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Position Yourself for Admissions Success

March 11, 2019 | Graduate Management Admission Council
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How do I manage the application process so that I put my best foot forward?

Melissa Rapp, Director of Admissions, Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University, advises you to take time to understand motivations. 

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So I think it's really important for people who are right at that beginning stage to really take the time to understand their motivations. It's more about your personal journey than anything else, and to understand where you've been and where you're looking to go is an important part of making sure that you have a compelling application.