James (Jim) W. Dean Jr., a longtime faculty member and currently dean of Kenan-Flagler Business School, has been appointed as the next executive vice chancellor and provost for UNC-Chapel Hill. Chancellor Holden Thorp and Chancellor-Elect Carol Folt announced Dean’s appointment, effective July 1, in an email...

Columbia Business School, which recently released the 2013-2014 application deadlines, has now announced the essay prompts for the upcoming MBA admissions cycle. This year’s essay questions are: Short Answer Question What is your immediate post-MBA professional goal? (100 characters maximum) Essay 1 Given your individual background, why are...

The Wharton School at University of Pennsylvania has released the application deadlines for the 2013-2014 MBA admissions cycle. This year’s three deadlines are: Round 1 Deadline: October 1, 2013 Notification: December 17, 2013 Round 2 Deadline: January 7, 2014 Notification: March 25, 2014 Round 3 Deadline: March 27, 2014 Notification: May 6, 2014   The two...

That’s right – it’s happening AGAIN. Last time, GMATPILL-er Kang Cao scored a half tuition MBA scholarship due to his high GMAT score. Now, he’s at Darden MBA enjoying life at a top business school. And now, James – another GMATPILL-er who has actually joined GMAT Pill...

Unlike most schools, Stanford gives a lot of advice and guidance as to what it’s looking for in the essays. My tips are in blue. Stanford GSB 2014 MBA Application Questions We read your essays to get to know you as a person and to learn...

Michigan Ross applicants – mark your calendars with the following application deadlines! Full-Time MBA starting in Fall 2014 • Round I – October 1, 2013 • Round II – January 2, 2014 • Round III – March 3, 2014 EMBA starting in Fall 2013 (for Ann Arbor or Los Angeles) •...

Earning a Masters of Business Administration (MBA), allows professionals to increase their earning potential and launch their careers to new heights. This versatile degree is designed to advance careers in the areas of finance, business, logistics, management and more. While a full-time program can be...

From Dr. Shel (Shelly Watts), President, MBA Admit.com, www.mbaadmit.com Columbia GSB Application and Deadlines Released, 2013-2014 The 2013-2014 Columbia MBA admission essays and deadlines have been released, along with the application. See this link: http://www4.gsb.columbia.edu/mba ROLLING ADMISSIONS Columbia has a rolling admissions process, which means that you can submit the...

From Dr. Shel (Shelly Watts), President, MBA Admit.com, www.mbaadmit.com Should You Apply Early Decision? Each year as the new admissions season approaches, candidates who are thinking ahead begin to ponder early on whether they should apply to some top MBA programs through Early Decision rounds. There are...

From Dr. Shel (Shelly Watts), President, MBA Admit.com, www.mbaadmit.com Columbia MBA Essay Topics and Application 2013-2014: Analysis and Tips   The 2013-2014 Columbia MBA admission essays have been released, along with the application. See this link: http://www4.gsb.columbia.edu/mba Below, we provide some analysis about what is new about this year’s application...