As we have been saying, the application dataset is an often-underappreciated asset in the entire strategy of applying to a top business school. Here are some questions we’ve fielded from others working on their MBA applications who hit confusing questions or wondered how to interpret the instructions. Premium content starts here… ———– ———– Premium […]
Continue reading...($) The MBA app dataset: A real opportunity
If you haven’t already done this, then do it now: Go create an account to start an application at one of your firm targets. Or if you have already done so, then go log onto that app and actually read it. Like, read it carefully. Don’t just skim. Do you see all the fields there? […]
Continue reading...($) “Why do I have to say that in the essay when I’m already telling them that in the app?”
When we give feedback to a BSer in the Essay Decimator process, sometimes they come back with questions of “Why?” Premium content starts here… ———– ———– Premium content ends.
Continue reading...($) “I don’t want to have my personal information shared within the school” (plus a strategy tip about other programs at your target school)
Another reason why it’s important to open up an account on your school’s website and start filling out the application is this: They ask a lot of questions, some of which you may even need to think about! For example, all the schools have some variation of a question asking if you give permission for […]
Continue reading...($) Planning to try for the Class of 2025? Here’s a good first step.
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...($) Should you include your LinkedIn page with your MBA application?
If memory serves, probably the first school to ask MBA applicants for a LinkedIn page was Cornell Johnson — or maybe it was actually MIT Sloan? MIT does have a field in its application form inviting you to share a LinkedIn. This is one of the few parts of an MBA application where you don’t […]
Continue reading...($) 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 […]
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