Resilience is defined as the ability to recover from a crisis, bounce back from it, and even use it as a springboard for new heights. At a specific level, resilience refers to thinking patterns that foster a positive growth mindset even in the face of adversity. In recent years, resilience has been a hot topic of discussion and a lot...

This is our third blog in our five-part series on decoding the essay prompts for top MBA programs. You can read our blogs on the Harvard essay and the NYU Stern essay to approach these quirky and enigmatic prompts. The Columbia Business schools new campus lies in Manhattanville, in the city that never sleeps, New York. As Columbia Business School puts it ‘We are constantly pursuing,...

Those applying for MBA abroad would know that NYU Stern MBA Class of ’23 saw roughly 4000 applications from across 32 countries, vying for 771 seats. With an acceptance rate of about 19%, let’s take a closer look at the NYU Stern evaluation matrix before we get into decoding the famous and unusual ‘Pick Six’ essay. NYU Stern evaluates each...