Oct, 08, 2008
This is greatly expanded and altered post from one I did in 2007. In this post I will provide some general advice for preparing for MBA interviews. The methods I outline are the ones I use with my clients. Some will no doubt think it is odd that my first substantive post for October 2008 […]
Oct, 07, 2008
Three of Japan’s Most Experienced Graduate Admissions Consultants Now Offer a Joint Interview Referral Program H. Steven Green (http://hstevengreen.com/home.html), Adam Markus (http://adammarkus.com/), and Vince Ricci (http://vinceprep.com/) are pleased to announce that they have established an interview practice referral service. Each consultant’s clients will now have the opportunity to do interview practice with two other great […]
Sep, 27, 2008
This will be a relatively brief post on the Oxford Said Business School MBA application essay questions for Fall 2009 admission. I have taken the questions from the Online Application. Oxford has two questions. 1)Explain why you chose your current job. How do you hope to see your career developing over the next five years? […]
Sep, 26, 2008
Well, its Friday night, so I thought a cocktail would be in order. Think about this video like an opportunity to run into me at happy hour.In the video below, I discuss:1. First Round vs. Second Round2. Having a realistic application schedule3. Interviews and why you should start thinking about them now For more about […]
Sep, 26, 2008
One of my former clients, who wishes to remain anonymous, was kind enough to answer my questions regarding his experience in the University of California Berkeley’s Haas School of Business and the School of Public Health 2 1/2-year MBA/MPH concurrent degree program. Below he discusses subjects both relevant to those specifically interested in the joint […]
Sep, 24, 2008
Dee Leopold, Director of HBS Admissions, posted the following as part of a Q&A: Q: If there is an increase in the number of applicants from financial services, will the number of admits from this group be greater than in prior years?A: Not necessarily. Our goal is to compose a class which represents many different […]
Sep, 21, 2008
As is usual for Stanford GSB events, the alumni panelists provided great insight into their own experiences. Last year, the admissions presenter was quite dynamic and said more than was contained in his slides. By comparison, I found this year’s admissions presentation mostly a mere recitation of information found on the website. I think the […]
Sep, 17, 2008
The September 17th BusinessWeek article, “B-Schools Wary on Lehman, Merrill Impact,” makes for somewhat grim reading, especially for those graduating in Spring 2009: How bad will it be? Most business schools contacted this week say it’s too early to tell, but Alan Johnson, CEO of Johnson Associates, a compensation consultancy. predicts hiring will be down […]
Sep, 17, 2008
In the video below, I consider the impact of the present business climate on how applicants should position their goals. Obviously recent business trends may very well negatively impact your intended future professional goals, but how to account for that in your Fall 2009 MBA application? Key Points Discussed:1. Stick to your goals, but consider […]
Sep, 07, 2008
The University of California, Berkeley Haas School of Business is one of the most difficult MBA programs to be admitted to. The program is small and attracts a very diverse group of students. The objective of Haas admissions is certainly to find the best applicants in order to put together a diverse group of students […]
