Aug, 09, 2023
My clients frequently ask me how much time they have to invest in learning about the MBA programs they will be applying to. That is, how many live or online information sessions, how many alumni and/or current students do they need to contact, and how much do they need to master the school’s curriculum and […]
May, 18, 2023
In this post, I will be analyzing the essay question and key components of the HBS Application for the Class of 2026. In addition to discussing overall HBS application strategy and the required essay, I will discuss key parts of the application form, resume, and transcript. I also provide some advice for HBS reapplicants and […]
May, 18, 2023
In this post, I analyze the Stanford GSB MBA (also MBA and MSX) essays and additional information/resume/employment history/activities for Class of 2026 . My analysis of Stanford GSB interviews can be found here. For an overall quick analysis on M7 schools essays see here for an earlier post. You can find results and/or testimonials […]
Mar, 31, 2020
The Coronavirus pandemic is a pure example of a VUCA (Volatility Uncertainty Complexity Ambiguity) situation. To get my head around how it would impact MBA students and applicants, I engaged in some scenario analysis and as the situation develops, so is my thinking. In this post I give some initial suggestions for how to think […]
Mar, 24, 2020
In general, whatever HBS does, I assume there is a good chance the rest of the business school world will follow. Harvard Business School is at the top of food chain, regardless in whatever their ranking at the moment might be or relative difficulty of entrance. That has been one of my core assumptions about […]
Mar, 17, 2020
In a further sign of uncertain times, Columbia Business School has extended its final deadline for August 2020 from April to June 1st. Assistant Dean of Admissions, Amanda Carlson, is being completely transparent about this decision: “Columbia Business School has decided to extend its application deadline for the August 2020 incoming class until June 1, […]
Jun, 25, 2019
In this post, I analyze the Stanford GSB MBA (also MBA and MSX) essays and additional information/resume/employment history/activities for Class of 2022 Admission. My analysis of Stanford GSB interviews can be found here. In addition to the Class of 2022 post, I also recommend reading and/or listening to my presentation, “So you want to get into Stanford GSB?” which was […]
Jun, 24, 2019
In this post, I will be analyzing the essay question and key components of the HBS Application for the Class of 2022. In addition to discussing overall HBS application strategy and the required essay, I will discuss key parts of the application form, resume, and transcript. I also provide some advice for HBS reapplicants and Harvard […]
Jul, 14, 2018
In this post, I analyze the essay questions for the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania for Fall 2019 admission. You can find testimonials from my clients admitted to Wharton in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018 here. For my most recent posts on Wharton interviews, please see here and here. My clients […]
Apr, 26, 2018
In this post, I will be analyzing the essay question and key components of the HBS Application for the Class of 2021. In addition to discussing overall HBS application strategy and the required essay, I will discuss key parts of the application form, resume, and transcript. I also provide some advice for HBS reapplicants and Harvard […]
