Harvard, Stanford, Wharton - MBA Application Tips 2021

MBA application processes at the top business school, such as Harvard Business School, Stanford Graduate School of Business and Wharton Business School are hard to navigate. I hope this video and my application tips help you to apply to the business school you really want to go to. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions on the admissions process.

00:00 Introduction
01:42 GPA / GMAT
04:34 TOEFL / IELTS
05:44 GMAT Why & How to prepare
09:16 CV
11:45 Letters of Recommendation
16:07 Essays
20:01 Application Forms
23:45 Interview
30:42 Thank you

GPA/GMAT:
Magoosh GMAT: https://gmat.magoosh.com/invite/486EGA
Magoos TOEFL: https://toefl.magoosh.com/invite/486EGA
Official Prep: https://gmatofficialprep.mba.com/SarasExamPrep#/home
TOEFL Speaking (free): https://www.toeflresources.com/speaking-section/toefl-speaking-templates/
TOEFL Writing (free): https://www.toeflresources.com/writing-section/toefl-writing-templates/
TOEFL Speaking (free): https://www.prepscholar.com/toefl/blog/toefl-speaking-template/
GMAT Forum (free): https://gmatclub.com/
For Military, under represented minorities & women: https://www.admitmeaccess.com/ (reduced price for applicant lab & free magoosh)
CV:
Dartmouth Tips: http://mba.tuck.dartmouth.edu/cdo-news/Resume%20Guide%202nd%20Year.pdf
Harvard Tips: https://www.cnbc.com/2019/07/10/an-example-of-the-perfect-resume-according-to-harvard-career-experts.html
General CV Tips: https://careerprotocol.com/format-mba-resume/
MIT CV Tips: https://cdn.cdo.mit.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/67/2020/10/MBAn-Career-Core-Resume-Workshop-2021-Final-YourCDO.pdf
Letter of Recommendation:
Stanford Tips on Letters: https://www.gsb.stanford.edu/programs/mba/admission/application/letters-reference
Kirsten Moss (Stanford GSB): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDRLs1llh2U
Tips for Letters: https://careerprotocol.com/awesome-recommendations/

Essays:
http://applicantlab.refr.cc/lukashaffer1
Book Tip on Application: http://tianheedu.com/upfile/download/sqgl/201308/20130805_1375688201.pdf
HBS essay collection: https://harbus.org/product/harbus-mba-essay-guide-2020/
HBS essays 1 (free): https://poetsandquants.com/2017/08/30/three-hbs-applicants-three-successful-mba-essays/
Essay Examples: https://poetsandquants.com/2017/10/12/84799/?pq-category=sponsored-blogs
HBS essays 2 (free): https://blog.accepted.com/sample-essay-from-admitted-hbs-student/

Application Forms:
http://applicantlab.refr.cc/lukashaffer1

Interview:
http://applicantlab.refr.cc/lukashaffer1
Hard Questions: https://www.clearadmit.com/mba-admissions-tips/seven-hardest-mba-admissions-interview-questions-and-how-to-answer-them/
Common questions: https://www.accepted.com/mba/questions
Tough Questions: https://poetsandquants.com/2020/10/09/10-tough-mba-interview-questions-how-to-handle-them/?pq-category=admissions&pq-category-2=sponsored-blogs
Virtual setup: https://techcrunch.com/2020/05/13/how-to-create-the-best-at-home-videoconferencing-setup-for-every-budget/
https://poetsandquants.com/tag/fridays-with-sandy/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVllTokJO_U&list=PLxjlG8lCTV_dHA5xsA0Nw7Ff06Vt-WPV-

SUMMARY: GPA & GMAT
- Don‘t cry over a low GPA
- Focus on the GMAT, to reach the score you want / need
- Use an online tool (such as magoosh) to study efficiently

SUMMARY: CV
- Leverage templates to make your CV comparable (see MIT, HBS, …)
- Use simple language to explain what you did, why it was a problem & whythe results were so impressive.
- Context helps the adcom understand your impact in your organization

SUMMARY: LETTERS
- Choose people who like you and can tell great stories about you (titles matter less)
- Ask them in person & explain why the letter matters (it takes time!)
- Send them briefing material (notes, Kirsten‘s video & links to example)

SUMMARY: ESSAYS
- Create a clear, distinct brand that an adcom member can pitch you as
- Use the essay to fill that brand with life (e.g., backstory or specific future vision)
- Get inspired by other essays (found online or in the Harbus essay guide)

SUMMARY: APP FORMS
- Every business school is different, but your brand stays the same.
- Highlight school specifics e.g., classes or strengths (also important for essays!)
- Tell the truth – always!

SUMMARY: INTERVIEWS
- Congratulations: your chances are 40-60% to get into b-school at this point
- Preparation is key – take a list of possible questions and note down bullet points, then do mock interviews with friends
- Be yourself: take the interview as a cool conversation – just don‘t brag

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