We offer a wealth of tips and strategies across a range of topics—from application advice on Harvard or INSEAD to acing the GMAT, writing essays, navigating MBA interviews and more.
Yale SOM MBA Interview: What to Expect and How to Prepare
Oct. 23rd, 2023
The Yale SOM interview tends to be a comfortable and friendly interview experience, lasting approximately 30 minutes, with a second year MBA student or member of the admissions committee.A unique feature of Yale SOM’s MBA Interview is its pre-interview assignment. If you’re invited to interview (as are approximately 40% of applicants), you’ll be asked to […]
How to Tackle the Oxford MBA Saïd Personal Statement
Oct. 20th, 2023
Oxford Saïd’s Business School asks for a single essay in their MBA application: “Please provide a personal statement that outlines anything additional that you would like the Admissions Committee to consider”. On top of that, you have a mere 250 words to answer. This essay question is extremely broad and short, especially compared to other […]
The Lauder Institute Essay Guidelines
Oct. 20th, 2023
Wharton’s Lauder MBA/MA offers a unique opportunity for globally minded professionals seeking deep international experience to earn a master’s degree in international studies jointly with their business degree. Not surprisingly, the dual degree program comes with some additions to the application. The Lauder Institute requires its own interview in addition to Wharton’s, a form where […]
What Makes Fortuna’s M7 Ignite MBA Application Workshop Tailormade for the Savvy Gen Z?
Oct. 4th, 2023
Gen Z, with their desire for autonomy, show a strong preference for learning at their own pace, in a modular way, picking and choosing what matters most to them. In a LinkedIn Learning Survey of 2000 Gen Z workers, 43% preferred this self-directed approach to learning. They like the freedom to be in control of […]
How to Answer “How Will You Contribute to Our MBA Program?”
Sep. 11th, 2023
Are you gearing up for the MBA application process and feeling stuck when trying to answer essay questions like “How will you contribute to our MBA program?” This challenging question is a common fixture in MBA application essays at top programs worldwide. It’s your opportunity to showcase your unique qualities and convince the admissions committee […]
Dartmouth Tuck’s 2024 Application Essays Focus on Identity, Inclusion
Aug. 15th, 2023
Last year, all three of the required essay questions on Tuck’s MBA application started by describing the traits of Tuck students. This year, the questions have been revised to focus on you. Together they offer a generous opportunity to tell who you are, showcase unique characteristics and experiences that will enrich the Tuck class and […]
Applicant Opportunities in the Wake of the Affirmative Action Decision
Aug. 2nd, 2023
Writing Your Way Aboard “Spaceship MBA” While many in the admissions world were dismayed by the Supreme Court ruling that ended the use of Affirmative Action in US college admissions, I remember reading the words of Chief Justice Roberts in the majority Supreme Court opinion and feeling at least initially hopeful about the opportunity it […]
Kellogg Makes Notable Changes to the 2023-2024 MBA Essays
Jul. 27th, 2023
Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Business has revised its required essays for its 2023‒2024 MBA application in meaningful ways. Essay 1 asks about leadership, as it has in the past, but this year it focuses on the skills you have used to overcome a challenge and how you applied those skills. Essay 2 again asks […]
Yale SOM Application Offers New Essay Options
Jul. 26th, 2023
After 4 years of sticking with the same essay question, Yale School of Management has announced a change in their essay requirements. Their longstanding question, “Describe the biggest commitment you have ever made?” is now one of three essay question options candidates can choose from Essay question options: 1) Describe the biggest commitment you have […]
The IMD MBA Experience is Unique from the Start
Jul. 7th, 2023
In IMD’s top-ranked MBA program, the unique learning experiences begin before applicants are even admitted. Candidates submit the usual application form, transcripts, test scores, and a recommendation letter. Top applicants are then invited to take part in an assessment day, held either online or in person. It’s more or less a full day that simulates […]
IMD Essay Tips & Strategy for Career Questions
Jul. 6th, 2023
IMD offers a one-year MBA program located in Lausanne, Switzerland, on the shores of Lake Geneva. The program places strong emphasis on entrepreneurship, leadership development, and sustainability while fostering a close-knit, collaborative community across a highly international class. A project with a Swiss firm early in the program provides practical experience in business development. The […]
3 Things You Need To Know About Getting Into Stanford GSB
Jun. 30th, 2023
The application to the Stanford Graduate School of Business (GSB) is the most comprehensive among top US MBA programs. Along with the usual application, resume, recommendation letters, and the application itself, there is the famously wide-open essay: “What matters to you, and why?”, as well as “Why Stanford” and four more optional essays. This […]
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