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Read MoreTopicsMore Tips on Writing Your Essays
Aside from the GMAT, essays are quite possibly the toughest part of the MBA application. As you go to school information sessions and attend panels at events such as the Forte Forum, you will hear many tips on writing a great essay.
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Read MoreTopicsNetworking in its Many Forms
I’m not a huge fan of the word “networking.” If you genuinely care about getting to know a person, it comes through more effectively than having an ulterior motive. People will always be welcome to an informational conversation, and there are many different types of contacts at business school:
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Read MoreTopicsBetween the Lines
Fit. Culture. Two buzzwords often thrown about when discussing selecting which school to attend for your MBA. The school you select is not just where you will spend the majority of your time the next two years, but also consists of the people who will shape your experience in school and the rest of your life.
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Read MoreTopicsWhat is the First Step to Tackle My Essay?
As this year’s first round deadline for MBA application is approaching, some of my friends anxiously came to me for advice about the whole process, especially about essay writing. And one of the most frequently asked question is what should I do first? After repeatedly sharing my two cents, it occurred to me maybe I should write down some of the tips I found useful to ace MBA application essays.
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Read MoreTopicsGet Into The Stretch Zone!
Choosing to leave the comforts of my hometown in the US to obtain my MBA internationally was the first step. Within the first week at London Business School orientation, I was attending briefings on working in global teams, discussing stereotypes, and learning a lot about my own unique leadership style.
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Read MoreArticlesWrite Right: 5 Tips for Writing Your MBA essays
Just a few months ago, I was squirming all over the thought of writing essays, ignoring my rapidly expanding to-do list, shifting uneasily over my drafts, and literally looking through deadlines like they didn’t exist.
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