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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…

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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…

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Essec Business School’s footprint in Asia Pacific

Essec Business School has recently inaugurated its new campus in Nepal Hill, Singapore on February 27th, 2013. Though Essec has had a campus in Singapore since 2005, its relocation to Nepal Hill is going to be a landmark one- Nepal Hill is being positioned as a hub for talent development, that will house a cluster…

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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…

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The Economist’s Which MBA? Online Fair

Why you should attend The Economist’s Which MBA? Online Fair on November 14-15 Take the next step in your MBA journey by connecting with dozens of business schools around the world. Here are the top 4 reasons you should attend the Which MBA? Online Fair: 1.     Talk to admissions officers and get immediate answers. When…

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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…

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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…

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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…