Blog: Archive for the “B-Schools Outside the Top 15” Category

The McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas at Austin requires two brief yet revelatory written essays from its applicants. Combined, the essay prompts cover the core topics of why you need an MBA, why you want to attend McCombs, what you value, and how you will contribute. For the program’s first essay, … Read More  

If you are interested in attending a top MBA program in Europe, you have likely identified the top two programs that are consistently considered the region’s most prestigious—and most selective: London Business School (LBS) and INSEAD. So how do these programs compare to one another? And what factors should you consider if you are researching … Read More  

Applicants to the University of Washington (UW) Foster School of Business must provide two average-length essays but have the option of submitting two more, allowing candidates to cover more of what they feel are the most compelling parts of their candidacy. The school’s first required essay focuses on applicants’ desire to attend business school with … Read More  

We at mbaMission often receive questions about part-time MBA programs, so we thought we should offer a look at some of the pros and cons of this option. As for the pros, the one that business school candidates cite most frequently is that the part-time MBA involves a limited opportunity cost. Unlike full-time MBA students, … Read More  

IESE, like all business schools, is in search of capable, ambitious candidates who know why they need an MBA and what they want to do once they have one. The school’s two required essays provide applicants with the opportunity to show that they understand the program’s specific resources and opportunities. Candidates must also record a … Read More