Shari Hubert, Associate Dean, Admissions at Duke Fuqua, joins The mbaMission Podcast to explain how Fuqua evaluates MBA applicants, from the “25 Random Facts” essay and authentic AI use to academic readiness, recommendations, and finding a community where you can thrive.
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
Choosing the right MBA recommenders requires more than finding two impressive advocates. Learn how complementary recommendation letters can demonstrate your analytical abilities, leadership potential, interpersonal skills, and readiness for business school.
Applicants to the University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business must provide two short-answer responses (essentially, mini essays) of just 200 words each. The school’s first prompt focuses on what you believe is an important aspect of your personality or character, while the second demands a clear explanation of your professional goals. In addition, you … Read More
In this episode of The mbaMission Podcast, host Harold Simansky and Gatehouse Founder Liza Weale speak with Clyde Anderson, CEO of GrowthFactor and an MIT Sloan alumnus, about what the Sloan experience can offer applicants who want to build, explore, and learn by doing. After four years in the finance world, Clyde decided to revive … Read More
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