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June 17, 2025
Berkeley Haas Application Essay Tips, 2025–2026 Berkeley Haas decided to simplify its application this year, reducing the number of essays and changing its primary essay to a video. Here are some thoughts to help you stand out in your Haas application. Demonstrating how you embrace or embody one of Haas’s four Defining Leadership Principles —…
June 17, 2025
NYU Stern Application Essay Tips, 2025–2026 NYU Stern’s collaborative, dynamic, and diverse culture is truly shaped by the school’s location in the heart of New York City and can be defined simply as IQ + EQ. The cocurricular program “Change: Studio” highlights Stern’s commitment to embracing and facilitating change, and the school’s essay questions for…
June 16, 2025
Northwestern Kellogg Application Essay Tips, 2025–2026 After making big changes to its application essay prompts last season, Northwestern Kellogg is holding the line for this upcoming application season, making no major changes to its essay questions. Even this year’s deadlines are within one day of last year’s deadlines for each round. I had a conversation…
June 16, 2025
The first time I heard of McKinsey, I was in a container in Afghanistan. We were counting down the days until the end of our deployment, and some of us were pondering what life would look like once we left the Army. A friend told me all about McKinsey, and I decided that was my…
June 12, 2025
Applying to a Master of Public Policy program requires thoughtful self-reflection, strategic storytelling, and school-specific insights. Here are five expert tips to help your application stand out.
June 11, 2025
London Business School Application Essay Tips, 2025-2026 According to London Business School (LBS), what makes its program so unique and valuable is its continued business impact, global growth, and world-class people. LBS is particularly proud of its multinational students who hail from a variety of professional and personal backgrounds. The school’s application includes two mandatory…
June 6, 2025
Looking for a career in finance and think that you need an advanced degree to help you get there? Is the alphabet soup of program names confusing when it comes to choosing the best one to help you achieve your dream? Two of the most common paths are an MBA (Master in Business Administration) with…
June 5, 2025
Throughout the MBA application process, you’ll effectively put together a campaign based on your personal story making the case for why you should be accepted to your target school(s). Many people find it challenging to tell their personal story in a logical and compelling way within the limits of business school applications. Therefore, recommenders are…
June 4, 2025
If you’ve already gotten a sense that a Master of Public Policy (MPP) program might be right for you and you’d like to start preparing for the application process, it’s time to ask yourself three essential questions: 1. How do you want to serve? Lots of students apply to policy programs because they have a…
June 2, 2025
If you intend to submit business school applications in Round 1, you have about 100 days until the first deadlines. The month of June is an exciting one because most MBA programs will release their deadlines and any changes in their essays. Bookmark our Deadlines page, which will be updated as new dates and essays…
May 27, 2025
Michigan Ross Application Essay Tips, 2025-2026 This year, Michigan Ross condensed its essay questions and added a note regarding the use of artificial intelligence (AI). Let’s take a moment to discuss how you can best position yourself through your essays for this year’s applicant pool. Part 1: Career Aspirations What is your short-term career goal,…
May 6, 2025
The M7 business schools are regarded as the pinnacle of excellence in MBA programs. Often referred to as the “Magnificent Seven,” they are top-tier choices for prospective MBA candidates, both in the United States and around the world. These institutions turn out prestigious alumni, including high-profile CEOs and global industry leaders. Graduates of the M7…
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