Tag Archives: SBC newsletter
October 21, 2021
The Dreaded Ding
A few weeks ago, Harvard Business School sent out its Round 1 interview invitations, along with “release” notices to the majority of applicants (and Round 2 deferral messages to some others). That means thousands …
September 3, 2021
Friends Can Help Review Your Application Materials—If They Limit Well-Meaning Advice
As Round 1 deadlines near, you’ll probably think about asking a trusted friend or family member to review your application materials. At some point, you’ll have read your responses so many times that errors …
August 30, 2021
Should Your MBA Career Goals Be “Strategic”?
When you pull together your business school application materials, you might find yourself stumped (in a few different ways) about how to explain your MBA career goals. Thankfully, the adcom isn’t going to hold you …
August 9, 2021
What Does the MBA Admissions Committee Really Want
August 2, 2021
STAR Method for MBA Essay Writing
Have you heard of the STAR interview technique? It’s when an interviewer asks you a behavioral question (which usually begins, “Tell me about a time when you…”), and you respond by laying out the …
April 27, 2021
Social Media Tips for MBA Applicants
We’re going to tell you something you probably already know. Namely, if you’re applying to an MBA program this year, be careful about what you post online. Adcom members may search your name before …
