As an MBA applicant, one of the most poignant moments in your graduate school application is crafting your personal statement. Think of it as your opportunity to step out from the pages of your resume and transcripts, offering the admissions committee a deeper...
I get questions all the time. Here’s a popular one I receive from a parent… Q: Are summer programs really worth it? A: Yes, and no. Here’s the deal with summer programs…on an activities list, they look good. The applicant spent part of the summer on...
I get questions all the time. Here’s a popular one I receive from applicants… Q: Do I really need to take the SAT/ACT and submit a good score? A: Yes! (Sorry) You do! Sure, schools are going test optional ((Harvard for another two years, UC test blind for the...
I get questions all the time. Here’s a popular one I receive from parents… Q: What can we do to prepare for a “Why” essay? A: A few things…1) Visit the school for either and official or unofficial visit. Spend an entire day there, visit...
I get questions all the time. Here’s a popular one I receive from parents… Q: What makes one essay better than another? A: Great question! Complicated answer. Creating a college essay is a creative endeavor – not unlike painting a portrait or making a...
