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Mission Admission: Finish Your Recommendations on Time

Mission Admission is a series of MBA admission tips; a new one is posted each Tuesday. As Round 2 application deadlines approach, many candidates find themselves immersed in stress—busy juggling multiple essays and revising their resume. Often in the midst of all this, an alarming question suddenly springs to mind: “What if my supervisors do … Read More  

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Mission Admission: Deciding How Many Business Schools to Target

Mission Admission is a series of MBA admission tips; a new one is posted each Tuesday. These days, as candidates consider their strategies for Round 2 of the MBA application cycle, many have a logical question in mind: To how many business schools should I apply? The answer, of course, varies dramatically from applicant to applicant, but … Read More  

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Mission Admission: What Makes a Good 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 business school candidates choose to write thank you letters to their respective hosts. But what makes a good thank you note? Personalization: When writing to your host/interviewer, show sincerity by personalizing your letter. By handwriting … Read More  

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Mission Admission: What to Expect from Your MBA Interview

Mission Admission is a series of MBA admission tips; a new one is posted each Tuesday. With MBA interview invitations continuing to arrive at this time of year, we thought it would be appropriate to discuss some challenging interview situations. Most business school interviews are straightforward opportunities for an interviewer to learn more about a … Read More  

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Mission Admission: Wait Patiently for Interview Invitations

Mission Admission is a series of MBA admission tips; a new one is posted each Tuesday. As business school interview invitations begin to roll out, 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 invitation, you … Read More  

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