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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 …
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 2024 employment report: There’s opportunity in these numbers. Michigan Ross is a fantastic MBA program that is slightly easier to get accepted …
by Karin Ash
In my opinion, there is no better way to affirm your career interests than by working in your intended field for a few months via an internship. An internship is also the most effective way for a company to assess your skills and determine your leadership potential. If you are serious about pursuing an MBA …
Your GMAT score and undergraduate GPA are critical components of your MBA application. These numbers serve as indicators of your academic capability and potential for success in graduate business studies. The launch of the new version of the GMAT (Focus Edition), with its revamped scoring system, has given admissions committees a fresh lens through which …
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 Sundas Ali
Teamwork – and its close cousin, leadership – are highly prized by graduate programs and universities. But if you haven’t worked in a team on any regular basis, don’t worry! You’ve probably got a number of examples of teamwork in your back pocket that you didn’t even realize were there. Consider the following four ideas when you …
by Sundas Ali
One of the most important pieces of advice you’ll ever get regarding your personal statements and application essays is this: Show, don’t tell. It’s a classic writing lesson, and you’ve probably heard it before, but how do you actually “show, not tell,” in your essays? Simply “telling” is ineffective, because it usually involves boastful claims such …
Creating compelling video content that you star in yourself is an essential skill in our social media–dominated world. From Zoom meetings to TikTok, the first time people meet you these days will likely be on video. Many colleges and business schools have now added video elements to their applications. The good news is that most …
You’re about to make one of the biggest decisions of your life. It will shape your future in many ways, including where you might work, where you could live, and the people who will become a part of your journey. Choosing the right business school is a major decision that will influence your career and …
January 29, 2025, was either an exciting day or a tearful one for Harvard Business School (HBS) Round 2 (R2) applicants: the school’s MBA admissions board notified candidates as to whether they were invited to interview or had merited “early release.” As euphemistic as it sounds, meriting early release should really be viewed by R2 …
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 …
In today’s world, where everything moves at lightning speed, we’re constantly making fast decisions. This applies to admissions committees, too. The pressure of their job forces them to make very quick decisions about whose applications they will invest more time in and whose will merit only an obligatory but cursory review before being set aside. …
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