Those Stanford essays are HARD! Here’s some comments* that we offered to a BSer working through content strategies on Stanford Essay B, after they had tried a novel approach in their first draft (that really didn’t work, but was unique!), and then tried a more standard approach in their second draft (which also didn’t work, […]
Continue reading...Head’s up if you are thinking about Tuck for Round 2
Last year we published a piece called “Tuck sucks” which is unfortunately still the general opinion here in Snarkville. 🙁 We actually want to like Tuck — really we do! For years and years, we promoted Tuck to certain BSers who we knew would fit their culture and could thrive in the community they have. […]
Continue reading...From a BSer of years past, helping you with Harvard in small ways
A very generous former Brave Supplicant forwarded this to us many years ago, after they were through with their entire admissions process, and we figured now was a great time to share it with you! Links go to the Harvard website. HBS Lingo (We cover some of this in the HBS MBA Application Guide, too […]
Continue reading...($) NYU Stern MBA Essay 1: Change: _____ it
This year’s MBA application questions for NYU Stern include this: Essay 1: Change: _________ it (350 word maximum, double-spaced, 12-point font) In today’s global business environment, the only constant is change. Using NYU Stern’s brand call to action, we want to know how you view change. Change: _____ it. Fill in the blank with a […]
Continue reading...($) WRITING WEEK! Day 4: The problem of the parrot.
You may be wondering why we’re spending so much time talking about issues of writing style on a blahg that’s supposed to be about strategies for getting in. A good set of essays for an MBA application will answer the question that the school has posted in its essay prompt. That goes without saying. Anyone […]
Continue reading...($) More commentary on our EssaySnark Unranked list
If you tried last season and didn’t make it into a school like Tuck, you may have had a sad takeaway after seeing our recent list of rankings of the top MBA programs. It may have left you feeling bummed. “Like, what am I, chopped liver? I couldn’t even make it into the school near […]
Continue reading...($) EssaySnark Unranked: Our list of top schools based on how hard it is to get in
“The best” MBA program is one that you can get into. Right? Who cares how “good” a program is, especially when each school apparently rates so differently based on who you ask. Once you’re focusing on the “best” schools, you know what that list is going to look like. It’s going to have schools like […]
Continue reading...Tracking the system: How are schools changing in terms of diversity and inclusion?
Changes are coming slowly. It’s been over a year since George Floyd was murdered. All the schools issued statements about Black Lives Mattering at the time. What evidence have we seen that there have actually been changes in how things are run at these places? Darden continues to be more flexible with testing policies, which […]
Continue reading...($) Which business schools have gotten more competitive just recently
Normally we tag our posts by which schools we’re discussing in them, so you have quick access to find other posts that relate to that school. We’re not doing that today because the information in this post is reserved for blahg members only. You’re welcome to sign up if you’re not already part of the […]
Continue reading...($) 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 […]
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