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ISB Essay Questions Analysis: 2013-14

Posted on June 18, 2013
ISB has changed its application package for its PGP applicants for the 2014 batch. Last year, ISB applicants had written 3 required essay questions (300 words each) and one video response question. This year’s applicants will submit 3 required questions (300 words each, but different prompts), and one optional essay of 300 words to provide…
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Ross Application Essay Questions Analysis- 2013-2014

Posted on June 4, 2013
Ross has released its essay questions for 2013-2014. Instead of five questions from last year, this year’s applicants will be answering four questions, and instead of 1700 words, they now have only 1250 words to present their candidacy. Ross has eliminated last year’s question about ‘passion’ because they say they did not get the desired…
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How Should I Choose Stories for Essays?

Posted on June 1, 2013
In response to my blog titled 'Common Mistakes You Should Avoid in Your Essays,' I received emails from applicants with some interesting queries regarding stories to be used in essays. I would like to share their questions and my responses to the questions: Question #1: Are these stories supposed to be the guiding spirit of…
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