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Topics include: Essays, resumes, recommendations, rankings, and more!

http://twitter.com/adammarkus

Aug, 27, 2008


I am now twittering. Since I will not bore you with my daily routine, you can expect references to articles, the occasional comment, and, if it is logistically manageable, Live Twittercasts from MBA admissions events. While you can find my latest posts on this page (look to your left), you can also do so by […]


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Let me hear you! UCLA MBA Essays for Fall 2009

Aug, 26, 2008


For its Fall 2009 application, the UCLA Anderson School of Business has done something completely unique in the annals of MBA application history (Please someone tell me I am wrong!). They now request that applicants provide a one minute audio response to one of three questions. While it is possible to opt out of this […]


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How to write a strong statement of purpose

Aug, 24, 2008


This is the second of two posts on writing statements of purpose by Steve Green. The first post is here. To learn more about Steve’s graduate admission counseling services, please click here. -Adam Below are some of my suggestions for writing a strong statement of purpose. Please read my previous post on SOPs before reading […]


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STATEMENT OF PURPOSE FOR GRADUATE DEGREE APPLICATIONS

Aug, 24, 2008


This is the first of two posts on writing statements of purpose by Steve Green. The second post is here, but read this one first. To learn more about Steve’s graduate admission counseling services, please click here. -Adam This post is for anyone applying to a graduate school program that requires a statement of purpose […]


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SELECTING AN MPA/MPP PROGRAM

Aug, 21, 2008


This is the second of two posts on MPA/MPP Programs by Steve Green. To learn more about Steve’s graduate admission counseling services, please click here.-Adam To get the most out of this post, please read my previous post on applying to MPA/MPA programs, with particular attention to the section on getting started. You will make […]


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Kellogg 2008-2009 MBA Essay Questions

Aug, 18, 2008


Some thoughts on Kellogg’s location: A highly biased commentary on why location matters. Northwestern University has the good fortune to be located on one of the prettiest spots in Chicago. Unlike its neighbor to the south, the University of Chicago, Northwestern is located in the pleasant and safe town of Evanston. If ever there was […]


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APPLYING TO MPA/MPP PROGRAMS

Aug, 18, 2008


This is the first of two posts on MPA/MPP Programs by Steve Green. The second post is here, but read this one first. To learn more about Steve’s graduate admission counseling services, please click here.-Adam This post is for anyone who is interested in applying to MPA (Master of Public Administration) or MPP (Master of […]


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"Business-school applications pick up as the economy slows"

Aug, 07, 2008


I was just about to leave for my vacation when I saw this in The Economist:ANYONE wanting further proof that the world economy is in trouble need look no further than the nearest business school. Many schools are hailing a bumper year for their full-time Master of Business Administration (MBA) programmes, which are popular with […]


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Summer Vacation, August 8-12

Aug, 07, 2008


I will be on vacation from the 8th to the 12th of August. Look for more blog posts from the 14th. It is hot here in Tokyo, so I am happy to be going up north where it is a bit cooler. My wife and I will be traveling by local train to Sendai (for […]


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The Portfolio Approach to Graduate School Application Strategy

Aug, 05, 2008


In this post, I will provide some suggestions for how to develop a portfolio approach to graduate school application. Below you can find sample portfolios for MBA applicants. Similar types of portfolios could be developed for other graduate degree programs. I have previously blogged about school selection in terms of general selection strategy, ranking, location, […]


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