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Scott Edinburgh

2 days ago
3 min

COVID-19 GMAT/GRE/EA Testing Update

Starting in late September, online test-takers will have the ability to retake the online GMAT.

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The MIT Sloan MBA Program: Now Test-Optional

Scott Edinburgh

5 days ago
3 min

The MIT Sloan MBA Program: Now Test-Optional

Taking into account the complications that the pandemic has presented regarding testing, the MIT Sloan MBA program is now test-optional.

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Did you miss the MBA Round 1 deadline for Harvard Business School, Stanford GSB and Wharton?

Scott Edinburgh

Sep 17
4 min

Did you miss the MBA Round 1 deadline for Harvard Business School, Stanford GSB and Wharton?

With round 2 deadlines under four months away, Personal MBA Coach is here to help you develop your MBA application timeline!

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Berkeley Haas, UVA Darden, Michigan Ross, USC Marshall & Texas McCombs Admit with $70K Scholarship

Scott Edinburgh

Sep 11
5 min

Berkeley Haas, UVA Darden, Michigan Ross, USC Marshall & Texas McCombs Admit with $70K Scholarship

Find out how this candidate was accepted to 5 top schools and secured $70K in scholarships.

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Kellogg 2020-2021 MBA Application Essay Analysis

Scott Edinburgh

Sep 2
5 min

Kellogg 2020-2021 MBA Application Essay Analysis

Read Personal MBA Coach’s Kellogg essay analysis for key tips on tackling this year’s questions.

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MIT Sloan 2020-2021 MBA Application Tips

Scott Edinburgh

Aug 26
4 min

MIT Sloan 2020-2021 MBA Application Tips

This year, MIT Sloan once again requests that applicants submit a cover letter, organizational chart and 60-second video statement as part o

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Harvard Business School, Wharton, Chicago Booth & Yale SOM Admit With $244K Scholarship

Scott Edinburgh

Aug 20
3 min

Harvard Business School, Wharton, Chicago Booth & Yale SOM Admit With $244K Scholarship

Find out how this candidate was accepted to Harvard Business School, Wharton, Chicago Booth, and Yale SOM with $244K in scholarships.

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Interview with Columbia Business School Associate Director of Admissions, Nicole Shay

Scott Edinburgh

Aug 11
8 min

Interview with Columbia Business School Associate Director of Admissions, Nicole Shay

Don't miss rare and valuable advice from Nicole Shay, Associate Director, Admissions, at Columbia Business School!

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How to Maximize Your Chance for an MBA Scholarship

Scott Edinburgh

Aug 6
4 min

How to Maximize Your Chance for an MBA Scholarship

Personal MBA Coach is here to help you maximize your chances of MBA Scholarship success!

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Scott Edinburgh

Jul 31
3 min

5 Common MBA Application Misconceptions

Over the past 13 years, Personal MBA Coach has heard countless “myths” from MBA hopefuls. While there are many misconceptions about the M...

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Personal MBA Coach Interview with Diana Economy, Director of Full-Time Admissions at Michigan Ross

Scott Edinburgh

Jul 23
1 min

Personal MBA Coach Interview with Diana Economy, Director of Full-Time Admissions at Michigan Ross

Last week, Personal MBA Coach founder, Scott Edinburgh, sat down virtually with Diana Economy, Director of Full-Time MBA Admissions at Un...

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Less Is More When it Comes to Writing Compelling MBA Application Essays

Scott Edinburgh

Jul 16
3 min

Less Is More When it Comes to Writing Compelling MBA Application Essays

Nearly all MBA programs have confirmed their MBA application essays for 2020-2021 hopefuls. While some top programs including Harvard Bus...

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Chicago Booth 2020-2021 MBA Essay Analysis

Scott Edinburgh

Jul 9
3 min

Chicago Booth 2020-2021 MBA Essay Analysis

This week Chicago Booth confirmed the MBA application essay questions for 2020-2021 applicants. Once again, Booth will require two essays...

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Yale School of Management 2020-2021 Essay Analysis

Scott Edinburgh

Jul 1
3 min

Yale School of Management 2020-2021 Essay Analysis

Yale School of Management has released deadlines and the essay for the 2020-2021 application season, leaving the question unchanged for t...

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How To Ensure Your MBA Letters of Recommendation Shine

Scott Edinburgh

Jun 26
4 min

How To Ensure Your MBA Letters of Recommendation Shine

MBA letters of recommendation are an integral part of your application that require more work than you might think. As you begin to narrow...

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Duke Fuqua 2020-2021 MBA Application Essay Analysis

Scott Edinburgh

Jun 23
3 min

Duke Fuqua 2020-2021 MBA Application Essay Analysis

Duke Fuqua has shortened its MBA application essays for 2020-2021 MBA hopefuls. Previously, Duke had one of the longest MBA applications ...

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Scott Edinburgh

Jun 16
2 min

Stanford GSB 2020-2021 Essay Analysis

Stanford GSB, as expected, did not change the essay questions this year. However, Stanford lowered the combined word limit from 1150 to 1...

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Scott Edinburgh

Jun 12
5 min

Interview with Personal MBA Coach Founder, Scott Edinburgh

This week we are changing things up a bit and turning the camera (so to speak) on Scott Edinburgh, Personal MBA Coach founder. Get Scott’...

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Scott Edinburgh

Jun 4
3 min

Michigan Ross 2020-2021 Essay Analysis

The University of Michigan Ross School of Business has released its application deadlines and essays for this season. Michigan Ross will ...

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Columbia Business School Class of 2023 - Updated Essay Question & Analysis - Fall 2020 - Spring 2021

Scott Edinburgh

May 28
4 min

Columbia Business School Class of 2023 - Updated Essay Question & Analysis - Fall 2020 - Spring 2021

As predicted, Personal MBA Coach learned today that the Columbia Business School essays will NOT be changing for class of 2023 business s...

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