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Understanding MBA application requirements early gives you a major competitive advantage. Top programs such as Harvard Business School, UPenn Wharton, and Columbia Business School receive thousands of strong applications each year, and small strategic decisions—including when to take your admission test, how to frame your story, and whom to ask for a recommendation—often separate admitted … Read More  

Applying to business school is certainly not something to be taken lightly or put off until the last minute! It is a significant decision, and the process is time-consuming, but earning your MBA has the potential to provide meaningful returns, both financially and personally. In this article, we will walk you through the full MBA … Read More  

In your resume, you want to make sure that you are showcasing your accomplishments, not merely stating responsibilities. When only your responsibilities are presented—with no accompanying results—the reader has no understanding of whether you were effective in your position. For example, consider the following entry, in which only responsibilities are offered: 2020–Present Household Products Group, Flocter … Read More  

Many MBA candidates do not thoroughly consider and revise their resumes for their applications, often dismissing this element because an existing version may already be saved on their computer. We strongly caution you not to underestimate the value of this document—the admissions committees, in fact, review applicants’ resumes carefully because they serve as a road map … Read More  

We at mbaMission try to encourage business school candidates to get as much “noise” out of the way as possible before they begin working on their official application(s) and essays, even several months in advance. We want applicants to have the freedom to reflect on their experiences, formally and thoroughly brainstorm, choose ideas, prepare outlines, … Read More