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Three Tips for Scholarship Essays

At Gurufi, we know that getting in is often only half the battle! Paying for it can be just as -if not more- stressful as applying. With the average cost of graduate school starting at...

Mastering the MBA Personal Statement: From CV to Compelling Story

Crafting an MBA personal statement can be daunting. For many applicants, it's the most uncomfortable part of the application process, transforming a straightforward CV into a compelling narrative. Yet, mastering this challenge is crucial for...

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Admissions Consultant Answers 10 Common Questions About MBA Personal Statements

When I agreed to respond to ten common questions that MBA applicants had, I promised that I wouldn’t say “it depends” to every question… even though there isn’t just one right way to do things!...

A vibrant and cheerful cartoon illustration depicting the balance between professional and personal life in an MBA personal statement. The image is divided into two sections with a large figure in the center balancing scales. On the left side, a group of well-dressed professionals discuss and hold documents in front of charts showcasing various professional achievements such as bar graphs and pie charts labeled "Professional Achievements." On the right side, a colorful and lively scene features a person engaging with family and personal activities, including a child holding a teddy bear and another playing. The background includes drawings of family, hobbies, and personal growth symbols. The large central figure in a suit, representing the MBA applicant, balances the scales with "Professional" on one side and "Personal" on the other, indicating the importance of maintaining a balance between career accomplishments and personal qualities. The overall theme suggests that a successful MBA personal statement should highlight both professional achievements and personal attributes.

The Personal or the Professional? What to Emphasize in Your MBA Personal Statement

Five Mistakes to Avoid in your Business School Personal Statement

As you go about crafting your business school personal statements, here are five mistakes to avoid making.