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Choosing Topics For The B-School Essay

By - Jun 1, 14:51 PM   Comments [0]

Choosing Topics For The B-School Essay” is the latest post in our series, Navigate the MBA Maze. In your applications, the schools are attempting to get to know you through your essays. So what should you write about? Write about what is most important to you and...

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Beat The GRE With Accepted And Magoosh

By - Jun 1, 14:47 PM   Comments [0]

 A low GRE score can be bad news. But the good news is that you can raise your score with some smart preparation! If you’re looking ahead to the GRE—or if you’re planning to retake it—join us for a FREE webinar with Magoosh GRE expert Chris...

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Review of BenchPrep’s Online Test Prep Site

By - Feb 20, 12:34 PM   Comments [0]

I just logged into the BenchPrep test prep website and am welcomed with their greeting of “Gain an unfair advantage on test day”; I like this – a test prep site with an edge! Let’s continue exploring… After you sign in and choose your test (see...

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Personal Branding in Admissions

By - Aug 29, 12:00 PM   Comments [0]

The term “personal brand” is bandied about a lot in admissions. I don’t claim to be an expert on branding, but after fifteen years editing essays and advising applicants, I know a bit about admissions. I see the concept of “personal brand” as a threat...

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Personal Statement Tip: Failure Questions

By - May 25, 17:56 PM   Comments [0]

Facing a failure question? Keep in mind this maxim from Michael Josephson of the Josephson Institute: “Find the lesson in every failure, and you’ll never fail.” That concept is the key to successfully answering failure questions on applications and in interviews.  The post Personal Statement Tip: Failure...

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