Events

NYU Stern replaced its “Change: ___ it” essay with a professional aspirations prompt for 2026-2027, while Pick Six and the optional third essay stay the same. Susan Berishaj explains what that shift means for the rest of the candidacy.

Darden replaced its Community essay with a 90-second video question for 2026-2027, while its two other essay prompts stayed the same. Susan Berishaj explains what that shift asks of candidates ahead of Darden’s October 7 deadline.

Most MBA candidates prepare for interviews the way they’d prepare for any interview. Susan Berishaj explains why that instinct is exactly what gets otherwise strong candidates caught flat-footed.

Why can a deferred MBA candidate’s activities look strong and still miss what the committee is evaluating? Susan Berishaj breaks down the two different tests every activity has to pass.