Blog: Archive for the “Mission Admission” Category

Mission Admission is a series of MBA admission tips; a new one is posted each Tuesday. One of the most common questions that we hear from applicants is “What type of candidate is HBS/Stanford/Wharton/Chicago/etc. looking for?” Of course, the answer to that question is that schools do not want one type of applicant. In fact, … Read More  

Mission Admission is a series of MBA admission tips; a new one is posted each Tuesday. Ideally, your resume should be only one page long; admissions committees generally expect and appreciate the conciseness of this format. If you choose to submit a two-page resume or longer, your reader may have difficulty scanning it and identifying … Read More  

Mission Admission is a series of MBA admission tips; a new one is posted each Tuesday. Presenting quantifiable results in your resume is preferred, because such results clearly convey your success in the actions you undertook. However, in some instances, you simply cannot quantify your success. In such cases, you can instead demonstrate nonquantifiable or … Read More  

Mission Admission is a series of MBA admission tips; a new one is posted each Tuesday. In your resume, make sure that you are showcasing your accomplishments, not merely stating responsibilities. When only your responsibilities are presented—with no accompanying results—the reader has no understanding of whether you were effective in your position.  For example, consider … Read More  

Mission Admission is a series of MBA admission tips; a new one is posted each Tuesday. When applying to business school, leave your parents out of the process! Although this MBA admission tip may seem obvious to most candidates, those who are a part of “Gen Y” or “The Millennials” have parents who are likely accustomed … Read More