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Posted by Clear Admit on August 31, 2007, at 2:16 am
Welcome to our weekly summary of the new and noteworthy posts from the MBA blogosphere. As to be expected at this time of year, applicant bloggers have been ramping up their application efforts in the past week, while new and returning student bloggers are finishing up their summers and settling in at school. Let’s take a closer look….
On the MBA applicant front, congratulations go out to Achilles, who rocked the GMAT on Tuesday, and to BlueTulip for earning herself an INSEAD interview! Agent-C was confident and optimistic, having straightened out a glitch in his GMAT scores just before deploying to the Middle East for six months. Meanwhile, mbabound08 shared some candid thoughts about an . . . → Continue Reading
Posted by Clear Admit on August 30, 2007, at 4:01 am
INSEAD’s essay questions cover a good deal of ground, giving candidates ample opportunity to discuss a range of topics related to their candidacies and highlight various elements of their interests and experiences. The first two “job essays” ask for a factual account of one’s current position and overall professional progression, while the rest of the set invite short reflections and exposition of the type MBA applicants are accustomed.
INSEAD’s total of seven essays puts the school at the high end of the MBA application spectrum in terms of questions posed. As always, careful forethought and planning before beginning to write will be important in ensuring that one is using each essay to one’s best advantage and presenting a balanced picture of a . . . → Continue Reading
Posted by Clear Admit on August 29, 2007, at 10:50 am
Though the order of the questions and distribution of subjects has changed slightly from last year, the wording and themes of Duke’s application essays remain largely the same. The topics range from failure to ethical dilemma to what makes each applicant unique – all common inquiries for leading MBA programs. Be sure to read carefully though – many of Fuqua’s essay topics contain multiple questions and prompts, and it’s important to answer each completely.
Short Essay 1: Why are you interested in The Duke MBA program and how will it help you achieve your goals? In answering, please also discuss your career path and state your short and long-term goals. If you are interested in the Health Sector . . . → Continue Reading
Posted by Clear Admit on August 28, 2007, at 7:12 pm
While this year’s LBS essays were released a few weeks ago, the school has just published its deadlines for the 2007-2008 season. The school expects to have the full application online in September. All materials must be submitted by 5pm London time, on the date of the deadline.
Round 1
Deadline: October 19th, 2007
Interview Decision Released on: November 16th, 2007
Admissions Decision Sent on: December 19th, 2007
Round 2
Deadline: January 4th, 2008
Interview Decision Released on: February 12th, 2008
Admissions Decision Sent on: March 28th, 2008
Round 3
Deadline: February 29th, 2008
Interview Decision Released on: April 11th, 2008
Admissions Decision Sent on: May 21st, 2008
Round 4
Deadline: May 2nd, 2008
Interview Decision Released on: June 4th, 2008
Admissions Decision Sent on: July . . . → Continue Reading
Posted by Clear Admit on August 28, 2007, at 9:54 am
The leadership at two top MBA programs is in transition this week. First, MIT announced this morning that David C. Schmittlein, a deputy dean at Wharton, has been named the next John C Head III Dean of the MIT Sloan School of Management, taking over for Richard Schmalensee. Schmittlein has been a professor and administrator at Wharton since 1980, serving as chair of the marketing department, co-director of Wharton’s Center for Marketing Strategy Research and vice dean and director of doctoral programs. In addition, Schmittlein is an active international marketing consultant who currently serves on the advisory boards of HEC business school in France as well as the China Europe International Business School in Shanghai. MIT Provost L. . . . → Continue Reading
Posted by Clear Admit on August 28, 2007, at 7:42 am
Welcome to another edition of Trivia Tuesday, our weekly look at the distinguishing resources and opportunities offered by the leading business schools. With August coming to a close, first-year students at most MBA programs are on campus, getting to know each other, and getting ready for the start of classes. However, a few schools give students an opportunity to jump-start their friendships with classmates through participation in outdoor experiential learning trips. In past Trivia Tuesday columns we’ve discussed Chicago’s Random Walks, Kellogg’s KWEST trips, and Tuck’s Outward Bound program. To complement these discussions, we turn our attention this week to the Ross M-Trek program at the University of Michigan.
Prior to the start of Michigan’s pre-term . . . → Continue Reading
Posted by Clear Admit on August 27, 2007, at 11:51 am
Kellogg’s made a handful of significant changes to their essays this year. In a move that has no doubt made many an applicant rejoice, the adcom has done away with the somewhat tricky self-assessment essay (which asked an applicant to critique their own candidacy as though he or she were an adcom member) that has been a hallmark of their application for years running. In a way, though, it makes sense for the school to have eliminated this question, as it prevented applicants from adding any new information to their files and limited them to commentary on information already shared in their essays and data forms.
This year, Kellogg has replaced the self-assessment with a required leadership essay, suggesting a . . . → Continue Reading
Posted by Clear Admit on August 27, 2007, at 8:36 am
Cornell University’s Johnson School has released its MBA application deadlines for the upcoming admissions season. Relative to last year, Cornell has slightly extended their Round 2 and Round 4 deadlines. According to the school’s website, the application will not be available until the fall, so stayed tuned for their essay topics!
Round 1
Deadline: October 10th, 2007
Notification: December 7th, 2007
Round 2
Deadline: November 14th, 2007
Notification: January 11th, 2008
Round 3
Deadline:January 9th, 2008
Notification: March 5th, 2008
Round 4
Deadline: March 19th, 2008
Notification: April 30th, 2008
International applicants are encourage to apply by the Round 3 deadline of January 9th. Application materials are due by 11:59pm EST on the day of . . . → Continue Reading
Posted by Clear Admit on August 24, 2007, at 1:12 pm
With the Darden School’s 2007-2008 application now available online, candidates can get started on the essay questions for the coming admissions cycle. The questions represent a major shift from last year’s topics in both length and style; the second and third essays are now just 300 words each and ask applicants to choose a phrase that best describes them and support this choice in the essay.
Essays
Please respond to each question below. Word count limits have been provided for each question. The essay question fields are large enough for you to answer each question thoroughly. Essay questions can be answered by cutting and pasting text into essay fields.
All required fields are indicated by . . . → Continue Reading
Posted by Clear Admit on August 24, 2007, at 11:17 am
Earlier this week we discussed the bschooltalk.net video series and its value as a resource for MBA applicants. Today we’d like to highlight MBAPodcaster.com, a biweekly audio broadcast designed for applicants to top business programs.
The latest installment of the MBAPodcaster uses interviews with four admissions consultants – including Clear Admit’s Graham Richmond – to consider questions candidates should ask before signing on with an MBA admissions consultant.
In the interview, Graham discusses issues such as the benefits of working with Clear Admit, how to get the most of the relationship with your admissions counselor, and what distinguishes Clear Admit from other admissions consulting companies.
The free 40-minute podcast is available for download at http://www.mbapodcaster.com/podcasts.asp#Ep46; the conversation with . . . → Continue Reading
Posted by Clear Admit on August 24, 2007, at 9:51 am
Welcome back to Fridays From the Frontline, this (and every!) week’s recap of notable, not to mention quotable, updates from the blogosphere. With orientations and pre-terms picking up on campuses everywhere, first-years had an array of firsts to report, while applicants continued putting their best feet forward full speed ahead, and second-years got ready for the second time around. Let’s take a more in-depth look…
On the applicant front, Glamour Girl had a rousing time at the 3rd annual MBA Diversity Symposium in Philadelphia, enjoying an array of informative student panels and inspirational speakers, inciting her to get back into GMAT studying. Achilles, on the other hand, seemingly never departs from the GMAT way of . . . → Continue Reading
Posted by Clear Admit on August 24, 2007, at 8:22 am
Question
Kate and Danny each have $10. Together, they flip a fair coin 5 times. Every time the coin lands on heads, Kate gives Danny $1. Every time the coin lands on tails, Danny gives Kate $1. After the five coin flips, what is the probability that Kate has more than $10 but less than $15?
Answer
Let’s consider the different scenarios:If Kate wins all five flips, she ends up with $15.
If Kate wins four flips, and Danny wins one flip, Kate is left with $13.
If Kate wins three flips, and Danny wins two flips, Kate is left with $11.
If Kate wins two flips, and Danny wins three flips, Kate is left with $9.
If Kate wins one flip, and Danny wins four flips, Kate . . . → Continue Reading
Posted by Clear Admit on August 23, 2007, at 1:54 pm
As followers of the MBA admissions space know, Stanford’s application has been undergoing some changes of late. Whereas applicants to the GSB were once given up to 10 pages to write on the subjects of their career goals and what matters most to them, the school reduced the length of these essays last season and introduced two more required responses detailing the applicant’s behavior in specific situations. This year, Stanford continues to fine-tune its new format, further narrowing the recommended page allocation across for its Essays A and B (from 3-4 pages to 3, and 2-3 pages to 2, respectively) and slightly adjusting the wording and focus of the four Essay C options.
In spite of these recent . . . → Continue Reading
Posted by Clear Admit on August 23, 2007, at 12:15 pm
Europe-based MBA applicants targeting programs in the U.S. may want to take note of an upcoming event in London with admissions representatives from UNC’s Kenan-Flagler Business School. In addition to generally promoting the school’s academic program, Kenan-Flagler’s dean and director of MBA Admissions will be traveling to the UK to meet with applicants who wish to be considered for the Falls Prize, which annually awards a tuition scholarship and an additional $25,000 stipend for school related expenses to six exceptional students who enroll at the school full-time.
Here are some more details from the school about this opportunity:
Date: Thursday, September 6th, 2007
Time: 6:30-8:30 pm
Location: Chandos House, Duke of Chandos Rm, 2 Queen Anne Street, London W1G 9LQ
RSVP: Please reply by . . . → Continue Reading
Posted by Clear Admit on August 23, 2007, at 8:44 am
As many of our readers are aware, letters of recommendation are a central part of the application process. Following our discussion on how to identify the ideal recommender, today we would like to take a look at how to handle the snags that often arise for applicants in unique employment situations.
The applicant who is most likely to have trouble finding a suitable recommender is either self-employed or works in his or her family’s business. First, self-employed entrepreneurs by their very nature do not have a direct supervisor. Similarly, an applicant who works for the family business may have trouble finding a non-related supervisor, or someone who can offer a truly objective opinion.
Applicants who find themselves in . . . → Continue Reading
Posted by Clear Admit on August 22, 2007, at 12:21 pm
Tuck’s set of application essays for this season is identical to last year’s, suggesting a consistent focus on an applicant’s unique characteristics, leadership potential and interpersonal behaviors. The program’s instructions with respect to length are also the same, stating that there are no formal length limits, but that most applicants use 500 words per essay “on average.” This provides a bit more leeway than schools whose essays have explicit word counts, but it would still be wise to avoid exceeding or coming short of this mark by very many words.
Let’s take a closer look at each of the school’s essays:
Essay 1: Why is an MBA a critical next step toward your short- and long-term career goals? Why is . . . → Continue Reading
Posted by Clear Admit on August 22, 2007, at 8:43 am
Welcome to another edition of Workbook Wednesdays, where we take a shot at one of Manhattan GMAT’s most challenging quantitative practice questions. Take a look at the problem below, and be sure to check back in with us tomorrow for an explanation of the answer!
Question
Kate and Danny each have $10. Together, they flip a fair coin 5 times. Every time the coin lands on heads, Kate gives Danny $1. Every time the coin lands on tails, Danny gives Kate $1. After the five coin flips, what is the probability that Kate has more than $10 but less . . . → Continue Reading
Posted by Clear Admit on August 21, 2007, at 2:19 pm
Following up on our initial posts pointing out the bschooltalk video series as a generally great resource for applicants, we wanted to take a moment today to highlight the two most recent installments.
Last week’s edition covered the subject of recommendation letters, with representatives from schools like Wharton and Cornell weighing in on the role these documents play in the admissions process and sharing some insight on what the admissions committee seeks to learn from a supervisor’s input. Clear Admit’s Graham Richmond is also on hand to offer guidelines on recommender selection in light of the school’s interests and expectations.
Meanwhile, this week’s podcast features a panel of b-school insiders from Anderson and Tuck, among other programs, and . . . → Continue Reading
Posted by Clear Admit on August 21, 2007, at 7:43 am
It’s time once again for Trivia Tuesday, our regular exploration of the special programs and opportunities that differentiate the leading business schools. In a previous Trivia Tuesday column, we discussed health care education at several MBA programs, with an emphasis on Wharton’s Health Care Systems Major. This week we follow-up on that discussion with a more in-depth look at Fuqua’s Health Sector Management program.
Duke University began offering healthcare education in 1930 alongside its opening of the Duke Hospital. In the more than three-quarters of a century since then, the Health Sector Management program (HSM) has evolved into one of the preeminent healthcare management education programs in the nation, alongside Wharton’s Health Care Systems major. Today, the HSM . . . → Continue Reading
Posted by Clear Admit on August 20, 2007, at 3:38 pm
For those of you who have yet to tackle the GMAT, we wanted to alert you to a free seminar hosted in center city Philadelphia tomorrow night by ManhattanGMAT. Long-time ManhattanGMAT teacher Andrew Yang will conduct a two hour seminar on the myths surrounding the GMAT and practical strategies for success on the test. Andrew is an excellent teacher who consistently earns praise for his engaging, informative classroom style, so this is sure to be a worthwhile event if you are in the Philadelphia area tomorrow evening.
Registration is limited, and so sign up now to ensure your space:
. . . → Continue Reading
Posted by Clear Admit on August 20, 2007, at 12:33 pm
Though Kellogg released their MBA application essays some time ago, the school has just recently announced its deadlines for the 2007-2008 admissions season. Part I of the application includes the data form, an interview request (either on- or off-campus) and the application fee. Part II of Kellogg’s application are the remaining materials of a release of contact information, transcripts, essays, resume, the school’s honor code and two recommendations.
As interviews are a required part of Kellogg’s admissions process, the adcom has broken up the deadlines for Part I of the application based on an applicant’s desired location for an interview. For off-campus interviews, applicants should check the appropriate box in Part I and expect up to . . . → Continue Reading
Posted by Clear Admit on August 20, 2007, at 8:36 am
The annual U.S. News & World Report rankings of undergraduate colleges and universities hit news stands today and is already generating criticism from schools, students and other commentators. Although the controversy is not unusual, this year’s debate adds a twist that could impact the magazine’s graduate business school rankings in the coming years. The story started this spring, when leaders of many small liberal arts colleges joined together to boycott the U.S. News & World Report reputation survey, which accounts for 25% of the undergraduate rankings. A similar survey is used in the business school rankings, and asks top academic officials to rate schools based on their personal opinions of the programs. Critics call the reputation survey . . . → Continue Reading
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