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How to Tackle the Wharton MBA Essays
August 22, 2018
Some MBA programs, notably Harvard Business School (HBS), have stopped asking “Why our program?” In Wharton’s case, the school has doubled down and asked two questions that require you to present your knowledge of its program. In short, Wharton really wants to know that you want to be at the school. So, really do your…
How to Write Great UVA Darden Essays
August 22, 2018
(Updated for 2020-2021) Below are some tips on how to approach each question. Make sure that all the answers complement rather than repeat each other. You don’t have that many words – every one should be carefully chosen. Darden strives to identify and cultivate responsible leaders who follow their purpose. Please provide an example of…
What Are My Chances at Harvard Business School?
August 22, 2018
Harvard Business School, Stanford GSB, Wharton and other top business schools have become so competitive that none can be called a target anymore, even if you have a 3.9 from Stanford, a high GMAT score and stellar work experience. As an MBA applicant, you may have heard that you should apply to some stretch schools,…
Top MBA Programs Deadlines and Essay Prompts 2018-2019
August 22, 2018
*** This post shares deadlines and essays from a past admissions cycle. Click here to view our collection of required essay prompts for the 2020-2021 admissions season and visit our Application Deadlines page for important dates. *** (*This article will be updated as dates and prompts are updated on school websites.) The schools are listed…
MBAnalysis Blog: What’s the right degree for you? The Vanderbilt MBA or MSF?
August 22, 2018
I had the opportunity to catch up with Maura Clark, Director of Admissions for the Master of Science in Finance Program at the Vanderbilt Owen Graduate School of Management. As many of you may know from reading my blogs, Vanderbilt is one of my favorite emerging business schools. With its strong health care presence in…
MBAnalysis Blog: A Roaring Business School Coming Out of Some Roaring Economies
March 20, 2018
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Despite having some of the fastest growing economies in the world, Asia has never produced the world class business school one would expect. According to the Financial Times, the top business schools in Asia are CEIBS, moving all the way up to # 8 this year, HKUST at #14, and the National University of Singapore…
London Calling! Five Tips for the LBS Essays
September 11, 2017
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text](Updated for 2018-2019) What makes the London Business School — the London Business School? In its own words it is continued business impact, global growth, and world-class people. LBS is particularly proud of its global, multi-national student body who hail from a variety of professional backgrounds and of the strong, inclusive community that results: “[w]e…
The 3 C’s of Kelley – Collaboration, Culture, and Community
August 21, 2017
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Kelley Business School admits a small class of around 200 MBA students each year, which means a sense of community is not simply a nice-to-have, but a distinct feature of its student body. Its location in a small midwestern college town reinforces this aspect. It’s reputation as a traditional Big 10 college town with…
NYU Stern: Tips to Making it to the Village
August 13, 2017
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] While known as a finance-focused school, Stern also places many graduates into consulting and the media & entertainment industry stemming from its location in Greenwich Village in New York City. Character and a sense of self-awareness to realize one’s weakness are very important to Stern, as it searches for the right mix of IQ…
As Big as Texas: Tips for McCombs’ MBA Essays
August 13, 2017
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text](Updated for 2019-2020) The McComb’s School of Business is looking for dynamic, driven people. The program gets better and stronger every year, and they want to admit students who will keep that forward momentum going. As you go about your essays, demonstrate that that’s exactly what you would do. Be genuine The McCombs admission readers…
La La Land: More than a Movie…Tips to get you to UCLA Anderson
August 6, 2017
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text](Updated for 2019-2020) There are many amazing reasons to live in Southern California: Perfect weather, perfect water, and Silicon Beach to name a few. However, what really makes UCLA stand out is its unique location in a city filled with many different industries, a collaborative culture, and the flexibility to customize your MBA experience. Keep…
5 Keys to Writing the Cornell Johnson Essays
August 1, 2017
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] So you want to go to Johnson? Prove it! That’s the mentality espoused by the MBA Admissions Committee at this small, tight-knit school. And here are five ways to make your application essays stand out. 1. It’s about the prep At Cornell, we value students who create impact. Please indicate the opportunities for impact…