Ten years ago, lengthy MBA essays were a staple of business school applications. Flash forward to today, and admissions departments worldwide have reduced the word count and number of essays ...

When I wrote my own MBA admissions essay, I remember feeling lost, rambling without a clear direction. Crafting a standout essay requires self-awareness, authenticity, and alignment with the program.

The essay component of the MBA application is a chance to really wow the admissions committee and stand out from potentially thousands of other candidates with similar GMAT scores or GPAs. There are ...

Over my 15 years in admissions at Kellogg I have read A LOT of essay questions. I am often asked about the “best essays” and believe me, there have been many wonderful answers. And I will write about ...

What makes an application to business school competitive? Applicants often worry about having the most relevant information on their resume, including a high-profile recommendation or having a strong ...

Rick Weiland started the Executive MBA Program in 1978, about a week after he got married. Fortunately, his wife Karen was in the middle of nursing studies, so they spent their nights cozying up to ...

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A decade ago, business school applications commonly included up to six essay questions for applicants to fret and labor over. For at least the past three application seasons, however, many top-ranked ...