Are you applying to Chicago Booth? If so, read on for the Chicago Booth MBA essay questions and tips to ensure your answers stand out from the pack. We’re also sharing ideas for how to structure your Chicago Booth essay responses based on what we’ve seen be successful in the past....
HBS and Wharton applications are due in less than 2 weeks. Kellogg, Stanford, Columbia - just one week later. If you've been planning to apply in Round 1, we know you're likely ready to ‘be done with it already.’ We get it. But let's take a pause. Feeling tired or frustrated isn’t a great reason to...
If you’re applying to MIT Sloan’s MBA Program, you’ve likely given thought to what you want to express in the required 300-word Cover Letter. Perhaps the trickiest thing about this unique application component is the word limit, which is incredibly short and forces you to have a laser focus on the elements...
This is the time of year when many applicants realize that the crazy work project, wedding planning, or some other major commitment has left them feeling pressed for time in what is a longer process than they originally thought. As such, this is also the time when many applicants start wondering...
Originally published on July 13, 2023. Updated on July 3, 2024. The Wharton MBA essay prompts are confirmed for 2024-2025 and they remain unchanged from last year. The questions are direct and allow enough word count to paint a robust picture of who you are and why Wharton is right for you (and vice versa). As such,...
Earlier this week, Stanford announced its application deadlines for the ’24-’25 admissions cycle and confirmed that its main essay questions will remain unchanged next year. Given the reflection and iteration required to craft a compelling Stanford application, it’s never too early to get started on the essays....
Age is just a number, right? We’d certainly like to think so. However, if you’re considering applying to business school, you’ve likely come across the class profile for your target programs. These reports can be helpful in determining how the admissions committee will view your ‘stats’ (GPA, test score, etc.). You’ll find that one of the...
You may have seen this article on Poets & Quants, which shared some eye-opening data from our peer firm, Fortuna Admissions, about who gets into Stanford GSB and Harvard Business School. In a nutshell, the article proved that, while these two uber competitive programs tout their diverse class compositions, in reality they show a clear preference...
If you’re planning to apply to business school and looking for a partner in the process, your head might be spinning from all the firms you see on MBA forums, Poets & Quants, etc. It’s hard to cut through the noise and be confident that you’ve identified the best MBA admissions consultant for your needs. Why...
We’re in the thick of interview season for Round 2 applicants! If you’re among this group, first of all, congrats on making it to this stage. You’re well on your way to making it across the finish line for one or more of your target MBA programs. We know you’re probably focused on how to ace...
