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($) You can have 2 of these 3.

January 24, 2023 by EssaySnark Leave a Comment

In the world of business, especially software development and other such projects, you may have heard of the relationship between these things: – Time – Quality – Cost You can get two of these three, but you cannot have all of them. Meaning: If you want it faster, you have to sacrifice quality or pay […]

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Filed Under: Round 3, selecting schools Tagged With: rankings

If you’re just joining us: Why applying to Columbia now is not the best idea… But if you’re going to do it, do it NOW!

January 11, 2023 by EssaySnark - Discusses Columbia

Every year around this time, we take it upon ourselves to educate you BSers about when is ideal — and when is especially not recommended — to apply to Columbia. The biggest warning we have is, don’t get sucked in by that alluring final Regular Decision Columbia MBA deadline in April. If you’re thinking of...


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Filed Under: application rounds, rolling, Round 3 Bschools: Columbia

($) Just In Time MBA App Prep: What if you JUST decided to apply to bschool? Like, NOW?

January 9, 2023 by EssaySnark Leave a Comment

Many of you are putting finishing touches on Round 2 apps – huzzah! With the turn of the calendar, we’re also getting many new folks who set a resolution to try for an MBA, who were maybe unaware of the admissions calendar, but showed up here looking for how to get in right away. They’re […]

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($) “Should I even try this year?”

December 16, 2022 by EssaySnark Leave a Comment

We did a variation of this post in September – Should you submit in Round 1? – and now here we are, the end of the first week of December, and Round 2 is just around the corner — man, how did that happen?? It’s crazy how quickly the calendar page turns when there are […]

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Filed Under: application rounds, number of apps, planning your strategy

($) Positives about lower-ranked programs

December 6, 2022 by EssaySnark

We sometimes mention the strategic importance of considering a lower-tier program. We’re glad that so many BSers are going about this realistically – if you have a significant glitch in your profile, then of course you want to be trying for the best schools that your heart is set on, but at the same time...


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Filed Under: lower-ranked schools, planning your strategy, Round 3, selecting schools

Trading up rarely works.

November 23, 2022 by EssaySnark 2 Comments

We’ve had to be Doom-And-Gloom Snark with a few BSers recently, only based on the realities of the admissions environment we’re in and the challenges of getting in with flaws on the profile. Sucks, but better to be straightforward so you know what you’re up against, right? That way, at least you have a chance […]

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($) “How many apps should I be doing?” – Round 2 Edition

November 22, 2022 by EssaySnark

A common trait of procrastinators is, they’re optimists. In fact, it’s one theory behind why certain people are chronically late; they’re just overly optimistic on how long it will take them to get where they need to go. It’s not that they’re bad people. They just have trouble dealing with reality, in this one certain...


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Filed Under: application rounds, number of apps Tagged With: safety schools

($) “I did 4 schools in Rd 1. Should I really be thinking about Rd 2?”

October 31, 2022 by EssaySnark

We are reblahgging this from the ‘snarchive because it’s timely! And those of you who read our “Rd 2?!?” decision tree on Friday can check this out if you got all the way down to Q6 and the “ALMOST-YAY!” verdict! -ES Premium content starts here… If you’re reading this in email, click through to get...


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Is it time for Round 2??!???

October 28, 2022 by EssaySnark 3 Comments

It’s the end of October. How on earth did that happen?? It’s also the midpoint of the Round 1 application cycle. Again, how on earth??!? Time has this way of slipping by. It seems like just yesterday you were pulling your hair out over essay revisions and banging your head against the table after getting […]

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($) Most competitive season ever?

September 28, 2022 by EssaySnark Leave a Comment

Not to freak you out or anything, but, uh, the way we’re reading the tea leaves so far with Round 1 is making us wonder. Maybe this year won’t be the most competitive… But most applications ever? Premium content starts here… ———–   ———– Premium content ends.  

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Filed Under: application rounds, the admissions consulting industry Tagged With: trends

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