Search Results for: essay (718 results found) Tips For Your Chicago Booth Application Essay (NEWS) By: Stratus Admissions Counseling | Last Updated: December 14, 2023 Chicago Booth, while well-known for its quantitative approach and highly flexible curriculum, continues to use the application process to identify strong qualitative thinkers who offer a broad diversity of experiences that will bring variety to class discussions and add complexity to the team dynamics the school emphasizes. Indeed, through this attempt to “play against type”… Top HBS Essay Questions Answered (NEWS) By: Jennifer Jackson, Stratus Admissions Counseling | Last Updated: September 1, 2023 For many years, HBS has asked applicants to its MBA program to answer only one essay question: As we review your application, what more would you like us to know as we consider your candidacy for the Harvard Business School MBA program? (900 words) For such a simple question, it certainly produces a lot of… How ChatGPT Answers MBA Essay Questions (NEWS) By: John A. Byrne | Last Updated: March 23, 2023 Curious about all the hoopla over ChatGPT, the admissions director for Emory University's Goizueta Business School fed the artificial intelligence chatbot the school's MBA essay prompts. What came out, within seconds, surprised Admissions Director Melissa Rapp. "It can pump out a pretty good essay," she marvels. "But it's not necessarily personalized and feels a bit… Approaching The Harvard Business School Essay (NEWS) By: Greg Yang | Last Updated: June 12, 2021 Approaching The Harvard Business School Essay Harvard Business School ranked number 4 in P&Q’s 2020-2021 Top Business Schools ranking. HBS is consistently seen as one of the most prestigious B-schools in the world – and getting accepted into HBS is no easy feat, especially with an acceptance rate of 11%. Stacy Blackman, founder of Stacy… Six Keys To Successful MBA Application Essays (NEWS) By: Jennifer Jackson, Stratus Admissions Counseling | Last Updated: April 24, 2023 In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and the related economic downturn, business school application volume has increased around the globe, making the elite schools tougher than ever to crack. In this climate, a successful MBA application requires significant time, planning, and self-reflection. One of the most important elements of that application is the essay,… How To Approach The Berkeley Haas Essays (NEWS) By: Greg Yang | Last Updated: August 15, 2020 How To Approach The Berkeley Haas Essays UC-Berkeley's Haas School of Business ranked amongst the top 10 business schools in our annual ranking of MBA programs. Haas is notoriously difficult to gain admission into, with an acceptance rate of 12%. This year, admissions officers offered a few new questions for the Haas essays. Sharon Joyce… HBS Essay Tips: What Harvard Is Looking For (NEWS) By: Karla Cohen, Fortuna Admissions | Last Updated: June 30, 2020 Harvard Business School opened its application earlier this month affirming that its singular essay question remains intact: “As we review your application, what more would you like us to know as we consider your candidacy for the Harvard Business School MBA Program?” For many applicants, this question feels maddeningly open-ended – paralyzing even – given… Personal MBA Coach’s Guide To The Wharton Essays (NEWS) By: Scott Edinburgh, Founder Personal MBA Coach | Last Updated: May 19, 2022 As a Wharton alum and the founder of Personal MBA Coach, I wanted to share my tips for how to tackle this year’s Wharton essays The Wharton School has confirmed that its application questions will remain unchanged for class of 2022 hopefuls. Once again, applicants will be asked two questions. Wharton has an additional required essay… Outlining Techniques for Better MBA Application Essays (NEWS) By: Tyler Cormney,, co-founder, MBA Prep School | Last Updated: October 16, 2019 Somewhere along the way, a well-meaning writing teacher told you that a great essay starts with a great outline. In our experience, MBA essays are no exception! Outlining your topics and stories before you start writing your MBA application essays will not only save you time, but will also help you to design an essay… Writing Cornell Johnson’s “Back Of The Resume” Essay (NEWS) By: Randall Sawyer, Fortuna Admissions | Last Updated: July 3, 2018 There is so much to love about Cornell Johnson’s new “back of the resume” essay question. I’m admittedly a little biased for my love of the Johnson school as its former Assistant Dean of MBA Admissions. But this also gives me the insight on how you can make your business school essays for Johnson sing… How To Tackle Booth’s New Surprise Essay (NEWS) By: By Krista McNamara, Fortuna Admissions | Last Updated: June 15, 2018 Chicago Booth is switching things up with two new essay questions for the 2018-2019 application cycle. Gone is the quirky and creative question that asked applicants to choose among an assortment of photos and name a “Booth moment” that most resonated, and explain why. But that doesn’t mean Booth is any less interested in… Stanford 2018-2019 MBA Essay Questions (NEWS) By: Matt Symonds | Last Updated: June 7, 2018 When Stanford GSB’s former Dean of Admissions Derrick Bolton first introduced the ‘What Matters To You and Why’ admissions essay in the MBA application over 14 years ago, did he have any idea that it would become such an enduring and iconic question? Even if you don’t include Stanford among your short list of target schools,… Harvard’s 2018-2019 MBA Essay Question (NEWS) By: Jeremy Shinewald | Last Updated: October 4, 2019 Once again, Harvard Business School is posing the same essay question as last year and one that was first debuted during the 2013–2014 admissions cycle, with only the slightest adjustment from “what else would you like us to know” to “what more”: As we review your application, what more would you like us to know… Wharton 2018-2019 MBA Essay Questions (NEWS) By: Judith Silverman Hodara | Last Updated: June 7, 2018 The Wharton School just debuted a new MBA essay question for its 2018-2019 application. As Wharton’s former head of Admissions, I’ll tell you this: I really love this new question. I’ll tell you why, along with some key tips for tackling Wharton’s new essay for a standout application. First, some quick context. When Wharton says… Wharton To Ask Rec Writers For ‘Essays’ (NEWS) By: John A. Byrne | Last Updated: June 21, 2017 After a major review, the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School has decided to ask recommenders of its MBA applicants to effectively write two short essays on the candidates they are recommending. The changes, effective with the upcoming 2017-2018 admisssions cycle, occured after the school surveyed more than 1,200 writers of recommendation letters and asked about… How To Tackle Harvard’s MBA Application Essay (NEWS) By: Jeremy Shinewald | Last Updated: October 5, 2019 Last year was Chad Losee’s first as Harvard Business School’s (HBS’s) director of admissions, and he entered the position at the beginning of the 2016–2017 admissions cycle. Given this timing, whether he was the one behind the change in the program’s essay prompt last season or whether he was simply implementing changes that had been… MBA Essay Cheat Sheet For 2016-2017 (NEWS) By: John A. Byrne | Last Updated: October 4, 2019 As always, the 2016-2017 MBA application essays are a varied lot. Many schools now require just a single essay from applicants to their full-time MBA programs, including Harvard Business School. Duke University's Fuqua School of Business returns with the question generally considered to be a favorite: "List 25 random things about yourself." UC-Berkeley wants applicants… 2016-2017 MBA Essay Cheat Sheet (NEWS) By: John A. Byrne | Last Updated: July 12, 2016 As always, the 2016-2017 MBA application essays are a varied lot. Many schools now require just a single essay from applicants to their full-time MBA programs, including Harvard Business School. Duke University's Fuqua School of Business returns with the question generally considered to be a favorite: "List 25 random things about yourself." UC-Berkeley wants applicants… How To Tackle HBS’ New MBA Essay (NEWS) By: Jeremy Shinewald, founder of MBA Mission | Last Updated: May 17, 2016 Harvard Business School (HBS) recently released its essay question for the 2016–2017 application season, and the prompt is so open-ended that it is bound to puzzle some applicants: As we review your application, what more would you like us to know as we consider your candidacy for the Harvard Business School MBA Program? (no word… Samples Of Successful Harvard Business School Essays (NEWS) By: John A. Byrne | Last Updated: September 19, 2015 Crafting a well-written essay for your MBA application is a daunting exercise for most applicants. After all, if you're applying to a highly selective business school, the admissions staff is typically looking for a reason to ding you. An essay that reveals any weakness in your candidacy could quickly put you in the reject pile.… Wharton Drops To One Required Essay (NEWS) By: John A. Byrne | Last Updated: June 4, 2020 The Incredible Shrinking App strikes again. Following last year's move by Harvard Business School to ask MBA applicants for only one "optional" essay, the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School today (June 2) said it would require candidates to complete just a single 500-word essay for its 2014-2015 application. In making the change, Wharton joins a… IMD Cuts Required Essays In Half (NEWS) By: John A. Byrne | Last Updated: June 12, 2020 IMD is making it substantially easier for people to apply to its prestigious one-year, general management MBA program in Switzerland. The school said it will introduce a new, pared down application on Feb. 14 that will cut in half the required essays for admission to the school. The changes come in the aftermath of widespread… Kellogg Extends Video Essay Deadline (NEWS) By: John A. Byrne | Last Updated: June 18, 2020 Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management today (Jan. 14) began telling applicants who received a waiver for a new video admissions test that they could still submit a video essay. Kate Smith, assistant dean of admissions and financial aid, said applicants who were granted a waiver have until the end of this Friday, Jan. 17th,… HBS: Third Essay Really An Email (NEWS) By: John A. Byrne | Last Updated: November 18, 2021 Harvard Business School is telling MBA applicants worried about a new 24-hour deadline for a reflection on their admissions interview that the school is really looking for an email-not a highly polished 400-word essay. Dee Leopold, managing director of admissions and financial aid at Harvard, acknowledged in a blog post on June 29th that her… Cornell Changes Direction of MBA Application Essays (NEWS) By: John A. Byrne | Last Updated: November 23, 2021 Legacy? Forget about it. At least, Cornell University’s Johnson Graduate School of Management seems to think so. The school yesterday (June 22) announced its new set of essay questions and application deadlines for the 2012-2013 admissions cycle and got rid of last year’s question asking what legacy would you hope to leave as a Johnson… MBA Essays: How To Write About Weakness (NEWS) By: Linda Abraham | Last Updated: March 30, 2022 To wrap up our series on major application essay topics, here are a few thoughts on the weakness essay. I bet it’s your favorite! You, like everyone else, doesn’t like to write about (or think about) your flaws, especially when you are striving to present a desirable portrait of yourself. But if that's what the… Study for the GMAT or Polish Off an Essay? (NEWS) By: Richard Battle-Baxter | Last Updated: August 16, 2010 By now I've seen all of the essay topics that I must write for this application season. I began writing my five Tuck essays a couple weeks ago. Just recently I started putting more and more time into them, but not at the expense of studying for the GMAT. Every time I open one of…