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“Lead” versus “Led” and Not Overusing Techniques in Your Application Essays

A common mistake we see in our clients’ MBA application essays is the misuse of the verb “lead.” A deeply entrenched and widespread misunderstanding seems to exist as to which spelling connotes present tense and which connotes past tense. One of our consultants even had a client raise their voice in passionate defense—of the wrong … Read More  

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Answering Your Questions about HBS’s and the Stanford GSB’s Essays

This year, Harvard Business School (HBS) revamped its essay prompts. It has replaced its previous, open-ended question about what else you would like to share with the admissions committee with three shorter, more defined essay prompts: a Business-Minded Essay, a Leadership-Focused Essay, and a Growth-Oriented Essay. With Round 2 application deadlines just around the corner, … Read More  

How to Take Ownership of Your Post-MBA Goals and Show They Are Attainable

When admissions officers read your MBA application, they want to feel inspired by your personal statement; they want to know that you have a strong sense of purpose and will work energetically to attain your objectives. Thus, you must ensure that you are not presenting generic or shallow post-MBA goals. Although this problem is not … Read More  

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Start Strong and Stay Strong with Your MBA Application Essays

When preparing personal statements that require significant information about career progress, many MBA applicants choose to discuss their accomplishments in chronological order. Although the simplicity of this approach makes it appealing, we encourage you to consider another way of showcasing your more recent and therefore potentially stronger accomplishments first. By taking this approach instead, you … Read More  

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International Institute for Management Development (IMD) Essay Tips and Examples

The International Institute for Management Development (IMD) requires only one official written essay of its applicants, and although it is rather brief—just 400 words, maximum—the topic is so open-ended that it will likely be challenging for some candidates. Applicants can also submit a short optional statement, if they wish, and are tasked with responding to … Read More  

2024-2025 B-Schools Outside the Top 15 Business School Essays MBA Essay Tips

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