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How to Tackle the Rotman MBA Essay “Spike Factor” Question

When you are applying to an MBA program, it’s crucial to stand out from the crowd. Business schools seek diverse and dynamic cohorts, so they ask candidates to showcase their...

HEC Paris Essays & Interview Presentation: Strategy & Tips

HEC Paris is one of the leading MBA programs in Europe, offering a 16-month program of study with two intakes, in January and September. HEC Paris occupies a unique space...

How to Create a Career Vision For Your MBA Application

Articulating your career vision is one of the most critical elements of your entire business school application. A strong career vision not only helps you stand out in the MBA...

Ace the McCombs Video Assessment for UT Austin’s MBA Program

The University of Texas McCombs School of Business does not issue invitations for selected candidates to interview with alumni or the admissions team. Rather, the school requires each student to...
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MBA Goals: Long Term Vs. Short Term Career Vision

To craft the best career vision for the MBA, you must present a coherent narrative that persuasively links your personal reasons for pursuing an MBA with your past experiences as...

How to Craft IE’s MBA Personal Essay – Express Yourself

IE’s International MBA application asks you to “express yourself” in a single personal essay. IE states that this essay is a way for them to understand who you are, not...

INSEAD MBA Video Interview Questions: Tips and Strategy

The INSEAD’s full-time MBA application requires candidates to submit a video as part of their application process. Applicants must answer four random questions in a very short, timed session. These...

How to Secure the Best MBA Letters of Recommendation

Select your recommenders with care and prepare them to champion your candidacy. MBA application essay questions understandably get a lot of early attention and focused effort. (For insider tips and...

How To Negotiate An MBA Scholarship + Example Letter

You’ve won an MBA scholarship, but not from your dream school. Should you take it? It’s a fortunate dilemma to have, but one that ties many of our clients in...

What is the Average Age to Get an MBA?

Your boss has an MBA from a top business school. So does your boss’s boss. As does, needless to say, the CEO of your company. You want to move up...

7 Essential Tips for GMAT Prep

For the last 15 years or so, the average GMAT score for candidates admitted to top MBA programs has been rising steadily. In the US, the mean GMAT score of...

MBA Rankings: How to Use Them Effectively

Spring is here, the next cycle of MBA Admissions is gearing up, and that means it’s also MBA and business school rankings season again.  US News & World Report just...

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