Harvard, Stanford, Wharton - MBA Application Tips

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 #mba #harvard #stanford #wharton #mbaapplication #applicationprocess #howigotintoharvard #howigotintostanford #howigotintowharton #applicationtips #whartonbusinessschool #harvardbusinessschool #hbs #stanfordgraduateschoolofbusiness #stanfordgsb