Blog: Archive for the “Admissions Myths Destroyed” Category

From time to time, we at mbaMission visit admissions officers at the leading business schools, which gives us the opportunity to ask rather frank questions. On one such visit, we pushed an admissions officer on the extent of alumni influence in the admissions process and ultimately received a surprising response: “We get ten letters each … Read More  

As you head into application season, what strategy do you have in mind? More than a few candidates, having likely read about the supposed advantages of applying in Round 1 on various Web sites and discussion boards, plan to submit all their applications in that first round, with the idea that if no acceptances are … Read More  

“I had an internship from June to August of 2007. Will the admissions committee count it as work experience?” “I was running a lab during my Master’s program—is that part of my total number of months of work experience?” “I ran a small business that ultimately failed—will I get credit for my time as an … Read More  

One of the main themes throughout our admissions myths series (which is now 45 posts strong and counting) has been that applicants should not assume that admissions officers are trying to trick them.  Many applicants worry that admissions officers say one thing but really mean another. As a result, many candidates assume that their interviews … Read More  

“I was the first in my class to be promoted at McKinsey. I have a 710 GMAT score and completed Level 1 of the CFA exam, but I had a B- in calculus during my freshman year. Will that grade ruin my chances for admission?” “My company has been under a hiring and promotion freeze … Read More