With the Round 1 deadline approaching, many MBA hopefuls are currently drafting their Tuck essays. Do not rush these questions. Instead, you must demonstrate a nuanced understanding of the program to sell your candidacy successfully. In fact, Tuck devotes an entire page on its website to ‘admissions criteria’ – the four characteristics it seeks in successful applicants:...
With Round 1 deadlines closing in over the next few weeks, many of our clients are (smartly!) turning their focus to MBA interview preparation. We love mock interviewing with them in the lead up to the real thing and, over the years, we’ve gleaned a number of MBA interview pitfalls to which even the most impressive...
If you're applying to INSEAD, you've likely discovered the essay questions are numerous. Each one also allows for a robust word count. Be sure to plan for the time commitment involved in applying to this program! You'll also face video interview questions after hitting submit. Plan for this. When crafting your INSEAD essay responses, remember this program...
You may have seen that several top business schools, including Wharton, UCLA Anderson, and UVA Darden, recently released 2024 MBA class profiles. While MBA class profiles are always interesting to help understand trends in the business school landscape, there were a number of notable surprises this year. For those currently in the MBA application phase, what does...
With less than one month until Round 1 MBA application deadlines begin (yikes!), now is a good time for some “real talk.” We’re often asked about the biggest mistakes MBA applicants make. Most mistakes aren’t dealbreakers on their own. However, some patterns can hurt your chances. Use this list to review your application. This quick check can...
Applying to MIT Sloan's MBA program? Give serious thought to their essay questions. These prompts offer a chance to share who you are and why you're a good fit. The 300-word cover letter limit feels restrictive, but that's where creativity shines. When crafting your essay, focus on clarity and concision. Emphasize what makes you unique while reflecting...
If you’re applying to business school this year, you’ve likely been searching for MBA admissions advice. Today, we’re covering a topic that rarely comes up in MBA admissions advice. However, it can be a powerful advantage if used wisely. On the other hand, using it incorrectly can hurt your application. That topic is social media. Admissions...
Applying to Stanford GSB? If so, you’ve likely begun thinking about how to approach the Stanford GSB essay questions and, more specifically, pondering ‘what matters most to you and why’. Who knew you would be doing so much soul searching during the MBA application process, right? We’ve got you covered. Read on for the 2022-2023 essay...
Applying to the Wharton MBA program? If so, you’ve likely begun thinking about how to approach the Wharton MBA essay questions. You’ve come to the right place. Read on for the 2022-2023 Wharton MBA essay questions and tips to ensure your responses are as strong as possible. Wharton MBA Essay Questions How do you plan to use the...
Is it just us or is the summer flying by? It's July 1st and that officially means it's time to kick your MBA application work into high gear if you are applying in Round 1. To help you stay on track, we've put together a high-level MBA application timeline. Read on to see if you've accomplished...
If Kellogg School of Management is on your list of target MBA programs, you have likely started thinking about the essay questions. You’ve come to the right place. Below are the 2022-2023 Kellogg MBA essay questions and tips to strengthen your responses. Kellogg MBA Essay Questions (2022-2023) Kellogg’s purpose is to educate, equip and inspire leaders who create...
It’s that time of year! Top business schools are starting to release their MBA application deadlines and essay questions for the 2022-2023 application cycle. If you are applying in Round 1, now is the time to pick your first school and start drafting essays. Remember, when you apply matters. Early action programs tend to have higher acceptance...
It's 'go' time! HBS has announced its 2022-2023 deadlines and confirmed its essay question, which remained unchanged again this year. The HBS essay question might seem simple at first glance. However, applying effective tips and utilizing a robust framework is vital. Crafting a strong response requires understanding what the adcom seeks. A well-planned framework ensures your...
If you’re like many MBA hopefuls applying to business school this year, you’ve begun to map out your application approach and are daydreaming in earnest about what it would be like to attend your top choice program. As you consider your own qualifications – both your strengths and your weaknesses – you may wonder, what matters...
First, as an applicant or prospective applicant to top MBA programs, you might be wondering what your chances of acceptance are...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""] Are you an older MBA applicant to a traditional full-time program? Many clients we speak with each year are surprised to learn they fall into this category. They worry their work experience will weaken their application. Don't abandon your dreams of a full-time MBA. You can take specific steps to excite the admissions committee about...
In last week's article, we shared tips for short-term goals. We want to ensure your MBA career goals essay resonates with the admissions committee. We shared that your post-MBA goals should be specific, realistic, and logical. This is all true, but it’s only one piece of the puzzle. A strong short-term goal shows you understand who...
You’re probably aware that ambitious, yet realistic MBA career goals are critical to a compelling business school application. Not only that, understanding how business school will accelerate or pivot your career path is essential to justifying the financial and time investment required to pursue an MBA. Many clients we speak with have a general sense of what...
Are you familiar with The Consortium, including their MBA member school and The Consortium fellowship fellow program? If you are not familiar, it is worth understanding. Formally known as The Consortium for Graduate Study in Management (CGSM). This amazing nonprofit’s mission is to “enhance diversity and inclusion in global business education and leadership”, which is something...
Our MBA admissions consulting clients frequently ask us how to network and why it matters. In a subjective and often vague process, networking can seem abstract. It may even feel like just another chore on your long MBA application to-do list. While there’s no hard deliverable attached to networking, we believe it’s a critical part of the...
Are you considering hiring an MBA admissions consultant and curious to understand how MBA admissions consulting prices work? It’s confusing, we get it! In today’s article, we’ll do our best to clarify the various ways MBA admissions consultants charge for their services and share the pros and cons of each. As MBA admissions consultants, we recognize this topic...
Many applicants worry that a low GPA will hurt their chances of admission. You may have chosen a difficult major, overcommitted to activities, or struggled to manage your time. The good news is that you can often mitigate a low GPA in your MBA application. For most applicants, college happened years ago. Since then, you have likely built...
While ‘when do MBA applications open?’ is a very relevant question (keep reading for the answer), it shouldn’t define when you begin working on your MBA application materials. Yes, we know the Round 1 MBA application deadlines seem so far away, but they’re not! Read on for our ideal MBA application timeline and you'll see why...
Dreaming of Stanford GSB? You're likely thinking about your essays. This guide will help you stand out in a highly competitive applicant pool. Here's everything you need to know to craft a compelling application. Stanford GSB Application Overview 2021-2022 Stanford GSB Application Deadlines Round 1 – September 9, 2021* Round 2 – January 5, 2022* Round 3 / Deferred Enrollment – April...
MBA program selection is invariably one of the first things we discuss with our MBA admissions consulting clients. While they often hope we’ll quickly help them narrow down their list of target schools, it’s just not that simple. In fact, how to decide where to apply is a question that takes some diligence, and perhaps some...
If the first two application deadlines for the top MBA programs got away from you, you’re not alone! Now you might be questioning if you should apply in round 3 or wait until next year. While we can’t make the decision for you, we can tell you the truth about round 3 MBA applications. How Top MBA...
As MBA admissions consultants, a question we often receive is which top MBA programs don't require the GMAT or GRE and whether taking one of these tests is really necessary to gain admission. We get it! Taking the time to prepare for and take the GMAT or GRE (often multiple times) is a lot of work....
You were invited to interview with Wharton, congrats! You’re one step closer to getting accepted. You might wonder: what are your chances after the Team Based Discussion? Wharton interviews roughly half of all applicants. However, it accepts only one in five. So, they’re looking to cut the remaining pool by slightly more than half at this juncture. What...
As an MBA admissions consultant, I often see applicants struggle with choosing between the GMAT and GRE. The decision can feel overwhelming. Should they take the GMAT or GRE? When should they prepare and sit for the exam? What GMAT or GRE score is ‘good enough’? These are the right questions to ask but, as with nearly...
In recent years, we’ve seen significant growth in deferred MBA programs at the top business schools. A trend that started primarily with the HBS 2+2 program and Stanford Deferred Enrollment has now come to Wharton, Chicago Booth, Columbia, MIT Sloan, Kellogg, Darden, and Yale. The list of deferred admission (or enrollment) MBA programs continues to grow every year. As a...
HBS 2+2 is the ‘OG’ of deferred enrollment (or deferred admissions) MBA programs. It launched in 2007. Since then, it has earned a reputation as a spectacular opportunity for superstar college seniors and recent master’s graduates. What Is HBS 2+2? On a basic level, HBS 2+2 (and other deferred enrollment MBA programs) allows college seniors to secure a...
If you are currently in your senior year of college or enrolled in a graduate program that you began right after graduation, this article is for you. While it might be tempting to coast through to the summer, we urge you to consider whether you should apply to deferred enrollment MBA programs. What Are Deferred Enrollment MBA...
Congratulations on your Round 1 business school acceptances. Despite the challenges of limited in-person networking, you succeeded in a highly competitive year. A subset of you may have even received offers of scholarship money to help offset the very significant cost of attending a full time MBA program. Congratulations! Scholarship offers complicate your decision. While advantageous, these awards...
With the Round 2 deadline quickly approaching, you might be sitting down to tackle your Booth application over the holiday break. Chicago Booth offers numerous points of differentiation. Its urban location and innovative, flexible curriculum set it apart from other top programs. If you’re applying to Booth, here is what you need to know. Application Run Down Deadlines Round...
That’s the question facing many MBA applicants at this time of year. The Round 2 deadlines are quickly approaching in January but waiting until Round 1 next year means delaying matriculation until fall of 2023. So which timing is right for you? As with all aspects of the MBA application process, it depends. To help you make...
Deciding where to apply? Our newly updated Comparison of Top MBA Programs can help! This top MBA program comparison tool ranks business schools by class size, average post-MBA salary, and recruiting outcomes. It also includes the key criteria (GPA, GMAT, etc.) to help assess where you are likely to be a competitive applicant. However, be thoughtful about...
If you’re planning to apply to an MBA program in Round 2, establishing a comprehensive Round 2 Application Plan is essential to meeting your deadlines without compromising quality. Ideally, you already have a strong application strategy and personal brand, allowing you to focus on one of the most critical and time-intensive components: your essays. If you’ve...
MBA interview prep seems straightforward at first. Just practice standard questions, right? Hopefully yes, but not always. Effective MBA interview preparation requires more than standard practice, though. Adcom interviews may follow consistent patterns" (remove "across candidates, this rarely applies universally (especially for places like HBS where interviews are highly personalized). Alumni and current student interviews vary more....
If you've recently hit submit on your MBA applications, your attention will soon turn to the MBA interview tips. Most schools release interview invitations over the next month. Now is the right time to start planning your interview success strategy. As a starting point, consider what schools are trying to learn about you from this portion of...
If you’re looking for Essay Advice – Dartmouth Tuck, you’re in the right place. You may have seen that Businessweek recently reaffirmed its #2 ranking for Tuck amongst US MBA Programs. While specific rankings are of debatable importance, there’s no doubt that Dartmouth Tuck has amazing attributes to offer – beautiful surroundings, a personalized experience, and...
With Kellogg’s 2021-2022 Round 1 deadline quickly approaching, our admissions consulting clients have been asking how best to prepare for and tackle Kellogg’s video essays. For context, let’s think about what Kellogg is trying to learn about you from this portion of the application. Since the school leverages alumni (like myself!) to conduct the vast majority of...
If you're wondering how to find the best admissions consulting help, this article is for you. I can't claim to have all the answers. I don’t claim to have all the answers. But I can share perspective from both sides of the process. My journey began when I worked with an MBA admissions consultant during my...
Working on your 2021-2022 Columbia Business School application? Here is what you need to know: Application Run Down Columbia is one of the only top schools where the timing of when you click “submit” can matter. Since Columbia has rolling admissions, it’s often to your benefit to submit your application early. This is an important one to stay...
If you’re a round one MBA applicant and you haven’t had the “oh sh#t” moment yet, you’re probably not paying attention. Starting with HBS on 9/8, round one applicants face a busy month as they finalize their applications and make last minute changes before the deadlines. The team at Vantage Point MBA is here to help. Here is...
Kellogg’s 2021-22 application is open! If you’re considering applying to Kellogg, here is what you need to know: Application Run Down The deadlines are as follows: Round 1: 15 September 2021 Round 2: 5 January 2022 Round 3: 6 April 2022 (please do yourself a favor and don’t wait for Round 3) There are two required essay questions, which remain unchanged from...
At first glance, the Harvard Business School essay question seems fairly simple. It remained unchanged again for the 2021-2022 application cycle. The prompt asks: What more would you like us to know as we consider your candidacy? However, many candidates feel lost after considering this question. They struggle to figure out what the adcom wants. They wonder...
Wharton released its 2021-2022 MBA essay questions. These prompts offer a fresh twist on last year's questions. As in prior years, they are direct. They allow enough word count to paint a robust picture of who you are and why Wharton is right for you. As such, I often recommend that my clients tackle this application...
“Is my test score strong enough?” That question is plaguing hundreds, if not thousands, of MBA applicants this time of year. By now, many MBA hopefuls have taken the GMAT or GRE at least once, but aren’t sure if their score is “enough” to get them into their dream programs. While a test score is only one...
Michigan Ross’ full time MBA application is live! This midwestern stalwart prides itself on its collegial culture and focus on action-based learning. Its location in one of the preeminent ‘college towns’ and passionate alumni network also count as some of this program’s key selling points. If you’re considering applying to Michigan Ross, here is what you need...
In the already subjective MBA application process, “networking” seems particularly abstract. What exactly is networking in this context? Do you really need to do it? How do you get started? What Is Networking? Let’s start there. Some folks see networking as transactional. They see it as schmoozing. You reach out to someone to 'get something' – a favor,...
*Updated June 7, 2021 It's that time of year! The top MBA programs are starting to release their deadlines and applications. Now is the time to pick your first school and start drafting essays in order to be ready for the September and October deadlines. Over the next few weeks, all of the deadlines and essay topics...
And so, it begins…the first 2021-22 MBA application is live! Last week, the University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business opened their application. It includes a variety of short answer essay prompts. Admissions tweaked the prompts slightly from last year. Darden will continue to offer an early decision round. You can choose binding or non-binding options. In...
A question we often hear this time of year is “when should I start working on my MBA applications if I’m applying in the fall?” It seems so far away… But it’s not! You can guess where we’re going with this. The answer is that you need to start right now. Seriously, the amount of time you...
In a climate where there has been increased debate about the ‘value for money’ you get from a traditional full time MBA program, you may wonder whether a one-year MBA program is an option worth considering. After all, the cost of attending these programs can be significantly lower than their two-year counterparts. At Kellogg, for instance,...
When evaluating top MBA programs, rankings such as those published by U.S. News & World Report, Forbes, The Economist, and several others, are a logical starting point and can provide a general pulse on how the market feels about each school. That said, have you ever noticed how widely rankings can vary by source, depending on...
As an MBA hopeful, you are undoubtedly aware that strong MBA recommendation letters are critical to your candidacy. You may wonder, how important are they to the admission committee’s evaluation of you? What, exactly, are they hoping to glean from your recommendations? And most importantly, how can you ensure that you get the most glowing letter(s)...
Updated 4.21.21 Every MBA hopeful is, or should be, considering how he or she can step up and lead at work, no matter their title or role. Highlighting an array of times you’ve led is an essential differentiator for those hoping to demonstrate what many b-schools, notably Harvard Business School, call a “habit of leadership”. But in the...
While many people think of January as the time to reflect, I find that spring – with its first warm days, sunlight extending a little later into the evening, and flowers emerging from the ground – can be an equally optimal time to set aside habits that aren’t serving us and commit to goals for the...
If you emerged from the Round 2 business school application process with one or more acceptances in hand, congrats! It was competitive year, the inability to visit made it even more challenging to visit and network with schools in person. A subset of you may have even received offers of scholarship money to help offset the very...
In Part I of this series on MBA career goals, I shared how to craft a short-term career goal that is specific, realistic, and logical. Checking those boxes' shows the admissions committee something important. You understand which companies hire from their program. But that alone won't excite them about having you in their incoming class. This is...
Choosing the right MBA programs has never been easier with our side-by-side comparison of the top MBA programs....
As an MBA admissions consultant, I help clients with several critical tasks. First, I help them develop their ‘personal brand’. This is often the most important element. A strong, authentic personal brand is the backbone of success. It drives your entire application. It is the marketing pitch you present to schools that demonstrates three key things. First,...
As an MBA admissions consultant, I often help clients with one concern. They want to know how to address an employment gap in their MBA application. The past year brought upheaval. More prospective MBA candidates than usual faced job changes. Many experienced periods of unemployment. They fear admissions committees will view this negatively. They worry about...
MBA interview questions are top of mind as Round 2 deadlines pass and invitations go out. Many MBA hopefuls will soon shift focus to interview prep. It’s smart to get a head start, especially this year. We’re finding that the turnaround time between an interview invitation and the big day is much tighter since interviews are being...
Let’s Get Efficient Deferred MBA admissions candidates: Get expert support through our new Small Group MBA Workshops. We're offering the benefit of working with a Vantage Point MBA consultant in small, high-value sessions. You'll receive personalized feedback. You'll also learn from your fellow participants. Whether you're just getting started or halfway through, these sessions empower you with...
Updated 1.14.21 One of the most common concerns we hear? Clients worry their low undergrad GPA will prevent acceptance to their dream MBA program. Maybe you chose the toughest major. Perhaps you had a little too much fun. Or you were so involved in extracurriculars that you didn't have enough time to study. The good news? A...
Goodbye 2020 and hello 2021! While it seems every New Year comes with a sense of optimism and hope for the future, this year takes that sentiment to the extreme. Perhaps you’re planning for a fresh start in more ways than one by applying to MBA programs this fall. Congrats on taking that leap – from...
As the first semester of ‘business school in a pandemic’ comes to a close, we reached out to our past clients who are currently on campus to see what things have really been like. They graciously provided insights on everything from virtual classes to Zoom interviews to the MBA social scene and, while nothing about this...
Peruse any MBA admissions site or forum. You will find that most dialogue gears toward full time programs. While much of the advice translates to part time programs, clients I speak with who are interested in the latter option often rue the lack of specific resources. As such, I thought it would be helpful to outline a...
Updated 11.30.2020 At first glance, the Harvard Business School essay question, which remained unchanged again for the 2020-2021 application cycle, seems fairly simple. What more would you like us to know as we consider your candidacy? However, after giving it some thought, many candidates find themselves quite lost, trying to figure out what the adcom is looking for...
When it comes time to write your MBA application essays, you will face one topic for nearly every program to which you are applying is why that particular school is the best fit for you. When it comes time to write your why MBA essay, you will face one topic for nearly every program. You must...
As an MBA admissions consultant, I find that clients and prospective clients, especially those early in their MBA journeys, are often fraught with anxiety and indecision about standardized testing. Which test should they take? When should they prepare and sit for the exam? Is their score ‘good enough’ or should they retake the test? These are the...
Updated 10.29.20 The Wharton Team Based Discussion is your next challenge. You were invited to interview with Wharton, congrats! You're one step closer to getting accepted. You might wonder what your odds are from here. Well, Wharton interviews roughly half of all applicants, but only accepts one in five. So, they’re looking to cut the interview...
Updated 10.23.20 That’s the question facing many MBA applicants at this time of year. The Round 2 deadlines are quickly approaching in January, but waiting until Round 1 next year means delaying matriculation until fall of 2022. So which timing is right for you? As with all aspects of the MBA application process, it depends. To help you...
In recent years, we’ve seen significant growth in deferred MBA programs at the top business schools. A trend that started primarily at Harvard Business School with the 2+2 program and Stanford GSB has now come to Wharton, Chicago Booth, Columbia, MIT Sloan, Kellogg, Darden, and Yale. The list continues to grow every year. As a college senior,...
These MBA interview tips will help you succeed in the next phase of your application. You've recently hit submit on your MBA applications. Do a little happy dance. You no longer have to spend every free moment on essays. Now your attention will turn to the interview portion of the process. Most schools will release interview...
Updated 9.17.20 After interviewing countless MBA candidates for Kellogg, I can solve the mystery of whether your questions matter. They absolutely do. To remain competitive, you must recognize the specific MBA interview questions to avoid. The inquiries you choose demonstrate your level of interest, your listening skills, and your professional engagement. Second, they often demonstrate how well...
With Kellogg’s 2020-2021 Round 1 deadline quickly approaching, my admissions consulting clients have been asking how best to prepare for and tackle Kellogg’s video essays. For context, let’s think about what Kellogg is trying to learn about you from this portion of the application. Since the school leverages alumni (like myself!) to conduct the vast majority of...
If you’re a round one MBA applicant and you haven’t had the “oh sh#t” moment yet, you’re probably not paying attention. Starting with HBS on 9/8, round one applicants face a crazy couple of weeks as they finalize their applications and make last minute changes before the deadlines. The team at Vantage Point MBA is here to...
As an MBA admissions consultant, I've seen time and again how MBA networking can make all the difference. It separates a standout application from a forgettable one. Yet, I am often surprised by how often applicants overlook this part of the process. This is especially true now. Many programs have gone virtual. Although some parts of the...
*Updated August 10, 2020 By now, most of the top MBA programs have released their application deadlines and essay topics for the 2020-2021 season. Below we’ve summarized what’s out so far so you can stay on top of it. First, it is important to remember that when you apply matters significantly. For instance, Early Action programs often have...
Perhaps it’s because this summer has been…untraditional to say the least, but time is flying by. The earliest MBA Round 1 deadlines are approaching in only six weeks! That realization may strike fear in many of you, which is understandable, but try to harness the panic as motivation to plan for how you will use the...
The events of the last few weeks, let alone the last few months, have left me feeling, well, a lot: anger, sadness, disappointment, discomfort, and yet hope for a better tomorrow. But I know that is nothing compared to what our black friends, neighbors, colleagues, and fellow citizens are, and have been, feeling in this country....
“If you think you are too small to be effective, you have never been in bed with a mosquito.” — Betty Reese In the current environment, the days slowly tick by. Fear often feels unavoidable. Many of us feel helpless and long for the recent past when life felt normal. I know I often do! Sometimes my...
Every MBA applicant must demonstrate leadership at work, regardless of title. A consistent "habit of leadership" differentiates top candidates. Remote work has reduced traditional opportunities like elevator pitches and spontaneous meetings. But clear ways to stand out still exist. Here's how to demonstrate leadership during crisis—no matter where you work. Why You Must Step Up NowMBA applications...
Melody and I have held off on sending out advice over the last week as the right “advice” has seemed like a moving target. However, it looks like uncertainty will be the new “situation normal” for a while; and as two banker girls who lived through the 2008-2009 financial crisis, we have some advice for how...
Last week, Vantage Point MBA Senior Consultant Katie M. hosted a webinar on GMAT Club's YouTube channel. She tackled a timely topic: networking for your MBA applications. MBA networking can feel especially abstract in an already subjective application process. Many applicants see it as another task on a long MBA application to-do list. What is it...
Invited to interview with Wharton? Congratulations! You're one step closer to acceptance. You might wonder about your odds. Wharton interviews roughly half of all applicants. But they only accept one in five. They're cutting the pool by more than half. The Wharton Team Based Discussion (Wharton TBD) is your chance to shine. What Is the Wharton Team...
Wondering where the last six months went? They flew by in a blur. You're not alone. The first two deadlines for top MBA programs slipped away. You're not alone there either. Now you're questioning: Is MBA Round 3 worth it? Or should you wait until next year? The Truth About Round 3 MBA Applications We can't decide for...
As a college senior, you may wonder if your initial career choices will impact your grad school prospects. If you are seeking flexibility, a deferred admission MBA might be the ideal path to ensure you are appealing to top programs while gaining professional experience. These questions are difficult to answer. After graduation, your career can take many...
How to Choose an MBA Program: Start With Rankings Rankings from U.S. News, Forbes, and The Economist offer a useful starting point, as they show how the market perceives each school. However, have you noticed how widely they vary? Rankings change by source, methodology, and even year. As a result, this volatility highlights an important truth: you...
Should you apply Round 1 vs Round 2? HBS deadlines are just 13 weeks away. At this stage, many applicants realize that work projects or personal commitments have consumed more time than expected. Consequently, the application process feels more rushed than originally anticipated. This is also the time when many applicants start wondering whether they should...
An insightful applicant asked me last week “when have you seen an applicant fail?” I love this question. And as I thought about the applicants who had come to us asking for an assessment of what went wrong last year, there was one thing their applications had in common: lack of a clear theme....
As you apply to business school, using strong MBA resume bullet examples can significantly improve how admissions committees perceive your experience. However, not all resume bullets are created equal! Merely describing your accomplishments often fails to highlight your leadership potential. Admissions committees evaluate leadership as a primary metric. As such, below is a list of three bullets...
Vulnerable leadership MBA is the secret weapon that separates good applications from great ones. Picture this: in an interview, you're asked about something that went wrong in a past job. Instead of explaining what happened, you might spin a story. You might claim you predicted the failure. Or you might say your hands were tied. This tendency...
Harvard has announced a new HBS Early Deadline Essay Prompt for an early admissions round they are calling “Round 0.” They also released the essay prompt, with a deadline of April 1, 2019 at 11:59pm. Below is the essay prompt: “As we review your application, in one word what more would you like us to know as...
MBA applications take up a TON of time!! Studying for the GMAT, visiting schools, writing essays, and prepping recommenders all take effort. We estimate the average applicant spends 150–250 hours applying to business school, depending on the number of schools. That’s essentially a serious part-time job on top of your day job. Every year, I speak with...
Every year we see a question that the “interwebs” seems conflicted about. Is it ok to write your own recommendation, or hire an admissions consultant to write it and have your recommender submit it? A lot of people apparently do this. Should you? No. And here’s why: first and foremost, your integrity. For most schools, you must...
