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October 18: Writing Standout HBS Essays Presentation (Online)

Harvard Business School receives more than 9,000 applications each year. How will you ensure that you grab the attention of an overworked HBS admissions officer? In our newest presentation, Writing Standout HBS Essays, we will help you conceptualize your essay ideas and understand how to execute, so that your experiences stand out. You don’t need … Read More  

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September 8: “Write Like an Expert” Harvard Business School

On Wednesday, September 8, join mbaMission as we break down each Harvard Business School essay question to help you create your own story, as part of Beat the GMAT’s Free “Write Like an Expert” Series. The schedule is as follows: 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM PST (1:00 PM – 1:30 PM EST): Breaking down Harvard’s … Read More  

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Harvard University (Harvard Business School) Essay Analysis, 2010–2011

As is usually the case each year, Harvard Business School (HBS) has not completely overhauled its essays, but has just tweaked them slightly. We would guess that this is likely an issue of variety and change, rather than some shift in attributes sought by the admissions committee. The first two essay questions remain the same, … Read More  

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MBA Admissions Myths Destroyed: I Did Not Go to an Ivy!

Have you ever heard of Fundacao Getulio Vargas in Brazil? What about Universidad Metropolitana in Venezuela? Do you know anyone at the University of Calgary or the University of British Columbia, both in Canada? Why do we ask? Harvard posted profiles of thirty two students who are in its Class of 2010 and to the … Read More  

May 2: Writing Effective HBS 2+2 Essays (Live Online Classroom)

The deadline for Harvard Business School’s 2+2 program is rapidly approaching – what are you going to write to ensure that you standout? Join mbaMission Founder/President, Jeremy Shinewald, as he takes you through written exercises and offers his unique thoughts via a presentation entitled, “How to write effective 2+2 application essays”. During this exclusive online … Read More  

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