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by Sundas Ali
Landing on a school’s waitlist can be disappointing and nerve-racking. As a result, waitlisted applicants sometimes let their anxiety or disappointment cloud their judgment, but if you’ve been waitlisted, try to stay calm and focused. Remember, if you’re on a business school’s waitlist, you have not been rejected. If you play your cards right, you still have a …
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 …
When crafting application essays – whether for graduate school, business school, or any other competitive program – candidates often focus on highlighting their accomplishments. And it’s easy to understand why. Most applicants want to showcase their significant achievements, such as leading a groundbreaking project, making a meaningful impact through research, or spearheading a successful community …
When I was an admissions director attending MBA fairs and visiting companies to recruit candidates for our program, people often asked me how they could stand out in the business school applicant pool. Whether they were in consulting, banking, the military, or IT engineering, most of the candidates who approached me were worried that their …
Preparing to take the GMAT, GRE, or Executive Assessment (EA) might not be the most exciting part of the MBA application process, but it’s one of the most important. Your test score plays a key role in demonstrating your readiness for the academic rigor ahead. Too often, candidates put off their admissions exam until the …
You’ve submitted your application. You’ve waited, waited, and waited some more. And finally, you’ve been invited to interview! Great! But you might now be overwhelmed with questions about this next stage of the admissions process. How do you prepare for an MBA interview? Is it the same as a job interview? Will your interviewer have …
When I served as director of admissions, marketing, and financial aid at the Lauder Institute, one of the most common questions I received from applicants was “How should I prepare for my Lauder interview?” If you’ve applied to the Lauder Institute’s joint degree program with the Wharton MBA or Penn Law JD, you’ll be invited …
When one thinks of a “traditional” business school applicant, what usually comes to mind is someone who has work experience in a particular industry or functional area, such as accounting, banking, or marketing. This person might or might not have an undergraduate business education. For example, many consultants actually majored in history or political science. …
Business school interviews aren’t just about showing your target program what you can do – they’re also about demonstrating how you work with others. Many top MBA programs, such as Wharton, use team-based or group interviews to highlight candidates’ collaboration, communication, and leadership skills. These interviews simulate what happens in the classroom and on group …
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 …
You’ve taken the GMAT test, and you scored a 700. Is that a good enough score? Should you take the exam again and try for a higher score? I’ve actually had candidates who wanted to retake the GMAT to see whether they could get their 750 score up to a 780 or higher! Whenever my …
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