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This year, Columbia Business School (CBS) continues a trend that has developed over the past three seasons, once again reducing the number of words applicants can use to tell their story. Last year, CBS allowed … Read More

We know what you’re thinking: These nerds have never been on a real football field, so of course they love fantasy football! That’s mean-spirited and not entirely true…a little bit. Perhaps you think it’s … Read More

Today’s article comes from Veritas Prep Director of Admissions Consulting, Travis Morgan. I want to change careers and I’m not comfortable letting my employer know my plan to apply to business school. How … Read More

With essay topics for the coming year already being released by some schools, there are applicants who are eager to get started on their written applications. Though essay questions tend to vary year to year, the two … Read More

Submitted by Linh Gilles, director of Admissions & Recruiting, Carlson School of Management. Next to the GMAT exam, perhaps even more so, the MBA admissions interview is arguably one of the most nerve wracking … Read More

This guest post comes to us from Igor Khayet, founder of MyResumeShop. You’ve had some great experiences working for a corporation, a non-profit, or the government, but how do you translate that onto your resume in an … Read More

The waiting game at the end of round 3 is a nail-biter for MBA applicants, whether you’re hoping for an interview invitation or enduring a stretch on a waitlist. Joanna Zisis from the admissions team at Chicago … Read More

Today, we found ourselves chatting with multiple clients who were focused so intently on everything they were going to take from their MBA programs (including roommates’ jewelry – kidding…) that they weren’t … Read More

This is the time of year when final business school decisions are being released, and unfortunately there isn’t always good news. After pouring your heart and soul into the arduous MBA application process, if … Read More

Today’s article comes from Veritas Prep’s Director of Admissions Consulting, Travis Morgan. Whether it’s applying for a job, seeking for a promotion or a raise from your boss, or applying to b-school, … Read More

With the MBA programs releasing their Round 3 notifications in the upcoming weeks, the 2012-2013 admissions season is coming to a close for the vast majority of MBA aspirants. We’d like to offer our congratulations to … Read More

A question from a prospective MBA candidate: I’m concerned about my GMAT score. I know there is a trade-off between work experience and GMAT and I’m trying to find the balance. What would be the ideal experience in … Read More

When choosing between business schools in Europe and the United States, the main thing to keep in mind is that the decision is very personal. Take a good look at the available options and do not let yourself be … Read More

Guest post by Igor Khayet, President and Founder of My Resume Shop. You’ve already submitted your b-school apps. Finally, you get the call or the email. Nope, you’re not in — yet. Button your blazer; … Read More