Blog: Archive for the “Application Tips” Category

Before you commit to buying any product or service, you should always “test drive” it first. A commitment-free “practice run” will inform your decision and help you feel confident that you are making a worthwhile and rewarding investment. (Frankly, this is exactly why test drives, real estate tours, and trial subscriptions exist!) We at mbaMission … Read More  

Letters of recommendation are an important part of your overall application package—they provide the only outside information the admissions committee receives about you. One of the most stressful parts of the application process can be picking your recommender. The first question you should ask is who can write a valuable letter on my behalf? Like … Read More  

A question we frequently hear from aspiring MBAs is “Do I have a strong enough quantitative background to get accepted to a top business school?” The leading MBA programs do indeed have high academic standards, but we believe that by planning ahead and employing a few key tactics, candidates with less-robust quant backgrounds should not … Read More  

Is visiting business schools in person still important? The short answer is this: maybe not and absolutely yes! When researching schools, visiting them in person is not 100% necessary, particularly if a flight would be required. However, doing so, if possible, is certainly recommended. And if you live in the same general metropolitan area as a program … Read More  

Now that the Round 1 deadlines have passed for Harvard Business School (HBS), the Stanford Graduate School of Business (GSB), and the Wharton School, candidates might worry that their chances for admission have diminished. However, these schools will tell you that they strive to make admissions odds across Rounds 1 and 2 roughly equivalent, and … Read More