ISB Essay Analysis – 2013-14
Attitude, skills and knowledge differentiate people. Elaborate with two examples on how you would differentiate yourself from other applicants to the PGP. (300 words max) A: ISB has been asking applicants a question on their differentiating factors for many years now. This year, they have added a slight twist to it. They have specifically asked […]
Columbia Business School Essay Analysis: 2013-14
Columbia Business School has two intakes per year: January intake is for candidates who do not want to change their industry and therefore, are not seeking to do their summer internship. Classes for this term begin a term late- that is in January, instead of the regular intake in August. If you are applying to […]
HBS Essay questions 2013-14
HBS has released its essay question for the 2013-14 season, and it goes: You’re applying to Harvard Business School. We can see your resume, school transcripts, extra-curricular activities, awards, post-MBA career goals, test scores and what your recommenders have to say about you. What else would you like us to know as […]
NYU Stern Essay Analysis 2012
Essay 1. Professional Aspirations (750 word maximum, double-spaced, 12-point font) (a) Why pursue an MBA (or dual degree) at this point in your life? (b) What actions have you taken to determine that Stern is the best fit for your MBA experience? (c) What do you see yourself doing professionally upon graduation? Stern’s essays are […]
Wharton Essay Analysis: 2012-13
The Admissions Committee is interested in getting to know you on both a professional and personal level. We encourage you to be introspective, candid, and succinct. Most importantly, we suggest you be yourself. Required Question: How will Wharton MBA help you achieve your professional objectives? (400 words) Wharton does not explicitly ask you for short […]
Chicago Booth Essay Questions: 2012-13
Below are the essay questions for the 2012 – 13 application. 1. What are your short- and long-term goals, and how will an MBA from Chicago Booth help you reach them? (500 words) 2 a. What has been your biggest challenge, and what have you learned from it? (200 words maximum) 2 b. Tell us about […]
US Based B-schools: Application Deadlines
The application cycle for US based b-schools is kick starting this September 24th, with HBS leading the rounds. We are publishing below deadlines, for b-schools, so that you can plan your time better. Wharton Application Deadline Decision Release Date R 1 1- Oct-11 20-Dec-12 R 2 3-Jan-13 26-Mar-13 R 3 Mar-13 May-13 Submit by 5 pm EST Interview […]
XLRI’s Expansion Plans
A lot of initiatives are taking place at XLRI. First is its plan to launch a new Global MBA program by June 2013. This program is in partnership with Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western University in USA and with School of Economics and Management of Tongji University, in China. This would be a […]
Duke’s Essay Changes for 2012-13
As a follow up to our analysis of Duke’s essays for 2012-13, we are posting excerpts from a blog by the Duke Admissions team. The blog outlines the admissions team’s expectations from applicants, in answering essay questions. So, the 3 short, career related essays are “looking for the facts, with minimal embellishment”. Through the long […]
Duke Fuqua’s Essay Analysis :2012-13
Applications Deadline Interview Period (On campus & off-campus) Decision Notification Early Action Sept 19, 2012 Sept 10 – Oct. 16, 2012 Oct 30, 2012 Round 1 Oct 24, 2012 Dec 6 – Dec 11, 2012 Jan 8, 2013 Round 2 Jan 4, 2013 […]