Blog: Archive for the “Cornell University (Johnson)” Category

We always advise candidates to take rankings not with a grain of salt, but with a pound of it. Today, the Financial Times released its annual ranking of top global MBA programs and London Business School came out on top, with Wharton, HBS, Stanford, INSEAD and many others following, of course. So, why should one … Read More  

We have spoken with the Cornell (Johnson) admissions office and their questions will remain the same this year. Without further ado, our analysis…. 1) Describe your greatest professional achievement and how you were able to add value to your organization. (400 word limit) This question is very straightforward, with only the most minor wrinkle: be sure … Read More  

It seems that everyone, including us, expected that application volume would be surging this year, across the board. While the first round numbers were indeed higher at several schools, the later rounds seem to have shown a significant drop-off. The Johnson School at Cornell is the most recent school to report surprising numbers (MIT, Tuck and … Read More