You know the basics: The MBA admissions teams prefer to get a recommendation from your current direct supervisor. Is that really the best person for you to choose? Maybe, maybe not. Many applications ask for two recommendations. Who is the right person to serve in that second spot? Premium content starts here… ———– ———– […]
Continue reading...($) “I started this thing….” aka When is a startup you’ve created actually a startup
Startups are sexy! Startups are the future! Everybody wants to do a startup! And hey look, you’ve already done one! (Or have you???) Premium content starts here… ———– ———– Premium content ends. If you want to learn about the pros and cons and tips and tricks of pitching something entrepreneurial as your MBA […]
Continue reading...($) Maximize opportunities, and optimize your time. Be intentional.
We talked before about the importance of opening up an application on the school’s website and perusing through it. Premium content starts here… ———– ———– Premium content ends.
Continue reading...($) Start now but don’t finish yet
Is this a hurry-up-and-wait situation? Nope. Should you submit as fast as you can? Also nope. Can you totally overthink this? Yup. Please don’t overthink this. Also: Today’s post is not permission to procrastinate! As mentioned last week, many schools now have their MBA applications open. As we’ve mentioned for at least a month, it’s […]
Continue reading...($) The very best person to recommend you
When choosing who to write your letters of recommendation to your MBA applications, you know the basics: The schools prefer that you get a rec from your current direct supervisor. Professional recommenders who are in a position to evaluate your work product are important. Academic recommenders are almost always not advisable. But who is really […]
Continue reading...($) Brainstorming essay topics
One reason that we’re always emphasizing the need to start your essays early is because of the creative process that’s involved with writing. Premium content starts here… ———– ———– Premium content ends. We have a whole assortment of support available for helping you through the essay creation process in the form of our […]
Continue reading...($) Authenticity and values: Your most important guideposts.
When we talk about things like “authenticity” and “values” you may think we’re also talking about things like “branding and theme” — and we’re not really. Authenticity and values are part of who you are (or, ahem, hopefully not you but in some cases, are not) regardless of whether we’re talking MBA applications or friendships. […]
Continue reading...($) Which school is innovating with its application requirements (and why should you care)
As we predicted, many schools have now released information on their Class of 2024 application requirements, and in several cases, they’ve opened their applications up and you can even begin applying right now! (Pro Tip: Nobody should be applying right now!!!!!!! Really really really really really we do not suggest submitting any apps at this […]
Continue reading...Your cat litter box will be very clean this summer.
And you don’t even have a cat. What we mean is, if you’re planning on applying to business school this year, you will become exceptionally skilled at procrastination. At the tail end of the admissions season, we sometimes invite applicants to reflect on their experiences. There’s often a sense of regret, especially from those who […]
Continue reading...($) Authenticity: What it means, why it matters
Since we could be accused of sending mixed messages based on last week’s post that made the claim that you’re not the same person in your apps as you are IRL… Today we’re going to set the record straight and talk about probably the most important concept of all in the world of MBA apps: […]
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