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 ...

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.

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, ...

Aja Edmond is a 2012 graduate of Stanford Graduate School of Business, the No. 3 MBA program in the world in 2021. This is the essay she submitted.

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 ...

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 ...

Application deadlines are coming out fast and furious. Harvard Business School posted their deadlines for the Class of 2027 last week. Before that, you’ll find admissions timelines for Columbia ...

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 ...