Blog: Archive for the “Essays” Category

Yesterday, in a message from its admissions director, Chad Losee, Harvard Business School (HBS) announced its 2018–2019 deadlines for Round 1 and Round 2: In the post, Losee also encouraged applicants to get a head start on brainstorming the one required essay, which remains the same as last year: You can start working on the … Read More  

Are you thinking of applying to business school this year? Perhaps you are just starting to prepare for the GMAT or GRE exam, or maybe you have not yet begun to assess your overall fit at the top business school programs. How will you differentiate yourself from so many other applicants? Where will you start? … Read More  

If your supervisor is writing your business school recommendation and you are having trouble ensuring that he/she is putting the proper thought and effort into your letter, you are not alone. Because of this asymmetry of power, a junior employee can only do so much to compel his/her supervisor to commit the necessary time and … Read More  

Recorded video essays and interviews are an innovation, allowing business schools to get to know their candidates better and assess their natural communication style. This application season, top business schools such as the Kellogg School of Management, the Yale School of Management, and INSEAD are asking applicants to complete video portions of their applications, surprising … Read More