Updated April 2026 Let's be honest about where we are: AI writing tools are everywhere, they're increasingly capable, and virtually every MBA candidate has access to them. The question of whether to use them isn't going away.   So rather than a blanket prohibition, I want to offer something more useful: a clear-eyed account of what AI tools can and can't do in the MBA application process – and why the essays specifically are the place where using them undermines rather than

Updated April 2026 When you're applying to business school, the instinct to gather as much information as possible is entirely natural. The process is complex, the stakes are high, and there's a wealth of information available online – forums, Reddit threads, message boards, social media groups, dedicated MBA communities. It feels like more information should mean better decisions. Not necessarily. The question isn't how much information you have access to. It's whether the i