When I wrote my own MBA admissions essay, I remember feeling lost, rambling without a clear direction. Crafting a standout essay requires self-awareness, authenticity, and alignment with the program.

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Business schools advise prospective MBA students to focus on how well a programme aligns with their career goals. While ...

Writing a compelling admission essay that lands you a coveted place at your dream college or university is more challenging than it sounds. You must balance authenticity and brevity, showcasing your ...

Over my 15 years in admissions at Kellogg I have read A LOT of essay questions. I am often asked about the “best essays” and believe me, there have been many wonderful answers. And I will write about ...

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I don’t know what I want to do. I don’t know if I’m ready. I don’t even know where to start. I just know I need a change…and I’m capable of so much more. Many young professionals find themselves here.

Harvard Business School has changed its master’s in business administration application for 2024-2025, requiring applicants to answer three short, focused essays instead of one open-ended essay, the ...

That’s the average acceptance rate for the elite “M7” business schools. For schools like Harvard Business School, Stanford GSB, and Wharton, this number is a clear reminder of how tough the admissions ...

Once you complete your application, we will ask you to record some video essays for us to get to know you even better. Many of our past applicants had some angst about this portion of the application, ...

Challenged by fellow writers to tell a full story in six words, novelist Ernest Hemingway wrote, “For sale: baby shoes. Never worn.” According to legend, Hemingway penned the story in a few minutes on ...