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by Kelly Wilson
Since 1966, the focus of The Consortium for Graduate Study in Management has been “the advancement of inclusion in the world of business.” While its exact positioning has evolved, The Consortium remains committed to “expand[ing] access and increas[ing] representation in business education and leadership.” If you are a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or a DACA …
Are you a team leader? Are you committed to sustainable enterprise? Are you interested in running a family business? Are you seeking the resources and intellectual capital needed to shape both business and government? Are you a motivated, goal-oriented, innovative individual? If you answered yes to any of these questions, the adcom of the Kenan-Flagler …
by Kelly Wilson
While the Tepper School of Business at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) has maintained a single 500-word written essay for this admissions cycle, you can choose between two different prompts and select the one that best aligns with your experience. Additionally, the program continues to require a video essay in which you discuss your career goals. …
by Kelly Wilson
Business schools, in general, must keep up with the rapid pace of change, particularly as technology has a significant influence on business. Technology and analytics skills are essential for success, yet leaders must also possess complementary soft skills to inspire teams to achieve their goals and have a positive impact on the world. UCLA Anderson …
Texas McCombs combines rigor with a passionate community, including passion for the MBA program. The school’s essay questions reflect 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 McCombs …
Yale School of Management (SOM) is one of the few MBA programs that requires only one application essay. The school aims to gain a deep understanding of each applicant’s personal journey. It’s important to carefully choose the prompt that aligns best with your experiences and feels most relevant to you. Ready to get to work …
The environment at Dartmouth Tuck is unique, and the school’s admissions committee has developed what it calls “a personal, connected, and transformative application experience that mirrors the distinct MBA experience you can expect to have at Tuck.” Yes, academics, test scores, and work experience count, but you really have to understand what Tuck offers and what the Tuck community is like to present a solid application. The school seeks to admit candidates who meet four basic criteria: smart, accomplished, aware, and encouraging. This can cover many facets, so let’s examine things more in depth.
Ready to work on your Dartmouth Tuck application? Read on.
by Kelly Wilson
Georgetown McDonough continues to require two essays from all its applicants. Sharing the same structure as last year, the first required essay allows you to choose to respond to one of three prompts. The program’s second required essay is a video essay. The admissions office also provides an optional essay, and reapplicants have a dedicated …
by Kelly Wilson
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Harvard Business School (HBS) continues to be one of the few schools, if not the only one, with just two admissions rounds (September and January). HBS uses an April deadline exclusively for HBS 2+2, its deferred enrollment program. The HBS admissions office announced several updates for the 2025-2026 admissions cycle. New criteria for admission were …
by Kelly Wilson
The University of Virginia’s Darden MBA program boasts the case-based method of learning, which puts 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 …
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 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 …
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