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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  

Human nature dictates that while engaged in a competitive MBA application process—exaggerated by the pervasiveness of rankings and the chatter surrounding them—some candidates will perceive that they are “ahead” of others because they were accepted at a top school, while others will perceive that they are “behind” their peers because they were accepted at a … Read More  

Recently, we discussed observing limits with your resume. This time, we take a similar approach with your essays—in particular, your goals essay. Some business schools ask applicants to discuss their career progress first in a classic goals essay: Briefly asses your career progress to date. Elaborate on your future career plans and your motivation for … Read More  

Recently, we discussed observing limits with your resume. This time, we take a similar approach with your essays—in particular, your goals essay. Some business schools ask applicants to discuss their career progress first in a classic goals essay: Briefly assess your career progress to date. Elaborate on your future career plans and your motivation for … Read More  

This post was written by our resident Career Coach, Elissa Harris. To sign up for a free 30-minute career consultation with Elissa, please click here. Many MBA candidates believe that business school will offer them time to explore different careers or gain clarity on their career goals. Unfortunately, this does not magically happen. Developing this kind of … Read More