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INSEAD MBA Essay Tips & Deadlines [2024 – 2024]

Don’t be overwhelmed by the number of essays, including job descriptions, that INSEAD asks you to provide. The wonderful thing about the INSEAD application is that you’ll leave no stone unturned when describing your background to the adcom, including your professional experiences, career goals, and personal and academic background. INSEAD wants to learn all about …

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Oxford Saïd MBA Essay Tips and Deadlines [2024 – 2025]

My first piece of advice when approaching any essay for your business school application is to read the program’s website. You might be thinking to yourself, “Yeah, no kidding!” But when I say read the website, I mean thoroughly review all aspects of it, including videos, brochures, course descriptions, faculty profiles – everything! You first …

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University of Washington Foster School of Business MBA Essay Tips and Deadlines [2024 – 2025]

Are you seeking an MBA program with a strong record of job placement in the technology industry? If so, the University of Washington Foster School of Business might be an excellent choice for you. Almost 40% of Foster’s Class of 2023 joined the tech sector after graduation, while 29% entered consulting. In terms of function, …

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Want an MBA or JD with a Focus on International Studies? Consider UPenn’s Lauder Program!

Want an MBA or JD with a Focus on International Studies? Consider UPenn’s Lauder Program!

During my time as the director of admissions marketing and financial aid at the Lauder Institute at the University of Pennsylvania, where I served on the admissions committee for more than seven years, I often heard candidates react with surprise when they learned how seamlessly the school’s master in international studies joint degree program fits …

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

Wharton has not changed its application essay questions for several seasons now. This is usually a sign that the admissions committee is happy with the kind of essays applicants are providing in response. Wharton asks candidates to share what they plan to do with their MBA in the short and long term and to discuss …

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Highlighting Your Leadership Experience in Your Application

Mike knew that an intern on his team was struggling with speaking up on client projects, so he mentored the individual throughout the summer and encouraged them to take on a key role on a final presentation.  Amy worked part-time throughout college but still found ways to volunteer as a Big Sister, all while earning …

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