Jan, 12, 2013
In this post I discuss MBA rejection, but for my less philosophical, but more practical advice on reapplication, please see A guide to my resources for reapplicants. While focused mostly on MBA rejection, what I write here applies to rejection from any graduate program or perhaps rejection of any kind. In a much earlier post, I […]
Jul, 17, 2012
If you are looking for one of my useful blog posts that will contribute to your MBA admissions success, this is not it. Below I have tried, I hope not without some success, in making a number of modest proposals for ways that future applicants to MBA programs might be evaluated. While Mr. Jonathan Swift, […]
Dec, 02, 2011
It has been brought to my attention that the essay word counter on the Haas application for admission to Fall 2012 full-time MBA program is TOTALLY F%C&ED. I suggest ignoring said word counter and letting common sense be your guide. Unlike schools that allow for simple document upload, Haas has form for pasting in essays. […]
Nov, 09, 2011
My analysis of Wharton MBA interviews can be found here. This is my rant about their applicant unfriendly admissions committee. First, let me state that I generally find MBA admissions offices in the US, especially at schools like HBS, Stanford, Chicago, Kellogg, Tuck, and MIT to work really effectively at handling their interview processes. I […]
Nov, 08, 2011
I just posted the following comment on the BusinessWeek article “MBA Admissions 2.0: Technology Makes Inroads“:“This article is actually inaccurate regarding the specific questions discussed. It creates the misleading impression that technology is actually required when answering questions for NYU and Booth:1. Booth’s 4 page presentation question is in fact, not a test of Power […]
Jul, 28, 2010
The following is my response to Chad Troutwine’s editorial, “Why You Should Pursue an M.B.A.” that appeared in the Wall Street Journal on July 27th. It is a slightly modified version of my comment attached to that editorial. As an MBA (I don’t follow the Wall Street style manual) admissions consultant since 2001, I am […]
