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MBA Third Round Chances

Mar 13, 2013

Every year I get the same question: is it worth applying in Round 3?. And every year I see students get in and happily matriculate, so … why not? Fewer Spaces, Tired Application Readers Well, it is more competitive, as admissions committee members from Tuck recently posted...

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January 2013 Update

Jan 14, 2013

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This is embarrassing. I haven't been on this blog since last November. It's all for good reasons; I've been working one-on-one with my new friends who have applied to some wonderful schools. It's funny when you have a boutique practice like mine; I get to...

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85 Broads Webinar: Showing Your Leadership in MBA Admissions

Nov 27, 2012

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The premier women's networking group, 85 Broads (formerly a group of women who worked for Goldman Sachs), has invited me to present a webinar on MBA admissions on December 4, 2012. Even if you aren't a member of the group (and you should be!) it...

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The Resume Gap Myth

Nov 07, 2012

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Prospective MBA students often get very nervous about resumes, worrying madly if they’ve got the perfect sequence for admission to the top business schools. Here’s the good news: 1. It’s ok if you have a gap in your resume 2. There’s no perfect work sequence In fact, I consider...

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Can an MBA Boost a Career in Entrepreneurship?

Oct 19, 2012

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I get queried all the time about entrepreneurship at business school, and after my HBS reunion, I'm going to say YES! An MBA is great for entrepreneurship. Whether you are here in Silicon Valley, or anywhere in the world. Business education is about a way...

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Writing about Career Goals in the MBA Application

Sep 16, 2012

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So, what do you want to when you grow up? That’s the spirit behind the goals essay questions on business school applications. [caption id="attachment_1368" align="alignright" width="300"] The sky's the limit[/caption] This prompt is partly about your ability to plan logically and partly about your ability to envision...

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What We Can Learn From Graduation Speakers

Jun 08, 2012

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Graduation time ushers in an optimistic feeling. It's a time of celebrating achievements, and more, it's a time of opening up the world for tomorrow’s young adults. No wonder it’s called “commencement.” For those taking steps toward a business career or hoping to embark on an...

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HBS Changes the Application. Now What?

May 29, 2012

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On May 22, 2012, after dropping hints for years, Dee Leopold, director of admissions for Harvard Business School announced that they are [caption id="attachment_1238" align="alignright" width="218"] This is really my diploma[/caption] revising their application process in a significant way. For those of you who may have missed...

Harvard Business School, Inspiration, Uncategorized

Want to get into b-school? Be yourself!

Apr 23, 2012

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What's the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word "authentic?" My bet would be that you don't automatically think of an MBA student. But someday, you just might. Why? The top business schools are not only looking for applicants with academic potential,...

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How to Make the Most of Your MBA: A Primer for Entrepreneurs-to-Be

Apr 09, 2012

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This week's tips come courtesy of Alison Albeck Lindland, a fellow Vassar graduate who went on to get her MBA from Columbia Business School, graduating in 2008. Prior to business school Alison worked on the Goldman Sachs and Jaguar accounts at OgilvyInteractive and was an...

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The Resume Gap Myth

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Writing about Career Goals in the MBA Application

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