Apr, 26, 2018
In this post, I will be analyzing the essay question and key components of the HBS Application for the Class of 2021. 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 Harvard […]
Jun, 07, 2015
In this post I analyze the Harvard Business School MBA Application for the Class of 2018. 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 at the end of this post for HBS reapplicants. I […]
Jul, 17, 2012
This is the fifth of five posts analyzing the Stanford GSB MBA Essay Questions for Class of 2015 Admission. The five posts are overall comments, Essay 1, Essay 2, Essay 3, and additional information/resume/employment history/activities. My analysis of Stanford GSB interviews can be found here. In addition to the Class of 2015 posts, I also recommend reading and/or listening to my presentation, “So […]
Jul, 18, 2011
This is the fifth of five posts analyzing the Stanford GSB MBA Essay Questions for Class of 2014 Admission. The five posts are overall comments, Essay 1, Essay 2, Essay 3, and additional information/resume/employment history/activities. My analysis of Stanford GSB interviews can be found here. In addition to the Class of 2014 posts, I also […]
Jul, 11, 2011
You can find my suggested MBA, LL.M., or other graduate school admissions resume template on Google docs here and on Scribd here. Many of my clients have found this template to be a very effective basis for making a successful graduate school application resume. It is designed for providing a balanced (academic, professional, everything else) […]
Jun, 21, 2010
This is the fifth of five posts analyzing the Stanford GSB MBA Essay Questions for 2010/2011 Admission. The first post provides an overall perspective on applying to Stanford GSB. The second post is on Essay 1. The third post is on Essay 2. The forth post is on Essay 3. My analysis of Stanford GSB […]
Jul, 14, 2009
This is the fifth of five posts analyzing the Stanford GSB MBA Essay Questions for 2009/2010 Admission. The first post provides an overall perspective on applying to Stanford GSB. The second post is on Essay 1. The third post is on Essay 2. The fourth post is on Essay 3. My analysis of Stanford GSB […]
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 […]
May, 04, 2008
UPDATE: You can find Adam’s suggested resume template for graduate school admissions here. Introducing Guest Blogger: H. Steven Green I am happy to announce that as of this blog post, my good friend and colleague, Steve Green will be contributing to my site. Steve and I have worked together since 2001 and, like me, he […]
Sep, 18, 2007
I have been asked on many occasions if it is acceptable to have a professionally produced resume. My answer has always been “yes” because such services are very commonly used by professionals in the US. Even The Chronicle of Higher Education, the premier higher education industry publication in the US, partners with a CV and […]
