Blog: Archive for the “Mission Admission” Category

Mission Admission is a series of MBA admission tips; a new one is posted each Tuesday. With the 2016–2017 MBA application season moving along at full speed, we thought we should explore an issue that brings endless paranoia to business school candidates: when to schedule interviews. Many programs will give applicants a significant window in … Read More  

Mission Admission is a series of MBA admission tips; a new one is posted each Tuesday. Many MBA candidates will work painstakingly on their essays, prepare rigorously for their interviews, and endlessly contemplate their choice of recommenders. However, applicants tend to leave the short answer section of their applications to the last moment, and some … Read More  

Mission Admission is a series of MBA admission tips; a new one is posted each Tuesday. As Round 2 application deadlines approach, many candidates find themselves immersed in stress—busy juggling multiple essays and revising their resume. Often in the midst of all this, an alarming question suddenly springs to mind: “What if my supervisors do … Read More  

Mission Admission is a series of MBA admission tips; a new one is posted each Tuesday. After visiting campus or interviewing, many business school candidates choose to write thank you letters to their respective hosts. But what makes a good thank you note? Personalization: When writing to your host/interviewer, show sincerity by personalizing your letter. By handwriting … Read More  

Mission Admission is a series of MBA admission tips; a new one is posted each Tuesday. With MBA interview invitations continuing to arrive at this time of year, we thought it would be appropriate to discuss some challenging interview situations. Most business school interviews are straightforward opportunities for an interviewer to learn more about a … Read More