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MIT Sloan Pre-Interview Questions: Tips & Examples

Oct. 29th, 2024 | by: Trisha Nussbaum

Like most M7 MBA programs, MIT Sloan interviews are by invitation only. Along with the invitation to interview, Sloan also asks candidates to submit responses to two behavioral questions before interview. Pre-interview requirements seem to be a growing trend among top schools. Several, like Chicago Booth, Kellogg, INSEAD and LBS, now ask interviewees to also […]

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UVA Darden MBA Essays: Tips and Strategy

Aug. 7th, 2024 | by: Trisha Nussbaum

UVA Darden’s MBA application features three short essays that ask you to get introspective about who you are, what you value, and what you’ll bring to the Darden community. The low word counts for the Darden MBA essays require you to use the space wisely. Your goal is to deliver well-honed narratives that provide enough […]

NYU Stern Essays: Strategy and Tips for Success

NYU Stern Essays: Strategy & Tips for Success

Aug. 6th, 2024 | by: Trisha Nussbaum

NYU Stern stands out from the crowd with unique essay prompts that require reflection and creativity. Stern’s tagline defines the school as a place of change. Accordingly, the primary required NYU Stern essay asks you to pick a word that defines what change means to you — a clever way of asking about alignment with […]

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How to Get Into NYU Stern

Nov. 1st, 2022 | by: Trisha Nussbaum

Much like New York City itself, NYU Stern has changed significantly over the years. In 2019, Stern released a ‘Call to Action,’ rebranding with its new slogan: “Change. Dare it. Dream it. Drive it.” Just as Stern has taken many steps to enhance its program in a rapidly changing, forward-thinking world, such as doubling down […]

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