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Coronavirus and College Applications
Since I last wrote about coronavirus and college applications, a lot has changed. Here is the newest information and some suggestions about what you can do now, even while the landscape is shifting. In-person SATs and ACTs are cancelled, at least until June. An online...
Coronoavirus and MBA Applications
If you’re planning to go to business school in the next 18 months, you are likely wondering how coronavirus is shifting the landscape for MBA applications. Here are some big changes – and insight that you need into what’s going on behind the scenes as you think about...
Coronavirus and College Admissions
Coronavirus is impacting everyone, and will continue to do so indefinitely. There is a lot to think about for college applicants, here are a few considerations: SAT and ACT test centers are closing. Here is a link that can help you keep track, but since the situation...
Coronavirus and Business School Admissions
Coronavirus is impacting everyone, and will continue to do so indefinitely. There is a lot to think about for business school applicants and newly admitted students. Here are a few things to know about coronavirus and business school admissions: GMAT and GRE test...
The Three Hardest Things About Navigating the MBA Waitlist
THE THREE HARDEST THINGS ABOUT NAVIGATING THE MBA WAITLIST I have written before about how to optimize your chances of getting off the MBA waitlist, and about why you are likely there in the first place. Consistently, people struggle to strike the right balance...
2020 Business School Application Trends
2020 BUSINESS SCHOOL APPLICATION TRENDS Another business school application cycle is winding down, and people are starting to craft their candidacies for the next early rounds. Here are my predictions about business school application trends. Only Applying to More...
Ready to Start Your MBA Applications?
The business school application season has officially begun, with schools releasing essays, deadlines and even the MBA applications themselves. This time of year, I often hear that applicants are planning to start working on their materials at some point in the...
Surprising Red Flags on Your MBA Application
You already know that having a criminal record, failing grades and erratic work experience can make it harder to get into business school. However, you might not realize that there are subtle (and more common!) issues that also...
How to Get Great College Recommendations
Wondering how to get great college recommendations? It’s normal to be nervous about choosing recommenders, and about asking them to endorse you. Here are tips that can alleviate some of your stress. Choose people who know you well. Recommendation letters are a neutral...
How to Strengthen Your Quant Profile for Business School
Business schools want reassurance that you can handle the quantitative aspects of the curriculum. If you have a low quant percentile on the GMAT or GRE, or a weak undergraduate record in quantitative courses, here are tips about how you can strengthen your quant...