10 tips on MBA admissions interviews and essays Hult Blog

So you’ve done all the research, decided on the MBA program that’s right for you, and have your heart set on the perfect business school. Now comes the hard part: getting accepted onto the program. Every school has their own MBA admissions process and culture, and will look for different things from their candidates. But there are some universal tips and tricks that can help you get your foot in the door. Here, Hult’s Vice President of Enrollment and Strategy, Fernando Mora, gives tips on how to ace your MBA admissions essays and interview. Fernando started at Hult in 2006 at our Boston campus as an enrollment advisor for Latin American candidates. He then worked as a director on the team for North American candidates before moving to London in 2008 to lead the European team. He has more than ten years experience interviewing 1000s of MBA candidates from all over the world. We asked Fernando what advice he had for candidates wanting to ace their MBA admissions interviews and essays. Here are Fernando’s top ten tips: Tip 1. Have a clear plan for the future and communicate it clearly People who perform best in admissions interviews are those who have a clear plan for the future. The first question is always about background, and most people are confident talking about that, it acts as a nice warm up. Where people stumble is when you ask them about their plan for the future. Where people stumble is when you ask them about their plan for the future. If we don’t know what you want to accomplish with your MBA, how can we know if this is the right program for you? It’s so important to have thought through before you get to interview what you want to achieve and how your MBA is going to help you achieve it. Even if you have several options, at least show you’ve thought about it. Students on a one-year program have to be super focused, super motivated. And this is going to be a lot easier if you have a clear path mapped out from the beginning. This is especially important if you’re applying for scholarships. We make scholarship offers based on a candidate’s potential, not just past achievements. So if you don’t have a vision, we can’t assess your potential. Tip 2. Sell your vision Passion is infectious. The more passionate you are about your vision for the future, the more we are going to want to support it, and you. I remember one candidate who really stood out. He had really interesting aspirations for his own business, like many people who come to Hult. What made him different was the way he sold his idea to me like I was an investor. By the end of the interview, he totally had my buy in for his future plans. In fact I was cheering him on! And that’s all to do with showing passion and conviction in your ideas, and selling them to your audience. Get your interviewers buy-in for your future plans sell your vision Tip 3. Don’t make the interviewer work hard Some candidates have a tendency to wait for us to ask the questions and follow our lead with everything. We have to work really hard to get the information out of them. These are not going to be the standout candidates; they are easily forgettable. The ones we remember are the ones who make our job easy – they take a question and they run with it, using it to showcase their vision and their talent. Some will turn the tables so they are questioning us, trying to find out how we can support them and effectively leading the interview – there’s evidence of leadership potential right there. An admissions interview works the same as a job interview. You need to persuade the interviewer that you are the right candidate for the role. And we want to be persuaded! An admissions interview works the same as a job interview. You need to persuade the interviewer that you are the right candidate for the role. Tip 4. Have the name of at least one company you want to work for This is a simple one. But it’s something so many candidates struggle with – naming a company they want to work for. If I’m not really understanding what a candidate wants to do with their career, I’ll ask them to tell me who they’d like to work for. That way, I can instantly place them – ah, they want to work for an edgy startup, a tech innovator, a big consultancy. I’m not judging their career aspirations, there’s no right or wrong answer here – it’s just to help me get a better understanding of who they are and how we can help them. So have at least one company name up your sleeve that you’d like to be employed by and make sure you can explain why. Because if you can’t answer a simple question like that quickly and confidently, it just makes it look like you don’t have a clear idea of what you want to do. Have at least one company name up your sleeve that you’d like to be employed by and make sure you can explain why. Tip 5. Show you have an entrepreneurial spirit Every school is different so make sure you do a little research and look at the kind of qualities they’re looking for in a candidate. At Hult, business and adventure go hand in hand and we’re looking for people with a similar mindset. Candidates who see career propositions as possible adventures – full of entrepreneurial spirit, innovation, and growth opportunity – those are the candidates that really excite us. They are looking at the big picture, far beyond the MBA program. At the end of the day, an MBA is a springboard into the rest of your career, the rest of your life – it’s not â€Å"I pay this, I get that† sort of exchange. Candidates who see their MBA as an investment, as an adventure, those are going to be the ones who get the most out of the experience. Open-mindedness, adaptability, and resilience – these are qualities we value  highly at Hult. Tip 6. Concentrate on communicating your ideas, not your grammar This is particularly relevant for candidates who are interviewing in a language that is not their native tongue but it applies to everyone. What an interviewer cares about is the substance behind what you’re saying, not the way you are saying it. If you are worrying about whether or not you are using exactly the correct words or if your grammar is perfect, you are less likely to talk in a compelling and engaging way. If you are worrying about whether or not you are using exactly the correct words or if your grammar is perfect, you are less likely to talk in a compelling and engaging way. I remember one candidate who had excellent test scores for English proficiency and could write excellent English too. When I interviewed him, it was clear his spoken English wasn’t perfect. But he wasn’t hung up on finding exactly the right word or sentence structure and he could express himself brilliantly. We’re not here to mark your grammar; we want to understand your vision. Tip 7. Interview in person if you can It’s always best to do an admissions interview face-to-face if possible. You’re more likely to be able to get your point across clearly and build a rapport with the interviewer. It can be hard if you’re  based far from the school, but it may be worthwhile making the journey if you can. If you do have to have to do the interview remotely, a video call like Skype or Google Hangout is the second best option but make sure you have a good internet connection. Tip 8. Approach your admissions essay like an executive summary Different schools have different things they’re looking for from an admissions essay. So make sure you do a bit of research so you’re clear on the sort of essay you’re expected to write. Hult’s MBA admissions process is designed to assess what skills a candidate has that makes them likely to succeed in business, not at university. Our essays are not academic exercises; they are business tools. We only ask for one basic admissions essay or ‘personal statement’ and we ask it to be short, no more than 500 words. What matters in business is that you can communicate an idea clearly, concisely, and persuasively. And that’s what we’re looking for in a personal statement – it’s like the executive summary to your application. What matters in business is that you can communicate an idea clearly, concisely, and persuasively Tip 9. Use formatting to make your MBA admissions essays easy to read The enrolment team and the admissions committee read hundreds of essays every application deadline, running into thousands for the year. And they read them quickly. Make your essay as easy to read as possible so we can concentrate on your ideas: Break the text up into paragraphs; you’d be amazed at the number of essays we receive that are just one big block of text. That is painful to read and detracts from the substance of what’s actually being written about. Use bullet points – like this! Use subheaders Use bold Underline There’s no need to overdo it and make the text look messy and confusing. But using formatting to organize information and highlight important points is basic good practice in business writing because it helps your reader skim the text and still get all the important information. Tip 10. Use real examples of things you’ve actually done in your MBA admissions essays For most Hult scholarships, we require candidates to submit two essays  Ã¢â‚¬â€œ a personal statement and an additional scholarship essay. Like the personal statement, we ask this to be short at under 500 words, for the same reason that these essays are not intended to be academic, they should be pragmatic. We have a range of scholarships, such as Global Professional, Social Impact, Women in Business, and Entrepreneurial Impact. Competition is fierce and the question we’re asking when we read an MBA scholarship essay is: Why is this candidate worthy of a scholarship? And we’re looking for evidence. Most candidates say they have good ethics, and values, and beliefs. But the only way we can know that’s true is if they show it by using real examples of things they have actually done – personally and professionally. Don’t talk about what you believe, talk about what you’ve done that demonstrates those beliefs. Don’t talk about what you believe, talk about what you’ve done that demonstrate those beliefs. Get straight to the point, and connect your past experience with your future plan. If you have an interesting story, it’s a bonus, but what matters are the things you’ve done and the results you’ve gotten. Read more about Hults MBA admissions process. Not sure whether a one-year or two year MBA is right for you? This article weighs up the pros and cons of both. Make the most of what your career has to offer with a Masters in International Business from Hult. To learn more, take a look at our blog 5 big reasons why to apply early for your MBA or Masters, or give your employability a huge boost with an MBA in international business. Download a brochure or get in touch today to find out how Hult can help you to explore everything about the business world, the future, and yourself.v Hult Rotation offers you a chance to study in a truly global way. Our rotation program allows you to study and be immersed in some of the finest cities in the world. 📠¸: @jasminmanzano . Hult Rotation offers you a chance to study in a truly global way. Our rotation program allows you to study and be immersed in some of the finest cities in the world. 📠¸: @jasminmanzano . Each year, Hult seeks to enroll a talented and ambitious incoming class from all over the world. We look for diverse students with a wide range of experiences, perspectives, and interests—students who will thrive in our unique educational atmosphere. Are you ready for a truly global experience? 📠¸: @iambrunadiniz . Each year, Hult seeks to enroll a talented and ambitious incoming class from all over the world. We look for diverse students with a wide range of experiences, perspectives, and interests—students who will thrive in our unique educational atmosphere. Are you ready for a truly global experience? 📠¸: @iambrunadiniz . We’re excited to start 2020 on a ranking high! Hult is proud to have been placed #28 in Poets Quants 2020 rankings for Best Undergraduate Business Schools in the US. Taking a huge leap of 32 places from our 2019 position, we’re also very happy to have secured top positions in key categories like: life-changing experience, practicality of the degree, and global immersion. . With five global campuses, a student body of over 130 nationalities, and a learn-by-doing approach—Hult offers a student experience like no other. . We’re excited to start 2020 on a ranking high! Hult is proud to have been placed #28 in Poets Quants 2020 rankings for Best Undergraduate Business Schools in the US. Taking a huge leap of 32 places from our 2019 position, we’re also very happy to have secured top positions in key categories like: life-changing experience, practicality of the degree, and global immersion. . With five global campuses, a student body of over 130 nationalities, and a learn-by-doing approach—Hult offers a student experience like no other. . â€Å"I’m from an engineering background and needed a whole new skill set for the industry I wanted to switch to. I learned a lot about myself and how I deal with being out of my comfort zone. I learned both soft and hard skills, from how to work in very diverse teams to key accounting metrics and strategy. I was surprised by how weak I was at certain tasks in English or how strong I actually was in other areas. Hult gave me opportunities to try new things and meet people from places I never thought I would have friends. . My internship experiences gave me the chance to broaden my view of different cultures and different companies. I had the opportunity to work and live with people whose values differed from people in my home country. I thought that this would be difficult, but it gave me the chance to reflect on my own values and assess if they were a result of my home country environment or if they were intrinsically mine. . Diederick ter Kulve (@diederick.terkulve) Netherlands Masters in International Business . â€Å"I’m from an engineering background and needed a whole new skill set for the industry I wanted to switch to. I learned a lot about myself and how I deal with being out of my comfort zone. I learned both soft and hard skills, from how to work in very diverse teams to key accounting metrics and strategy. I was surprised by how weak I was at certain tasks in English or how strong I actually was in other areas. Hult gave me opportunities to try new things and meet people from places I never thought I would have friends. . My internship experiences gave me the chance to broaden my view of different cultures and different companies. I had the opportunity to work and live with people whose values differed from people in my home country. I thought that this would be difficult, but it gave me the chance to reflect on my own values and assess if they were a result of my home country environment or if they were intrinsically mine. . Diederick ter Kulve (@diederick.terkulve) Netherlands Masters in International Business . Say a big hello to our Bachelor of Business Administration program cover star, Elisa Orus Plana âÅ" ¨ . â€Å"I’m excited for the future—especially that I cant predict whats going to happen. Maybe Ill end up in Mexico working for a trading company or maybe in Africa, developing my own business. Everything is possible, and the options are constantly changing. I love the idea that Im never going to be stuck doing the same job until the end of my life if I dont want it to be like this. . Hult really supports me and my ambitions and truly believes that we deserve to be considered as professionals as well as students. Here, I get to express not just my opinions but all elements of myself. From my creative side with the Fashion Society to my finance and business sides in Trading Club and the Management Consulting Club. We get a different type of learning here. Not just essential knowledge and theory, but practical skills and mindset. The school is always evolving. We’re encouraged to innovate and to always look for new ways of doing traditional things. We learn how to be more confident and become aware of how we can impact our environment. The school aims to help you become a better version of yourself and to stand out from the crowd.â€Å" . Elisa Orus Plana French Bachelor of Business Administration Class of 2021 Say a big hello to our Bachelor of Business Administration program cover star, Elisa Orus Plana âÅ" ¨ . â€Å"I’m excited for the future—especially that I cant predict whats going to happen. Maybe Ill end up in Mexico working for a trading company or maybe in Africa, developing my own business. Everything is possible, and the options are constantly changing. I love the idea that Im never going to be stuck doing the same job until the end of my life if I dont want it to be like this. . Hult really supports me and my ambitions and truly believes that we deserve to be considered as professionals as well as students. Here, I get to express not just my opinions but all elements of myself. From my creative side with the Fashion Society to my finance and business sides in Trading Club and the Management Consulting Club. We get a different type of learning here. Not just essential knowledge and theory, but practical skills and mindset. The school is always evolving. We’re encouraged to innovate and to always look for new ways of doing traditional things. We learn how to be more confident and become aware of how we can impact our environment. The school aims to help you become a better version of yourself and to stand out from the crowd.â€Å" . Elisa Orus Plana French Bachelor of Business Administration Class of 2021"> During the final days of 2019, you probably reflected on what you’ve accomplished this year—and even this decade—and what you’d like to achieve in 2020. Let us know in the comments below. During the final days of 2019, you probably reflected on what you’ve accomplished this year—and even this decade—and what you’d like to achieve in 2020. Let us know in the comments below. â€Å"The first time we did group work on the program, I went head-to-head with a colleague. It taught me a lot about how I see people, how people see me, and how conflict can be resolved in a kind and productive way. The best feedback you get, when delivered constructively, is the most critical because it really feeds into how you lead. I’ve completely reversed my leadership style—the result is so much richer and more powerful when you lead from behind and lead with strength. . Studying in tandem with working, whilst challenging, gave me the perfect platform to directly apply learning concepts into my business environment, the competitive landscape, and the real-estate industry as a whole. When I started the program, I was very happy in my corporate role. But my courage and aspirations grew to the point that I took on a whole new direction. Having my career coach, Joanna, as a sounding board allowed me to really be strategic and get to know myself. She coached me thro ugh all the interviews, the research, and the questions. It went in parallel with what I was doing academically and after six months everything just clicked. . I went into the EMBA knowing I had nothing to lose and I’ve come out with everything. Great strength, global friends, amazing learning, mentors from professors, a job I love, and the knowledge that I can set my mind to achieve anything and with the right support and resources I’ll get there.† . Kashani Wijetunga British, New Zealand Sri Lankan Associate Director Senior Strategy Consultant CBRE EMBA Class of 2019 . â€Å"The first time we did group work on the program, I went head-to-head with a colleague. It taught me a lot about how I see people, how people see me, and how conflict can be resolved in a kind and productive way. The best feedback you get, when delivered constructively, is the most critical because it really feeds into how you lead. I’ve completely reversed my leadership style—the result is so much richer and more powerful when you lead from behind and lead with strength. . Studying in tandem with working, whilst challenging, gave me the perfect platform to directly apply learning concepts into my business environment, the competitive landscape, and the real-estate industry as a whole. When I started the program, I was very happy in my corporate role. But my courage and aspirations grew to the point that I took on a whole new direction. Having my career coach, Joanna, as a sounding board allowed me to really be strategic and get to know myself. She coached me thro ugh all the interviews, the research, and the questions. It went in parallel with what I was doing academically and after six months everything just clicked. . I went into the EMBA knowing I had nothing to lose and I’ve come out with everything. Great strength, global friends, amazing learning, mentors from professors, a job I love, and the knowledge that I can set my mind to achieve anything and with the right support and resources I’ll get there.† . Kashani Wijetunga British, New Zealand Sri Lankan Associate Director Senior Strategy Consultant CBRE EMBA Class of 2019 . â€Å"It was now or never. I knew that I’d have likely stayed in my neighborhood for years to come if I didn’t take this opportunity. I’d not lived or studied outside of the U.S. before. So I left my job as a global strategist at an advertising agency and moved halfway around the world. I’ve come back a more culturally aware, well-versed person. I’ve realized that everything is a learning experience and an opportunity for growth. Ill definitely carry this mindset with me into the future. Technology and social media allow us to be different people in several places at once. Im excited to see how I can establish myself in whatever city Ill be lucky enough to call home and still maintain deep connections with people all over the world. I’m inspired by my classmates every day. Hearing some of their life stories and how getting this degree fits into their greater mission has been very humbling. My biggest challenge has been finding the ‘right’ path for me. There have been rooms Ive felt like I shouldnt be in, but now Im proud to feel as though I truly belong, wherever I am.† . Dwayne Logan, Jnr. American MBA Class of 2019 . â€Å"It was now or never. I knew that I’d have likely stayed in my neighborhood for years to come if I didn’t take this opportunity. I’d not lived or studied outside of the U.S. before. So I left my job as a global strategist at an advertising agency and moved halfway around the world. I’ve come back a more culturally aware, well-versed person. I’ve realized that everything is a learning experience and an opportunity for growth. Ill definitely carry this mindset with me into the future. Technology and social media allow us to be different people in several places at once. Im excited to see how I can establish myself in whatever city Ill be lucky enough to call home and still maintain deep connections with people all over the world. I’m inspired by my classmates every day. Hearing some of their life stories and how getting this degree fits into their greater mission has been very humbling. My biggest challenge has been finding the ‘right’ path for me. There have been rooms Ive felt like I shouldnt be in, but now Im proud to feel as though I truly belong, wherever I am.† . Dwayne Logan, Jnr. American MBA Class of 2019 . Happy New Year, Hultians! . Happy New Year, Hultians! .

What Is Anaphase in Cell Biology

Anaphase is a stage in mitosis and meiosis where chromosomes begin moving to opposite ends (poles) of a dividing  cell. In the cell cycle, a cell prepares for growth and division by increasing in size, producing more organelles and synthesizing DNA. In mitosis, the DNA is divided evenly among two daughter cells. In meiosis, it is distributed between four haploid cells. Cell division requires a lot of movement within a cell. Chromosomes are moved by spindle fibers in order to ensure that each cell has the correct number of chromosomes after dividing. Mitosis Anaphase is the third of four phases of mitosis. The four phases are Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, and Telophase. In prophase, chromosomes migrate toward the cell center. In metaphase, chromosomes align along the center plane of the cell known as the metaphase plate. In anaphase, the duplicated paired chromosomes, known as sister chromatids, separate and begin moving toward opposite poles of the cell. In telophase, chromosomes are segregated into new nuclei as the cell splits, dividing its contents between two cells. Meiosis In meiosis, four daughter cells are produced, each with half the number of chromosomes as the original cells. Sex cells are produced by this type of cell division. Meiosis consists of two stages: Meiosis I and Meiosis II. The dividing cell goes through two phases of prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase. In anaphase I, sister chromatids begin moving toward opposite cell poles. Unlike in mitosis, however, the sister chromatids do not separate. At the end of meiosis I, two cells are formed with half the number of chromosomes as the original cell. Each chromosome, however, contains two chromatids instead of a single chromatid. In meiosis II, the two cells divide again. In anaphase II, sister chromatids separate. Each separated chromosome consists of a single chromatid and is considered to be a full chromosome. At the end of meiosis II, four haploid cells are produced.

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Comparing and Contrasting Auditing, Attestation, and Assurance Services Auditing is the term used to describe the process of obtaining objective evidence regarding the reliability and integrity of financial information or statements (Elliott Pallais, 1997). It includes procedures such as testing systems and gathering evidence. Inquiry is another important procedure in addition to analytical tests of records and systems. Attestation is the reporting of the results analyzed and confirmed in the auditing process. A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) involved in an attest engagement will issue a written report and take responsibility regarding the fairness of the information presented. Various levels of responsibility including three standard types: an examination is referred to as an audit, a review, which is less in scope, and an agreed-upon-procedures report. Agreed-upon-procedures are listed and the results are reported for each procedure as designed. Assurance is very much like an audit except that it usually is used to verify a certain financial issue project. As with all attestation functions, independence is the backbone of an assurance procedure. The difference is that assurance reports are not necessarily a historic set of facts. They could be used to project or forecast the effects of certain transactions. Assurance services ay include risk assessment, reliability of systems, business performance measurement, or compliance with policies (Elliott Pallais, 1997), which is obviously, a specific examination and a specific report. Assurance services might involve the type of reports provided in more traditional attestation engagements or they might provide less structured communications, such as reports without explicit conclusions or reports are issued only when there are problems. Assurance services are often desired to be more cust omized to information needs of decision makers in specific circumstances. To be responsive to those needs, the form of CPA communication is expected to be more flexible. Thus, a significant difference between assurance and attestation engagements is that assurance engagements do not necessarily result in a standard form of report, whereas attestation engagements (and more familiar audits and reviews) do. Examples of each type of service/who might request such a service Reliable information is the foundation of many decisions in the business world. The purpose of financial statement is to making sure that the financial statement provide reasonable assurance that the financial statement are free from material misstatement and comply with the general accepted accounting principles (GAAP) (Boynton Johnson, 2006). Auditing services, attestations services, and assurance services are the type of services that certified public accountants (CPA), CPA firm, and related professionals provide to clients. The three types of service have similarities, differences. 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The auditors will provide the conclusion of their discoveries to interested users and provide reasonable assurance whether the company is likely to carry its activity for the next year also known as going concern. The government, internal service revenue, lenders, creditors, stockholders, investors and other stakeholders might request the financials statement audit for sound decisions. Assurance services are â€Å"independent professional services that improve the quality of information, or its context, for decision makers† (Boynton Johnson, 2006, p. 11). Assurance services include financial information and non-financial information. Examples of assurance services are Internet Website certification (WebTrust), business risk assessment (Risk Advisory), accounts receivable review and cash enhancement, third-party reimbursement maximization, rental property operations review, customer satisfaction surveys, evaluation of investment management policies, fraud and illegal acts of prevention, and deterrence are some examples. The audit committee board, stockholders, investors, management, lenders and other parties at stake might request assurances services. Attestation service is the written communication by certified public accountants, which expression conclusion about the third party (Boynton Johnson, 2006). Examinations of expected financial statements and entity compliance with law and regulation such as Sarbanes-Oxley Act are examples of attestation services. The management relies heavily on this type of assurance. What standards apply to each service and who establishes those standards Auditing standards follow the rules set in place by Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and are set by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB). The PCAOB was established in 2002, and in 2003 the PCAOB adopted the Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS) that were also adopted by the Auditing Standards Board (ASB) (Boynton Johnson, 2006). Section 103 of the Sarbanes Oxley Act (SOX) directs the PCAOB to establish standards for auditing and attestation for public accounting firms to follow. Statement on Standards for Attestation Engagements (SSAE) was designed to enhance consistency and quality in the attestation services. The SSAE was intended to provide guidance and a broad range of performance and reporting on attest services (Boynton Johnson, 2006). Assurance services standards were established by the AICPA through the development of the Assurance Services Executive Committee (ASEC). Conclusion The recent year’s fraud events have made it necessary to fine tune the auditing world. With the addition of attestation and assurance services to the already known service of auditing, CPAs can offer a little bit more stability to an unstable situation. It is hoped, this paper has clarified the differences between auditing, attestation, and assurance services to include how each service is established. References Boynton, W. C. , Johnson, R. N. (2006). Modern Auditing 8ed. Ney Jersey: John Wiley Sons, Inc. Elliott, Robert K. , and Pallais, Don M. (1997). Are You Ready For New Assurance Services? Journal of Accountancy June: 47-51.