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The technology industry is one of the fastest growing industries in the world. But it is also a rapidly changing one, with a high level of layoffs, disruptions, and uncertainty. Workers in the technology industry need to constantly keep up with the demand for new skills and knowledge.  Technology professionals often ask us at mbaMission … Read More  

This year, Harvard Business School (HBS) revamped its essay prompts. It has replaced its previous, open-ended question about what else you would like to share with the admissions committee with three shorter, more defined essay prompts: a Business-Minded Essay, a Leadership-Focused Essay, and a Growth-Oriented Essay. With Round 2 application deadlines just around the corner, … Read More  

Here at mbaMission, one of the most common questions we are asked is “Am I too young [or old] to pursue an MBA?” However, admissions committees are less concerned with a candidate’s age and more concerned with the extent of their professional experience. Most applicants to traditional two-year MBA programs have between three and seven … Read More  

A point might come in your career when you ask yourself how you can “level up” or accelerate your professional trajectory. We at mbaMission have advised many candidates over the years on whether an EMBA (Executive MBA) program might be right for them. These programs are becoming increasingly popular, so we have compiled a list … Read More  

You walk out of your Harvard Business School (HBS) interview, and you are either floating on cloud nine, feeling amazing, or your mind is racing with “could’ve, should’ve, would’ve.” You wish you could run back to the interviewer to clarify your answers or add details. With the HBS Post-Interview Reflection, you can! Not literally, of course, but … Read More