Mastering the Kellogg Video Essay Questions

Increasingly, MBA programs are encouraging or requiring candidates to submit videos online shortly after submitting their application, and Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management is among them. Among other benefits, these video essays help schools see the real you and gauge how you present yourself without much preparation.  The Northwestern MBA video essay is really […]

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Test-Optional MBA Programs that Waive the GMAT​ and GRE

MBA programs understand that applicants are not accurately represented solely by their test scores. Several top-ranked programs will waive standardized test requirements upon request, allowing you to submit your application without a GMAT or GRE score.  Should you consider applying for your MBA with no GMAT or GRE score in Round One? Or should you

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Chicago Booth MBA Interview: What to Expect & How to Prepare

Chicago Booth’s invitation to interview for admission to its top-ranked MBA program now includes a pre-interview video component. Booth’s pre-interview video component asks interview candidates to submit a 60-second video supporting their candidacy. The video component allows admissions gatekeepers who do not meet you in person via the interview to get a direct and personal

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Advice from Assistant Deans of Admissions at LSAC Forum New York

What should applicants dreaming of acceptance to Yale Law School, Harvard Law School, Stanford Law School, and other T14s prioritize in their applications? A memorable story from a formative work experience? An independent study with a professor who first lit their passion for legal research? A summer internship at a law firm that confirmed the legal profession was an ideal

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How to Prepare for Yale SOM’s Video Questions

As part of Yale School of Management’s application process, candidates are required to submit video entries on top of completing the application and essay questions.  As Senior Expert Coach at Fortuna Admissions, working with countless Yale SOM applicants over the past 12 years, I see the videos as an excellent opportunity to bring your application

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M7 Interview Tips and Advice

M7 Interview Tips and Advice: What to Expect and How to Ace It

If you receive an MBA interview invite from an M7 business school, it’s a clear signal the school believes in your potential. At the same time, competition is fierce among prospective students and the interview has never been more important. Nowhere is this truer than with the M7 MBA programs — the elite business schools

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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 distinctive qualities and potential contributions to the community. Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto takes this a step further with its “spike

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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 between one-year MBA programs like INSEAD’s and traditional two-year programs. Its international scope, deep academic rigor, program structure and access to a worldwide network make

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