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

Reading Time: 2 minutes The 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….

What Should A Complete College Application Include?
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What Should A Complete College Application Include?

Reading Time: 3 minutes Are 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 minutes The 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…

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All You Need to Know About Acing The SAT!

Reading Time: 3 minutes Are you in high school, and considering applying for an undergraduate degree in the US? One of the very first hurdles you need to cross is taking a standardized entrance exam, which is either the SAT or the ACT. It is important to first decide between the SAT and the ACT, based on your academic…

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

Reading Time: 3 minutes Strong 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 minutes Your 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…

ReachIvy Exclusive: Top College Series – An Interview with Director, Master of Finance at MIT Sloan
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ReachIvy Exclusive: Top College Series – An Interview with Director, Master of Finance at MIT Sloan

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?

Reading Time: 3 minutes Are 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…