Blog: Archive for the “Business School” Category

MIT-Sloan takes a slightly different approach with its essays compared to most top schools.  The admissions committee has stated explicitly in various admissions chats that Sloan’s application is unique in that it focuses exclusively on examples of candidates’ past behaviors. The committee is more interested in the details of an applicant’s story and his/her actions and decision-making than … Read More  

Essay 1: (750–1,000 words) As a leader in global business, Wharton is committed to sustaining “a truly global presence through its engagement in the world.” What goals are you committed to and why?  How do you envision the Wharton MBA contributing to the attainment of those goals? As you approach this essay, you should recognize that … Read More  

We believe that before we even begin our analysis, the following quote from Stanford Admissions Director Derrick Bolton bears repeating: “Because we want to discover who you are, resist the urge to ‘package’ yourself in order to come across in a way you think Stanford wants. Such attempts simply blur our understanding of who you … Read More  

Essay 1: (750–1,000 words) As a leader in global business, Wharton is committed to sustaining “a truly global presence through its engagement in the world.” What goals are you committed to and why?  How do you envision the Wharton MBA contributing to the attainment of those goals? As you approach this essay, you should recognize … Read More