recommendations

($) “No extracurriculars after college” continued

March 16, 2023 by EssaySnark

Yesterday we posted a question from a Brave Supplicant who was worried about their lack of extracurriculars, and we stated that probably, they were overthinking things. If you didn’t read that original question, you probably should go back before continuing, so you get the full picture of what this BSer was asking about. Here’s our...

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($) “Request for help: No extracurricular after college”

March 15, 2023 by EssaySnark

Today we’ll share a question from a BSer who did pretty darned good in the application process and is guaranteed to be starting bschool in the fall; which one is still up in the air, as there are some apps still in play, but there are at least a couple admits to their name already....

($) Letters of support for your waitlisted application.

March 3, 2023 by EssaySnark 2 Comments

Today’s post was inspired by a couple of questions we’ve received from Rd 1 waitlisters — and it’s such a tough spot to be in, especially at this stage! Not because you may not get in (hopefully you do!!) but because the seemingly endless stretch of time from the waitlist news to today can really […]

($) “Oh no! What now?” part 3

February 28, 2023 by EssaySnark Leave a Comment

We’ve been offering some advice for those who’re looking ahead past the current admissions season and thinking about the rest of 2023 and beyond. If you missed them, scroll back through the recent posts to find the first in the series. Premium content starts here… ———– ———– Premium content ends.

($) What if your recommender still hasn’t submitted the rec yet?

January 2, 2023 by EssaySnark Leave a Comment

Well folks, we made it to another year! The ’20s have not exactly been easy, but here we are, 2023. Can you believe it? It HAS to be better than its predecessors have been, right?? Let’s see what’s ahead for us as we turn the page of the calendar. If that turn of the calendar […]

($) “How much should recommenders material overlap with the stories I relate in my essay?”

November 7, 2022 by EssaySnark - Discusses Harvard Leave a Comment

Basically, the title. And here’s what we say in response! Premium content starts here… ———– ———– Premium content ends.

($) Sophisticated application strategies: Who says what?

August 25, 2022 by EssaySnark Leave a Comment

Lots of people manage to get into bschool by winging it. Winging it with the essays, winging it with which schools they’re trying for, winging it by putting it all off till the end. Lots more people manage NOT to get into bschool BECAUSE OF winging it. If we tell you “You need a strategy!” […]

($) Title-chasing and your Letters of Recommendation

August 18, 2022 by EssaySnark Leave a Comment

This post could also be called, “Should I not get a recommendation from the CEO?” Most of the time when a Brave Supplicant asks about tapping their CEO to recommend them to bschool, it’s not a good idea. For most early-career types, the most interaction you’ve ever had with the CEO was passing him (or […]

($) Sponsored MBA applicant and recommendations

July 7, 2022 by EssaySnark Leave a Comment

Getting into bschool as a sponsored candidate can often be fairly straightforward and even in some cases easier than it might be for those who are non-sponsored. There are myriad reasons for this, but one is simple self-interest by the schools: Premium content starts here… ———– ———– Premium content ends. As we often […]

Don’t forget the thank-yous!

April 11, 2022 by EssaySnark Leave a Comment

Most of you who’ve been accepted to bschool this past season have likely already done this — but just in case! It’s always good to get reminders of the basics sometimes. If you got in to bschool — and even more so if you didn’t (eek!) — be sure to circle back and inform the […]