by Kelly Wilson
If you’re a strong applicant who has no weaknesses, low stats, or application inconsistencies to explain, then you might be able to skip the optional essay. But the optional essay is not an option in the following two cases: 1. There is a weakness or inconsistency in your application. Suppose your grades plummeted during your …
by Kelly Wilson
Schools are looking for individuals who will engage with and actively contribute not only to their student/alumni communities but also to community and society more broadly. Many applications include an essay question with some variation of “What would you contribute to your future campus community?” or “How will you contribute to our program?” If you …
by Kelly Wilson
Since 1966, the focus of The Consortium for Graduate Study in Management has been “the advancement of inclusion in the world of business.” While its exact positioning has evolved, The Consortium remains committed to “expand[ing] access and increas[ing] representation in business education and leadership.” If you are a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or a DACA …
by Kelly Wilson
As an IT consultant, how do you know that equity research is the right career for you? What makes you sure that you can handle the hours, the Darwinian industry and company culture, and the stress of having a pivotal impact on huge investment decisions? While you will certainly not be the only student in …
by Kelly Wilson
Want to get accepted to a top business school? Check out these 12 helpful MBA resume tips! 1. Limit your resume to one page, unless you have more than ten years of work experience. Many schools will accept a two-page resume, but the overwhelming preference among adcom members at the top 20 schools is for …
by Kelly Wilson
You want to apply to business school, but you might be holding back because you’re worried about your low numbers – namely, an unimpressive GPA or GMAT/GRE score. Don’t worry, this is not the end of the world! In this post, we’ll define what “low” really means, help you put your GPA and scores into …
by Kelly Wilson
While the Tepper School of Business at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) has maintained a single 500-word written essay for this admissions cycle, you can choose between two different prompts and select the one that best aligns with your experience. Additionally, the program continues to require a video essay in which you discuss your career goals. …
by Kelly Wilson
Despite some changes to the format of the questions, Wharton’s essay prompts continue to focus on career goals and community-oriented themes. As with most MBA goals questions, candidates are asked to share their professional plans for the short and long term and to discuss what they can contribute to the Wharton community. The school’s additional …
by Kelly Wilson
Business schools, in general, must keep up with the rapid pace of change, particularly as technology has a significant influence on business. Technology and analytics skills are essential for success, yet leaders must also possess complementary soft skills to inspire teams to achieve their goals and have a positive impact on the world. UCLA Anderson …
by Kelly Wilson
Are you planning on applying to MBA programs in the fall? If so, then you’re probably expecting to meet with adcom members at MBA fairs and school receptions as part of that process. Adcom members are preparing to meet you, too. Their goal is to provide you with general information about their MBA program and …
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 …
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 …
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