MBA Q&A with Admissions Directors
A Tighter Fit At Yale
A backlog of deferrals is making it tougher to get into Yale's MBA program. Admissions Director Bruce DelMonico tells how to raise your profile.
Cornell Reaches Out
A revamping of the admissions office means, among other things, finding more ways to connect with prospective students.
Finding a Fit at Berkeley
Admissions Director Peter Johnson says the school focuses on innovation and creativity, and encourages applicants to think broadly about those qualities.
Georgetown's Search for Leaders
Admissions Director Monica Gray talks about what she looks for in candidates -- and where some applicants go wrong.
Getting Into Michigan
The Ross School 's admissions director talks about recommendation letters, essays, and how the school evaluates MBA candidates.
London 's Worldly Appeal
LBS Director Julia Tyler talks explains how the program's global, multicultural approach reflects its home city.
Making Your Way into Harvard
Admissions Director Brit Dewey tells MBA hopefuls: "We want to understand what moves you've made...and what you learned."
NYU Seeks Individuality and Direction
Admissions Director Isser Gallogly says Stern 'is not a place to figure it all out. It's a place to get it done.
Small Program, Big Resources
Washington University 's Olin business school admits 140 to 150 MBA students a year. The admissions director tells what it takes to fill one of those slots.
The A to Z of Getting Into Columbia
Assistant Dean for Admissions Linda Meehan on the New York business school's procedures.
Tips for Entry to MIT's Sloan
Director Rod Garcia discusses Sloan's MBA admissions process—for starters, answer the questions asked of you and expect a rigorous program.
Broad Education Beyond Supply Chain
Michigan State 's Broad School has more to offer than just a noted program in supply-chain management, says its admissions director.
Cambridge's Canon
The British B-school's Simon Learmount looks for ambition, career success, and "that something extra" in applicants.
Indiana Seeks Team Players
The Kelley School seeks smart, talented students who will make contributions in the classroom and flourish in a collaborative environment.
Kellogg Wants You to Be Yourself
In a chat on BusinessWeek.com, Northwestern's Kellogg School director of admissions discussed application issues with prospective students.
Mendoza Means Business—and Football
Notre Dame's MBA program is newly revamped to offer more flexibility. Students also get guaranteed Fighting Irish tickets.
No tricks at Wharton
The advice the admissions department gives applicants is on the square, says director Thomas Caleel. So don't over-think your responses.
Penn State Seeks 'Leadership' and 'Focus'
The Smeal College of Business pursues a diverse class whose goals track with the school's vision and values, says admissions chief Carrie Marcinkevage.
Rochester 's Intimate Program
Admissions Director Gregory MacDonald describes the admissions process for the university's Simon business school.
Taking on Tepper Admissions
An admissions official and a student from Carnegie Mellon's B-school discuss the application process, the workload, and what makes Tepper unique.
The Babson Mindset
The B-school's director of admissions discusses what entrepreneurship really means and what Babson looks for in an applicant.
The Lowdown on Top-Ranked Chicago
A dean and two students recently fielded online questions about admissions and life at the nation ' s No.1-ranked B-school. Here's a transcript.
Tips for Taking on Tuck
The recently appointed head of the Dartmouth 's B-school talks about the applicant, the application, and the interview.
UCLA: Looking for Leadership
High on the list of qualities UCLA's MBA program seeks is evidence of past leadership and future potential, says admissions director Lydia Heyman.
USC Casts a Wider Net
Admissions Director Keith Vaughn says the Marshall School has beefed up its scholarship pool and will boost its admit rate.
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