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F1GMAT's Winning MBA Essay Guide (2024 Entering Class) Released

17th June 23: I have released F1GMAT's Winning MBA Essay Guide (2024 Entering Class). Compiling the 1200+ page essay guide was the biggest challenge. I analyzed the reading pattern and noticed that many applicants are not taking advantage of the Storytelling or the Leadership narrative sections. For this year's Winning Essay Guide:

1) I have included a "How to read the Essay Guide" introductory Chapter 

2) Moved the Storytelling Section to the top half of the Essay Guide so that all customers read it

Columbia MBA PPIL Essay - Separating EIR from PPIL Narrative

For the 2024 Entering Class, Columbia Business School has continued with the goals essay but made a couple of adjustments. Last year, the admissions team clubbed the Phillips Pathway for Inclusive Leadership (PPIL) with the Executives-in-Residence program as one narrative. Although the prospect of getting mentorship is unique, the school did the right thing by separating the two questions.

About Atul Jose

I am Atul Jose - Author and Consultant. 

Most of my work over the past 15 years can be found at F1GMAT, where I guide applicants with tips on writing persuasive essays and help them shortlist the right post-MBA career and schools. 

I am the author of the Winning MBA Essay Guide, MBA Research Guide, and MBA Admissions Interview Guide, in addition to Mastering GMAT Critical Reasoning and Essential GMAT Reading Comprehension Guide.

You can purchase the books through F1GMAT's Store. 

For Consulting and application-related help in Master's and MBA Admissions, use F1GMAT's Contact Form to reach me. 

Why I started a Blog

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