Here’s a handful of statements Brave Supplicants have made to us about why they were looking for help on their bschool apps.
I’ve been doing my own research and a lot of introspection. I have quite a bit of material now, some I’m positive I will include in my applications, some I’m not sure about, and some maybe I need to develop further. I want help figuring out what to do with it all.
(accepted to Harvard)
I need help with the process.
(accepted to Wharton)
I don’t want to waste time. I want to screen out bad ideas early.
(accepted to Duke)
I came here [to the U.S.] for college. I was not familiar with the application process when I applied. I think I could’ve done it better. I don’t want to make that mistake again.
(accepted to Booth)
I don’t know where to start.
(accepted to UCLA)
Business school is a good investment. I am looking for an expert to make sure I do it right.
(accepted to Columbia)
I don’t know what schools I should be targeting.
(accepted to Booth)
I didn’t get in last year. I want to go to a top school. This is my last year to try. I’ve got a lot at stake.
(accepted to a bunch of great schools)
I need professional help from people who have experience.
(accepted to Columbia EMBA)
I’m not a native English speaker so I want help with my grammar.
(accepted to NYU)
I want an outside look. I want honest and valuable advice from someone who knows what they’re doing.
(accepted to Cornell)
I’m risk-averse by nature. This stuff is risky. I need to do everything I can to mitigate it.
(accepted to Wharton)
I don’t want to torpedo myself by saying the wrong thing.
(accepted to multiple great programs)
I want to see if I’m a good fit.
(accepted to several EMBA programs)
I applied three years ago. I want to do it the right way now.
(accepted to Columbia)
I didn’t differentiate myself last time. I got better as I applied to more schools. On the last school I applied to, I got put on the waitlist. I told a better story, it was more engaging and interesting. I want to nail it this year.
(accepted to Columbia)
I’m trying not to settle.
(accepted to Booth)
I’m not a professional MBA applications guy. I don’t know what I don’t know.
(accepted to Columbia)
