by Transcend Admissions | Mar 20, 2014 | Application Strategy
Greetings aspiring MBA candidates! We would like to build on our previous post that delved into the often problematic “Why MBA Now?” interview question. In our last post, we encouraged interviewees to establish a clear, career-oriented reason for pursuing an MBA.... by Transcend Admissions | Mar 12, 2014 | Application Strategy
There are several interview topics that every MBA interviewee should be prepared for such as discussions of an important professional accomplishment, a significant teamwork or leadership experience, points of learning from a mistake/failure or their strengths and... by Transcend Admissions | Oct 21, 2013 | Application Strategy
Graduate programs, especially MBA programs value diversity of ideas and are extremely results-focused. There is no one ‘right’ type of background for MBA programs – in order to create an optimal learning environment the admissions committee aims to fill the... by Transcend Admissions | Oct 7, 2013 | Application Strategy
MBA essay word limits are shrinking. Essays that used to have a 750 word limits are now limited to 250-500 words. With these very tight space restrictions it is impossible to mention all of your important past experiences in the essays. As the essays get shorter, the... by Transcend Admissions | Aug 15, 2013 | Application Strategy
As we noted in this past article, shifting functions or industries upon earning an MBA is very normal – ½ of an MBA class may be seeking a major career change. Although this is common, a career changer faces the challenge of persuading the MBA admissions committee... by Transcend Admissions | Jul 26, 2013 | Application Strategy
What do you do when you’re unsure about whether or not graduate school is right for you? There are a number of factors — time and expense perhaps being the two biggest — which could influence whether or not a graduate degree makes sense for you. Graduate... by Transcend Admissions | Jul 18, 2013 | Application Strategy, Undergraduate Application Strategy
Many international applicants are only knowledgeable about (aka, obsessed with) a small number of colleges and universities in the United States. MIT and UC Berkeley are wonderful schools that can provide a great education — but the vast majority of...