When I wrote my own MBA admissions essay, I remember feeling lost, rambling without a clear direction. Crafting a standout essay requires self-awareness, authenticity, and alignment with the program.

Barbara Coward is an MBA admissions consultant who has helped students get into top-tier programs. Her advice for nailing the personal essay includes bridging the gap between your past and future. She ...

Essays allow MBA programs to see the real you. Explain why you're a good fit for that particular program. Allow enough time to prepare and proofread. A compelling MBA application essay can help set ...

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This question is simple enough; though coming up with your answer can be a lot more challenging. This notorious essay is at the heart of the MBA application to the Stanford GSB, and typically ties ...

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. There is no easy answer to what makes the perfect business school application essay. Many schools no longer ...

A decade ago, business school applications commonly included up to six essay questions for applicants to fret and labor over. For at least the past three application seasons, however, many top-ranked ...

Formatting an essay in APA style can be a bit intimidating, especially if you're used to another format like MLA or Chicago style. But you can master the rules of APA essay format, too. The key is to ...