By Adam Hoff, Amerasia Consulting Group One question that we get a lot from clients is "what does the adcom want to hear?" Not only is this the wrong way…
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How to (Actually) Differentiate Yourself on your MBA Applications
By Adam Hoff, Amerasia Consulting Group Time to break out an annual PSA here. I'm talking all alarms ringing, sirens, whatever it takes to get your attention. By "you" I…
5 Tips for Negotiating Your MBA Admissions Offer
By Adam Hoff, Amerasia Consulting Group Today's blog post is about negotiating your offer of admission ... except that it's not. Because "negotiation" is not what you do when it…
Linking Your Chicago Booth Presentation Essay to the School’s Introduction Content
By Adam Hoff, Amerasia Consulting Group I have received the following question a lot lately: "Should my presentation reflect the ideas that Booth espouses when introducing the presentation question?" The…
Always Waive Your Right to View Your MBA Recommendation
By Paul Lanzillotti, Amerasia Consulting Group I tell my clients up front that they have to waive their right, and that it is not really an option to not do so.…
Last Minute MBA Application Advice: Before You Hit the Submit Button
Updated for the 2015/2016 Application Year By Paul Lanzillotti, Amerasia Consulting Group I've updated Amerasia's list of best tips and best practices for submitting your MBA application online. So hopefully…
Applying to Stanford GSB? Get to know Garth Saloner, Derrick Bolton and the “Moral Advantage”
By Paul Lanzillotti | Amerasia Consulting Group | Who is Garth Saloner? If you are going to apply to the most selective MBA program in the world, you should recognize…
MBA Candidates, Read These Quotes for a New Perspective on Leadership
By Adam Hoff, Amerasia Consulting Group This is a quick one, but a worthy one. "Leadership" might very well be the most "cussed and discussed" (hat tip, Harry Truman) word in…
Recommend Reading for MBA Applicants: “The Obstacle is the Way” by Ryan Holiday
By Adam Hoff, Amerasia Consulting Group Partly because I've been reading some great books lately and partly because I want a break from writing about essays, I am starting something…
Quick & Dirty Tips for Maximizing your Business School Visits
With respect to visiting business schools: Make sure you schedule a classroom visit through the admissions office. A student will lead you around and make introductions for you. Don't just…