If you search for sample MBA essays or MBA personal statements online, you might run into some trouble. There are lots of samples out there, but it can be difficult to tell if the personal statements you find on the web are good enough to use as a guide for … [Read more...]
How to Write the Best MBA Essay: Use Sample MBA Essays
It's an undeniable fact: The most competitive MBA applicants have very strong MBA essays. The trouble is that it's difficult to articulate yourself to the MBA admissions committees in a way that avoids the cliches and sets you far apart from the crowd. That's where MBA personal statement samples become … [Read more...]
Who Should You Ask for Letters of Recommendation?
One of the most important things you’ll need to become a distinguished applicant is to get strong letters of recommendation. I talk about how to ask for a letter of rec here, this post focuses on who to ask. Many students dread requesting a letter of recommendation because it … [Read more...]
Will Letters of Recommendation Delay My Application?
Here's a GREAT question I just got from a student about her recommenders. Apparently they've been dragging their feet on writing letters for her and now she's in trouble. "Dear Don: Even though I asked some of the professors for my letters of … [Read more...]
MD and MBA – How to handle a joint degree program application?
Looks like the application has hit the fan! The Harvard MBA application was just released. If you're planning to get an MD and and MBA, you must fill out both applications. For 2012, Harvard updated their MBA application essays and, in doing so, created some innovations worth looking at. There … [Read more...]
Writing Your Own Letter of Recommendation?
Here's a very common question from a student: I had a professor recently email me saying it may help her out and work up a rough draft of my letter of recommendation for medical school. How am I supposed to write my own letter? Does anyone know of any good … [Read more...]