Texas McCombs combines rigor with a passionate community, including passion for the MBA program. The school’s single required question reflects this value; the adcom invites you to demonstrate deep familiarity with the program, connected to your unique vision for the future. It has a practical slant. Convey concrete goals, and make a case for how…
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Eight Tips for Attention-Grabbing Resumes
What should you include in your application resume? What should you leave out? What sort of tone should your resume have? The following eight tips will help you create an impressive, persuasive resume: 1. Learn what your target program is looking for. The best way to convince the admissions board to offer you a spot…
Harvard Business School MBA Essay Tips and Deadlines [2023 – 2024]
The Admissions Office at Harvard Business School (HBS) has announced updates for the 2023-2024 admissions cycle. The most important update is that if you plan to apply to HBS and have yet to take an entrance exam, you should take the traditional GMAT test (including the AWA) or the GRE. HBS will not accept the…
UVA Darden MBA Essay Tips and Deadlines [2023-2024], Class Profile
The University of Virginia’s Darden MBA program boasts the case-based method of learning to put students in the role of business leaders faced with challenging situations. Through this discussion-based approach, students are active participants as they learn to make decisions in real-world scenarios. Darden is one of the largest case publishers in North America, and…
Academic Performance in Your MBA Admissions Profile
In my previous article, I laid out the five elements of your candidacy that you must pay attention to when planning your MBA application. We will talk about the first one in this post: undergraduate performance. Your academic performance as an undergrad, from your first year to your last, is extremely important to any graduate program, and…
How to Get an MBA at Columbia Business School [Episode 528]
In this episode, the Senior Associate Dean for Enrollment Management at Columbia Business School explains why there isn’t one right answer to the application essay – but there is a true answer. [SHOW SUMMARY] Are you interested in an MBA that has the goal of preparing you for a career in innovation and entrepreneurship? With…
Nine MBA Resume Mistakes to Avoid
What are the most important things you want the business schools you’re targeting to see about you? Applying to an MBA program is a competitive process, and your resume is one of the most essential pieces of your application. A well-written resume can help you stand out and increase your chances of acceptance. However, I…
Behind the Scenes in MBA Admissions
Ever wonder what happens to your application once you send it in? Does it enter a black hole in space and come out the other side with an admission or a deny? What transpires between the moment you click the “submit” button and when you receive that decision letter? Let’s go behind the scenes to…
Wharton MBA Essay Tips and Deadlines [2023 – 2024], Class Profile
Wharton has not changed its application essay questions for several seasons now. This is usually a sign that the admissions committee is happy with the kind of essays applicants are providing in response. Wharton asks candidates to share what they plan to do with their MBA in the short and long term and to discuss…
Which B-School Is Best for You?
You’ve decided to go to business school. Now what? With so many types of MBA programs available, choosing the right one for you might seem like an overwhelming task. However, using the points we outline in this post will help you determine which business schools to target given your individual profile and characteristics. With so…
How to Choose the Right MBA Program
Business schools vary in many ways: location, cohort size, program culture, degree customization offerings, and employer relationships, to name a few. What factors matter most to you? To ensure that you have an optimal b-school experience, you should explore different program types and compile a list of schools that interest you. Start with the websites. …
NYU Stern MBA Essay Tips and Deadlines [2023-2024], Class Profile
In addition to its traditional two-year, full-time MBA, NYU Stern offers a menu of options in graduate management education, including a one-year Tech MBA and a one-year Fashion and Luxury MBA. Stern MBA students can select up to three specializations or choose not to specialize at all. Ready to get to work on your NYU…
Leadership in Admissions
Maria was a pediatric oncology nurse who tenderly promised each child she cared for that she would always tell them the truth about what was about to happen to them in the hospital. Ben was an army captain who joined his troops cleaning bathrooms in the punishing heat of Iraq. Amy was a social worker…
Can Artificial Intelligence Help with Your MBA Applications?
Part of the challenge of applying to an MBA program is finding the time to craft strong personal essays. Could artificial intelligence (AI) bots such as ChatGPT be the answer? ChatGPT has been lauded as a timesaver and possibly even a stand-in for managing tasks that can seem like a slog. One writer recently asked…
Columbia Business School MBA Essay Tips and Deadlines [2023-2024], Class Profile
Columbia Business School (CBS) has made some big changes for the 2023-2024 admissions cycle! CBS will now consider applications in three rounds, rather than on a rolling basis. In another move, CBS has ended its Early Decision program. Finally, CBS has changed two of its essay prompts to focus on inclusive leadership and how you…
6 Tips for MBA Applicants with a Criminal Record
Your MBA profile is nearly perfect. You’ve got great stats and an impressive resume. You’re friendly, personable, and a fantastic leader. There’s just one little glitch: your criminal record. Although a criminal record is a strike against you, it’s not necessarily an insurmountable problem. Whether you have a DUI or committed insider trading, having a criminal…
Why Authenticity is Vital to Your MBA Application
Too many times, as an admission officer, I read applications from candidates who shared career goals that didn’t quite make sense. Whether there was no connection to what they had been doing or no explanation of how they would successfully pivot to their desired role, I was left wondering how much thought these candidates put…
Stanford GSB MBA Application Essay Tips and Deadlines [2023 – 2024], Class Profile
In terms of its application, Stanford is once again re-using its essay questions. And there’s good reason for the recycling: Stanford has excellent questions that succinctly get to the heart of what Stanford wants to know about you. They are not easy questions to answer, but they are thoughtful, probing ones. You should write the…
How to Get Accepted to NYU Stern [Episode 525]
In this episode, the Executive Director for MBA Admissions at NYU Stern explains Stern’s Change Studio and Frontier Labs, explores what it means to be a Sternie, and gives advice to reapplicants. [SHOW SUMMARY] Are you interested in an MBA that has the goal of preparing you to lead in an ever-changing world? Are you…
How Service To School Helps Veterans Get Accepted to Grad School [Episode 524]
In this episode, the CEO of Service to School and the Chief Programs Officer at Service to School explore the resources available to active duty service members and veterans through the nonprofit and give practical examples of translating military experience into public sector terms. [SHOW SUMMARY] Are you a veteran considering grad school? Are you…
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