Hey guys,

Recent admit to Stanford GSB, Yale SOM, and Cornell Johnson. I've created a blog ( https://www.MBAmanual.com ) to help out current applicants featuring tips, anecdotes, and best practices--at least ones that worked for me.

5 of my newest posts are on tackling the essay portions of the applications for these schools:

Stanford, "What Matters Most to You, and Why?"
https://mbamanual.com/2015/05/20/stanfor ... breakdown/

Stanford, "Why Stanford?"
https://mbamanual.com/2015/05/26/stanfor ... breakdown/

Yale SOM, "Influence"
https://mbamanual.com/2015/06/13/yale-es ... breakdown/

Cornell Johnson, "Table of Contents"
https://mbamanual.com/2015/06/23/cornell ... breakdown/

Cornell Johnson, "Targeted Job Type"
https://mbamanual.com/2015/07/06/cornell ... breakdown/

I know I had trouble finding resources featuring essay advice when I was applying, so I hope these help!