Blog: Archive for the “Essays” Category

Ivey Business School does not demand too much from its candidates in the way of application essays, requiring just two submissions of 250 words each and a short video portion consisting of two one-minute recordings. For the first essay, candidates share their short-term professional plans and explain their interest in the Ivey program in particular. … Read More  

First-round application deadlines for Harvard Business School (HBS) and the Stanford Graduate School of Business (GSB) are less than a month away. When you read that sentence, did your heart rate quicken? Although candidates who have been procrastinating on their applications probably felt the most anxious, even those who have been working diligently for months … Read More  

Luckily for business school candidates, MBA admissions teams recognize that behind every application is an actual human and that one’s story does not always fit neatly into designated boxes. This is where the optional essay (or “additional information” section) comes into play, allowing applicants to explain or clarify any potentially negative elements of their profile … Read More  

Please note: Harvard Business School revised their application essay prompts for the 2024-2025 admissions season. An analysis of the latest essay prompts can be found on this page.  How do you write a standout Harvard Business School (HBS) admissions essay? The answer might surprise you. Your goal is not to “wow” the admissions committee with … Read More  

Your MBA application essays give you the chance to distinguish yourself from the multitude of other business school applicants who also want a spot in your target program’s next incoming class. The essays allow you to show the admissions committee who you are. So, drawing on our experience of having read tens of thousands of … Read More