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
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.
by Kelly Wilson
According to its website, MIT Sloan is looking for individuals from all around the world, from a broad array of academic backgrounds, who value dignity and respect and who demonstrate the following: To uncover these attributes, the MIT Sloan MBA application continues to include the school’s signature “cover letter” essay and resume requirements. It also …
by Kelly Wilson
Business schools, in general, must keep pace with rapid change, particularly as technology significantly influences 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 believes that these are characteristics of …
by Kelly Wilson
If you are looking for a small MBA class in an idyllic location with warm and genuine classmates, then Cornell Johnson might be the business school for you. While the largest portion of Johnson’s graduates typically enter the financial services industry after graduation (41% of its Class of 2025), 28% accepted roles in the consulting …
by Kelly Wilson
The Michigan Ross MBA program is thriving. Its graduates enter jobs throughout the United States and around the world. Here are a few key career-related stats for Ross MBAs, drawn from the school’s 2025 employment report: There’s opportunity in these numbers. Michigan Ross is a fantastic MBA program that is slightly easier to get accepted …
by Kelly Wilson
In addition to its traditional two-year, full-time MBA program, NYU Stern offers a menu of options in graduate management education, including a one-year Technology & Entrepreneurship MBA and a one-year Luxury & Retail MBA. Stern MBA students can select up to three specializations or choose not to specialize at all. Stern wants to know who …
by Kelly Wilson
While the Haas School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley, has made it very clear that applicants need outstanding academics to get accepted to its MBA program, it will not compromise its values to maintain its high stats. Haas’s four Defining Leadership Principles are taken very seriously by the school’s administration and admissions …
by Kelly Wilson
The Stanford GSB’s two main essay prompts ask for a kind of honesty that most MBA applications don’t. The first requires that you explore and reveal your values, while the second asks that you identify the specific ways the GSB will help you solve the problems you want to address in your career. The school’s …
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. HBS is looking for some specific information from its candidates, and the program’s decision to request that …
by Kelly Wilson
Northwestern 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. 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 …
by Kelly Wilson
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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