Nov, 06, 2007
In this post I will provide some general advice for preparing for interviews. The methods I outline are the ones I use with my clients. Over-preparationI have a very simple and effective method for interview preparation: Over-preparation. The best way to do well in any interview is be prepared for an interview that will be […]
Oct, 26, 2007
CLICK HERE FOR FALL 2009 MIT SLOAN CLASS OF 2011 ESSAY QUESTION ANALYSIS. CLICK HERE FOR FALL 2009 STANFORD CLASS OF 2011 ESSAY QUESTION ANALYSIS. In this very long post (sorry it took so long for me to get it done, but I have been busy), I will look at behavioral questions in general, the […]
Oct, 05, 2007
As readers to my blog may have gathered, I am fairly neutral about the value of an MBA. See here for example. I think it is great and valuable to some and a waste of time and money for others. Honestly to hold any other opinion would reduce my effectiveness as a counselor because I […]
Sep, 11, 2007
One of the regular Japanese readers of this blog has asked me the following: I am thinking about whether to do my MBA admissions counseling only in English or in English and Japanese, which do you think is better? Why? First, for readers outside of Japan, let me explain that some applicants here use Japanese […]
Aug, 21, 2007
No matter whether you are applying for an MBA, LL.M., Ph.D. in Computer Science, a Masters in Arts Management, a MPA, or any other graduate degree, you will be required to write about your goals. This can take the form of a Statement of Purpose, Personal Statement, Application Essay, Goals Essay and/or a Why MBA […]
Aug, 06, 2007
Did you know that approximately 25% (Chicago GSB) to 80% (HBS) of all courses at top Business Schools use the case method? While Harvard Business School is most known for its use of the case method, other top programs use it typically 30%-50% of the time with the remainder consisting of lecture, experiential learning, simulations, […]
Jul, 31, 2007
While other parts of the admissions process may not be fully transparent (though most of it is), the MBA interview most assuredly is. The Clear Admit Admissions Wiki contains frequently updated interview reports by applicants to Berkeley Haas, Carnegie Mellon Tepper, Chicago GSB, Columbia Business School, Cornell Johnson, Dartmouth Tuck, Duke Fuqua, Harvard Business School, […]
