Blog: Archive for the “Mission Admission” Category

Mission Admission is a series of MBA admission tips; a new one is posted each Tuesday. MBA candidates often ask us whether they should complete one application and then move on to the next or whether they should attack all of their applications at once. Although no “right” answer to this question exists, we generally … Read More  

Mission Admission is a series of MBA admission tips; a new one is posted each Tuesday. On our blog and in public presentations, we have tried to persuade candidates to eschew rankings, which fluctuate frequently (and sometimes wildly), and instead pay attention to fit, which is enduring. Now, as the admissions season gets under way … Read More  

Mission Admission is a series of MBA admission tips; a new one is posted each Tuesday. We at mbaMission try to encourage candidates to get as much “noise” out of the way as possible before schools release their essay questions. We want our candidates to have the freedom to reflect on their experiences, formally and … Read More  

Mission Admission is a series of MBA admission tips; a new one is posted each Tuesday. MBA admissions committees try to identify applicants who are constantly active, challenging themselves in all spheres of their lives. So, not only are extracurricular and community activities powerful in showing an MBA candidate’s benevolence, but they also help create … Read More  

Mission Admission is a series of MBA admission tips; a new one is posted each Tuesday. As admissions decisions continue to be released, many candidates suddenly, and possibly unexpectedly, find themselves with options for the next year. How does one choose between two or more schools? Well, if you cannot determine a definitive “winner” based … Read More