The INSEAD MBA application is now live, and here are the essay questions you’ll find within this year’s admissions requirements. Job Description Essays 1. Briefly summarise your current (or most recent) job, including the nature of work, major responsibilities, and, where relevant, employees under your supervision, size...

This post originally appeared on Stacy’s “Strictly Business” MBA blog on U.S.News.com You are articulate and well prepared. The interview portion of the application to your first-choice business school is moving along smoothly, and you have a well-thought-out answer for each question. Finally, the interviewer states, “You...

*Please note that no client details are ever shared in SBC Scoop or otherwise without complete sign off from client. Guillaume thought he was on-target for MBA admission the first time around. He had very competitive GMAT scores and found a pair of schools that he...

Fit is a crucial aspect to demonstrate in your Kellogg MBA application. The close-knit community values leadership and teamwork. At the same time, diversity in experience, background and thought is valued among the developing leaders of Kellogg. Doing your research on the programs, activities, clubs,...

Today’s MBA graduates have entered a job market that looks several shades brighter than when they entered business school just two years ago.The latest research by the MBA Career Services Council shows a majority of schools reported an increase in on-campus activity for full-time positions...

The Georgetown MBA program at the McDonough School of Business has posted the deadlines and essay questions for the 2012-2013 admissions season. Round 1 Application Deadline: October 15, 2012 Decision Notification: December 15, 2012 Round 2 Application Deadline: January 5, 2013 Decision Notification: March15, 2013 Round 3 Application Deadline: April 1, 2013 Decision Notification: May...

Hello, and welcome back to Stacy Blackman’s B-School Buzz, our regular examination of life in the MBA applicant and student trenches. This week, our featured contributors share the highlights of their MBA experience, the wisdom of asking for feedback, advice for prospective students, and a...

The University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business has followed up its previously announced single MBA application essay question with the release of the 2012-2013 admissions cycle deadlines. Round 1 Deadline: October 15, 2012 Notification: December 19, 2012 Round 2 Deadline: January 9, 2013 Notification: March 20, 2013 Round 3 Deadline: March...

The Duke MBA program at the Fuqua School of Business has announced the application deadlines and essay questions for the 2012-2013 MBA admissions cycle. Early Action Deadline: September 19, 2012 Notification: October 30, 2012 Round 1 Deadline: October 24, 2012 Notification: January 8, 2013 Round 2 Deadline: January 4, 2013 Notification: March 18,...

The updated Chicago Booth Essay Questions are posted for this admissions season, along with the deadlines. The overall goal of this application is to evaluate candidates on their ability to handle the Chicago curriculum, contribute to the community, and grow in their careers. Academic ability will...