Clients often tell me that they are surprised by the unwritten rules surrounding MBA admissions, including the importance of building personal connections when you are applying to business school. Here are some tips that will help you network correctly: Understand Why This Matters. Networking is an important tool for MBA [...]
Going on college visits? Wondering what, exactly, you are supposed to be looking at? Here are some tips that will help you gather useful information. These are suggestions that will help you frame your search – everyone will have factors that are especially important to them, so your list might look [...]
If you are applying to HBS (the application opened today) you are likely reading a lot about how to write the fabled HBS essay. (“As we review your application, what more would you like us to know as we consider your candidacy for the Harvard Business School MBA program?”) Since [...]
Is a college visit in your near future? In addition to this advice about how to maximize your trip, here are answers to some common logistical questions. What should I wear? Something comfortable! Especially comfortable shoes! Most college visits involve walking, and you want to be able to keep up [...]
Standardized testing is one of the least understood and most dreaded parts of the business school application process. Here are some of the most relevant factors to consider when deciding whether to take the GMAT or GRE. Schools Accept Either Test. With a very few exceptions, most domestic and international [...]
Next year’s MBA applications are rolling out, and the deadlines are earlier than ever. There are a lot of things that you should do right now – and here is why you should plan to visit business schools before you apply. Business Schools are Different. On paper, it’s easy [...]
Unsuccessful business school applicants often make one of these common MBA application mistakes. The good news is that they are usually totally fixable and preventable– the first step is taking an honest look at your candidacy. Unclear and/or Unrealistic Goals. This can’t be said too many times – your goals [...]
As a former Tuck Admissions Officer and the Founder and President of North Star Admissions Consulting, I know that it can be hard to separate fact from fiction when it comes to MBA admissions. There is no shortage of damaging misinformation out there – here is the truth about 5 [...]
Do you have a 4.0 from Harvard, an 800 GMAT, international experience with McKinsey and your own charity, which you started in your garage while also building your social impact tech start-up? If so, you are the perfect MBA candidate! Just kidding. Actually, MBA candidates who look stereotypically “perfect” on [...]
You might be wondering why the MBA admissions committee asks so many questions about your extracurricular activities. Why does it matter “what you do for fun” outside of work or what clubs you joined during college? They want to admit engaged students. The top business schools are in the fortunate [...]
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