020 – 2021]

Michigan Ross 2021 EMBA essay tips and deadlines

Taken together, the two mandatory Ross EMBA essays provide both a forest-level (essay 2, goals) and tree-level (professional achievement) view of your career. Each question gives a specific lens through which to focus your approach and shape your answer. Thus, while you address the two questions’ points and nuances, keep in mind the larger picture… 

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Article by Cindy Tokumitsu / MBA Admissions / 2021 EMBA Application, Michigan Ross, Ross EMBA

November 11, 2020

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MBA Admissions: Application Advice for Younger Applicants

MBA admissions application advice for younger applicants

Accepting the offer from the small niche-consulting firm after college over the offer from the big-name consulting company proved to be a smart decision. In spite of the lower starting salary, in less than two years you are managing projects and staff, bringing in new business, and contributing to company strategy. In addition, the experience,… 

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Article by Cindy Tokumitsu / MBA Admissions / when to apply to bschool

October 28, 2020

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Harvard Kennedy School MPP & MPA2 Application Essay Tips [2020 – 2021]

Harvard Kennedy School MPP & MPA2 Application Essay Tips [2020 - 2021]

The essays discussed below are for the MPP and the two-year MPA applications. (The MPA/ID and the MC/MPA and Mason’s program have different prompts.) HKS seeks well-rounded master’s students – people with proven academic success, strong leadership and career potential, and “commitment to advancing the public interest.” The school also wants the student body to be diverse…. 

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Article by Cindy Tokumitsu / Grad School Admissions / Harvard Kennedy School, Masters in Public Administration, Masters in Public Policy

October 16, 2020

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MIT Sloan Executive MBA Essay Tips & Deadlines [2021 – 2021]

MIT Sloan EMBA essay tips and deadlines

These essay questions show that the MIT EMBA adcom seeks applicants who have the judgment and practical skills to take on the challenges that will fly at them as they redefine industries and functions. Applicants who push the boundary of what’s possible and provide principled leadership amidst a torrent of change. The essays (including Statement of Purpose)… 

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Article by Cindy Tokumitsu / MBA Admissions / 2021 EMBA Application, MIT Sloan, MIT Sloan EMBA

October 14, 2020

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London Business School Master’s in Management (MiM) Essay Questions, Tips & Deadlines [2020 – 2021]

London Business School MiM application essay tips

The London Business School Master’s in Management application essay questions indicate that the adcom values applicants who, at an early stage in their careers, already have self-understanding and the ability to reflect and self-critique. Why? For people who are just starting their careers and don’t yet have extensive real-world experience to draw on, these qualities… 

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Article by Cindy Tokumitsu / Grad School Admissions, MBA Admissions / London Business School, Management Consulting, Masters in Management

October 5, 2020

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Finding and Articulating Fit with the Booth MBA

Finding and Articulating Fit with the Booth MBA

Booth’s MBA program – and hence its admissions focus – is rooted in “The Chicago Approach™” that centers on turning theory into praxis. Through examining “theoretical frameworks” from a range of disciplines directly relevant to business (e.g., economics, psychology), students hone analytic skills and deeply informed perspectives that form a robust foundation for future decisions… 

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Article by Cindy Tokumitsu / MBA Admissions / Chicago Booth

October 1, 2020

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MIT Sloan Master of Finance Application Essay Questions, Tips & Deadlines [2020 – 2021]

The MIT Sloan Masters in Finance essay tips and deadlines

The MIT Sloan Master of Finance program is significantly influenced by being part of both the Sloan School of Management and MIT more broadly. The culture and values of those two entities infuse the MFin program. Yes, being a quant geek helps, but the program’s adcom wants more: people who have a distinctive perspective, a… 

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Article by Cindy Tokumitsu / Grad School Admissions, MBA Admissions / Masters in Finance, MIT Sloan

September 22, 2020

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London Business School Executive MBA Essay Tips & Deadlines [2020 – 2021]

London Business School Executive MBA Essay Tips & Deadlines [2020 - 2021]

The LBS EMBA website expresses the program’s emphasis on “Connect, Collaborate, Create.” The 2 application essay questions reflect this approach and value. The questions, although quite different, both ask you to discuss how you’ll connect with the LBS EMBA program, classmates, community. Of course, collaboration is inherently creative, and LBS students and alumni are (in… 

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Article by Cindy Tokumitsu / MBA Admissions / 2021 EMBA Application, LBS EMBA, London Business School

September 13, 2020

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London Business School Master’s in Finance Application Essay Questions, Tips & Deadlines [2020 – 2021]

London Business School MiF application essay tips

The LBS Master’s in Finance (full-time program) essay questions, taken together, convey the adcom’s interest in two interrelated points: (1) how you envision and plan your future career; (2) your knowledge of and interest in the LBS Master’s in Finance program. Showing fit is particularly important because this is a rare MiF program that targets… 

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Article by Cindy Tokumitsu / Grad School Admissions / finance, London Business School, Masters in Finance

September 9, 2020

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USC Marshall MBA Application Essay Tips & Deadlines [2020 – 2021]

USC Marshall MBA essay tips and deadlines

Along with academic excellence, the USC Marshall MBA program is characterized by a powerful global network with special emphasis on the Pacific Rim, a close-knit and passionate community, and a strong regional presence. Your essays should show how you will both fit in and contribute to this dynamic environment, and the questions provide interesting opportunities… 

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Article by Cindy Tokumitsu / MBA Admissions / 2021 MBA Applications, USC Marshall

September 6, 2020

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HEC Paris MBA Essay Tips & Deadlines [2020 – 2021]

HEC Paris MBA Essay Tips & Deadlines

The HEC Paris MBA application essays – and there are many compared to most MBA applications these days –give the adcom a well-rounded view of you. They go beyond what you’ve done to capture how you think and respond, even how you imagine. Moreover, they require you to communicate complex thoughts and experiences succinctly. For… 

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Article by Cindy Tokumitsu / MBA Admissions / 2021 MBA Applications, HEC

September 3, 2020

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Indiana Kelley MBA Essay Tips & Deadlines [2020 – 2021]

Indiana Kelley MBA Essay Tips & Deadlines

These questions are a straightforward mix of professional and personal. The adcom wants assurance that you have a clear professional focus and a solid plan for making productive use of the Kelley MBA resources. Beyond that, they’re looking for engaging applicants who are willing to share their life experiences and understand what they can contribute…. 

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Article by Cindy Tokumitsu / MBA Admissions / 2021 MBA Applications, Indiana Kelley

August 31, 2020

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NYU Part-Time MBA Essay Tips & Deadlines [2020 – 2021]

NYU Part-Time MBA Essay Tips & Deadlines

NYU’s Stern Langone part-time MBA requires just one short essay: a straightforward goals essay. That means the other application elements – resume, recommendations, and application form will be especially important in terms of rounding out your profile and conveying relevant information. So, approach all the application elements thoughtfully and strategically. There is not even usually an interview… 

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Article by Cindy Tokumitsu / MBA Admissions / 2021 MBA Applications, NYU Stern, NYU Stern Langone, Part time MBA

August 21, 2020

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Stanford MSx Application Essay Tips & Deadlines [2020 – 2021]

Stanford MSx Application Essay Tips & Deadlines

Both the relatively complex MSx application form and your resume will establish you as a leader in your organization (and possibly even your domain), and that leadership experience is essential if you want to be a qualified MSx applicant. It’s important, but it’s just a qualification. Being qualified isn’t enough because Stanford MSx always receives applications… 

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Article by Cindy Tokumitsu / Grad School Admissions, MBA Admissions / 2021 EMBA Applications, Masters in Management, Stanford GSB, Stanford MSx

August 19, 2020

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University of Texas McCombs MBA Essay Tips & Deadlines [2020 – 2021]

University of Texas McCombs MBA Essay Tips & Deadlines [2020 - 2021]

McCombs combines its rigor with a passionate community. To create its desired community, it seeks a student body that is diverse in every dimension and comprises individuals who can bring together their varied voices to form a cohesive group. The questions below reflect this value; they draw out applicants’ individuality, motivations, and ability to communicate,… 

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Article by Cindy Tokumitsu / MBA Admissions / 2021 MBA Applications, UT McCombs

August 18, 2020

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Yale School of Management Executive MBA Essay Tips & Deadlines [2020 – 2021]

Yale School of Management Executive MBA Essay Tips & Deadlines

Yale School of Management’s Executive MBA fully reflects the character of the SOM and more broadly of Yale University: strong, vibrant community; holistic perspective; intellectual vigor; and real-world engagement and impact. Yale EMBA’s unique “areas of focus” approach is central to its identity, and while it may not be for everyone, for the right people,… 

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Article by Cindy Tokumitsu / MBA Admissions / 2021 EMBA Application, Yale SOM, yale SOM EMBA

August 2, 2020

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Kellogg Executive MBA Application Essay Tips & Deadlines [2020 – 2021]

Kellogg Executive MBA Application Essay Tips & Deadlines [2020 - 2021]

Kellogg’s 2 required EMBA application essay questions present a paradox: they’re straightforward and complex. Together, they draw out a fully rounded view of you as a person and as a professional, what you’ve done and how you think and perceive the world. To the extent possible, ground your essays in detail and concrete experience, and… 

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Article by Cindy Tokumitsu / MBA Admissions / 2021 EMBA Application, Northwestern Kellogg, Northwestern Kellogg EMBA

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