I actually started the application process with another counselor for 3 schools in May in preparation for the round 1 deadlines in September. In early July, I found myself panicking – I was struggling to articulate my experiences into a single essay, and what I had written so far sounded forced and superficial.
Read MoreI’ll be updating this list regularly.
Read MoreIf you’re tired of searching blogs for the latest application announcements, then check out this link to all the major MBA Deadlines, Essays, and LOR questions, laid out in a simple table and including school rankings (FT and US News). I’m updating it daily so check back for the latest.
Read MoreAnother inspiring and helpful story from a first-round client with a perfect application record (Columbia, Tepper, IESE). She shared her insights and analysis of how she succeeded despite a busy work schedule. She will attend Columbia in 2019.
Read MoreMany people get thrown off by the MIT Sloan Cover Letter, but if you handle it properly, it could be one of the easiest essays you write during the MBA application process. Hint: understanding what not to include might be more important than understanding what is.
Read MoreI love the INSEAD application essays. The set is probably the most expansive among top schools and requires a comprehensive and integrated approach, which perfectly matches my consulting philosophy.
Read MoreAt some point in your MBA journey, either in an essay or interview, you will likely face this question. It’s important, because it speaks to your “uniqueness”, what distinguishes you from thousands of other applicants.
Read MoreA few years ago, one of my clients called me distraught over his just-completed HBS interview. He had blown it, or so he thought.
Read MoreI was hoping Wharton would change its inane MBA letter of recommendation questions this year, but, alas, no.
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