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01 Jun 2023, 07:01
| FROM Personal MBA Coach: Duke MBA Application Deadlines and Essay Advice: 2023-2024 |
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Duke Fuqua has confirmed its essay questions for 2023-2024 MBA hopefuls. Both required essays have remained the same this year. For those interested in applying to Duke Fuqua, the school offers an early action deadline, along with three regular rounds. The Duke MBA Application Deadlines Are: Early Action: September 7, 2023 Round 1: September 28, 2023 Round 2: January 9, 2024 Round 3: February 22, 2024 Please see below for Personal MBA Coach’s tips on how to answer the Duke MBA essays. Personal MBA Coach’s Tips for the Duke MBA Essays: First, there is a required short answer question: What are your post-MBA career goals? Share with us your first choice career plan and your alternate plan. This is a simple short-answer goals essay. Check out Personal MBA Coach’s blog on writing winning essays for some more advice. Also, make sure to check this quick tips video on developing your MBA career goals: [youtube2]p> About Personal MBA Coach The post Duke MBA Application Deadlines and Essay Advice: 2023-2024 appeared first on Personal MBA Coach. |
10 Jun 2023, 05:00
| FROM Personal MBA Coach: What is on Admissions Directors’ Mind in 2023 |
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This week Personal MBA Coach attended the annual Association of International Graduate Admissions Consultants (AIGAC) conference at Columbia Business School and the Yale School of Management. The Personal MBA Coach team was delighted to meet with admissions directors from top MBA programs including Harvard Business School, Stanford GSB, MIT Sloan, Chicago Booth, Columbia Business School, Kellogg, Yale School of Management, Tuck, Duke Fuqua, UVA Darden, Berkeley Haas, Michigan Ross, INSEAD, Texas McCombs and others at our annual conference. The conference gives Personal MBA Coach a great opportunity to catch up with top schools, find out what is on their minds, discuss top MBA application trends, and gain a sneak peek into the 2023-2024 MBA application season. Throughout the 4-day conference admissions directors answered many of our applicants’ most pressing questions. Now that the AIGAC conference is over, Personal MBA Coach would like to share a few of the most interesting ones: Question: Should I Use ChatGPT to write my essays? Answer: The short answer here is no. While AI has many exciting applications, you should not plan to use CHATGPT to write your essays. Some top MBA programs are implementing strict honor codes, banning the use of software such as ChatGPT altogether. Others have not yet announced policies, and one or two schools are allowing limited use of the software. However, regardless of the official stance, nearly all admissions directors agree that artificial intelligence cannot generate authentic essays that truly tell your personal story. Those looking for shortcuts in developing their applications are likely to miss valuable opportunities to shine and could face honor code violations.  Question: Do I need to have overcome a large trauma to write a compelling MBA essay? Answer: No! In fact, a number of admissions directors are growing tired of reading trauma essays, particularly ones that have little to no connection to the applicant’s reason for applying to business school. While few topics were deemed to be off limits, admissions directors stressed that the essays are your chance to tell YOUR story and how an MBA fits in. While overcoming adversity could be integral to your own educational journey, this is often not the case. So instead of reaching to think of a traumatic story to tell, consider what really makes you unique. (For more details on how to develop a compelling personal story, check out the Articulating Your Personal Story blog). We cannot stress the value of authenticity enough. Question: Should I plan to take the GMAT Focus this year? Answer: Most likely not. We were fortunate to gain insight from GMAC during the conference about the new test and how it differs from the traditional GMAT. We also learned how many admissions directors are viewing this new test. While preparation material was just released by GMAC this week, the GMAT Focus is not currently being offered. Registration for this new exam does not open until August 29, 2023, and testing will begin in Q4. However, the traditional GMAT should be available long enough to allow nearly all round 1 and round 2 applicants to take the existing GMAT exam. In fact, Harvard Business School has already announced that it will not accept the GMAT Focus for non-2+2 applicants this year. We would not be surprised if other schools make similar announcements. While most schools, particularly those with round 3 (or late round 2) deadlines will have no choice but to take the new exam, the general consensus was that those targeting this application cycle should plan to take the current GMAT. Question: What is the best way to engage with top MBA programs? Answer: While there is no one best way to learn about your target programs, nearly all admissions directors stressed the importance of putting in the time and effort to learn more about their programs. Many of the virtual engagement options that were launched during the pandemic remain, and visiting campus is NOT a must. Plus, admissions directors are back on the road this year. Take the time to find out when your target schools will be in your area. Finally, use students as a resource. Columbia Business School, for example, spoke extensively about the school’s Hermes Society with over 200 student members while Yale SOM has a similar Student Ambassadors program.  Question: Do I need to have solid goals before I apply? Answer: At Personal MBA Coach, developing compelling goals with our clients is a crucial part of our process. While not all schools require applicants to outline their goals in the application, the majority of admissions directors recommended that candidates have a solid understanding of their target path, why it makes sense for them and how they will get there. However, regardless of whether they are asking candidates about their goals, all admissions directors recognize that your goals may very well change on campus, and this is expected. So, take the time to think about how the MBA fits in with your overall path, but rest assured that this path is NOT set in stone. Looking for more insight? The Personal MBA Coach blog will be providing school-specific advice on how you handle each business school’s MBA applications. Need help crafting your 2023 MBA Application Strategies? Reach out to Personal MBA Coach to find out more about our Comprehensive MBA Packages and how we helped our clients earn more than $10M in scholarships last year. The post What is on Admissions Directors’ Mind in 2023 appeared first on Personal MBA Coach. |
10 Jun 2023, 11:00
| FROM Personal MBA Coach: What is on Admissions Directors’ Minds in 2023 |
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This week Personal MBA Coach attended the annual Association of International Graduate Admissions Consultants (AIGAC) conference at Columbia Business School and the Yale School of Management. The Personal MBA Coach team was delighted to meet with admissions directors from top MBA programs including Harvard Business School, Stanford GSB, MIT Sloan, Chicago Booth, Columbia Business School, Kellogg, Yale School of Management, Tuck, Duke Fuqua, UVA Darden, Berkeley Haas, Michigan Ross, INSEAD, Texas McCombs and others at our annual conference. The conference gives Personal MBA Coach a great opportunity to catch up with top schools, find out what is on their minds, discuss top MBA application trends, and gain a sneak peek into the 2023-2024 MBA application season. Throughout the 4-day conference admissions directors answered many of our applicants’ most pressing questions. Now that the AIGAC conference is over, Personal MBA Coach would like to share a few of the most interesting ones: Question: Should I Use ChatGPT to write my essays? Answer: The short answer here is no. While AI has many exciting applications, you should not plan to use CHATGPT to write your essays. Some top MBA programs are implementing strict honor codes, banning the use of software such as ChatGPT altogether. Others have not yet announced policies, and one or two schools are allowing limited use of the software. However, regardless of the official stance, nearly all admissions directors agree that artificial intelligence cannot generate authentic essays that truly tell your personal story. Those looking for shortcuts in developing their applications are likely to miss valuable opportunities to shine and could face honor code violations. Question: Do I need to have overcome a large trauma to write a compelling MBA essay? Answer: No! In fact, a number of admissions directors are growing tired of reading trauma essays, particularly ones that have little to no connection to the applicant’s reason for applying to business school. While few topics were deemed to be off limits, admissions directors stressed that the essays are your chance to tell YOUR story and how an MBA fits in. While overcoming adversity could be integral to your own educational journey, this is often not the case. So instead of reaching to think of a traumatic story to tell, consider what really makes you unique. (For more details on how to develop a compelling personal story, check out the Articulating Your Personal Story blog). We cannot stress the value of authenticity enough. Question: Should I plan to take the GMAT Focus this year? Answer: Most likely not. We were fortunate to gain insight from GMAC during the conference about the new test and how it differs from the traditional GMAT. We also learned how many admissions directors are viewing this new test. While preparation material was just released by GMAC this week, the GMAT Focus is not currently being offered. Registration for this new exam does not open until August 29, 2023, and testing will begin in Q4. However, the traditional GMAT should be available long enough to allow nearly all round 1 and round 2 applicants to take the existing GMAT exam. In fact, Harvard Business School has already announced that it will not accept the GMAT Focus for non-2+2 applicants this year. We would not be surprised if other schools make similar announcements. While most schools, particularly those with round 3 (or late round 2) deadlines will have no choice but to take the new exam, the general consensus was that those targeting this application cycle should plan to take the current GMAT. Question: What is the best way to engage with top MBA programs? Answer: While there is no one best way to learn about your target programs, nearly all admissions directors stressed the importance of putting in the time and effort to learn more about their programs. Many of the virtual engagement options that were launched during the pandemic remain, and visiting campus is NOT a must. Plus, admissions directors are back on the road this year. Take the time to find out when your target schools will be in your area. Finally, use students as a resource. Columbia Business School, for example, spoke extensively about the school’s Hermes Society with over 200 student members while Yale SOM has a similar Student Ambassadors program. Question: Do I need to have solid goals before I apply? Answer: At Personal MBA Coach, developing compelling goals with our clients is a crucial part of our process. While not all schools require applicants to outline their goals in the application, the majority of admissions directors recommended that candidates have a solid understanding of their target path, why it makes sense for them and how they will get there. However, regardless of whether they are asking candidates about their goals, all admissions directors recognize that your goals may very well change on campus, and this is expected. So, take the time to think about how the MBA fits in with your overall path, but rest assured that this path is NOT set in stone. Looking for more insight? The Personal MBA Coach blog will be providing school-specific advice on how you handle each business school’s MBA applications. Need help crafting your 2023 MBA Application Strategies? Reach out to Personal MBA Coach to find out more about our Comprehensive MBA Packages and how we helped our clients earn more than $10M in scholarships last year. The post What is on Admissions Directors’ Minds in 2023 appeared first on Personal MBA Coach. |
14 Jun 2023, 09:01
| FROM Personal MBA Coach: Wharton MBA Application Deadlines and Wharton MBA Essay Tips: 2023-2024 |
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The Wharton School has confirmed the 2023-2024 MBA application essays. Again, Wharton has decided to keep its first and second essay questions the same as the previous application cycles. Wharton has an additional required application essay for reapplicants along with an optional essay. Below, please find this year’s deadlines along with Personal MBA Coach’s analysis of the Wharton MBA application essays. The Upcoming Wharton MBA Application Deadlines Are As Follows: Round 1: September 6, 2023 Round 2: January 4, 2024 Round 3: April 2, 2024 2023-2024 Wharton MBA Essays: Founded by a Wharton MBA graduate, Personal MBA Coach is intimately familiar with the Wharton MBA program and the culture at Wharton. We advise candidates to think about each question differently, ensuring answers complement each other AND show readers multiple aspects of their candidacy. Watch this testimonial from a Wharton admit to find out how Personal MBA Coach can help you with your Wharton applications. [youtube2]p> Discuss classes you are particularly interested in or perhaps professors you are looking to study with, etc. Do not include a laundry list. Instead, carefully think through how each offering will allow you to fill in your skill and/or experience gaps. Be sure to show an understanding of Wharton’s culture here. Avoid writing vague statements and copying and pasting content from other MBA application essays. Wharton MBA Essay 2: Taking into consideration your background – personal, professional, and/or academic – how do you plan to make specific, meaningful contributions to the Wharton community? (400 words) Essay 2 gives candidates the opportunity to share past accomplishments and detail potential contributions to the Wharton community. Think about what you have done beyond what is in your resume. Consider items you wish you had space within your resume to elaborate on. Ask yourself what makes you special. This question gives you the freedom to consider talents, impressive extracurricular accomplishments and/or unique professional skills. We advise candidates to think broadly here about what makes them unique and how they have succeeded both professionally and personally in the past. Then, consider how you might share these passions, experiences, and successes with your future peers. Tell the reader how you will improve and enrich the Wharton campus. Be sure to do your research on all that Wharton has to offer and to be specific on the contributions you will make. Is there a club you want to join? Perhaps there is a talent you want to share? As with essay 1, avoid listing items. Instead, select a few unique areas where you will contribute and discuss the mark you hope to leave. Then, as you discuss the specific contributions you will make, tie these to the past experiences you have just brainstormed. A strong essay will cover multiple contributions that flow naturally from your personal story, your passions and your career goals. Required Essay for all Reapplicants: Please use this space to share with the Admissions Committee how you have reflected and grown since your previous application and discuss any relevant updates to your candidacy (e.g., changes in your professional life, additional coursework, and extracurricular/volunteer engagements). (250 words) Reapplicants should use the required additional essay to demonstrate growth. We advise candidates to review our tips for reapplicants before tackling this essay.  Optional Essay: Please use this space to share any additional information about yourself that cannot be found elsewhere in your application and that you would like to share with the Admissions Committee. This space can also be used to address any extenuating circumstances (e.g., unexplained gaps in work experience, choice of recommenders, inconsistent or questionable academic performance, areas of weakness, etc.) that you would like the Admissions Committee to consider. Looking for more information on Wharton’s MBA program? Check out our Wharton guide to find out what sets the program apart, get the latest class profile information, and more. Ready to apply to Wharton MBA? Reach out to Personal MBA Coach and find out how we can help you today! About Personal MBA Coach The post Wharton MBA Application Deadlines and Wharton MBA Essay Tips: 2023-2024 appeared first on Personal MBA Coach. |
21 Jun 2023, 10:01
| FROM Personal MBA Coach: University of Virginia Darden MBA Application Essay Analysis 2023-2024 |
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The UVA Darden MBA application is open! Do you want to attend an MBA program that puts collaboration and teamwork at the forefront of your experience? If so, UVA Darden School of Business may be a great choice for you. UVA Darden is known for its case-based and customized learning experience. First-year students are assigned to learning teams that enable them to delve deep into case discussions, strengthen their communication skills, and form strong relationships with their classmates. Second-year students at UVA Darden use the tools learned in their first year to personalize their academic experiences, targeting specific career goals and skill sets. If you’re looking to apply to UVA Darden’s MBA program during the 2023-2024 application cycle, the school offers a standardized test waiver. These requests are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and the admissions committee takes several factors into account when reviewing waivers. Check out Personal MBA Coach’s quick tips video on whether or not you should waive the GMAT: [youtube2]p> Looking for one-on-one support developing a compelling Darden MBA Application? Contact us today to learn more about how Personal MBA Coach’s services can help you get into UVA Darden. The post University of Virginia Darden MBA Application Essay Analysis 2023-2024 appeared first on Personal MBA Coach. |
30 Jun 2023, 07:01
| FROM Personal MBA Coach: MIT Sloan Application Advice and Deadlines: 2023-2024 |
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This year, the MIT Sloan application remains the same as the previous cycle. Again, the school requests that applicants submit a cover letter, organizational chart and 60-second video statement as part of their application. MIT Sloan also announced that all versions of the GMAT and GRE test will be accepted during the upcoming application cycle (to read more about the new GMAT Focus, click here). Below, please find this year’s 2023-2024 application deadlines along with Personal MBA Coach’s advice on how to tackle the MIT Sloan application. The MIT Sloan Application Deadlines Are: Round 1: September 27, 2023 Round 2: January 17, 2024 Round 3: April 8, 2024 MIT Sloan Cover Letter: MIT Sloan seeks students whose personal characteristics demonstrate that they will make the most of the incredible opportunities at MIT, both academic and non-academic. We are on a quest to find those whose presence will enhance the experience of other students. We seek thoughtful leaders with exceptional intellectual abilities and the drive and determination to put their stamp on the world. We welcome people who are independent, authentic, and fearlessly creative — true doers. We want people who can redefine solutions to conventional problems, and strive to preempt unconventional dilemmas with cutting-edge ideas. We demand integrity and respect passion. Taking the above into consideration, please submit a cover letter seeking a place in the Sloan MIT MBA program. Your letter should conform to a standard business correspondence, include one or more professional examples that illustrate why you meet the desired criteria above, and be addressed to the Admissions Committee (300 words or fewer, excluding address and salutation). Applicants wondering how to get into MIT Sloan should keep in mind that the MIT Sloan cover letter requires quite a different approach from other MBA application essays. Candidates really need to reflect on their most significant accomplishments here and make clear what they will bring to the table once they arrive at Sloan. We advise Sloan MBA candidates to approach this cover letter as they would any professional cover letter. Ask for a place in the MIT Sloan class and tell the reader who you are. This is not the time to repeat your resume but, as with any cover letter, provide greater depth about your character and accomplishments. With such a short letter, you will need to choose each word carefully and select the most compelling stories to tell. Think about MIT’s values as you write this letter and consider instances where you exhibited innovative thinking and leadership. Finally, note SPECIFICALLY how you will bring this experience to the Sloan MIT MBA program and how you will use it to create meaningful contributions within the community.  MIT Sloan Video Statement: Introduce yourself to your future classmates. Here’s your chance to put a face with a name, let your personality shine through, be conversational, be yourself. We can’t wait to meet you! Videos should adhere to the following guidelines:
Use your MIT Sloan MBA video essay to share personal aspects of your candidacy. This script is NOT the place to address why Sloan is a good fit or to cover details already included in your resume or your cover letter. Instead, think about what make you unique and what your passions and/or hobbies are. You truly should be INTRODUCING yourself to you classmates here. For the video component of your MIT Sloan application, it is most important to be yourself. This is also a chance for admissions committee members to evaluate applicants’ physical presence and delivery. Keep this in mind as you develop your video and consider factors such as audio quality, demeanor, and fluency in addition to the content itself! While you do not want to memorize the video statement and sound overly rehearsed, we do advise that candidates write out some thoughts/bullets in advance of filming and to practice multiple times! Personal MBA Coach includes analyses of sample videos in its comprehensive packages; reach out today to schedule a consultation and find out more!  MIT Sloan Organizational Chart: To help us better understand your current role and the impact that you have on your team and department, please submit an organizational chart. We should be able to clearly understand the internal structure of your organization, where you sit in your organization, and your line of reporting.
Click here to view a sample MIT organizational chart. There is no right or wrong format for the organizational chart. The key is that is it easy to follow and understand and shows your direct reports (if any) and whom you report to. Most companies should have a chart that you can work from. Personal MBA Coach has been guiding clients for over 16 years, helping them get into their dream schools, including MIT Sloan. To find out more about how we can help, watch this testimonial video with a Personal MBA Coach client who was admitted to 7 schools, including MIT Sloan: Looking for 1:1 support with your MIT Sloan application? Contact us today to learn how Personal MBA Coach can assist in getting you into MIT Sloan! The post MIT Sloan Application Advice and Deadlines: 2023-2024 appeared first on Personal MBA Coach. |
10 Jul 2023, 09:00
| FROM Personal MBA Coach: Dartmouth Tuck Application Deadlines and Essay Advice: 2023-2024 |
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Dartmouth Tuck has officially announced its essay questions for the 2023-2024 application cycle! Located in New England’s Upper Valley, [url=https://www.personalmbacoach.com/schools/dartmouth-tuck/][b]Dartmouth Tuck[/b][/url] offers small-town charm while providing the resources of a larger area. If you are looking to attend a smaller MBA program but still want access to a cosmopolitan mix of cultures and global connections, Dartmouth Tuck may be a great choice for you. In the most recent reported class profile data, Dartmouth Tuck admitted applicants with an average GMAT score of 726 and an average undergrad GPA of 3.52. Information on the [url=https://www.personalmbacoach.com/schools/dartmouth-tuck/]class of 2024[/url] also notes that 45% of students identify as female and 43% of students are international (including dual citizens and permanent residents). This year, Tuck has announced two deadlines for each application round. Those who apply before the first deadline are guaranteed an interview. Personal MBA Coach welcomes this change as it encourages applicants not to submit at the last minute (which is something we advise for all of our clients). We recommend that those who have Tuck high on their list take advantage of the interview guarantee. [b]The upcoming Tuck application deadlines are:[/b] [b]Round 1 with Interview Guaranteed/Regular Deadline: [/b]September 1, 2023/September 25, 2023 [b]Round 2 with Interview Guaranteed/Regular Deadline: [/b]December 1, 2023/January 4, 2024 [b]Round 3 with Interview Guaranteed/Regular Deadline:[/b] March 1, 2024/March 25, 2024 [b]The 2023-2024 Dartmouth Tuck MBA Application Summary [/b] [b]Before sharing its essays, Tuck shares the following statement:[/b] Tuck classes are diverse by design, but our students share four common characteristics that form the basis of our admissions criteria. Tuck students are smart, accomplished, aware and encouraging; no two candidates are equally strong across all criteria, and you may demonstrate different strengths in different ways. Once again, Tuck asks applicants to answer three required essay questions. This year, Dartmouth Tuck changed the wording of all three essays. Please see below for Personal MBA Coach’s tips on how to answer the Dartmouth Tuck MBA essays. [img]https://www.personalmbacoach.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/WordPress-Dartmouth-Tuck-Essay-Advice-2.png[/img] [b]Dartmouth Tuck MBA Application Essay 1:[/b] [b]Why are you pursuing an MBA and why now? How will the distinct Tuck MBA contribute to achieving your career goals and aspirations? (300 words)[/b] There is a lot to fit into this short 300-word essay. First, candidates need to clearly articulate their goals, including both short-term and long-term aspirations. If you need help thinking through your goals, we have published a [url=https://www.personalmbacoach.com/how-to-think-about-your-mba-goals/]blog[/url] with our general tips. Next, candidates should reflect upon the skills they will need to succeed in this desired career and SPECIFICALLY how Tuck will help them. Be sure to do your research into everything Tuck has to offer and discuss what you will take advantage of on campus and how. Tuck has a unique program, and it is more than just being close-knit. As always, avoid vague statements here. [b]Dartmouth Tuck MBA Application Essay 2: Tell us who you are. How have your values and experiences shaped your identity and character? How will your background contribute to the diverse Tuck culture and community? (300 words)[/b] For this question, candidates should reflect upon what makes them unique. For some candidates, this uniqueness may be obvious and directly tied to their demographic or socioeconomic background. If this applies to you, be sure not only to share this background but also talk about how it has shaped your values. For other candidates, this uniqueness may be less obvious, and candidates are urged to reflect upon their [url=https://www.personalmbacoach.com/articulating-your-personal-story/]personal story[/url] when determining what to share. In prior years, Personal MBA Coach has suggested that applicants consider hobbies, passions, skills and aspirations for Tuck’s second essay. While these topics are all still fair game, we urge applicants to dig deeper this year. Take the time to reflect on how these experiences have shaped you. Finally, notice the call to discuss your contributions to Tuck. This means you should discuss the role you will play within the class of 2026 and how you will specifically improve life at Tuck. [b]Dartmouth Tuck MBA Application Essay 3: Describe a time you meaningfully contributed to someone else’s sense of inclusion in your professional or personal community. (300 words) [/b] Recognizing that actions speak louder than words, Tuck has previously asked for an example of how applicants have demonstrated the school’s values (telling applicants that Tuck students are encouraging, collaborative and empathic). While Tuck is again asking for an example of how applicants have supported someone else, the focus this year has been narrowed, asking only about inclusion. [url=https://www.personalmbacoach.com/cbs-application-essays/]Columbia Business School[/url] also added a DEI focused question this year, so this change is not surprising. With only 300 words, select a story that is easy to set up. You do not want to use many words explaining the situation; instead, you want to SHOW your actions. This question is yet another opportunity for candidates to allow the Tuck admissions directors to assess what studying and living with them would be like. If you do not have an obvious example here, it is ok to think of inclusion broadly. Personal, professional, volunteer, or other extracurricular examples would all work well. [img]https://www.personalmbacoach.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/WordPress-Dartmouth-Tuck-Essay-Advice-1.png[/img] [b]Dartmouth Tuck Optional Essay:[/b] [b]Please provide any additional insight or information that you have not addressed elsewhere (e.g., atypical choice of references, factors affecting academic performance, unexplained job gaps or changes). Complete this question only if you feel your candidacy is not fully represented by this application. (300 words) [/b] Tuck also has an optional question that should be answered only by those candidates with unique circumstances. Read our advice on how to address optional essays [url=https://www.personalmbacoach.com/short-answer-optional-videos/]here[/url]. [b]Dartmouth Tuck Reapplicant Essay: How have you strengthened your candidacy since you last applied? Please reflect on how you have grown personally and professionally. (300 words maximum)[/b] Check out this blog for more advice for [url=https://www.personalmbacoach.com/tackling-the-mba-application-reapplicant-essay/]reapplicants[/url]. Ready to apply to Dartmouth Tuck’s MBA program? [url=https://www.personalmbacoach.com/free-consultation/]Schedule a consultation today[/url] to find out how our [url=https://www.personalmbacoach.com/services/comprehensive-packages/]Comprehensive Packages[/url] can help you maximize your chances of success at Tuck! The post [url=https://www.personalmbacoach.com/dartmouth-tuck-essay-advice/]Dartmouth Tuck Application Deadlines and Essay Advice: 2023-2024[/url] appeared first on [url=https://www.personalmbacoach.com]Personal MBA Coach[/url]. |
14 Jul 2023, 07:02
| FROM Personal MBA Coach: Kellogg MBA Essay Advice and Application Deadlines: 2023-2024 |
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Kellogg School of Management has released its essay questions and application deadlines for the 2023-2024 application cycle. Once again, Kellogg asks applicants to answer two essay questions. This year, Kellogg has changed its application essay and has made the video essay questions (which were optional last year) mandatory. Looking for help with your Kellogg MBA applications? Personal MBA Coach recently welcomed Frenk Nebiu to our team. Frenk is a former Kellogg Admissions Director with 8+ years of professional experience across consulting, higher education, and nonprofits. Reach out today to find out how Frenk and the Personal MBA Coach team can support you with your Kellogg applications through our Comprehensive Packages. The 2023-2024 Kellogg MBA Application Deadlines Are as Follows: Round 1: September 13, 2023 Round 2: January 10, 2024 Round 3: April 3, 2024 Read Personal MBA Coach’s Top Tips For Tackling Kellogg’s MBA Essays Below! Kellogg MBA Essay 1: Kellogg Leaders are primed to tackle today’s pressing concerns everywhere, from the boardroom to their neighborhoods. Tell us about a time in your life where you’ve needed a combination of skills to solve a problem or overcome a challenge. Which skills did you use? What did you accomplish? (450 words) Kellogg has reworked its leadership essay this year; however, the objective is the same as in recent years: give Kellogg an example of how you are an accomplished leader. Many candidates likely will share a professional story to answer this first prompt. However, strong leadership examples in your extracurricular activities could also work well here. Be sure to think of a significant undertaking where you can clearly articulate the challenge that you overcame. Ideally, with this example you will also demonstrate the value you added. This story also should be easy enough to explain that you do not have to waste too many words setting up the situation. A strong essay will discuss the actions you took and show which specific leadership skills you used in your approach. While this year’s question does not specifically ask, you might consider sharing some learnings from this experience. A strong answer not only will demonstrate your leadership experience but also will highlight your most impressive strengths.  Kellogg MBA Essay 2: At Kellogg, our values are based on research that concludes organizations comprised of leaders with varied backgrounds and perspectives outperform homogeneous ones. How do you believe your personal and professional experiences to date will help to enrich the Kellogg community? (450 words) This second Kellogg MBA essay is completely new, replacing Kellogg’s longstanding “values” essay. As we have increasingly seen with other schools this year, Kellogg is giving applicants flexibility to talk about what makes them unique, noting the importance of diversity (though not in these exact words) in the classroom. For this essay, you want to think about how you stand apart from your peers. You can think of this essay as you would any personal story essay (for more on how to think about a personal story essay – check out this blog.) Ask yourself: “What makes me special?” You might also evaluate what you have done beyond what is in your resume or items that you wish you had space within your resume to elaborate on. As you draft you answer, consider how your accomplishments (both in and out of the office), background and/or experiences have shaped you. Then, as you discuss your past, go beyond just telling the reader what you did or how you were raised, and dig deeper. Think about what you have learned from these experiences. Next, and most importantly, tell the reader how these experiences have prepared you to add value on campus. Write about how you might share your passions, perspective, experiences, and successes with your future peers. Tell the reader how you will improve and enrich the Kellogg community. As with all essays, be specific about the contributions you will make on campus, and less is more. Do not submit a laundry list here. Additional Kellogg MBA Application Essays Kellogg requires candidates considering options other than the full-time MBA to answer these additional essay questions. One-Year applicants: Why is the Kellogg One-Year Program the right fit to help you reach your post-MBA career goals? And what unique academic, personal or professional experience do you bring into this specific program? (250 words) MBAi applicants: Why is the Kellogg McCormick MBAi Program the right fit to help you reach your post-MBA career goals? And what unique academic, personal or professional experience do you bring into this specific program? (450 words) MMM applicants: Why is the MMM Program the right fit to help you reach your post-MBA career goals? And what unique academic, personal or professional experience do you bring into this specific program? (250 words) This year, Kellogg asks applicants to the one-year MBA program, MBAi or MMM program to answer an additional essay. For those unfamiliar with the MMM program, it is a dual degree program offering graduates both an MBA from Kellogg and an MS in Design Innovation from the Segal Design Institute at the McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science. The question for all three programs is essentially the same, but applicants to the MBAi have a little more space to work with. For all three questions, we advise applicants to be very direct both in terms of their career goal (need help on approaching a career goal essay?) and how Kellogg will help. To answer these specialty MBA questions, you want to tell the reader where you are in your career currently, and what gaps you are hoping to close. Next, you want to demonstrate how the unique offerings within your chosen program are best suited to help you close these gaps and reach your goals. Be specific here, outlining what you will take advantage of on campus and how each opportunity will help you. You should also consider how you will contribute specifically to the program of your choice by sharing what you uniquely bring to the table. Be sure not to repeat anything already discussed in essay 2. Reapplicants are also required to answer one additional question: Since your previous application, what steps have you taken to strengthen your candidacy? (250 words) Reapplicants should use the required additional essay to demonstrate growth. We advise candidates to review our tips for reapplicants before tackling this essay.  Kellogg MBA Video Essay Questions “Show us the person behind all those carefully crafted words. The video will be comprised of three questions, each designed to help you showcase your personality and share some of the experiences that brought you here today.” Finally, the Kellogg video essay questions remain from the previous year as well. This component of the application offers admissions committee members the chance to learn more about you on a personal level. Once you submit your application and payment, you will be able to access the Kellogg video essay through your application status page. You will be asked to answer three questions: Kellogg MBA Video Essay 1: Please introduce yourself to the admissions committee. “We’ve read your essays, we’ve read your resume — now we want you to bring all that to life in a video. Show us the person behind all those carefully crafted words. The video will be comprised of three questions, each designed to help you showcase your personality and share some of the experiences that brought you here today.” Finally, Kellogg has mandatory video essays this year. This component of the application offers admissions committee members the chance to learn more about you on a personal level. Once you submit your application and payment, you will be able to access the Kellogg video essay through your application status page. Unlike last year, the school has not shared these essay questions in advance. Read Personal MBA Coach’s tips for handling videos and other Kellogg MBA application extras. Schedule a consultation today for 1:1 Kellogg application support. The post Kellogg MBA Essay Advice and Application Deadlines: 2023-2024 appeared first on Personal MBA Coach. |
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| FROM Personal MBA Coach: How to Approach the 2023-2024 Wharton EMBA Essays |
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The Wharton EMBA application is officially open. The first Wharton EMBA deadline is in October and the second in January. The Wharton EMBA application includes two required essays and one optional essay. Wharton has shortened both essay questions this year. In addition, the second Wharton EMBA essay now matches the full-time essay question. Finally, Wharton no longer gives applicant a choice as to which question to answer. If you are considering an Executive MBA, Wharton’s program is among the top EMBA programs in the world. With campuses in Philadelphia and San Francisco, the program offers working professionals the option to choose the location that best meets their needs. The Wharton EMBA program lasts 24 months. During this time, students have access to career coaching, workshops and resources through Wharton’s MBA Executive Career Advancement Team. Students also can take part in optional Global Modular Courses led by Wharton faculty across the globe. Want to know if the Wharton EMBA program is the right fit for you? Take a look at the class of 2025 profile. On average, students have 13 years of work experience, and their employers often sponsor them. Below, please find the 2023-2024 application deadlines and Personal MBA Coach’s advice on how to tackle the Wharton EMBA application essays along with details about our Executive MBA Packages. Upcoming Wharton EMBA Application Deadlines: Round 1: October 11, 2023 Round 2: January 17, 2024  Wharton EMBA Essays 2023-2024: Wharton EMBA Essay 1: What are your career objectives and how will the Wharton MBA Program for Executives contribute to your attainment of this objective? (400 words maximum) Personal MBA Coach’s Tips: For this first question, we recommend a straightforward response. State your goals clearly and provide some brief perspective on how you arrived at these aspirations. In most cases, candidates should include both a short-term and a long-term goal. This question does not require you to walk through your entire resume. Instead, focus on your past just enough to establish your key skills as well as how and why you will succeed in the future. Be specific about how Wharton will help you close your skill gaps and what opportunities you plan to take advantage of on campus. Avoid vague statements and do your research to determine what Wharton specifically will offer you. While you should not include a laundry list, think about classes you are particularly interested in or perhaps professors you are looking to study with. Be sure to show your understanding of Wharton’s culture here as well. With only 400 words, you will feel limited here so be sure to minimize any filler language. Wharton EMBA Essay 2: Taking into consideration your background – personal, professional, and/or academic – how do you plan to make specific, meaningful contributions to the Wharton community? (400 words maximum) Personal MBA Coach’s Tips: This second essay question is required for both full-time and EMBA applicants. In general, our advice for EMBA applicants mirrors our advice for full-time applicants. Be sure to check out our detailed advice for how to tackle this essay question. Keep in mind that, as an EMBA applicant, you may need to be a bit more creative as you consider ways that you will contribute on campus.  Essay 3 (Optional): Please use this space to share any additional information about yourself that cannot be found elsewhere in your application and that you would like to share with the Admissions Committee. This space can also be used to address any extenuating circumstances (e.g., unexplained gaps in work experience, choice of recommenders, inconsistent or questionable academic performance, areas of weakness, etc.) that you would like the Admissions Committee to consider. (300 words maximum) The third optional essay question should be answered only by those with extenuating circumstances. Read more on our approach to optional essays here. Need help with your EMBA applications? Personal MBA Coach is here to guide you via our Executive MBA Admissions Consulting! The post How to Approach the 2023-2024 Wharton EMBA Essays appeared first on Personal MBA Coach. |
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