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You’ve taken the GMAT test, and you scored a 700. Is that good enough? Should you take it 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 adcom colleagues and …
You’re about to transition out of the military and wondering what to do next. Many veterans who leave the military with strong experience in operations work can – and do – land civilian operations positions. However, you might be interested in switching to an entirely different function. Perhaps you would like the chance to learn …
by Kelly Wilson
Breaking into consulting after earning an MBA remains one of the most accessible and rewarding career pivots. Top firms such as McKinsey & Company, Bain & Company, and BCG actively recruit from leading business schools worldwide, knowing that premier MBA programs attract diverse talent with strong analytical, strategic, and leadership skills. As a former business …
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 …
Before you dive headfirst into your career goals essay for your MBA applications, here’s a little advice that might surprise you: Stop. Yes, you read that right – we’re telling you to pause. Take a breath. Step away from the keyboard. Assuming you’ve already narrowed down your list of target MBA programs, your smartest first …
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
Craft a winning MBA resume with these 12 expert tips to showcase impact, leadership, and achievements—and stand out to top business schools. 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 …
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
The University of Virginia’s Darden MBA program boasts the case-based learning method, which places students in the role of business leaders facing challenging situations. Students are active participants in this discussion-based approach, learning to make decisions in real-world scenarios. Darden is one of the largest case publishers in North America, and because of the school’s …
Chicago Booth has reworked its essay questions this year and now presents four prompts that allow for somewhat abbreviated responses of just 300 characters each. That amounts to roughly 40-60 words, which can be challenging. The four prompts cover your short- and long-term goals and seek to gain insights into what matters to you and …
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 …
Are you applying to business school? If so, then you probably know that for most MBA programs, your letters of recommendation (LORs) are a powerful piece of your application puzzle. They can validate your story, reinforce your strengths, and give the adcom the confidence to say, “Yes, we want this applicant!” Bonus Tip: Waive your …
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