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In your first required essay for the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business, you need to discuss your immediate post-MBA professional aspirations, then explain to the admissions committee why the Ross MBA program is the best way for you to gain the skills and experiences you need to achieve that career goal and succeed … Read More  

The start of a new year is when many MBA students and graduates reflect on their careers and consider fresh opportunities.  As you think about what is next for you—and how to most effectively get there—check out the following five articles about managing one’s career and job search in 2026.

MBA programs regard military applicants highly because of their leadership experience, discipline, ability to work with a team, and commitment to goals. Admissions committees also know that recruiters view military applicants very positively because of these same attributes. But to make your business school application as compelling as possible, you should be aware of some … Read More  

Emory University’s Goizueta Business School demands three short-answer questions, two relatively brief written essays, and a one-minute “small talk” video essay from its applicants. Two of the three short-answer questions address common MBA essay topics: one’s short-term career objectives and how the school can help the applicant achieve them. The third, however, asks candidates to … Read More  

Wondering whether you are too young or too old to pursue an MBA? In this post, we discuss what business schools really think about younger—and older—candidates.  Does Age Matter When Applying to an MBA Program? Here at mbaMission, one of the most common questions we are asked is “Am I too young [or old] to … Read More