How To Make The Most Of The STAR Approach When Writing MBA Application Essays
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How To Make The Most Of The STAR Approach When Writing MBA Application Essays

Reading Time: 3 minutesThe STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result) approach is one of the most basic and versatile structures that an applicant can use to frame answers to your application essays. Once you have picked an appropriate story that you want to tell, this approach helps you draw the story out in a compelling way, and also helps…

#KnowYourCollege – MIT (Sloan)
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#KnowYourCollege – MIT (Sloan)

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe MIT Sloan School of Management (also known as MIT Sloan or Sloan) is the business school of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States. MIT Sloan offers bachelors, masters, and doctoral degree programs, as well as executive education. Its full-time MBA program is one of the most selective in the world. Find below the MBA Class Profile (2022) to understand your chances: Here are top 5 reasons to consider…

#KnowYourCollege – Stanford University (GSB)
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#KnowYourCollege – Stanford University (GSB)

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Stanford Graduate School of Business (also known as Stanford Business School, Stanford GSB, or GSB) is one of the seven popular schools of Stanford University. Stanford GSB offers a general management Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree, the MSx Program (which is a full-time twelve-month MS in Management for mid-career executives) and a Ph.D….

Complete College Application Checklist for Students
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Complete College Application Checklist for Students

Reading Time: 3 minutesAre you close to pressing the “SUBMIT” button on your college application? Before you do, look through our list below to make sure you have all the pertinent documents prior to your college deadlines. 1. Application form(s); First and foremost, review the application instructions thoroughly, especially the necessary requirements and relevant documents for your area…

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All You Need To Know About Goals Essay Writing

Reading Time: 3 minutesThe essay component is one of the most critical elements of the MBA application. There are a significant number of schools that require you to share your post-MBA goals with them, either in the form of an essay or in the application itself. The goals essay is particularly influential because it reflects your post-MBA recruitment…

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

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

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

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…

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

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…