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August 30, 2016
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Learn what’s required to prove you belong at Kellogg and to present yourself as a leader in your industry, as well as a growth-oriented team-player. Kellogg’s culture is embodied in leadership and teamwork abilities as well as a history of positive transformation and growth. In order to create a student body that reflects the…
August 28, 2016
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Learn valuable tips and tricks to help you maximize your candidacy, maneuver interviews, and negotiate scholarships for the MBA program you want. 1. Your FIT with the MBA program is truly the name of the game When I started the admissions process, I chose to apply to all of the top schools because I…
August 27, 2016
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] While there is much innovation in the Kenan-Flagler MBA program, the essay prompts have remained fairly constant and very approachable. They are straightforward and to the point – your answers should be too. UNC Kenan-Flagler is guided by a set of core values which includes Excellence, Leadership, Integrity, Community and Teamwork. UNC’s website gives…
August 24, 2016
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Understanding the Johnson community is essential before you begin answering the essay questions during your application process. Johnson is known for its small class-size, tight-knit community and amiable culture. The school places great emphasis on collaboration and allows students to develop strong bonds and relationships with their peers and faculty. Johnson also values…
August 22, 2016
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Tuck maintains one of the smallest class sizes of any top MBA program. This fact should influence how you write your business school essay to align with Tuck’s goal of creating a tight-knit community of students and alumni. Tuck values candidates who can contribute to this community by being a strong team player…
August 20, 2016
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Understand the four key principles UC Berkeley-Haas looks for in the essays of MBA applicants. Berkeley-Haas has a very close-knit, student-driven and collaborative culture. The school values innovative leaders who embody the four key principles: Question the Status Quo, Confidence without Attitude, Student Always and Beyond Yourself. While you want to keep these…
August 18, 2016
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] An MBA may be the most effective way to jumpstart a business career if you’re on your last tour of duty or recently separated. It provides the concrete industry skills needed to complement your unique military perspective, brings job recruiters to you, and offers you two years to adjust to civilian life before diving…
August 7, 2016
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The Stanford Graduate School of Business challenges those applying to be unique in their essays and responses while recognizing the importance of being yourself as you reflect upon and discuss your future goals. The acceptance rate for Stanford in 2015 was 6.1%, making it the most selective graduate business school on the planet.This…
August 1, 2016
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Michigan Ross has a great reputation of cultivating a strong and authentic culture. This is an applicant’s first opportunity to show what makes them special and how they could be a unique addition to the Ross “family.” Essay 1: (Required) What are you most proud of outside of your professional life? How does it…
July 28, 2016
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Learn how to obtain strong recommendation letters that can help you rise above others with similar scores or backgrounds. A recommendation is one of the more important parts of your grad school application. First-time enrollment in grad school is competitive and continues to be fierce. A ten-year long higher education study shows that the…
July 25, 2016
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Here are 5 ways in which the MBA and CFA programs work well together to help you achieve your career goals within the investment industry. The results for the most recent CFA exam are due to be released this week and many financial professionals await the culmination of their prolonged efforts. The CFA Charter…
July 25, 2016
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Learn what Wharton is looking for in the MBA essay and how you can write an effective one to improve your chances of gaining admission. Wharton has one of the most student-driven cultures of any MBA program. They value candidates who can show a habit of leadership, can work well in teams, and…
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