Stanford has had the same two questions–“What matters most to you, and why?” and “Why Stanford?”–for years, and they remain two of the most challenging questions in the MBA application…
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In terms of its application, Stanford is once again re-using its essay questions. And there’s good reason for the recycling: These are excellent questions that succinctly get to the heart of…
Is Cornell University’s SC Johnson College of Business on your shortlist of target MBA programs? Then let the brainstorming begin! The Cornell MBA essay questions for the 2019-2020 admission season have…
What are the qualities that Stanford GSB is looking for as they build their class? How do successful applicants stand out from the crowd? At a school as competitive as…
If you’re planning to apply to Stanford GSB, you know your application must be exceptional to get noticed. W: when you’re competing for a spot at a top program that…
1. Business schools only want candidates with a certain career background While it is true that there are certain career paths where an MBA is common (e.g. Consulting and Investing…
This post originally appeared on the Blacklight, our new newsletter for professionals. As a teenager, your rebellious streak may have landed you in hot water with your parents, the principal,…
Booth used to be a very interesting application. This adcom was an early proponent of “picture essays” and PowerPoint presentations–but all that came to a screeching halt last year. The adcom replaced…
Booth used to be a very interesting application. This adcom was an early proponent of “picture essays” and PowerPoint presentations–but all that came to a screeching halt last year. The adcom replaced…
Business schools have reported a significant rise in GMAT averages over the last 15 years. Last fall, the average GMAT score was 732 for the incoming classes of Stanford GSB,…