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Generally speaking applicants to MBA programs at the top ranked US business schools tend to share the following characteristics. They are about 27 or 28 years old and have five years of work experience. They often have GMAT scores above 700 points. In comparison, for European business school, applicants have a slightly different profile. They … Continued
The MSx application consists of two questions: What matters most to you, and why? Why this program now? What are your personal and professional objectives, and how will the Stanford MSx Program help you achieve them? What matters most to you, and why? This question is one of the more challenging questions in any business … Continued
Stanford’s MSx program is a one of a kind program that serves as the business school’s EMBA program. However, compared to most of the elite EMBA programs, the MSx stands out as being a one-year, full-time program. What makes the MSx unique? The MSx is designed for experienced professionals with eight or more years of … Continued
There are three common questions that you will consistently be asked during the application process, in your essays and during the interviews. Why an MBA? Why are you applying to this specific business school? What are your post-MBA career goals? Now, consider each question individually and how best to answer it. Why an MBA? When … Continued
“Please provide an example of a team failure of which you have been a part. If given a second chance, what would you do differently? (250 words)” For the 2018-2019 admissions cycle, Columbia has modified their application questions. Essay 3, a new addition to this year’s application, probes at two critical characteristics that any member … Continued
LBS asks only two questions as part of its application. These are questions that are fairly common across different school’s MBA applications, making it challenging to know how best to approach these essays so that yours stands out. That being said, do not fall into the trap of copying and pasting an essay from another … Continued
The Cornell Tech MBA application asks for a creativity statement: “Here at Cornell Tech, you will be part of an environment where creativity, technical depth and leadership share seats at the table. We value expressions of who you are and what you add to this formula. Please provide an example of your creativity, style and … Continued
The MBA application at Cambridge is trying to determine two things: your fit at the school and how likely you are to get a job after the MBA program. Given Cambridge’s recent rise in the rankings, your employability and the feasibility of your career goals is incredibly important and the school is paying much closer … Continued
If you study for an MBA today, the majority of your classmates will end up working either in consulting or the technology industries. With the increasing recruitment of MBA graduates by the tech sector, a trend is starting to emerge of schools offering specialized technology MBAs. Two schools that currently offer this type of MBA … Continued
Applying to Columbia: Insider Tips for your Application and Essays The current trend among the top US business schools is the increase in the average GMAT score for the class and Columbia is no exception. However, a high GMAT score does not guarantee your admission into a top program and a lower than average score … Continued
If you have been invited to interview with Oxford or Cambridge, congratulations! You may now be wondering what to expect from your interview and how best to prepare. Interviews are typically conducted by an admissions committee member or a member of the careers team and last 30 minutes. They are conducted either over Skype, in … Continued
Being asked to identify and address a weakness is a common aspect of many business school applications. The question may be asked directly in an essay or it may present itself in the letter of recommendation. If you are tasked to answer this question, make sure to avoid these four common mistakes! 1. The “I … Continued
Compared to the traditional two-year MBA, one-year MBA programs are relatively affordable and allow you to return to the labor force a full year earlier. These are advantages that must be weighed against a challenge: you have limited time during your program to find a new job. Therefore, I would like to discuss a few … Continued
Once you have an offer from either of these institutions, then the fun begins! Although you are guaranteed a place in a college, the business schools allow you to submit a preference. If you are not accepted into your preferred college, then you are placed into one of the colleges according to availability. Both universities … Continued
Oxford and Cambridge have a unique system where an admitted student is a member of a college as well as the department of the subject that they are studying. Both universities have around 30 semi-autonomous colleges. You may have seen photos of King’s College in Cambridge or Christ Church College in Oxford, where some scenes … Continued
Around 25% of students at Oxford and Cambridge and 13% of students at INSEAD come from North America. Many of them are curious about the job prospects of the one-year MBA program. Many American companies set their recruitment schedules according to the American university calendar. The MBA programs at Oxford and Cambridge have an extended … Continued