There’s this unfortunate term that academia and the business world used to use, when a married couple decides to move to a new place so that one of the members of the couple can pursue an opportunity. This term is “the trailing spouse” (or “trailing partner”) and it’s meant to depict the person who has […]
Continue reading...($) You can have 2 of these 3.
In the world of business, especially software development and other such projects, you may have heard of the relationship between these things: – Time – Quality – Cost You can get two of these three, but you cannot have all of them. Meaning: If you want it faster, you have to sacrifice quality or pay […]
Continue reading...($) Positives about lower-ranked programs
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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($) “I’m so excited! I got into my safety school!”
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Continue reading...($) The main way rankings are useful.
We caution against overreliance on rankings all the time — we especially warn BSers about getting so fixated on going to “the best” school that they lose sight of all reason. No one school is “the best” for everyone, and ANY good school is going to be a great experience, depending on how you go […]
Continue reading...($) Another reason Round 1 can be particularly advantageous: Scholarships
When you’re aiming for the most selective and “elite” MBA programs, our stance is you should be aiming to be accepted. Don’t try to maximize for scholarship dollars, since that’s near-impossible to control — unless you’re willing to be flexible on the tier of the school you’re trying for, and you have a profile (particularly […]
Continue reading...($) Thinking about trying in Round 3… Which schools?
We are often fairly doom-and-gloom with lots of discouragements for those thinking about submitting applications to the best MBA programs in the final round of the season. However, if you’re really really motivated to start your MBA as soon as you possibly can, then there are indeed options available!! Premium content starts here… ———– […]
Continue reading...($) When your safety school is actually a stretch school.
This is another one of those EssaySnark posts that’s going to come across to some of you as a little harsh. But it’s again something we see happen All. The. Time. It goes like this: Premium content starts here… ———– ———– Premium content ends. Continue reading......
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($) Talking to current students about their bschool experience
One of the very best ways you can find out about a bschool that you’re interested in is to talk to the students who are going there. (Pro Tip: Lots of applicants never do any of this. You can stand out in your applications by doing this.) Premium content starts here… ———– ———– Premium...
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($) Round 2 Crunch Mode: Which schools have the easiest apps?
Often around this time of year, when panicking BSers show up on the doorstep panting and sweating about all the essays they’ve just now realized they need to write, we try to offer a calm steady hand, including useful posts that give practical advice to guide them by the way. Frequently, such posts include guidance […]
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