Yeah we know. The network. The network. The network. If you’re saying in your MBA essays or the interview that a reason you’re choosing this school is because of “the network” then we’re going to push back on you. What exactly does that even mean? This has come up quite a bit in essays for […]
Continue reading...($) One often overlooked benefit to going to business school
You’re in your 20s or maybe your 30s. You’re young. You’re looking to improve your station in life, to grow, to thrive, to go do something new, to increase your value in the marketplace to earn a better salary and more prospects for your future. An MBA makes perfect sense for you. You may even […]
Continue reading...Is “cultural fit” possibly a bad thing?
Recently we were talking about the death of yet another Black man. Today let’s bring this back into the business world. The business schools promote “fit” tremendously in their marketing efforts. EssaySnark is certainly guilty of this, even going so far — very recently — of saying that it could be the most important factor […]
Continue reading...($) The importance of explicit “why MBA” content
We referenced “why MBA” briefly in our recent post breaking down our services tactically by which is best suited for which school (Pro Tip: That post is chockfull of insights on the schools — it’s not just a pitch to buy stuff from us!! A careful reader will find gobs of value there regardless of […]
Continue reading...($) School research idea: What about talking to professors?
Yesterday we tried to light a fire for you, by suggesting that bschool can be this incredible opportunity for personal growth and change, and that you can make the most of it when you go into it with the mindset of seeking out new experiences. That whole lean in thing that trended a few years […]
Continue reading...($) One more post on culture
There’s a trust deficit across America. It’s not going to be solved by voting in one person or another — but it would help to have a leader who models decency. The amount that Americans have simply accepted lying, cheating, and bullying is astounding. Yes there are multiple ways to view any event, however […]
Continue reading...($) Which MBA programs care if you care about their culture?
Yesterday we presented an argument for a strong correlation between an applicant’s success in showing UC Berkeley that they cared about Berkeley’s culture based on how the applicant pitched the admissions team in their MBA essays. We also talked about why you might want to care about culture anyway, regardless of if the school cares […]
Continue reading...($) Should you care about a bschool’s culture?
Culture and “school fit” are closely interrelated — and if you’re doing research to learn about the school only for the purpose of having some things to plug into your essay, you’re doing it wrong. School fit is not just about you convincing them that you belong there. It’s at least as much about you […]
Continue reading...($) If you really want to geek out on the “school fit” question
School fit is one of those elusive beasts. It’s kind of like the unicorn. You hear about it and you go “Ahhh that must be wonderful.” But you don’t really know what it is, and you kind of suspect that nobody else truly knows either. We’re not going to be able to fully demystify the […]
Continue reading...($) Will current students give you the straight scoop?
In more depressing news… 🙁 The administration extended its block of immigrant visas for skilled workers on H1-B, the program under which most international grads are able to stay in the U.S. after they finish school. Apparently if you’re already in the U.S. on such a visa, you’re not impacted, but they’re essentially putting a […]
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