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Preparing for IMD’s Interview

Without a doubt, IMD conducts the most thorough MBA interview.  The interview day is divided into four evaluative sections.  When you arrive on campus, you will be introduced to the adcom and faculty evaluators as well as a group of applicants who will partake in the same experience as you.  Since the adcom will evaluate …

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The MBA, a Military Background, and Expectations

The Wall Street Journal recently ran an article entitled “MBAs Attract Current and Former Soldiers.”  Like many such articles I’ve read in my decade of MBA admissions consulting, it promotes the benefits of business schools to former military personnel and vice versa, so no surprises there.  However, I did find the reaction posted by readers …

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Columbia Launches EMBA-Americas

Following the cancellation of its joint executive M.B.A. program, Columbia Business School is now offering a new program, dubbed EMBA-Americas. This innovative program is “designed for highly accomplished and motivated professionals who are looking to enhance their career with a top executive MBA degree, but whose location or schedule precludes them from attending the traditional …

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Law School Admissions Tip #5: The Value of the Opening Anecdote

The Top 15 Things Every Law School Applicant Should Know is a series that will teach you the ins and outs of successful law school applications. Stay tuned for the remaining elements. This week we’ll discuss the value of the opening anecdote. When deciding whether or not you might be interested in reading a particular …

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MBA Admissions A-Z: N is for No Lies!

You’re a grownup – you don’t need to be told that lying is wrong…or do you? This kindergarten precept often needs reviewing when MBA applications roll around. Even the most honest of applicants sometimes fall prey to the sinister temptation of the Little White Lie – “Okay, so I worked there for ALMOST a year …

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