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Apr, 15, 2009
(This is an updated and expanded version of a post from 2008) Was your admissions game plan for Fall 2009 a failure? For those, who have yet to apply, do you want to understand some of the common pitfalls you should avoid? Below are the typical reasons for rejection(stated as questions) and some of my […]
Apr, 13, 2009
For those considering or planning to apply to the Columbia Business School January Term 2010 Program, the application will be up on the web on April 20. I intend to analyze it immediately once available. In the meantime, you can find my previous posts on Columbia January 2009 Term, Early Decision, September 2009 Term, and […]
Apr, 13, 2009
Congratulations! If I don’t have the opportunity to congratulate you in person, at least I can give you a virtual toast. If the advice on my blog helped you get admitted to an MBA, LL.M., Public Policy, or other type of graduate program, I would love to hear about it. Please feel free to leave […]
Apr, 13, 2009
In this post, Steve looks at one of the darker sides of graduate school.-Adam GRADUATE SCHOOL BLUES This post addresses a potential and serious bad side-effect of being a graduate student but offers some pointers for applicants to help avoid or minimize it. Graduate school can make you unhappy. If you already prone to feeling […]
Apr, 12, 2009
In this post, Steve discusses the importance of starting early for those planning on Fall 2010 admission. -Adam START EARLY. START NOW! Applying to graduate school disproves the old adage that “Good things come to those who wait.” Wait too long to prepare your graduate school application and you risk having a bad thing come […]
Apr, 12, 2009
My guest blogger and colleague, Steve Green, is back!-Adam Hi, I’m back! After an extended break from guest-blogging, I am glad to be back on the blog, home of the very best MBA admissions information. Due to higher than expected demand, clients kept me busier than I’d anticipated this past application season. I am pleased […]
Apr, 12, 2009
Sorry for the long delay in my return to regular posting, but clients from around the world have been keeping me busy. In this post, I discuss my clients’ results, some trends I have noticed for Fall 2009 (mostly MBA) admissions, and some suggestions for Fall 2010 admission strategy related to goals, school selection, and […]
Apr, 01, 2009
As a result of the financial crisis and the reduced demand for MBAs in the financial sector, reliable sources inform me that Wharton and Columbia Business School will be merging. More details to follow.If you believe this, you don’t know it is April Fools’ Day. -Adam
Apr, 01, 2009
Sorry for the lack of posting in March, but my clients have been keeping me busy.-Adam
Mar, 18, 2009
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