If you’re already here reading the EssaySnark blahg in advance of your Fall Round 1 applications, then hey, we’re impressed! And, here’s an easy trick to do, as a way to start getting oriented into the MBA application process and what it’s about. Premium content starts here… ———– ———– Premium content ends. The […]
Continue reading...($) Not-so-great examples of Honors and Awards on the app
When considering today’s topic, we’ll suggest you start here with our detailed explanation of what are awards and honors on your MBA application. Today we’ll further elaborate by offering actual examples. “What!?? EssaySnark!! You don’t give examples!“ Ah, yes that’s true Brave Supplicant. We don’t post GOOD examples. We give examples of what […]
Continue reading...The clock is ticking!!
Not that we have to tell you that! If you’re working your tush towards Round 2 applications, then you already know how much (or how little! eek!) time you have available to get those essays and apps done. However, you may unfortunately have even less than you understand. That’s because you don’t know what you […]
Continue reading...($) Interpreting instructions from the adcom
Sometimes the adcom is super clear and very direct in the advice they give — such as Yale SOM’s reassurance about use (or not!) of the optional essay in your MBA application. It’s really common, though, for Brave Supplicants to feel confused based on instructions from the admissions teams. Sometimes this is because this process […]
Continue reading...($) The MBA app dataset: A real opportunity
If you haven’t already done this, then do it now: Go create an account to start an application at one of your firm targets. Or if you have already done so, then go log onto that app and actually read it. Like, read it carefully. Don’t just skim. Do you see all the fields there? […]
Continue reading...($) Should you include your LinkedIn page with your MBA application?
If memory serves, probably the first school to ask MBA applicants for a LinkedIn page was Cornell Johnson — or maybe it was actually MIT Sloan? MIT does have a field in its application form inviting you to share a LinkedIn. This is one of the few parts of an MBA application where you don’t […]
Continue reading...($) When to update the adcom after they have your app
You got your app in. Yay! You did your best to report everything about your background thoroughly and accurately. Double yay! Now you wander back to that app to admire your amazing work and… you discover an error. OMG NO! Premium content starts here… ———– ———– Premium content ends. These things are near-impossible […]
Continue reading...($) What are “Awards and Honors” in an MBA app?
We covered the question of extracurriculars earlier, so let’s also tackle the category that strikes fear into the hearts of Brave Supplicants everywhere: the Honors and Awards category on the MBA app. Premium content starts here… ———– ———– Premium content ends. Want more help on this part? EssaySnark’s Accomplishments & Achievements App Accelerator […]
Continue reading...($) “Will they call my old boss to ask why I was fired?”
A lot of people have, shall we say, issues in their background that make them nervous when putting together their MBA applications. Maybe you left a job under unfortunate circumstances. Maybe you were put on academic probation for a semester. Maybe there’s a drunk driving incident on your record. Maybe your political beliefs are opposite […]
Continue reading...($) What are “extracurriculars”?
The word itself breaks down to “extra” meaning additional, and “curricular” meaning academics. Premium content starts here… ———– ———– Premium content ends. You may also be interested in: “What do you do for fun?” “I started this thing…”
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