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September is a busy time for MBA programs, their applicants and recommenders. With Round 1 deadlines at top schools imminent or already passed, you may decide that pushing your application to Round 2 is the..

Essay questions of this type come as close to any in directly asking you to, “Tell us about yourself”: “What matters most to you, and why?” (Stanford) “What makes you feel alive when you are..

“Marketing yourself” to business schools simply means understanding that your application is an act of personal advocacy, not a workplace self-evaluation, class paper, or confessional. But don’t get carried away with the marketing metaphors. Brands..

Interviews can certainly be daunting, but the best way to prepare for them is to practice. Practice answering possible questions the committee may ask you, but also practice questions that you should ask the committee…

There are many methods to help you prepare to write your best essays, such as journaling, visual mapping, or making random lists about you. For essays about leadership or teamwork, for example, ask yourself questions,..

HBS’s admissions director, Chad Losee, has just welcomed 1,010 students from around the world to begin their MBA journey. (Several Admitify clients are among the lucky few). Of the 9,773 applications received, HBS accepted 1,010,..