Aug, 07, 2007
UPDATE: Click here to begin to read my analysis of Chicago GSB’s essays for 2008 admission. Question 1. Question 2. Question 3. Optional Question 4.If you planning to apply to Chicago GSB and want further insight into Essay Three, the PowerPoint Question, I suggest taking a look at the following AP article (excerpts below): In […]
Aug, 07, 2007
What kind of admissions advice are you looking for? I think it is important to think very carefully about the types of advisers available when selecting what is best for you. The right advice from the right adviser(s) will facilitate your acceptance in to an MBA, LLM, PhD, or other graduate program, while the wrong […]
Aug, 06, 2007
As a follow-up to my last post, I wanted to mention the benefits of joining caseplace.org. Membership is free.Benefits include:“My CasePlace section to organize, track and save information you gather. You’ll be notified, every time you log on, about the new materials that have been added to your interest areas. My Folders: Create multiple lists […]
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, […]
Aug, 01, 2007
In my previous post on test preparation, I suggested the importance of knowing enough about your own learning needs to determine how best to prepare for the TOEFL, GMAT, or GRE. This points to what I consider to be the heart of the admissions game: Play the game on your own terms. To get accepted […]
Aug, 01, 2007
In general, I don’t believe in the concept of back-up graduate schools. A back-up school (or safety school) is where you go when you have no alternative. For me, a back-up is like a spare tire or the flashlight you keep in your house if the electricity stops working. That is to say, a back-up […]
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, […]
Jul, 26, 2007
Note: This post does not offer practical admissions advice, but it raises a serious marketing question about pen based brand promotion to potential applicants. Adam’s General Rule #1: There is an inverse relationship between MBA school ranking and free pens. This is a general rule based on my experience attending MBA Tour, World MBA Tour, […]
Jul, 24, 2007
Many applicants will discuss faculty in their statement of purpose (goals essay). This is less true for MBA and some other kinds of professional degree programs, but for more research based degree programs, faculty selection is a critical component of your reasons for applying. Even some MBA applicants will state that they wish to study […]
Jul, 21, 2007
You can find out about my work as a counselor by reading http://www.japaninc.com/mgz_autumn_2006_ghostwritten_mba_applications . I have copied parts of the article here: “Out of this unique environment sprung an industry of counseling services for Japanese applicants. Many are individual Americans who have graduated from reputable western institutions and offer their services through online advertisements or […]
