by Kelly Wilson
Not surprisingly, the top ten full-time MBA programs in the U.S. News & World Report rankings have once again shifted positions. The Stanford Graduate School of Business (GSB) moved up to capture the #1 spot this year, replacing The Wharton School, which now stands at #2. Chicago Booth climbed to #3, while Harvard Business School …
by Kelly Wilson
If you are reading this, you are most likely considering applying to business school or are in the process of applying. Your goal is to be admitted, of course, which requires eliminating any obvious reasons the adcom might reject your application. In this post, we highlight many of the common reasons MBA applicants might not …
by Kelly Wilson
The M7 business schools represent seven distinct, vivid cultures, each with its own history, values, characteristics, opportunities, and challenges. Of course, there are many commonalities among the M7 schools, as well: all are highly competitive, offer robust academic resources, are supported by a committed and involved alumni network, and attract top-tier recruiters (even in down …
by Kelly Wilson
For most people, career advancement is the primary motivation for pursuing an MBA. If this is true for you, writing your career goals essay demands laser-like focus. Your essay must demonstrate a clear understanding of how you plan to leverage the MBA to achieve your professional aspirations. Presenting a well-thought-out, realistic plan to reach your …
by Kelly Wilson
You work for the family business and are applying to MBA programs. Will this background be a net plus for you, or a minus? How can you make the most of this experience? Whether you work for your family’s tiny start-up with headquarters in your home’s basement, at one of the local grocery stores your …
by Kelly Wilson
Too many times, as an admissions officer, I read applications from candidates who shared career goals that didn’t quite make sense. Whether there was no connection between their target position and what they had been doing or no explanation of how they would successfully pivot to their desired role, I was left wondering how much …
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 …
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