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.

French philosopher Blaise Pascal famously noted that he didn't have time to pen a short letter, so he wrote a long one instead. The fact that writing effectively but concisely is a rare skill is one ...

The personal essay is an essential component of your application. How compelling it is — or isn't — can make or break your acceptance.

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 ...

Crafting the perfect MBA application doesn't need to be complicated. At Booth, we believe the best way to determine a fit for the program is through a comprehensive and genuine profile of who you are ...

Rick Weiland started the Executive MBA Program in 1978, about a week after he got married. Fortunately, his wife Karen was in the middle of nursing studies, so they spent their nights cozying up to ...

Anyone who hopes to get into a top MBA program should start working toward that goal as soon as possible, experts warn, noting that it is unwise to try to rush through the admissions process. A year ...