When I wrote my own MBA admissions essay, I remember feeling lost, rambling without a clear direction. Crafting a standout essay requires self-awareness, authenticity, and alignment with the program.

The essay component of the MBA application is a chance to really wow the admissions committee and stand out from potentially thousands of other candidates with similar GMAT scores or GPAs. There are ...

Over my 15 years in admissions at Kellogg I have read A LOT of essay questions. I am often asked about the “best essays” and believe me, there have been many wonderful answers. And I will write about ...

Once you complete your application, we will ask you to record some video essays for us to get to know you even better. Many of our past applicants had some angst about this portion of the application, ...

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French philosopher Blaise Pascal famously noted that he didn’t have time to pen a short letter, so he wrote a long one instead. The fact that writing effectively but concisely is a rare skill is one ...

Jay Bryant, director of graduate recruitment and admissions with the Rady School of Management at the University of California--San Diego, says LGBT B-school applicants are sometimes reluctant to ...

If you’re reading this, you’re likely standing at a pivotal moment in your career. You’ve mastered the basics of your industry, you've started to lead projects or teams, and you're thinking seriously ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. No matter how accomplished or talented you are, it would be foolish to assume that you could effortlessly gain entry into an MBA ...