Strategies to get strong Letters of Recommendation
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Strategies to get strong Letters of Recommendation

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Reading Time: 3 minutesStrong recommendation letters are critical to getting in to a top global business school. They can tip the scales towards an acceptance offer, as they provide the admissions committee with: (a) Insight into your performance and potential for career success, in the eyes of a credible supervisor (b) Corroborating evidence in terms of the story…

ReachIvy Exclusive: Top College Series – An Interview with University of Virginia, Darden School of Business
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ReachIvy Exclusive: Top College Series – An Interview with University of Virginia, Darden School of Business

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Reading Time: 6 minutes        Name: Katherine Alford & Kristen Egan Designation: Senior Associate Director of Admissions & Associate Director of Admissions School Name: University of Virginia, Darden School of Business 1. Being able to pick the right program is crucial given the number of options available in the market. At ReachIvy, we meet a lot of…

Top 10 Mistakes to Avoid When Framing and Writing Your Business School Essays
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Top 10 Mistakes to Avoid When Framing and Writing Your Business School Essays

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Reading Time: 3 minutesYour business school essays are one of the most critical components of your application. It influences whether or not you make it to the interview round, and is one of the driving factors for admission to a top university. Here is a list of common mistakes that should be avoided at all costs: 1. Not…

MIT Sloan MFin Interview: Insider Tips
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MIT Sloan MFin Interview: Insider Tips

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Reading Time: 4 minutes        Name: Heidi V. Pickett Designation: Director, Master of Finance Program School Name: MIT Sloan School of Management   1. Can you please provide an overview of the MFin Program at MIT Sloan? Created in direct response to the 2008 financial crisis, the MFin Program provides a comprehensive study of finance and…

Should you hire an MBA Admissions Consultant?
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Should you hire an MBA Admissions Consultant?

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Reading Time: 3 minutesAre you interested in applying for an MBA this fall? Are you going back and forth on whether you need professional help to get to your dream program?admission consultant There are many factors to consider when making this decision, and also a set of expectations that you need to manage in terms of what you…

Yale School of Management: Exclusive Interview Insights
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Yale School of Management: Exclusive Interview Insights

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Reading Time: 10 minutesName: Melissa Fogerty Designation: Director of Admissions School Name: Yale School of Management 1. Being able to pick the right program is crucial given the number of options available in the market. At ReachIvy, we meet a lot of students who face this decision. Who should ideally be applying for the Yale School of Management MBA…

ReachIvy Exclusive Sneak Peak: Top College Series – An Interview with Associate Director of Admissions, MBA at MIT Sloan
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ReachIvy Exclusive Sneak Peak: Top College Series – An Interview with Associate Director of Admissions, MBA at MIT Sloan

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Reading Time: 4 minutes  Name: Jeff Carbone Designation: Associate Director, Office of Admissions School Name: MIT Sloan School of Management   1. Being able to pick the right program is crucial given the number of options available in the market. At ReachIvy, we meet a lot of students who face this decision. Who should ideally be applying for…

Does Startup Experience Help With Admission To A Top Global MBA Program?
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Does Startup Experience Help With Admission To A Top Global MBA Program?

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Reading Time: 3 minutesMany of the top global MBA programs are trying to diversify their class profiles, moving away from solely admitting students with traditional finance, banking, and consulting backgrounds. Professional profiles that have startup experience give admissions committees significant insight into the problems that you are truly passionate about solving, your creativity and penchant for risk-taking, and…

How To Choose A Mentor When Applying For A Study Abroad Program
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How To Choose A Mentor When Applying For A Study Abroad Program

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Reading Time: 3 minutes“Applying for Study Abroad programs is a nightmare! Not only is the application process an uphill battle, but it is extremely difficult to find trustworthy advice. I have spoken to many consultants that provide help while filling out my applications, and I have realized that many of them are ready to offer biased information based…