Every year, Gurufi’s consultants help applicants build compelling personal statements that get them into their dream schools. There are many ways to write a great essay, but I’ve found that…
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Too many times, as an admission officer, I read applications from candidates who shared career goals that didn’t quite make sense. Whether there was no connection to what they had…
If you are a recently laid off and otherwise competitive applicant, MBA programs want YOU! Are you a tech worker who just got laid off from Meta, Twitter, Facebook, Stripe,…
Kellogg’s two required EMBA application essay questions present a paradox: they’re straightforward and complex. Together, they draw out a fully rounded view of you as a person and as a…
Chicago Booth EMBA gives you just one mandatory essay, but with ample space to make your case holistically. This approach to the essay question indicates that they are looking for…
Software Engineer Turned Prime Minister’s Fellow Turned Central Banker’s Journey to Chicago Booth with Scholarship
0 Introduction: Shekhar Iyer, a software engineer by degree, followed an unchartered path. After working as a software engineer for one year, he chose to work for the government. Currently working…
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How to Answer MBA Application and Interview Questions about COVID-19 and Other Major Events of 2020 [Video]
0 2020 has been a dark, dismal year, but as it draws to a close there’s light at the end of the tunnel. A vaccine is on the horizon. The election…
Gain insight into how to best answer each of the Columbia Business School application essay questions from admissions expert, Linda Abraham: Video transcript “What do schools want? The essay questions…