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…

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

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

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…

Top 5 Factors To Consider When Deciding Between a One-Year Vs Two-Year MBA
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Top 5 Factors To Consider When Deciding Between a One-Year Vs Two-Year MBA

Reading Time: 3 minutesAre you planning on attending a top MBA program in Fall 2017? As the first step in your business school search process, how do you decide between applying for a one year or two year MBA program? Here are some of the critical factors to consider to make sure you find the right fit: 1….

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?

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

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…

Applying for an MBA in Round 1 vs Round 2
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Applying for an MBA in Round 1 vs Round 2

Reading Time: 3 minutesHave you already started thinking about applying to business school for enrollment in Fall 2017? Now is the time to take stock of the extent to which your profile and application are in order, and to accordingly see whether it makes more sense to apply in Round 1 or 2 in the Fall. Competition is…

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How to make the most of your time in college?

Reading Time: 4 minutesCollege is going to be one of your greatest adventures, so get ready to make the most of it. You are on your way to discovering a profoundly greater sense of self, subjects and causes you will care deeply about for a lifetime, the ability to manage your time and take care of yourself, a…