As a result, essays from applicants with wildly different lives can end up sounding flat and using the same robotic voice. Including specific details and personal reasoning is what makes a candidate’s application memorable.
What does a nonprofit manager who graduated from Harvard Business School (HBS) in 2010 and studied ethics and leadership have in common with an investment banker applying to HBS in 2024 to study finance and global business? Virtually nothing. At mbaMission, applicants often ask us whether they should work with a consultant who earned their … Read More
Ticktock, ticktock, ticktock. With a little over one month to go until the Round 1 deadlines for business school applications, many of you might be thinking, “Am I ready to apply? Will I be able to hit those deadlines?” For some, the answer might be obvious, varying from “Of course I’m ready! My applications have … Read More
Two applicants apply to Harvard Business School (HBS) with near-identical test scores, GPAs, and career trajectories. One earns an interview invitation. The other does not. More often than applicants expect, the recommendation letter is what separates them. Your recommendation letter is the only part of your application where someone else speaks for you, and when … Read More
As you get ready to tackle your business school applications, you might be wondering, What is the best way for me to research my target MBA programs? For schools that are in your city or within a relatively short distance, you should plan to attend in-person info sessions, class tours, and campus visits. Conducting this … Read More
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