Jan, 03, 2008
As usual, the University GSB provides great information related both to its own and other top MBA programs. Their just released “Admissions Insider: Top 10 Myths” is really worth looking at, so I have reproduced it in italics and added my own additional comments to it below: In monitoring the discussion forum, talking with GSB […]
Dec, 30, 2007
While I most certainly believe in the importance of effective self-marketing when applying for an MBA or actually any kind of degree, I believe more in the truth. For obvious reasons, MBA applicants in particular are easily drawn into the traps of the pure self-marketing strategy, but this can be the case with anyone applying […]
Dec, 15, 2007
Situation: You applied first round and were rejected by one or more Business Schools for Fall 2008 admission. Alternatively you applied first round, but have been put on the waitlist. In any event, your first round MBA applications have been less than a success, if not an outright failure. This is a common enough situation […]
Dec, 11, 2007
Yes, the GMAT matters, but some applicants focus too much energy exclusively on GMAT and don’t think about the rest of the process. Of course, you maybe forced to study GMAT while simultaneously preparing your applications. This is not ideal, but it beats doing the applications as an afterthought. Myths about the GMAT abound. More […]
Dec, 11, 2007
Image the following hypothetical situation: You are in a selection process involving 10,000 candidates and only 10% will be accepted. In order to differentiate yourself from the other 9999 candidates, you begin collecting reports on them. After all if you have to market yourself and be viewed as unique you better know who your competition […]
Dec, 06, 2007
This is the first post in a series on myths of the application process. I am tired. More specifically, I tired of hearing the same myths regarding the application process year after year. These myths misinform applicants, fill them with fear, contribute to some applicants not applying, and to others not trying to get into […]
Nov, 21, 2007
This post analyzes the essay questions for Fall 2008 Admission to RSM Erasmus University’s International Full-Time MBA Program. In doing so, I will make reference to the Information Session and Masterclass that I attended in Tokyo on November 13, 2007. Depending on what chart you look at RSM ranks 18th (Wall Street Journal Recruiter’s Poll), […]
Nov, 13, 2007
As I reported in an earlier post, I had received an email on November 3rd from the London Business School Stating that I had not attended their event:Dear Adam,Thank you for your interest in the Full-time MBA Programme.Our records show that you weren’t able to attend our recent Information Session. We’re sorry to have missed […]
Nov, 10, 2007
In this post, I will analyze Duke University ‘s Fuqua School of Business MBA Essays for Fall 2008 Entry. Take a close look at the Fuqua’s website including the video Higher and Higher which you can find here. The video will give a general sense what Fuqua takes pride in and an idea of some […]
Nov, 10, 2007
Female applicants applying to European programs should take a look at Why Women Refrain From Pursuing MBAs. The article, from the November 9th Wall Street Journal discusses specifically why there are relatively low percentages of women in most MBA programs in Europe, especially the top ones: Theories abound to explain why more women aren’t seeking […]
