Tag: application
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Recommendation Letters do’s and don’ts
We have received a number of questions, with regard to recommendations. The following covers those issues. Number of recommendations Most schools require two recommendations, and it is certainly not the case that more is always better. Some candidates will want to have additional recommendation forms submitted, but this is only advisable if the additional recommendation…
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10 key mistakes that MBA applicants make in the admissions process
Each year MBA Admissions offices commit substantial resources to scheduling, preparing, and providing feedback to denied applicants who plan to reapply. There are 10 key mistakes that applicants make in the admissions process that we would like to share with others (presented in no particular order) – Assuming that being qualified is enough. Failing to…
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Getting into a Top 10 Business School
I am often asked by business school aspirants about how they can get into a top 10 business school. Here is a summary of the advice I often give people. Is an MBA for me? The very first thing that one needs to do is to figure out why he or she wants to go…
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What Do B-Schools look for in an Applicant?
Business schools, particularly for the MBA, often look for three to four years of full-time work experience. Sometimes, they will also consider internship or co-op experience as long as it’s relevant to business. They often look for leadership potential, so it’s important to put leadership positions you have held on your application or resume. A…
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My GMAT Experience – A Guest Post
It was about a year ago that I came to Barcelona. I was on my “campaign” looking for an appropriate job in Spain, and it was then that I decided to start preparing for the studies which I planned to undertake in a couple of years’ time. My brother had just entered the INSEAD MBA,…