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The Value of Current—and Enthusiastic—Community Service

MBA admissions committees try to identify applicants who are constantly active, challenging themselves in all spheres of their lives. As a result, extracurricular and community activities are not only powerful in showing an MBA candidate’s benevolence, but they also help create the impression that the applicant is steadily pursuing goals and is therefore predisposed to … Read More  

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MBA Admissions Myths Destroyed: Why Worry? I Volunteered!

Some MBA applicants mistakenly view community service as simply a prerequisite for getting into a top program and sign up for volunteer opportunities without considering whether the organization or cause they are choosing is actually a reasonable fit for them. Community service is generally something positive to highlight in your application, given that it demonstrates … Read More  

Admissions Myths Destroyed

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Long-Term MBA Application Planning with onTrack

If you are applying to business school in the fall, you might be wondering when you should begin preparing your MBA candidacy. The answer is now! Although applications will not open for a few more months, you can—and should—still do a lot in this pre-application stage to begin building your strongest possible profile. Our in-depth, … Read More  

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