by Kelly Wilson
If you are looking for a small MBA class in an idyllic location with warm and genuine classmates, then Cornell Johnson might be the business school for you. While the largest portion of Johnson’s graduates typically enter the financial services industry after graduation (42% of its Class of 2024), 31% accepted roles in the consulting …
by Marie Todd
A common writing problem we see in applicants’ early drafts is that the writer will refer to something important but never fully explain what that thing is. For example, an applicant might claim that a particular fight his parents had affected the way he now views education, but he doesn’t offer any details about the …
by Kelly Wilson
According to its website, MIT Sloan is looking for individuals from all around the world, from a broad array of academic backgrounds, who value dignity and respect and who demonstrate the following: To uncover these attributes, the MIT Sloan MBA application continues to include the school’s signature “cover letter” essay and resume requirements. It also …
In this post, we provide guidance and information to support you in creating and submitting your application to the Stanford Graduate School of Business (GSB). Stanford GSB application essay tips Essay A: What matters most to you, and why? For this essay, we would like you to reflect deeply and write from the heart. Once …
by Steven Tagle
When you decide to go to grad school, you are making a financial decision that will dramatically affect your earning capacity for the duration of the program and throughout your life. While the school’s reputation, available mentorship opportunities, and research resources are important factors to consider when deciding which university to attend, students often forget …
When deciding where to apply to medical school, too many of our clients submit as many applications as possible in hopes of increasing their odds of acceptance. Unfortunately, this strategy is rarely effective. More often, it results in wasted time completing secondaries, wasted money spent on application fees, and frustration at the end of the …
by Kelly Wilson
While the Haas School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley, has made it very clear that applicants need outstanding academics to get in, the program will not compromise its values to maintain its high stats. Haas’s four Defining Leadership Principles are taken very seriously by the school’s administration and admissions team. You will …
In addition to its traditional two-year, full-time MBA program, NYU Stern offers a menu of options in graduate management education, including a one-year Technology & Entrepreneurship MBA and a one-year Luxury & Retail MBA. Stern MBA students can select up to three specializations or choose not to specialize at all. Stern wants to know who …
Northwestern Kellogg values individuals; who you are as a person, what you’ve done, and how you will engage with the school’s greater community are all very important. Yes, academics and work experience are also key parts of your profile, but the school’s essay prompts seek to elicit more information about your personality, values, and goals …
by Karin Ash
Given the current uncertainty around department funding for PhDs in the United States, some applicants with a STEM background are exploring opportunities to study in Europe. Beyond receiving a high-quality education, there are numerous benefits to studying overseas: The process of applying to European universities is similar to that of U.S. schools – with most …
by Marie Todd
We understand that getting started actually writing your college essays can be difficult. Even if you’ve gone through all the steps of thinking, brainstorming, and maybe even the “clustering” and “circling” of interconnected ideas, you might still feel intimidated by the writing process. And after all, there’s a lot on the line with your college …
Jordan noticed that a colleague was struggling to contribute during team strategy sessions. Throughout the quarter, he offered support, provided regular feedback, and encouraged her to lead part of the final project presentation — which she delivered with confidence. Nina worked throughout college to support her family but still made time to volunteer as a …
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