Blog: Archive for the “Business School” Category

Professor Profiles: Harry Kraemer, Northwestern’s Kellogg School of Management

Many MBA applicants feel that they are purchasing a brand when they choose a business school to attend, but the educational experience is what is crucial to your future, and no one will affect your education more than your professors. Each Wednesday, we profile a standout professor as identified by students. Today, we focus on … Read More  

Northwestern University (Kellogg) Professor Profiles

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New York University (Stern) Essay Analysis, 2011-2012

1. Professional Aspirations (750-word maximum, double-spaced, 12-point font) Think about the decisions you have made in your life. Answer the following: (a) What choices have you made that led you to your current position? (b) Why pursue an MBA at this point in your life? (c) What is your career goal upon graduation from NYU … Read More  

MBA Essay Tips New York University (Stern)

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University of Chicago (Booth) Essay Analysis, 2011–2012

1. What are your short- and long-term goals, and how will a Chicago Booth MBA help you reach them? (600 words) Because Personal Statements are similar from one application to the next, we have produced the mbaMission Personal Statement Guide, which helps applicants write this style of essay for any school. We offer this guide … Read More  

MBA Essay Tips University of Chicago (Booth)

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Cornell University (Johnson) Essay Analysis, 2011–2012

1. What career do you plan to pursue upon completion of an MBA degree and why? (400-word limit) Because Personal Statements are similar from one application to the next, we have produced the mbaMission Personal Statement Guide, which helps applicants write this style of essay for any school. We offer this guide to candidates free … Read More  

Cornell University (Johnson) MBA Essay Tips

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University of Pennsylvania (Wharton) Essay Analysis, 2011–2012

This year, Wharton is again asking candidates to first respond to one required question, then choose two from among three additional question options (versus three out of four options last year)—and two of the three options are brand new queries. Required Question: What are your professional objectives? (300 words) Just 300 words to answer such a broad … Read More  

MBA Essay Tips University of Pennsylvania (Wharton)

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