Do you need to write the optional essay? Before we get into the specifics of optional essays, we wanted to share some general guidelines around the optional essay prompt. Do not feel obligated to write this essay The application is designed to get to know the most important aspects of your candidature, and if you […]
Tips for writing an effective reapplicant essay for MBA applications Couldn’t get through to your dream school last year and wondering if you should apply again this year? You definitely shouldn’t shy away from it, and know that being a reapplicant doesn’t work against you in any way! However, you must use the reapplicant essay […]
Should you apply for an MBA in Round 1 or Round 2? Before we get into if Round 1 is better than Round 2, or vice-versa, it is important to understand how Top B-Schools and MBA Programs evaluate candidates and offer admissions. It is important for each program to maintain a healthy diversity when it […]
MBA in Canada & Why an MBA in Canada could be best for you Canada has seen a significant increase in international students applying and attending colleges, especially with all the uncertainty surrounding the US H1-B visa situation and the pandemic. Quite a few companies, startups and unicorns are looking at Canada as an attractive […]
I’d like to thank my dear friend Hansika Vohra, Durham class of ’21, for the invaluable insights that allowed me to compile this resource. Academics Like at most other schools in the UK, Durham offers admission only for specific programmes of study, i.e., the curriculum for each student is largely predetermined and once admitted, students […]
ISB MBA Essays 2020-21 – Tips & Analysis ISB Application for their MBA program (PGP) is now live with the R1 deadline on 20 September 2020. ISB has changed its first prompt. There has been a trend with global MBA applications to focus on getting to know your motivations and values that drive you, and […]
I’d like to thank my dear friend Kartikay Goel, a current engineering student at Duke, for his precious insight that allowed me to create this resource. Academic Life The university has a large undergraduate population, and a class sizes can vary, with introductory classes generally being the largest. The institution has a strong research focus […]
During my few years as a college guidance counselor, the one aspect that has captured my mind the most and that I consider being the very premise of the college application process is this most fundamental question: what do colleges really care about in an applicant? I would often hear admissions officers saying, rather emphatically, […]
For many MBA applicants, writing the goals essay is very challenging. However, it is also the most important of the essays. Read on to understand the best way of constructing a winning goals essay for your MBA application. To answer a goals essay, you need to be as clear and specific as possible about your post-MBA […]
Fixing Some Fallacies My Take on Some Misconceptions in College Admissions The web of mysteries that the application process seems is naturally prone to be subject to many misconceptions, some of which are the object of my inspection today. In a sense, this blog is a good natural continuation to my first, which spoke about […]