Harvard announced their essay question for the MBA program that starts in 2014. There will be only one essay question with no word limit! "There is one question for the…
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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…
With its application questions this year, Columbia continues the industry-wide trend towards ever shorter essays, although it did not reduce the number of essays. Specifically: • Its question about…
Stanford GSB published their MBA essay questions for the Class of 2016 (entering fall 2014). The questions haven't changed from last year: Tell us in your own words who…
IMD in Lausanne, Switzerland, offers a 1-year MBA program focused on general management and leadership. While there are only 90 students in each class, the diversity among that class…
Warning: This post will be a little more personal than most of my posts, but there is a lesson here for applicants. Please let me know by posting a comment,…
Knowing they’ll have to write essays about their goals, most b-school applicants have identified their goals prior to starting the application process. But I’ve found that “identified” often has a…
YES! Don’t underestimate the value of non-academic, non-work activities! These activities that you participate in – hobbies, sports, volunteering, etc. – do tons to liven up your otherwise one-dimensional application.…
You’re eager to click “Submit” after spending so much time working on your college application…but WAIT! Don’t hit “submit” before going over your application one last time and making sure…
The University of Toronto's Rotman School of Business is one of the leading business schools in Canada. Known for its design approach to MBA education and strong emphasis on problem…