6 Key Qualities of Successful MBA Candidates
Each year, MBA admissions committees sort through thousands of applications from aspiring students trying to get into their ideal business school. Blue-chip programs are seeking certain attributes in candidates, and understanding how to emphasize your strengths to align with their expectations can provide a competitive advantage. “The process is highly holistic,” says Colin Davis, senior director of marketing and operations for MBA programs at the Booth School of Business at the University of Chicago. “In addition to raw ability and self-knowledge, we seek purpose and clarity—why an applicant is seeking an MBA and how Booth’s program fits into their aspirations.” Your application is your opportunity to tell…