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As you are working on your MBA applications, you will inevitably come across an opportunity to write an optional essay. Virtually every application has one. But do you need to write an optional essay? What exactly is it for? And who should use it? Most business schools offer the optional essay as a space where … Read More  

How might AI tools such as ChatGPT make the MBA application process easier? Can you use ChatGPT for your business school research? Can you use it to help you brainstorm for your essays? How about for actually writing your application essays? And should you use AI for your application at all? In this episode of … Read More  

If you are applying to business school in the fall, you might be wondering when you should begin preparing your MBA candidacy. The answer is now! Although applications will not open for a few more months, you can—and should—still do a lot in this pre-application stage to begin building your strongest possible profile. Our in-depth, … Read More  

Harvard Business School (HBS) offers applicants to its 2+2 program 900 words with which to take control of their narrative and share their character and values. Yes, you can find ways to present those aspects of yourself in your resume or short answers, but those avenues are inherently limiting. In your essays, you have a … Read More  

The mbaMission team has helped more than 15,000 applicants from diverse paths and backgrounds gain admission to the MBA programs of their dreams. Today, we are thrilled to announce the launch of the mbaMission Fellowship Program, which will allow us to support even more MBA hopefuls on their journey to business school. The mbaMission Fellowship … Read More