Be sure to read my key posts on the admissions process.
Topics include: Essays, resumes, recommendations, rankings, and more!
Apr, 23, 2009
JULY 30, 2009 NOTE: My analysis for Early and Regular Decision for Fall 2010 is now up. That post updates some of the links found below. In this post I discuss the essay questions for admission to the Columbia School of Business January 2010 Accelerated MBA. I also discuss the reapplication essay question below. Finally, […]
Apr, 21, 2009
In this post, Steve discusses what goes into making a great Fulbright application. Steve is a past recipient of Japan’s equivalent of the Fulbright, the Monbukagakusho Dissertation Research Fellowship that is awarded by the Japanese government scholarship to facilitate two years of research, which he conducted at the Faculty of Law, The University of Tokyo. […]
Apr, 19, 2009
In 2007, I did a series of posts on this topic. At this point, I wanted to offer a revised version of this series as a single long post. While much of the original series of posts remains, I thought that this would be a good time to revise and extend my remarks. In this […]
Apr, 16, 2009
4/22/09 Note: The rankings below were accurate with the exception that Chicago was ranked 5 along with MIT and not ranked 6. As posted originally at GMAT CLUB and later in the BusinessWeek Forum, the US News & World Report “Top 30” 2009 MBA rankings can be seen in a video posted on the USNWR […]
Apr, 15, 2009
Whether applying to an MBA, LL.M., or other type of graduate program, I know that many successful applicants put extensive time into networking. I think this is particularly important for those trying to obtain admission at top MBA programs, but in its own way, is also important for those applying to masters and especially Ph.D. […]
Apr, 15, 2009
(This is an updated and expanded version of a post from 2008) Was your admissions game plan for Fall 2009 a failure? For those, who have yet to apply, do you want to understand some of the common pitfalls you should avoid? Below are the typical reasons for rejection(stated as questions) and some of my […]
Apr, 13, 2009
For those considering or planning to apply to the Columbia Business School January Term 2010 Program, the application will be up on the web on April 20. I intend to analyze it immediately once available. In the meantime, you can find my previous posts on Columbia January 2009 Term, Early Decision, September 2009 Term, and […]
Apr, 13, 2009
Congratulations! If I don’t have the opportunity to congratulate you in person, at least I can give you a virtual toast. If the advice on my blog helped you get admitted to an MBA, LL.M., Public Policy, or other type of graduate program, I would love to hear about it. Please feel free to leave […]
Apr, 13, 2009
In this post, Steve looks at one of the darker sides of graduate school.-Adam GRADUATE SCHOOL BLUES This post addresses a potential and serious bad side-effect of being a graduate student but offers some pointers for applicants to help avoid or minimize it. Graduate school can make you unhappy. If you already prone to feeling […]
Apr, 12, 2009
In this post, Steve discusses the importance of starting early for those planning on Fall 2010 admission. -Adam START EARLY. START NOW! Applying to graduate school disproves the old adage that “Good things come to those who wait.” Wait too long to prepare your graduate school application and you risk having a bad thing come […]
