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, […]
Mar, 16, 2020
I am utilizing Professor Paul N. Friga’s Scenario Planning for Coronavirus (https://www.insidehighered.com/views/2020/03/13/using-strategic-thinking-and-scenario-planning-deal-coronavirus-opinion) which is based on scenarios developed by McKinsey’s Global Health + Criss Response team’s analysis. While Frick’s analysis is addressed to higher education institutions, my consideration is the impact on MBA students and applicants. Specifically, I will consider how different scenarios result in […]
Jan, 31, 2020
For my overall suggestions on Chicago Booth MBA interviews, please see here. For my Class of 2022 Booth essay analysis, see here. The interview essay R1 and R2 questions are not the same. For the current admissions cycle, Booth started asking for essays for those who receive interviews.In addition to the essays required for applying to […]
Dec, 08, 2019
Suggestion: Start interview prep for immediately after you have made application. If you are Tokyo, please join me for a great workshop! MBA Interview Workshop in Tokyo on January 19, 2020 Interview preparation is a very, very important part of the MBA application process. Please join Adam Markus and John Couke for a highly […]
Oct, 21, 2019
The following post is based on a workshop I did in Tokyo in September 2019. I needed to analyze and explain the essays for the M7 (HBS, Stanford, Booth, Columbia Business School, Wharton, Kellogg, MIT Sloan) in 3 hours. To do so, I structured key teaching points related to each school, which are often applicable […]
Aug, 08, 2019
In the post, I analyze Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Business Application Essay Questions for the MBA program for the Class of 2022. I have taken the questions from Kellogg’s website. My clients have been admitted to Kellogg every year since 2002. Since I started my own counseling service in 2007, I have had 46 […]
Jul, 15, 2019
Columbia Business School has, as they do every year, modified their MBA application essay set for August 2020 Admission. You can find testimonials from my clients admitted for Columbia August and January entry here. Since 2007, when I established my own consultancy, (I have been an MBA admissions consultant since 2001) I have been fortunate to work […]
Jul, 08, 2019
In this post, I analyze the essay questions for the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania for Fall 2020 admission. You can find testimonials from my clients admitted to Wharton in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 here. For my most recent posts on Wharton interviews, please see here. My clients have been […]
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 […]
