Blog: Archive for the “Mission Admission” Category

Mission Admission is a series of MBA admission tips; a new one is posted each Tuesday. As most business schools have recently released their deadlines for the 2016–2017 season, we thought we would share a piece of advice that might help alleviate some deadline-related stress. After you have completed (but not yet submitted!) your application(s), … Read More  

Mission Admission is a series of MBA admission tips; a new one is posted each Tuesday. “I am self-employed.” “I am a vice president in my family’s business.” “I am a freelancer.” “I am a contract consultant.” If you can describe your professional situation using any of these statements—or something very similar—you may very well … Read More  

Mission Admission is a series of MBA admission tips; a new one is posted each Tuesday. Not surprisingly, one of the most common questions we receive from MBA candidates is “Will I get in?” Of course, this is an important question to consider before applying, and we suggest that you honestly assess and understand your … Read More  

Mission Admission is a series of MBA admission tips; a new one is posted each Tuesday.  “Should I use Calibri or Times New Roman font for my essays?” “Should I list my GPA to the third or fourth decimal place?” “I don’t have enough space to enter my full title, so should I write ‘Vice … Read More  

Mission Admission is a series of MBA admission tips; a new one is posted each Tuesday. We believe that asking MBA candidates about their goals is plainly absurd, because so many students change their goals while they are in business school. Further, the pursuit of an MBA is supposed to be about career development and … Read More