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
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
Often, when we work with clients who have a technical background, they begin the MBA application process already feeling that the odds are stacked against them. Their first question is usually “How can I stand out in such a crowded field to earn a place at a top business school?” This post is here to …
by Kelly Wilson
Right after college, you accepted an offer from a small niche consulting firm over an offer from a big-name consulting company, and that has proved to be a smart decision. Although your starting salary was lower, in less than two years, you are managing projects and staff, bringing in new business, and contributing to company …
by Kelly Wilson
When I led business school admissions, I enjoyed reading applications. I looked forward to learning about individuals who might be joining our community each year. However, not every application submitted was perfect – after all, candidates are humans, and humans make mistakes. When I ran into a mistake in a person’s application, I would categorize …
by Kelly Wilson
As admissions consultants, we often hear college and graduate school applicants ask, “I’m applying to multiple schools, and each one requires essays/personal statements. Can I use the same essay for different schools?” Understandably, applicants want to maintain the quality of their essays and avoid burnout when having to write so many drafts. We can sympathize. Even …
by Kelly Wilson
An MBA from a top business school can be the ticket to achieving your professional dreams, but getting accepted to an elite program is not easy. Hiring an MBA admissions consultant to assist you in delivering your best possible application can give you a major assist, but is it worth the investment? And how do …
by Kelly Wilson
As you are applying to MBA programs, you need to think about your work experience and how it fits into your overall story. Work experience is important because of what it reveals about you with respect to your character, maturity level, and abilities. Even if your GPA and GMAT/GRE scores are spectacular, your work experience …
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