If you have starting to prepare your application to Oxford’s MBA program, you might have only seen the two essay questions that are on the application website. However, within the application there are several other questions under the career development section. I wan...

How will you take advantage of being “at the very center of business”? (250 words)

This essay prompt for the 2018-19 application cycle to Columbia Business School requires you to watch a video before commencing the essay. The video is a 1.5 minute video featuring Profes...

When it comes to your MBA application, you should be prepared to invest a significant amount of time to your resume. The application review process typically starts with your resume and it is critical that you are able to make a strong first impression.

A common applica...

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 Eu...

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...

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 exper...

One of the most common questions that I get asked by MBA applicants if they should retake their GMAT exam.

This exam is often the most loathe part of the application process. For MBA applicants, who are several years out of college, preparing for exams no longer comes n...

There are so many moving parts to coordinate as you prepare your business school applications. The earlier you begin preparing, the easier it will be to submit your applications regardless of which round you apply in. As a basic rule, it is never too early to start thi...

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 questio...

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