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Columbia Business School Essay Analysis, 2016–2017

*Please note: You are viewing an essay analysis from the 2016-2017 admissions cycle. Click here to view our collection of essay analyses for the current admissions season.  A famous quotation, though one of murky attribution, states, “If I had had more time, I would have written a shorter letter.” MBA essays used to be lengthy, but … Read More  

Business School Columbia University (Columbia Business School) MBA Essay Tips

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University of California Los Angeles Anderson Essay Analysis, 2015–2016

*Please note: You are viewing an essay analysis from the 2015-2016 admissions cycle. Click here to view our collection of essay analyses for the current admissions season.  Sideshow Bob: Madam, your children are no more . . . than a pair of ill-bred troublemakers. Homer: Lisa too? Sideshow Bob: Especially Lisa . . . but especially Bart. –The … Read More  

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Northwestern University Kellogg Essay Analysis, 2015–2016

*Please note: You are viewing an essay analysis from the 2015-2016 admissions cycle. Click here to view our collection of essay analyses for the current admissions season.  The Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University has two brand spanking new essay questions this admissions season. They are a fairly straightforward pair: a leadership essay query and … Read More  

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Duke University Fuqua School of Business Essay Analysis, 2015–2016

*Please note: You are viewing an essay analysis from the 2015-2016 admissions cycle. Click here to view our collection of essay analyses for the current admissions season.  Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business essay questions are the same as last year, but in many ways, the kinds of essays the school is requesting of its applicants hearken … Read More  

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Dartmouth College Tuck Essay Analysis, 2015–2016

*Please note: You are viewing an essay analysis from the 2015-2016 admissions cycle. Click here to view our collection of essay analyses for the current admissions season.  The Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College’s essay questions are remarkably straightforward this application season—no curve balls here. You must submit a professional essay explaining your need for … Read More  

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