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The MBA resume is a whole other animal from the standard curriculum vitae designed to land you a job. Instead, the resume you tailor specifically for business schools should offer a quick snapshot of your significant work experiences and accomplishments in three areas that showcase your MBA-relevant skills.

Leadership
Business schools want to see applicants who already have strong leadership skills. Of course, you’ll further groom your management abilities during your MBA program. But the admissions committee wants to know that the foundation is already there.

Give evidence of when you:

  • United people behind a common goal,
  • Made use of other’s talents and skills,
  • Instilled a vision,
  • Challenged the status quo,
  • Identified a new problem, or
  • Prioritized the organization’s needs above personal needs.
If you formally manage one or more people, don’t leave that information out. Even if you supervise and mentor someone informally, that should go on the resume as well. If you have played a role in training peers, subordinates, or even those senior to you (perhaps on a new type of software), include that on your resume. Anything that shows how you identified an opportunity and took the initiative is a great thing to have.



Our client George worried because he didn’t have a title change throughout his four years at a defense contracting company. Because he worked as an engineer, raises rather than a new title denoted the increase in his responsibilities.  We looked at what George did outside of work to see where he could highlight a leadership role.

George had participated in an annual charity bike ride for the past five years, so we suggested that he volunteer to coordinate the next ride. The event became this bullet point on his resume: “Led annual bike ride to raise money in support of autistic children. Recruited volunteers, coordinated vendors and managed finances. Resulted in 14% increase in revenue over prior year.”

This brief, compelling example showcased his leadership abilities, emotional intelligence, and service to the community—a winning trifecta every time.

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Display Your Top-Notch Communication Skills
Today’s tech-native generation of applicants is as comfortable texting, tweeting, and Snapchatting as they are breathing. Consequently, recruiters often gripe about the mediocre writing and speaking skills of newly minted MBAs.

Your MBA resume is prime real estate for showcasing savvy communication skills through crisp writing and well-chosen words. You can make even the most mundane tasks shine as you bullet-point your professional accomplishments.

A real example of a blah bullet point in a client’s first draft: “Helped with new software implementation.”

Now, here’s a brilliant bullet point: “Spearheaded software upgrade in the San Francisco field office by coordinating with software developer, leading training sessions and facilitating implementation schedule.” The second example offers a much more comprehensive understanding of the scope of the accomplishment.

Getting rid of any technical jargon in your MBA resume also demonstrates effective communication skills. One client originally listed this bullet point on his resume: “Created VA1 Business Acquisition.”

Once we translated that into something the MBA admissions audience would understand, the resume said: “Devised and launched outbound communications plan for our premier voice activated product. Product was well received and became cash flow positive within 14 months.” Much better.



 Show Innovation in Your MBA Resume
You need to make it clear that you have picked up new skills throughout your career, assumed new responsibilities, developed as an individual—and that others have recognized this growth.

You can convince the admissions committee that you have a track record of moving the needle by showing continual progression on the job and giving examples of when you went above and beyond your expected duties and delivered quantifiable results.

Some applicants have very traditional pre-MBA jobs. For example, suppose you have been working as a staff consultant at Bain & Company or as an analyst at Goldman Sachs. In that case, chances are the admissions committee will have a pretty good feel for your overall job description.

But this is also where you can show what sets you apart from the typical analyst. For example, in addition to outlining some of your routine activities, you may want to include that you trained a newly hired analyst, led college recruiting efforts, or organized an office-wide volunteer initiative.

These activities may have taken less of your time. But they are a bit outside of traditional responsibilities and give great insight into how you have made a difference for your firm.

The resume is an essential first step in the MBA application process. It forces applicants to take stock of their progression and think about articulating that in a concise way. By focusing on these three goals, you’ll show the admissions committee exactly how you will add something new, exciting, and different to their community.

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Columbia Business School has released the application and essay questions for students beginning the MBA program in 2022. These Columbia MBA essay questions have been updated since last year and include a new optional question.

Columbia is a fast-paced program in a fast-paced city. The kind of MBA student who is a good fit for Columbia and its setting in New York City will be those who plan to take full advantage of the unique opportunities offered by that environment. Another aspect is having the academic background to handle the rigor of Columbia.

What is the admissions team looking for in Columbia MBA applicants?

One of SBC’s former CBS Admissions Officers shared, “With CBS, it really is a holistic approach, but the fit is VERY important.  They want to know why CBS- that is a big part of their culture. They want to know you’re going to fit in.”

Columbia is looking for students who have big plans for their lives, MBA or not. Therefore, plan to brainstorm your career objectives, strengths, and weaknesses. Also, think about your overall life dreams before you start working on this application.

Columbia has flexible options for admission, from full-time MBA programs to a January entry without a summer internship. In addition, Columbia has an excellent executive MBA program. Columbia also offers an early decision option for candidates committed to Columbia. Note that Columbia has up-to-date COVID information on the admissions website.

The Columbia admissions cycle is rolling, so the earlier you submit your application, the sooner you will hear back. We recommend you try to submit your application as early as possible while maintaining high quality.



Feeling stumped by the Columbia MBA essays? Contact Stacy Blackman Consulting to learn how we can help with MBA admissions consulting.

Short Answer Question: What is your immediate post-MBA professional goal? (maximum 50 characters)
Examples of possible responses:

“Work in business development for a media company.”

“Join a strategy consulting firm.”

“Launch a data management start-up.”

This is a deceptively simple question. It requires you to condense your career goals into a short career vision statement. As part of the question, Columbia provides a few examples, which are concise and to the point.

If your goal is to work at an investment bank after graduation, you could always just say: “Work in finance.” To add a bit more detail, consider adding a little more color. Something like: “Work in real estate finance for a private equity firm” tells the admissions committee far more about your interests and goals than just “work in finance.” It also sets the tone for the first essay.

Columbia MBA Essay 1
Through your resume and recommendations, we have a clear sense of your professional path to date. What are your career goals over the next 3-5 years and what, in your imagination, would be your long-term dream job? (500 words)

This question asks about your short- and long-term goals. The word “imagination” indicates aspirational dreams, not just practical plans. We find that those who seek a top-tier MBA at a school like Columbia have Big Ideas. Also, the program will expose you to people and opportunities that will expand your horizons. Think about your true passions, and feel free to explore your biggest dreams.

As you talk about your future, you may need to refer to your past career and experiences. Also, think about the pivotal moments you can describe. In addition, use examples that support your future goals. In conclusion, your goals should have a logical progression, but you should show how you plan to adapt.


For example, perhaps you want to be a general manager of a company or division. But right now, you have been working primarily in marketing. Subsequently, you might take classes in finance and strategy and take part in consulting projects while interning at a start-up. All of these will provide experience for your general management path.

Most importantly, Columbia wants to know who you are and how you are different from other applicants. Don’t try to be an ideal applicant. Instead, reveal your genuine personality, motivations, and goals.

You might mix personal and professional interests to answer this prompt. In addition, you could focus on either of those angles, depending on the topics of your other essays. Finally, specifics will help you set yourself apart with this essay.

Know yourself and know the school. And, as you address this question, make sure to tailor your answer to your individual goals for learning and career. Also, keep in mind Columbia’s academic and professional opportunities.

Columbia MBA Essays 2 and 3
Please respond to two (2) of the three (3) essay questions listed below:

The Phillips Pathway for Inclusive Leadership (PPIL) is a new co-curricular program designed to ensure that every CBS student develops the skills to become an ethical and inclusive leader. Through PPIL, students attend programming focused on give essential diversity, equity, and inclusion skills: Creating an Inclusive Environment, Mitigating Bias, Communicating Across Identities, Addressing Systemic Inequity, and Managing Difficult Conversations. Tell us about a time you were challenged around one of these five skills. Describe the situation, the actions you took, and the outcome. (250 words)

Why do you feel Columbia Business School is a good fit for you? (250 words)

Tell us about your favorite book, movie, or song and why it resonates with you. (250 words)

This year, Columbia asks applicants to answer two out of three prompts. Like the essays in past years, this one asks you to get personal.

The first essay choice focuses on diversity, equity, and inclusion. DEI is an important focus for businesses today. To answer this question, you will use an example of a time that you used one of the skills described. Ideally, you were in a situation where you could use some interpersonal skills. If you demonstrated a positive impact on your organization, even better. And, your experience should demonstrate a knowledge of your own biases and identity.

The second choice is a general question around fit. Therefore, school research will help answer this question. Consider what you know about yourself and the Columbia community. Make sure you can show that you will benefit the community. Think about the unique skills and experiences you will share. Columbia wants to meet students who have a strong desire to attend their program. Therefore, if you choose this question, show your passion for the school.

Passion is Essential for Columbia MBA Applicants
The third essay choice is personal. Choose based on your tastes, and consider what information you are sharing. For example, if you are a reader, you may pick a favorite childhood book. What do you remember about the story, and did it kindle your reading passion?

In contrast, a movie might have spurred emotions. What was memorable about the film, and how did it make you feel? You may associate a specific song with a meaningful relationship. How did the song impact your life?

Whichever art medium you choose, it should reveal more about you as a person. Make sure you use specific examples that help the reader understand how you think and feel. Finally, your essay should provide an understanding of your personality and motivations.

Optional Essay


Is there any further information that you wish to provide the Admissions Committee? If so, use this space to provide an explanation of any areas of concern in your academic record or your personal history. This does not need to be a formal essay. You may submit bullet points. (maximum 500 words)

Note that this question is entirely optional. You do not need to answer if there is nothing more to communicate.

If you do choose to write an optional essay, keep it brief. Focus only on specific areas of concern. For example, you may need to address a lack of demonstrated quantitative abilities or the lack of a recommendation from a current supervisor. Or, you might have gaps in work experience or low grades. Remember, it is best to explain the issue briefly and then show how you have addressed it. Finally, conclude by explaining why it should not concern the admissions committee in terms of your abilities.

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If you’re an MBA hopeful who’s passionate about social impact, don’t miss this week’s podcast episode featuring Chandler Arnold, a Stanford MBA, SBC consultant and social-impact executive. Chandler shares advice for those in social-impact careers who are thinking about pursuing an MBA, discusses what some of the top programs are doing in the social impact space, and reflects on the changes he’s seen in the field over the past two decades.

As Chandler helped create SBC’s first-of-its-kind MBA Social Impact Accelerator, which is designed specifically for applicants with nonprofit or social impact backgrounds, he also goes into great detail about what is covered in the program and who should consider applying for it.

Listen to B-Schooled episode #60 here, or on any of the podcast apps listed below.

B-Schooled is available on most major podcast apps, including:

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Is New York University’s Stern School of Business on your list of target MBA programs? Then get ready to hit the ground running. The NYU Stern essays have received a refresh for the 2021-2022 admissions season.

But first, a note about these NYU Stern essays from the Stern AdComm:

Our Stern essay questions give you the opportunity to more fully present yourself to the Admissions Committee and to provide insight into your experiences, goals, and thought processes.

Your essays must be written entirely by you. An offer of admission will be rescinded if you did not write your essays.

NYU Stern Essays for 2021-2022
Short Answer: Professional Aspirations
(150 word maximum, double-spaced, 12-point font)

  • What are your short-term career goals?
Essay 1: Change: ________ it.
(350 word maximum, double-spaced, 12-point font)

In today’s global business environment, the only constant is change. Using NYU Stern’s brand call to action, we want to know how you view change. Change: _____ it. Fill in the blank with a word of your choice. Why does this word resonate with you? How will you embrace your own personal tagline while at Stern? Examples:

  • Change: Dare it.
  • Change: Dream it.
  • Change: Drive it.
  • Change: Empower it.
  • Change: Manifest it.
  • Change: [Any word of your choice.]


Essay 2: Personal Expression (a.k.a. “Pick Six”)
Describe yourself to the Admissions Committee and to your future classmates using six images and corresponding captions. Your uploaded PDF should contain all of the following elements:

  • A brief introduction or overview of your “Pick Six” (no more than 3 sentences).
  • Six images that help illustrate who you are.
  • A one-sentence caption for each of the six images that helps explain why they were selected and are significant to you.
Note: Your visuals may include photos, infographics, drawings, or any other images that best describe you. Your document must be uploaded as a single PDF. The essay cannot be sent in physical form or be linked to a website.

Essay 3: Additional Information (Optional) 
(250 word maximum, double-spaced, 12-point font)

Please provide any additional information that you would like to bring to the attention of the Admissions Committee. This may include current or past gaps in employment, further explanation of your undergraduate record or self-reported academic transcript(s), plans to retake the GMAT, GRE, Executive Assessment, IELTS or TOEFL, or any other relevant information.

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For more information on applying, please visit the NYU Stern MBA admissions website. If you need guidance on your NYU Stern essays and MBA application, or wish to discuss your MBA plans, reach out for a complimentary analysis of your candidacy. We’re here to help!

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Is the New York University Stern School of Business on your shortlist of target MBA programs? Then get ready to mark your calendar. The NYU Stern MBA deadlines for the 2021-2022 admissions season have been announced!

NYU Stern MBA Deadlines
Round 1
Application due: September 15, 2021

Initial notification: December 1, 2021

Round 2
Application due: October 15, 2021

Initial notification: January 1, 2022

Round 3
Application due: January 15, 2022

Initial notification: April 1, 2022

Round 4
Application due: March 15, 2022

Initial notification: June 1, 2022

Your application must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time on the day of the deadline. NYU Stern encourages international applicants to the Full-time MBA program to apply earlier in the application cycle to facilitate visa arrangements and to have priority consideration for off-site interviews.

The 2021-2022 application is now open. For more information on applying, please visit the NYU Stern MBA admissions website. If you need guidance on your Stern MBA application, or wish to discuss your MBA plans, reach out for a complimentary analysis of your candidacy. We’re here to help!

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Stanford Graduate School of Business has confirmed the essay prompts for the 2021-2022 admissions cycle. The required Stanford MBA essay questions remain unchanged from previous admissions seasons but the optional questions have been refreshed this year.

Stanford asks for two personal essays in order to gain a greater understanding of applicants’ character and hopes. “In each essay, we want to hear your genuine voice,” the admissions team advises.

“Think carefully about your values, passions, aims, and dreams. There is no ‘right answer’ to these questions — the best answer is the one that is truest for you.”

Stanford MBA Essay Questions
Essay A: What matters most to you, and why?
For this essay, we would like you to reflect deeply and write from the heart. Once you’ve identified what matters most to you, help us understand why. You might consider, for example, what makes this so important to you? What people, insights, or experiences have shaped your perspectives?

Essay B: Why Stanford?
Describe your aspirations and how your Stanford GSB experience will help you realize them. If you are applying to both the MBA and MSx programs, use Essay B to address your interest in both programs.

Length
Both essays combined may not exceed 1,050 words. We recommend up to 650 words for Essay A and up to 400 words for Essay B. We often find effective essays that are written in fewer words.

Optional Short-Answer Questions
In the Essays section of the application, we ask you to tell us about who you are and how you think Stanford will help you achieve your aspirations. We are also interested in learning about the things you have done that are most meaningful to you. If you would like to go beyond your resume to discuss some of your contributions more fully, you are welcome to share up to three examples (up to 1,200 characters, or approximately 200 words, for each example).

Optional Question 1
Question: Think about times you’ve created a positive impact, whether in professional, extracurricular, academic, or other settings. What was your impact? What made it significant to you or to others?

Optional Question 2
We know that each person is more than a list of facts or pre-defined categories. We are interested in how your background may have influenced your life experiences. In answering this question, consider how your background, such as your work, education, skills, interests, culture, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, ethnicity, where/how you grew up, and/or other factors had an impact on your recent actions and choices (up to 1,200 characters, or approximately 200 words).

Question: Tell us about a time within the last three years when your background influenced your participation in a situation, interaction, or project.

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For more information, please visit the Stanford GSB admissions website. If you need guidance on your Stanford MBA application or wish to discuss your MBA plans, reach out for a complimentary analysis of your candidacy. We’re here to help!

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Is the Stanford Graduate School of Business on your shortlist of target MBA programs? Then get ready to mark your calendar, because here are the Stanford MBA deadlines for the 2021-2022 admissions season!

Stanford MBA Deadlines
Round 1
Application due: September 9, 2021

Decision released: December 9, 2021

Round 2
Application due: January 5, 2022

Decision released: March  31, 2022

Round 3
Application due: TBA

Decision released: TBA

Applications are due by 4 p.m. PST on the day of the deadline. For additional information on applying, please visit the Stanford GSB admissions website.

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Are you interested in applying to the UT McCombs School of Business this year? Then get ready to start brainstorming! The Texas McCombs MBA application essays for the 2021-2022 admissions season have been confirmed.

Also, Managing Director Rodrigo Malta recently shared news regarding testing options on the Texas McCombs MBA Insider blog. Beginning this year, in addition to the GMAT and GRE, Texas McCombs is also accepting the Executive Assessment (EA) as a test option, as well as expired scores.

UT McCombs MBA Application Essays
  • We will learn a lot about your professional background through your resume and letter of recommendation, but we want to get to know you further. Please introduce yourself. Select only one communication method for your response.a.Write an essay (250 words)b. Share a video introduction (one minute in length)
  • Picture yourself at the completion of your MBA journey. Describe how you spent your time as a TexasMcCombs MBA student to achieve your personal and professional goals. (500 words)
Optional Statement
Please provide any additional information you believe is important or address any areas of concern that you believe will be beneficial to MBAAdmissionsin considering your application. (e.g. gaps in work experience, choice of recommender, academic performance, or extenuating personal circumstances) (250 words)

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The Texas MBA program offers great tips regarding what the admissions team is looking for with these questions. Don’t miss this helpful resource. For additional information on applying, please visit the McCombs admissions website.

If you need guidance on your Texas McCombs MBA application or wish to discuss your MBA plans, reach out for a complimentary analysis of your candidacy. We’re here to help!

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Is the UT McCombs School of Business on your shortlist of target MBA programs? Then mark your calendar, because the Texas McCombs MBA application deadlines for the 2021-2022 admissions season have been announced. Applicants should note that this year, there is no Round 4.

McCombs MBA Application Deadlines
Round 1* 
Application due: October 12, 2021

Decision released: December 16, 2021

Round 2
Application due: January 6, 2022

Decision released: March 24, 2022

Round 3
Application due: March 29, 2022

Decision released: May 5, 2022

*Round 1 is the priority deadline for scholarships and fellowships at the Texas MBA program.

The 2021-2022 Full-Time application will open in summer 2021. For additional information on applying, please visit the Texas MBA admissions website.

If you need guidance on your Texas McCombs MBA application, or wish to discuss your MBA plans, reach out for a complimentary analysis of your candidacy. We’re here to help!

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Are you interested in the University of Cambridge Judge Business School? Get ready to mark your calendar! Here are the Cambridge MBA deadlines for the 2021-2022 admissions cycle.

Cambridge MBA Deadlines and Interview Days
Round 1
Application due: September 13, 2021

Interview days: October 15-29, 2021

Round 2
Application due: October 18, 2021

Interview days: November 26-December 10, 2021

Round 3
Application due: January 10, 2022

Interview days: February 18-March 11, 2022

Round 4
Application due: March 7, 2022

Interview days: April 15-29, 2022

Round 5
Application due: April 25, 2022

Interview days: June 3-17, 2022

The admissions process for the 2022/23 class is now open. For additional information on applying, please visit the Cambridge Judge admissions website.

If you need guidance on your Cambridge MBA application or wish to discuss your MBA plans, reach out for a complimentary analysis of your candidacy. We’re here to help!

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Are you interested in the MBA program at the University of Cambridge Judge Business School? Then get ready to start brainstorming! Here are the Cambridge MBA essays for the 2021-2022 admissions cycle.

Cambridge MBA Essays
  • Please provide a personal statement. It should not exceed 500 words and must address the following questions:
    • What are your short and long-term career objectives and what skills/characteristics do you already have that will help you achieve them?
    • What actions will you take before and during the MBA to contribute to your career outcome?
    • If you are unsure of your post-MBA career path, how will the MBA equip you for the future?
  • Describe a difficult decision that you had to make. What did you learn from this and how have you changed as a result? (up to 200 words)
  • Describe a time where you worked with a team on a project. What did you learn from the experience and how might you approach it differently today? (up to 200 words)
  • If you could give one piece of advice to your 18-year-old self, what would it be? (up to 200 words)
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Are you interested in the full-time MBA program at MIT’s Sloan School of Management? Then get out your calendar! The MIT Sloan deadlines for the 2021-2022 MBA admissions cycle have been announced.

MIT Sloan Deadlines
Round 1
Application due: September 28, 2021

Decision released: TBA

Round 2
Application due: January 19, 2022

Decision released: TBA

Round 3
Application due: April 12, 2022

Decision released: TBA

Applications must be submitted by 3:00 p.m. EST

Decision notification dates will be posted when the application goes live in early July. Decisions will be released early for some candidates who will be denied admission without an interview.  Re-applicants may submit an application in any round. LGO applicants must apply in the LGO Round.

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Are you getting ready to apply to The New York University Stern School of Business? Today, we’re sharing our tips for the NYU Stern essays. The goal is to help you create a positive impression through your application materials. Stern’s MBA admissions team says it seeks “students who best exemplifyStern’s core value: IQ+EQ. Our admissions committee takes care to select those who demonstrate strong intellectual ability, superior interpersonal skills, and a desire to create value for business and society.”

The parameters of IQ and EQ that are important to Stern MBA are academic, professional, and personal. The admissions team will evaluate your academic ability mainly through your GMAT and GPA. However, the NYU Stern essays play a crucial part in your application strategy. In particular, they give insight into your career goals and personality.

Again this year, NYU Stern asks for two EQ Endorsements with your application.

• The endorsement must be from someone who knows you personally and/or professionally and can act as a persuasive advocate of your EQ strengths.

• More details can be found here and on the NYU admissions website.

Note that Stern accepts a range of graduate admissions tests, including MCAT and LSAT, and this year will accept applications for a COVID test waiver.

We’ve helped countless aspiring NYU Stern MBA students put together a great application to cut through the clutter. Contact us to learn more.



NYU Stern Essays for 2021-2022
Short Answer: Professional Aspirations

(150 word maximum, double-spaced, 12-point font)

What are your short-term career goals?
NYU Stern has moved the traditional career goals essay question to a short answer with only one prompt. Instead of answering why an MBA is necessary for your goals, NYU simply asks what they are. However, while many people seek an MBA degree, NYU wants to invest in those who can use it most effectively. Therefore, make sure you have a reason for an MBA from Stern to achieve your goals.

Post-MBA short-term goals ideally are both achievable and aspirational. An MBA from NYU Stern will open professional doors for you. As a result, you should use the NYU Stern essays to show you are ready for the opportunities.

First, think about your past work experience, your MBA education, and a logical short-term goal. Ideally, your goal pulls from your recent work experience and the skills you will gain in the NYU MBA program. Also, use specific examples if space allows.

Finally, with only 150 words to use, you should focus on your career goal and basic background information. Then, ideally, the rest of the application will fill out your holistic ambitions.

Essay 1: Change: _________ it

(350 word maximum, double-spaced, 12-point font)

In today’s global business environment, the only constant is change. Using NYU Stern’s brand call to action, we want to know how you view change. Change: _____ it. Fill in the blank with a word of your choice. Why does this word resonate with you? How will you embrace your own personal tagline while at Stern? Examples:

Change: Dare it.

Change: Dream it.

Change: Drive it.

Change: Empower it.

Change: Manifest it.

Change: [Any word of your choice.]
New this year, Stern asks a question about your attitude towards change. Given the events of 2020-2021, it seems appropriate to focus on how you embrace change. First, this is a question about feelings. Second, it asks you to use branding techniques to communicate. As a result, there is both substance and style to this question.

If you feel daunted by choosing one word to explain your feelings about change, start with the substance of the essay. That means consider how you have embraced change and made it work for you. Did you need to pivot careers due to COVID? Have you learned more about yourself as a result of social changes? What did the past several years teach you about the world?

Finally, this essay is an opportunity to communicate. Because Stern describes the school’s brand call to action, you should think about your brand. For example, if you are the kind of person who leads a team through a vision, you might choose Change: Inspire It. Or, if you are more practical, you might use the branding: Change: Build It. In conclusion, your goal is to choose the one word that speaks to your style and approach as a leader.



Essay 2: Personal Expression (a.k.a. “Pick Six”)

Describe yourself to the Admissions Committee and to your future classmates using six images and corresponding captions. Your uploaded PDF should contain all of the following elements:

A brief introduction or overview of your “Pick Six” (no more than 3 sentences).

Six images that help illustrate who you are.

A one-sentence caption for each of the six images that helps explain why they were selected and are significant to you.

Note: Your visuals may include photos, infographics, drawings, or any other images that best describe you. Your document must be uploaded as a single PDF. The essay cannot be sent in physical form or be linked to a website.
A favorite American idiom says, “a picture is worth a thousand words.” In this essay, you have six pictures to use. To get started, think about how you will choose the images to communicate with your future classmates and Stern MBA admissions. Think about the story you want to tell. Is it a collage of your life or a progression? How do the pictures work together to tell the story?

While the medium can be anything, your content is the vital part of this essay. First, brainstorm the information you want to convey. Then, think about your unique personal qualities and what your friends and family value most in you.  Next, ask yourself how you would want your classmates to see you. Finally, what information would you share with a new friend?

Building a narrative through images
Your six images may be all personal, all professional (not recommended!), demonstrate deeper meaning for you, or be aspirational and future-oriented. Also, you might want to show a journey you have taken or a person who is important to you. Or you could show a vision of your future desires and plans.

Isser Gallogly, associate dean of MBA admissions, has said that this question is similar to the kind of post you might share on social media to tell your friends about your life. As a result, images are more and more important in digital communication. Therefore, this essay asks you to use images as the primary form (drawings, photos, infographics, or any other images you choose).

The one-sentence caption for each image will also be an opportunity to contextualize. For example, if you show an image of a happy family, what does that say about your past or future? Who are the people to you? Finally, if you use a picture of a place or time, words can explain its importance to you.



Essay 3: Additional Information (optional)

(250 word maximum, double-spaced, 12-point font)

Please provide any additional information that you would like to bring to the attention of the Admissions Committee. This may include current or past gaps in employment, further explanation of your undergraduate record or self-reported academic transcript(s), plans to retake the GMAT, GRE, Executive Assessment, IELTS or TOEFL, or any other relevant information.
This optional essay allows you to explain anything that is not clear in your application. For example, maybe your academic record shows any grades of C or below in a quantitative course, or your GMAT is low. If so, you will want to explain that you are academically prepared. And, any explanation should include the reasons you will perform strongly in your academic courses at NYU.

Additionally, if you have a gap in work experience, this is the place to provide context. Therefore, describe what you were doing during the interval. And, take the time to explain but not excuse. Finally, remember that you never need to use the optional essay if the information in your application is straightforward on its own.

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The Stanford Graduate School of Business has announced the Stanford MBA essay questions for this year’s application. Today, we’re sharing our Stanford MBA essay tips to help you create a positive impression through your application materials. This year’s essays are the same as last year, with a shorter recommended total length. As you prepare your applications for the fall, note that Stanford has published FAQs about COVID and its effect on admissions.

The admissions committee at Stanford has gained significant insight into applicants by asking, “What matters most, and why?” along with “Why Stanford?” These questions are simple, yet the answers are revealing. Also, the optional essay allows you to go beyond your resume and describe a time you had an impact.

What is Stanford Looking For?

One of SBC’s former GSB Admissions Officers shared, “GSB is looking for people who will make a big difference AND have a better shot than most in being able to execute. Stanford GSB students also seem to have this ‘X’ factor associated with them. Almost like an ‘unexpected’ trait, talent, or experience.”

Many students are intimidated to apply to Stanford GSB for their MBA in light of its high ranking and competitive admissions numbers. However, here at Stacy Blackman Consulting, we have worked with hundreds of applicants over the years who have successfully gained admission to Stanford. We shared some of our successful applicants’ essential traits to help everyone get admitted to top-tier schools.

Our successful Stanford MBA applicants demonstrated real character. That means they have helped others and shown they share a sense of community. Also, they showed that they cared about the world beyond their material wants and needs in their essays.

As Stanford advises, “answer the question. Resist the urge to ‘package’ yourself into what you think Stanford wants to see. Doing so will only prevent us from understanding who you really are and what you hope to accomplish. The most impressive essays are the most authentic.” Therefore, these essays need to be personal and reveal your personality and what drives you.

Understanding Stanford’s culture and academics will help you tailor your application. Before starting these essays, it will be helpful to speak to Stanford students and alumni. If you need to start your research online, read stories from current students. You can begin with our former client, Natasha Malpani (pictured).



Stanford MBA Essay Tips for 2021-2022
LENGTH

Both essays combined may not exceed 1,050 words. We recommend up to 650 words for Essay A and up to 400 words for Essay B. We often find effective essays that are written in fewer words.
ESSAY A: WHAT MATTERS MOST TO YOU, AND WHY?

For this essay, we would like you to reflect deeply and write from the heart. Once you’ve identified what matters most to you, help us understand why. You might consider, for example, what makes this so important to you? What people, insights, or experiences have shaped your perspectives?
This Stanford MBA essay is about diving deep into what motivates you and why. Topics can range from personal history to big-picture visions of the future. This essay should not be explicitly career related (and the most persuasive essays are likely not career-oriented at all). However, some of your themes will likely continue in the following essay, which may focus more on your career.

For example, you may have a personal passion that also has led you into a related career aspiration. Your character should shine through, and ideally, introspection and honesty carry through the entire set of essays. To generate ideas, try brainstorming for a few days. Ask friends and family what values they see you demonstrating in your life and choices.

What keeps you awake at night?
Keep a notebook by your bed so you can record your first thoughts upon waking up. Review your personal history for ideas. When you look back at your life, what do you admire and regret about your choices? Are there moments in your life that have led to a change in direction? Who has impacted your decisions? These are the kind of questions to ask yourself as you brainstorm topics for this essay.

It is tough to write such an open-ended and challenging essay. To focus, use detailed and specific anecdotes. Clear examples will provide the reader with images and stories to understand your perspective. After reading hundreds of essays, the ones that have vivid stories in them stand out the most.

However, Stanford GSB specifically advises focusing on people and experiences that have influenced you. Accomplishments and achievements are great, but Stanford wants to know you. Don’t be scared of the challenging moments in life – often, self-awareness emerges from challenges. Whatever experiences you choose, it’s imperative to talk about why they impacted your life and your values.

Along with colorful examples, talk about how you felt, thought and reacted both at the time and as you reflected later. The “why” will come out of your reactions to your life experience or people who have influenced you and the resulting introspection.



ESSAY B: WHY STANFORD?

Describe your aspirations and how your Stanford GSB experience will help you realize them. If you are applying to both the MBA and MSx programs, use Essay B to address your interest in both programs.
After explaining who you are, you will tell why your next step is a Stanford MBA. If you are applying to both the MBA and MSx, make sure you can highlight the advantages of both programs for your situation. For example, you might have significant work experience and also see the benefits of attending a two-year program. Therefore, you could be interested in either option to achieve your goals.

The sub-questions for this essay cover both why you are interested in pursuing an MBA and why you specifically want to attend Stanford GSB for your MBA. Stanford GSB wants to know your aspirations will be uniquely satisfied by the program. As a result, school research will help you explain how the academics and community matter to you.

Be as specific as possible to provide evidence that you have done your research. Have you met current students and alumni? Who are the professors you are excited about? What are the unique programs? Is Stanford’s culture appealing to you, and why? Think about using specific examples, like the career path of one particular alum you admire.

If the question seems too vast, take a few minutes to close your eyes and reflect.
Envision your life in twenty years. Where do you live? How do you spend your days? What is your favorite activity? Does this vision fit into your career aspirations? Don’t be shy about your ambitions. Once you have identified your dream career, make sure an MBA is a big part of achieving your plans.



Also, consider that Stanford likes to see applicants who dream big and have the credibility to achieve their goals. Be bold with your aspirations. Therefore write about global, big picture issues you would like to solve. Not what your parents or partner want you to do, and not the next job on the corporate ladder. In particular, explain what you—with your unique background and values—want for your life.

Even though you should think big, don’t make the mistake of acting as if you are already perfect with no development needed. After all, you are a work in progress, and that’s appropriate. Remember that MBA programs want to help promising candidates reach their goals and be one step on an ambitious career trajectory.

Optional Short Answer Questions
In the Essays section of the application, we ask you to tell us about who you are and how you think Stanford will help you achieve your aspirations. We are also interested in learning about the things you have done that are most meaningful to you. If you would like to go beyond your resume to discuss some of your contributions more fully, you are welcome to share up to three examples (up to 1,200 characters, or approximately 200 words, for each example).
Stanford’s MBA essay optional short-answer questions are truly optional. Many applicants to Stanford write personal stories and describe internal motivations in the “what matters most” essay. This leaves very little space to talk about your impact on organizations or teams. If you are one of those applicants, this is the perfect place to show off some of your leadership stories.



Optional Question 1

Question: Think about times you’ve created a positive impact, whether in professional, extracurricular, academic, or other settings. What was your impact? What made it significant to you or to others?
This Stanford MBA essay optional question focuses on an example of a time when you created an impact. Stanford is looking for people who have inner strength and drive. But also, Stanford seeks those who can influence others.

First, think about when you influenced a group. Perhaps you were a leader or a vital team member. Then, think about the positive results of that experience and how you contributed. Finally, describe how it was important to you. Ideally, this significance fits with your overall application themes in the primary essays. And, hopefully, it also shows a new side to your candidacy.

Optional Question 2

We know that each person is more than a list of facts or pre-defined categories. We are interested in how your background may have influenced your life experiences. In answering this question, consider how your background, such as your work, education, skills, interests, culture, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, ethnicity, where/how you grew up, and/or other factors had an impact on your recent actions and choices (up to 1,200 characters, or approximately 200 words).
Question: Tell us about a time within the last three years when your background influenced your participation in a situation, interaction, or project.
Stanford’s second optional question is about your background, which the school defines quite broadly. Therefore it could be anything from your gender identity to your work experience. Consider your own circumstances and if there is anything in your life experience that should be highlighted.

For example, maybe you chose a particular job or volunteer activity because of an aspect of your identity. Or your cultural background impacted a choice of opportunity or location. As a result, review your resume and experiences to see if any of them would benefit from explaining this context.

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It’s time for a 2021 update to a previous B-Schooled episode on extracurriculars! We discuss what MBA applicants can and should do if they’re light on extracurriculars, volunteer work, and community service, either during their college years or in the time since graduation.

You may wonder, is it worth trying to beef up this aspect of your MBA candidacy if you’re applying to business school this year? This episode gives applicants tactical ideas for how to ensure they’re not relying solely on their academic and professional achievements. It also addresses ways that candidates can engage in virtual extracurriculars if they live in an area subject to COVID-related lockdowns or restrictions.

Listen to B-Schooled episode #61 here, or on any of the podcast apps listed below.

B-Schooled is available on most major podcast apps, including:

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Are you targeting the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School?  Then it’s time to shift into high gear.  The admissions committee has announced the updated Wharton MBA essays for the 2021-2022 admissions cycle.

“We made slight revisions to Essay 1 to ensure that the question remained applicant-centered while still requiring applicants to think carefully and specifically about how they can maximize two years at Wharton to prepare for their future career goals. Essay 2 has not changed,” writes Director of Admissions, Blair Mannix, on the Wharton admissions blog.

Here are the Wharton MBA essays you’ll answer in this year’s application.

The Admissions Committee wants to get to know you on both a professional and personal level. We encourage you to be introspective, candid, and succinct. Most importantly, we suggest you be yourself. For additional essay writing resources, see the essay tips article.

First-time MBA applicants and re-applicants must complete both essays.

Essay 1: How do you plan to use the Wharton MBA program to help you achieve your future professional goals? You might consider your past experience, short and long-term goals, and resources available at Wharton. (500 words)

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)



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)

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.

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.

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The application will open in early July. For more information on applying, please visit the Wharton School admissions site.  If you need guidance on your MBA applications or wish to discuss your MBA plans, reach out for a complimentary analysis of your candidacy. We’re here to help!

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Is Dartmouth’s Tuck School of Business on your shortlist of target MBA programs? Then you’ll be excited to learn that the new Tuck MBA essays for the 2021-2022 admissions season are available!

Tuck MBA Essays
  • Tuck students can articulate how the distinctive Tuck MBA will advance their aspirations. Why are you pursuing an MBA and why Tuck? (300 words)
  • Tuck students recognize how their individuality adds to the fabric of Tuck. Tell us who you are. (300 words)
  • Tuck students are encouraging, collaborative and empathetic, even when it is not convenient or easy.  Describe a meaningful experience in which you exemplified one or more of these attributes. (300 words)
  • (Optional) Please provide any additional insight or information that you have not addressed elsewhere and may be helpful in reviewing your application (e.g., unusual choice of evaluators, weaknesses in academic performance, unexplained job gaps or changes, etc.). Complete this question only if you feel your candidacy is not fully represented by this application. (300 words)
  • (To be completed by all reapplicants) How have you strengthened your candidacy since you last applied? Please reflect on how you have grown personally and professionally. (300 words)
This year, Tuck has updated Essay 3 to focus on the encouraging criterion. Amy Mitson, Co-Executive Director of Admissions and Financial Aid, recently provided insight and tips for this and two other key aspects of the ideal Tuck student: Accomplished and Aware. So don’t miss these posts, and stay tuned for an upcoming entry with guidance on what Tuck is looking for in each of the essay questions.

Tuck’s 2021-22 MBA application will open by July 1. For more information on applying for a Dartmouth MBA, please visit the Tuck School admissions site.  If you need guidance on your MBA applications or wish to discuss your MBA plans, reach out for a complimentary analysis of your candidacy. We’re here to help!

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The Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth has made some adjustments for the 2021-2022 admissions cycle and eliminated the rolling fourth round we saw last year. Without further ado, let’s look at the Tuck MBA deadlines for the upcoming season.

Tuck MBA Deadlines for 2021-2022
Round 1
Application due: September 27, 2021

Decision released: December 9, 2021

Round 2
Application due: January 3, 2022

Decision released: March 17, 2022

Round 3
Application due: March 28, 2022

Decision released: May 5, 2022

Consortium Deadlines
Round 1
Application due:  October 15, 2021

Decision released: December 9, 2021

Round 2
Application due: January 5, 2022

Decision released: March 17, 2022

Applications are due by 5:00 p.m. EST

Tuck’s 2021-22 MBA application will open soon. For more information on applying, please visit the Tuck School admissions site.  If you need guidance on your MBA applications or wish to discuss your MBA plans, reach out for a complimentary analysis of your candidacy. We’re here to help!

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Is Cornell University’s SC Johnson College of Business on your shortlist of target MBA programs? Then get ready to mark your calendar. The Cornell MBA deadlines for the 2021-2022 admission season have been announced!

Cornell MBA Deadlines: Two-Year Program
October Round
Application due: October 12, 2021

Decisions released between November 18, 2021-December 16, 2021

January Round
Application due: January 5, 2022

Decisions released between March 19, 2022-April 8, 2022

April Round
Application due: April 12, 2022

Decisions released between May 13, 2022-June 1, 2022

Consortium for Graduate Study in Management Deadlines
Early application due: October 15, 2021

Traditional application due: January 5, 2022

Cornell MBA Deadlines: One-Year Program
Early Action
Application due: September 8, 2021

Decisions released between October 13, 2021-November 18, 2021

October Round
Application due: October 12, 2021

Decisions released between November 18, 2021-December 16, 2021

January Round
Application due: January 5, 2022

Decisions released between February 17, 2022-March 18, 2022

Rolling
Application due: March 8, 2022

Applications should be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time.

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Is Cornell University’s SC Johnson College of Business on your shortlist of target MBA programs? Then let the brainstorming begin! The Cornell MBA essays for the 2021-2022 admission season have been confirmed. Candidates must again complete the customary Goals Statement, but there is only one required essay this year.

Goals Statement
Use this short answer question to succinctly share your short and long-term goals. If invited to interview, you will have the opportunity to elaborate further and should be prepared to connect your prior experience with your future aspirations.

A statement of your goals will begin a conversation that will last throughout the admissions process and guide your steps during the MBA program and experience. To the best of your understanding today, please share your short and long term goals by completing the following sentences and answering the enclosed short answer question (350 words maximum):

Immediately post-MBA, my goal is to work as a(n) ____[Role]____ at ___[Company]___within___[Industry]___.

Targeted Job Role:

Target Job Company:

Industry:

In 5 – 10 years post-MBA, my goal is to work as a(n) ____[Role]____ at ___[Company]___within___[Industry]___.

Targeted Job Role:

Target Job Company:

Industry:

How has your experience prepared and encouraged you to pursue these goals?

Impact Essay
This essay is designed to explore the intersection of engagement and community culture. Whether during the program or following graduation, our students and alumni share a desire to positively impact the organizations and communities they serve.

To help you explore your potential for impact, we encourage you to engage with our students, alumni, faculty, and professional staff. You may choose to connect with them via email or phone or in person during one of our on-campus or off-campus events. As you seek their input and insight, please be respectful of their time and prepare a few discussion points or questions in advance.

At Cornell, our students and alumni share a desire to positively impact the organizations and communities they serve. Taking into consideration your background, how do you intend to make a meaningful impact on an elite MBA community? (350 words maximum)

Optional Essay-Required for Reapplicants
You may use this essay to call attention to items needing clarification and to add additional details to any aspects of your application that do not accurately reflect your potential for success at Johnson (350 words maximum).

If you are reapplying for admission, please use this essay to indicate how you have strengthened your application and candidacy since the last time you applied for admission. Please also review our Application Guide for additional information about reapplying (350 words maximum).

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For more information on applying, visit the Johnson School admissions website. If you need guidance on your Cornell MBA essays and application or wish to discuss your business school plans, don’t hesitate to reach out for a complimentary analysis of your candidacy. We’re here to help!

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