Apr, 12, 2024
At this time of the year my clients frequently ask me about whether it is OK to ask the program(s) they have been admitted to for more scholarships or other financial aid. Whether applying to MBA, MPP, MiF, PhD, or any other graduate degree program that grants financial aid, my answer is always “Yes, ask. […]
Apr, 05, 2024
Last month, I had the pleasure of visiting the Hyderabad campus of the Indian School of Business with seven of my Association of International Graduate Admissions Consultants (AIGAC) colleagues on March 4th and 5th. This was one of the highlights of my third trip to India. My first blog post on ISB was back […]
Aug, 09, 2023
My clients frequently ask me how much time they have to invest in learning about the MBA programs they will be applying to. That is, how many live or online information sessions, how many alumni and/or current students do they need to contact, and how much do they need to master the school’s curriculum and […]
Jul, 30, 2023
In this post, I analyze Kellogg’s MBA essay and video essays questions for admission to the MBA program for the Class of 2026. I have taken the written essay 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 […]
Jul, 20, 2023
This post is on the University of Chicago Booth’s MBA application essays for 2023-2024 admission to the Class of 2026. 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, […]
May, 18, 2023
In this post, I will be analyzing the essay question and key components of the HBS Application for the Class of 2026. 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Oct, 06, 2021
In this post, I discuss why a reject is not always best understand as a problem with the application or the applicant. For understanding some of the reasons why your application and/or interview might have been flawed or why you might have been selecting the wrong school(s) to apply to I suggestion seeing “A guide […]
