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Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Sloan) Essay Analysis

Note: The following essay questions pertain to the previous academic year. This section will be updated when the new question are released in early to mid-July of 2008.  Because Sloan’s questions are so broad, many candidates play a “shell game” of sorts, optimizing the mix of stories. For example, a story about an “impact on … Read More  

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Columbia University (Columbia Business School) Essay Analysis

Note: The following essay questions pertain to the previous academic year. This section will be updated when the new question are released in early to mid-July of 2008. Once again this application season, essay two is the only CBS essay to change significantly. Gone is the essay question about an effective manager — an outward-looking … Read More  

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University of California, Berkeley (Haas) Essay Analysis

Note: The following essay questions pertain to the previous academic year. This section will be updated when the new question are released in early to mid-July of 2008. Haas leaves its essays relatively untouched this year – maintaining its demanding four short essay/two long essay format. The only change is a new short essay question, … Read More  

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Northwestern University (Kellogg) Essay Analysis

Note: The following essay questions pertain to the previous academic year. This section will be updated when the new question are released in early to mid-July of 2008. Kellogg has just released its 2007-2008 essay questions, and changes are afoot. At last, the school has eliminated its (now former) essay three, a request for applicants … Read More  

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University of Chicago (GSB) Essay Analysis

Note: The following essay questions pertain to the previous academic year. This section will be updated when the new question are released in early to mid-July of 2008.  This year, Chicago continues with its “offbeat” approach to essays, incorporating a 4 page PowerPoint presentation that will challenge candidates’ creativity. Our analysis of its essays and … Read More  

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