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New: Wharton’s 2018-2019 Essays + Deadlines for Yale, Kellogg, Ross, Tuck & More
Jun. 5th, 2018
Wharton just announced a new MBA essay question for its 2018-2019 application. Meanwhile Yale SOM, Kellogg, Tuck, Ross and UCLA Anderson announced admissions deadlines for the class of 2021 (See all deadlines for top b-schools in the chart at end.) The timing of Wharton’s essay release is terrific for anyone looking to get a head start […]
Columbia’s New Essay Questions & Writing on Your Failures
May. 22nd, 2018
As of yesterday, Columbia’s 2018-2019 application is available, and it’s notable that CBS is debuting two new essay questions (three are required). CBS’s new #3 essay question piques our interest: “Please provide an example of a team failure of which you have been a part. If given a second chance, what would you do differently? […]
Choosing an MBA Loan: Federal vs. Private Borrowing Options
May. 7th, 2018
If you’re considering business school, you’re probably aware of the substantial income boost an MBA can provide, particularly from a top program. At the same time, that future return requires a substantial up-front investment, one that can be impractical (or impossible) to pay out-of-pocket. To help finance the MBA, candidates often look to student loans. […]
WHARTON 2018-2019 DEADLINES ANNOUNCED & TBA NEW ESSAYS
May. 7th, 2018
This just in: Wharton announced application deadlines for the class of 2021, with R1 slated for Tuesday, September 18, 2018. Just like HBS, which recently announced its new deadlines, Wharton’s Round 2 applications will be due on Thursday, January 3, 2019. Candidates looking to apply in Round 3 should mark their calendars for Tuesday, April […]
Deadlines Announced for the 2018-2019 MBA Admissions Season
Apr. 19th, 2018
We’re off and running: Harvard Business School just announced an R1 deadline for the Class of 2021 of Wednesday, September 5, 2018. And to keep everyone on their toes over the holidays, the HBS R2 deadline is Thursday, January 3, 2019. Columbia Business School, the only top US school that uses rolling admissions, has confirmed October […]
GMAT Changes & What They Mean for You
Apr. 11th, 2018
The new changes to the GMAT exam announced last week by GMAC are prompting an exhale for anyone who is preparing for the exam. The headline-grabbing news was that the GMAT will be 30 minutes shorter due to a new, slimmer format that shaves 23 minutes off the exam sections, starting April 16. Given the […]
Maximizing Your Personal Interaction With Business Schools
Mar. 30th, 2018
Part 2 of this article highlights key dos and don’ts for making the best possible impression at the key touchpoints for personal interaction offered by your top MBA programs. I had hundreds of memorable interactions with prospective students when I served as Yale SOM’s Deputy Director of Admissions, both positive and cringe-worthy (remember: memorable doesn’t […]
KEY TOUCHPOINTS FOR PERSONAL INTERACTION WITH BUSINESS SCHOOLS
Mar. 29th, 2018
From campus visits to MBA networking events, you want to take advantage of these key touchpoints on offer from your top schools. A major milestone in the business school application process is your admissions interview, but if you’re lucky enough to receive one it shouldn’t be your first interaction with the program. Sensing mutual “fit” […]
US News MBA Rankings Analysis: It’s Chicago Booth for the Win
Mar. 26th, 2018
Ranking success isn’t unusual for Chicago Booth, which has enjoyed the #1 in BusinessWeek and The Economist, and #2 in Forbes, and maintained its top four ranking in our annual Fortuna Ranking of Rankings for the past seven years. Yet Booth’s first place finish last week at the top of the US News MBA […]
YOUR ROADMAP TO AN MBA
Mar. 13th, 2018
In our days as admissions directors at Wharton and INSEAD (respectively), we read many a terrific application that was undermined, lamentably, by a careless or sloppy error signaling a rush job. In the highly competitive process of MBA admissions, your thoughtful preparation matters. It’s not enough to be fully qualified – more than 80 […]
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