Before they read your essays, MBA AdComs review your resume. What are they scanning for in those first 60 seconds? Find out here.
Read MoreIf you're seriously considering applying to HBS, what you really need isn’t another factsheet or brochure recap. And it definitely isn’t yet another article that promises to be the ultimate guide but only scratches the surface before it starts selling you a comprehensive package.
This guide walks you through what actually moves the needle at HBS — and what that means for you as an applicant.
Read MoreNot all MBA admissions consultants are created equal. Learn how to spot real admissions expertise, avoid common traps, and invest in guidance that truly moves the needle.
Read MoreBeing waitlisted for an MBA can feel like a waiting game, but there’s a strategy behind when and how schools make decisions. Understanding the timeline—and knowing what steps you can take—can make all the difference. In this post, I break it all down. If you’re on the waitlist, you’re still in the game. Here’s how to play it smart.
Read MoreRound 3 MBA deadlines are looming, but is applying now a smart move—or a risky gamble? By this stage, most top programs have filled their seats, and competition is fiercer than ever. In this post, we break down who should apply, who’s better off waiting, and the key questions to ask before making your move.
Read MoreThe Stanford MBA program is among the best in the world. Learn what it takes to succeed with our step-by-step guide.
Read MoreLearn what top MBA programs look for in applicants, including academic background, leadership experience, and personal qualities that stand out.
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Discover the fine line between impressing and turning off in MBA applications. Learn how to craft compelling essays that resonate with admissions committees by balancing authenticity and impact. Avoid common pitfalls like over-dramatization and inauthentic storytelling.
Read MoreOften, MBA candidates overlook or misunderstand the importance of the LORs in the MBA Admissions process. It can be a costly mistake. The LORs serve as a tool to validate all the claims you make about yourself in your resume, essays, and overall MBA application. They also provide additional color and context for your accomplishments.
Read MoreGain valuable insights from the 2024 AIGAC Conference on the latest trends and strategies for MBA admissions. Discover how to navigate AI tools, understand changes in MBA essays, choose the right GMAT format, and craft compelling career goals to boost your candidacy in the competitive 2024-2025 admissions cycle. Learn from top MBA program directors and stay ahead in your application journey with expert advice.
Read MoreDiscover the real importance of GMAT and GRE scores for top MBA programs like Harvard and Stanford. Learn how over-focusing on test scores might backfire and what truly matters in your application.
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Why do so many MBA candidates with impressive statistics miss the mark and get denied by Harvard Business School and Stanford?
I want to share with you something that I see MBA candidates do wrong again and again. And I want to give you a tool to help you avoid making this same mistake.
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In the current reality, marked by relentless change, with a job market that in the last year has shifted to present massive hurdles for new graduates, does the MBA degree still retain its value and relevance?
Read MoreCreating a standout MBA resume that quickly and effectively presents your candidacy to the MBA AdComs readers is imperative for MBA application success. Adopt a powerful strategic shift: not simply showcasing your accomplishments but highlighting your strategic contributions to your organization's overarching goals.
Read MoreExplore 2024 MBA admissions trends and insights: Decreased applications at top schools, increased median GMAT scores, and the value of leadership in your application. Stay ahead in a competitive landscape with expert strategies for success.
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Can Round 3 be a viable option for you when applying to a top MBA program?
Explore the realities of Round 3 MBA admissions with insights from a former Dean of MBA Admissions. Learn about the lower acceptance rates and the types of candidates who typically succeed. Discover strategies to overcome perceptions of hasty decisions and the challenges of weak academic or professional profiles.
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The “School Fit” essay is the strand that stands out as the linchpin of your MBA story. It can either weave a seamless masterpiece or leave a scrambled and unconvincing picture.
Often overshadowed by the excessive focus on GMAT scores and resumes, for the savvy MBA candidates, the “School Fit” essay is the place where they know how to shine.
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As you spring into action and start creating your MBA application materials, there is one piece that will play an outsized role in whether you pass the evaluation of MBA admission – or not. And no, that piece is NOT your test score.
The piece I am talking about is your career vision. Defining your “why” – or your career goals if you prefer to think of it that way - means taking stock of where you are now in your career, where you want to be, and what is the gap between the two.
The MBA – the right type of MBA program - should be what bridges the gap.
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Last week, Harvard and Stanford released their Round 1 MBA admissions decisions. Who got in?
When MBA applications are down, do the doors to the most selective MBA program open a bit more widely, especially for US candidates?
The MBA candidates who got admitted In Round 1 were the ones who didn’t waste time daydreaming of how they will be the lucky ones selected by the AdCom.
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If you are one of the candidates applying to multiple top MBA programs, you are looking at writing a dozen, maybe even more, MBA essays.
If you put a dozen essays together, it will be like a small book! You could call it your forward-looking memoir because it will have chapters about your past, your present, and also your future.
Does the idea of writing a book intimidate you? Yeah, me too.
But there’s lots of good news when it comes to writing the collection of your MBA essays!
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