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Apr, 15, 2023
This is the second in a series of an ongoing series posts on ChatGPT. The first post in this series is “ChatGPT Essay: What Matters Most to Me.” The next in the series is “ChatGPT reviews my blog.” Rather than provide anyone with advice on how to use ChatGPT myself, I thought I would ask […]
Apr, 14, 2023
This is the first of a series of an ongoing series posts on ChatGPT. The next in the series is “ChatGPT and I discuss its ability to write essays and advice for how to use it effectively.” Below is an essay I made very quickly on my first try with ChatGPT. While far from […]
Nov, 30, 2022
When looking at average GMAT scores at top MBA programs (see https://poetsandquants.com/2022/11/25/average-gmat-scores-at-the-top-u-s-mba-programs/2/) there are a number of factors for applicants to consider: 1. For applicants worried about not meeting the GMAT minimum: Average is just that. It does not mean minimum. You should look at the GMAT range for admits to get a full sense […]
Jun, 27, 2022
In this post, I analyze the Stanford GSB MBA (also MBA and MSX) essays and additional information/resume/employment history/activities for Class of 2025 Admission. My analysis of Stanford GSB interviews can be found here. For an overall quick analysis on M7 schools essays see here for an earlier post. You can find results and/or testimonials […]
Jun, 24, 2022
This post is on the University of Chicago Booth’s MBA application essays for 2022-2023 admission to the Class of 2025. The University of Chicago is a very intellectually serious place. Booth reflects that culture. Not everyone who goes there is an intellectual, but most are quite smart. Your objective is to show you understand yourself, […]
Jun, 19, 2022
In the post, I analyze Kellogg’s MBA essay and video essays questions for admission to the MBA program for the Class of 2025. I have taken the questions from Kellogg’s website. My clients have been admitted to the Kellogg School of Business every year since 2002. Since I started my own counseling service in […]
Jun, 02, 2022
In this post, I analyze the essay questions for the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania for Fall 2023 admission. For my most recent posts on Wharton interviews, please see here. My clients have been admitted to Wharton every year since 2002. Since I started my own counseling service in 2007, I have had […]
May, 26, 2022
Columbia Business School has, as they do every year, modified their MBA application essay set for 2023 admission to the January term Class of 2024 and the August term Class of 2025. The good news is that got rid of a hard question, increased the length and slightly altered the wording for the why CBS […]
May, 06, 2022
In this post, I will be analyzing the essay question and key components of the HBS Application for the Class of 2025. In addition to discussing overall HBS application strategy and the required essay, I will discuss key parts of the application form, resume, and transcript. I also provide some advice for HBS reapplicants and […]
Jan, 16, 2022
This is a revision of a blog post I wrote in 2012. It now reflects the insights I gained in subsequent years. Clients frequently ask me, if they are given choice, about whether to choose an interview with an alumni, a student, and/or admissions officer. While my answer to such questions might be very school […]
