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5 Tips on Great Grad School Recommendations
June 7, 2016
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] How to recognize the right recommenders. Grad School applications have risen in record numbers in the past few years. A higher education study conducted from 2004-2014 showed a rise in enrollment by over 150,000 students. Last year, over 2 million people applied to grad school in the US. There is no wonder why. Applying…
6 Keys to Successful MBA Application Essay
June 4, 2016
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Business school application volume has increased around the globe and the elite schools are tougher than ever to crack. In this climate, a successful business school application requires significant time, planning, and self-reflection. One of the most important elements of that application is the essay. The essay is where you set yourself apart. The…
5 Myths About Applying to Top MBA Programs, Busted!
May 18, 2016
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] As you begin the arduous process of putting together your MBA applications, you might wonder which of the conventional wisdom you hear from your friends or read on the Internet is actually true. Many times different sources lead you in different directions causing additional angst. Here are a few of the most common perceptions…
4 Tips for Selecting the Right MBA Recommenders
May 10, 2016
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] What every MBA candidate should know to select the right persons to write your letters of recommendation. The right choice can be the difference between being accepted and getting turned down. With services that help candidates with MBA applications increasing in popularity, business schools have gotten very good at vetting candidates. Schools are able…
Top 7 Steps All MBA Applicants Should Be Taking Now
May 3, 2016
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Much as the old adage describes, “complacency breeds mediocrity,” so too does complacency breed middling applications. Take the following timely steps in May to position yourself for MBA application success. 1. Answer these three questions: Why an MBA? Why now? Why that particular school? We cannot stress enough the importance of being able to…
Gaps in Employment: What If I Have One?
April 23, 2016
To view an up-to-date version of this post, click here. How will the AdCom view an employment gap on my resume? What can I do to minimize its impact? One question that MBA candidates often ask me is how admissions committees will view employment gaps on their resume. Given that the power of an MBA…
Top 7 Steps All MBA Applicants Should Be Taking in April
April 3, 2016
April is the start of April showers and another MBA application season that will last until October. While October may seem awfully far away to begin the process, most successful candidates applying to the top business schools invariably start their submissions at least six months before they are due. Here are seven steps you should…
The Real March Madness: US News & World Report Business School Rankings Revealed
March 25, 2016
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] A March-Madness approach to business school selection using the US News & World Report rankings It’s MARCH MADNESS, the rankings have been announced and once again it’s the usual cast of characters versus the underdogs. Who will be the big surprise this year and who will disappoint? No we are not talking about NCCA…
Get Involved: Community Leadership Can Enrich Your MBA Application
July 10, 2015
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Every year, the crop of candidates applying to top MBA programs become more and more competitive. Many applicants may think that the ideal candidate from the perspective of the admissions committee is largely based on a formula of numbers such as GPA and GMAT score. Although these numbers are important, top programs are looking for more:…