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Top Seven Tips for Informal Letters of Recommendation

Although informal letters of recommendation or endorsement are not an essential part of the MBA application, if used strategically and appropriately, they can help you stand out among the applicant pool at your target business schools and differentiate you from similar candidates. If you do not have an informal recommendation to submit, though, do not … Read More  

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Are You Employable in the Eyes of the Admissions Committee?

We believe that asking MBA candidates about their goals is plainly absurd, because so many students change their goals while they are in business school. Further, the pursuit of an MBA is supposed to be about career development and exploration, right? Regardless of how we feel regarding the subject, though, you must ensure that if … Read More  

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Seven Tips for Boosting Your Odds of MBA Admission

With most Round 2 MBA application deadlines not quite here yet, you still have (some) time to sharpen up your candidacy for business school. Here are seven ways you can boost your odds of admission to your target MBA program(s). 1. Master the GMAT, GRE, or EA—or Secure a Waiver At this point, you might … Read More  

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MBA Application Advice for Military Applicants

Military applicants are extremely well regarded by MBA programs because of their leadership experience, discipline, ability to work with a team, and commitment to goals. Admissions committees also know that recruiters view military applicants very positively because of those same attributes. But to make your application as compelling as possible, you should be aware of … Read More  



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