The other day, a potential client asked a great question: “What is the most common reason people fail in the MBA application process?”
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There are three main issues I see when reviewing the Columbia Favorite Book/Movie/Song essay.
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The topic is another angle on the optional "impact" or "achievement" essays in that you are trying to show how your background allowed you to achieve something that other people without your background were unable to
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For those of you pursing the ultimate MBA challenge of only applying to Stanford GSB and HBS, let me offer a few key tips for getting started.
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You can’t change the past, so don’t waste time on regrets. Instead, here are some forward-looking strategies to overcome that deficiency.
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I was asked recently by my client how they could demonstrate “authenticity” in the MBA application process. It was a great question, one of the most important when considering how to craft a stand-out MBA profile.
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Achievements. Achievements. Achievements. These are the building blocks of your MBA applications, from your resume to your interviews. But maybe your achievement stories are complicated, involving many people or steps or taking place across multiple borders and cultures.
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Your short-term career goals are the cornerstone of your entire MBA application, so you need to give them deep and thorough consideration. The following questions should help you with that process.
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No one cares about your long-term goals. As recent world events have shown, no one knows what will happen next week, much less 10, 15, or 20 years in the future.
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Each MBA program structures its website differently but there are patterns you can take advantage of to speed your research.
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A general reminder: if you are going to do questionable stuff — like social activities without masks or distancing — at least be smart enough not to post it to social media…
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