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Some business schools explicitly ask for weaknesses in their written applications. For example, the INSEAD MBA application includes a...

What exactly is an “MBA Application Narrative”? Business school applications are different from other applications you might have done in...

Round 2 deadlines are 40 days away. The question that many applicants are asking themselves is “Should I apply in Round 2, or wait until...

Let’s examine the costs of an MBA. Tuition fees at an M7 USA MBA start at around $80,000 per year, for two years. Then there’s rent,...

What is the STAR method? The technique popularly known as “STAR”, is an acronym for Situation, Task, Action and Result. It’s a framework...

Why you got waitlisted After spending months studying for the GMAT/GRE exams, contemplating your post-MBA narrative and perfecting your...

If you’ve got an invite for an MBA interview, the Admissions Committee thinks you make a great candidate - on paper. The interview is the...

I speak to hundreds of MBA applicants every year. One of the most common questions I get asked is, “How do I justify my low undergrad GPA...

You’ve decided you want an MBA. You've budgeted time and money for the application process. Now it’s time to prove you can read, write,...

Top MBA programs are expensive. Unsurprisingly many students take out a loan to pay for business school. Lendwise is an option.

Pre-application checks: Can I afford an MBA and do I have time to apply?

I explore 6 of the most compelling reasons, based on my experience at Oxford University

In this series, I shine a light on the success stories of previous clients. Hopefully inspiring others to emulate their success. Today...

For many, an MBA will be the second-largest cost they incur in their entire lives after buying a house. Most applicants can expect to...

The FT ranking of European MBA programs for 2020 has been released! Usual suspects in the top 10 with a notably strong performance from...

Choosing the right business school is critical. The school which best 'fits' your profile is likely to look more favourably on your...

Admissions staff are trained to identify genuine passion for their school in your application essays and interviews, so choosing the...

Admissions staff are trained to identify genuine passion for their school in your application essays and interviews. This means that...

Choosing the right business school is critical. Choosing the school which best 'fits' your profile increases the chances of successful...

Before we decided what to write in your application essay. Now let's look at how to write it, particularly given the challenging word limit.