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Comic Relief: A Former I-Banker Falls Back on Plan B.

McSweeney’s is the home of much irreverent and sardonic comedy writing. Recently, the site posted a piece by Helen Coster, where she writes about her rationale for applying to law school, offering the typical cliches and the obvious truth. A read of her piece might be a nice break for those struggling to express their most sincere thoughts right now…


Jeremy Shinewald

Jeremy Shinewald  

In addition to being Founder and President of mbaMission, Jeremy Shinewald is a Darden MBA, published author, and the recipient of Poets&Quants’ Lifetime Achievement Award in MBA Admissions Consulting. With more than 20 years of experience and a background as a professional speechwriter, he combines deep industry insight and exceptional storytelling skills to help applicants create powerful, distinctive MBA applications.

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