All MBA Application Related Tips

We have collected the Essays of the Top 50 MBA programs for the 2026 Entering class.  In this in-depth essay analysis of the top 50 MBA applications, we cover:

As the program with the highest application volume, Harvard must differentiate between two applicants with similar scores (GMAT/GRE and GPA). 

In your application (essay, resume, and recommendation letter), make sure that these 10 traits are highlighted.

1. Experience

   2.  Preparedness

   3.  Learning

For the Harvard MBA Essay 1 on Career Choice, Aspirations & IMPACT, we cover:

INSEAD Video interviews following the MBA application submission is the most fumbled section of the application, primarily from the limited opportunity an applicant has at covering the nuanced points in just one minute. The effort becomes at highlighting the most impactful point in 20-30 seconds and adding a point or two to support the answer.

Time to Prepare for INSEAD Video Interview: 1-2 Days; The applicant must submit the interview within 48 hours.

Here are some Sample Interview Questions and tips to ace the INSEAD Video essay.

In this MBA Application Resume Tips, I will share about a strange but obvious lack of focus that I see among applicants who are programmed to think only with respect to their team.