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Mission Admission: The Second-Round Rush

Mission Admission is a series of MBA admission tips; a new one is posted each Tuesday. For some reason, the American Thanksgiving weekend tends to signal the beginning of the rush toward second-round application deadlines. Many candidates who are just contemplating their applications tend to call us and ask, “How many schools can I apply … Read More  

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Mission Admission: Handling “Tough” Interviews

Mission Admission is a series of MBA admission tips; a new one is posted each Tuesday. With interview decisions continuing to arrive, we thought now would be a good time to discuss challenging interview situations. Most business school interviews are straightforward opportunities for an interviewer to learn more about an MBA candidate’s personal/professional background, goals, … Read More  

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Mission Admission: The Thank You Note

Mission Admission is a series of MBA admission tips; a new one is posted each Tuesday. After visiting campus or interviewing, many candidates choose to write thank you letters to their respective hosts. So, what makes a good thank you note? 1) Personalization: When writing to your host/interviewer, show sincerity by personalizing your letter. By … Read More  

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Mission Admission: Take the Admissions Committee’s Word for It

Mission Admission is a series of MBA admission tips; a new one is posted each Tuesday. As interview decisions are released, do your best to remain calm and let the admissions committees do their work. Although becoming a little apprehensive is natural if you have not yet received an interview invitation, you will certainly not … Read More  

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Mission Admission: The MBA Interview Is Not a Quiz Show

Mission Admission is a series of MBA admission tips; a new one is posted each Tuesday. This time of year, business school candidates will start to interview with their target MBA programs. Many will inevitably fret and ask themselves, “What if I don’t know the answers to the interviewer’s questions?” The good news is that, … Read More  

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