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.

Challenged by fellow writers to tell a full story in six words, novelist Ernest Hemingway wrote, “For sale: baby shoes. Never worn.” According to legend, Hemingway penned the story in a few minutes on ...

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 ...

Make the most of interviews and essays to give a fuller picture. Add context to awards and accomplishments. Draw connections between non-business courses and B-school. In the competitive world of MBA ...

Smile! You're on camera -- a video camera, now integral to our lives. Video Conferencing applications have gone from nouns to verbs. Most of us Skype, Google Hangout, or FaceTime friends and relatives ...