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 ...

Two of the most challenging questions asked of MBA applicants who aspire to the most highly selective business schools in the world are probably given more thought than a marriage proposal or the ...

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Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Much emphasis is put on the essay preparation for an MBA application. You need to highlight your achievements, ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

Stanford's Graduate School of Business admissions office isn't only interested in your previous education and work experience. They want to know who you are. That includes your personality, values, ...