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