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James Quinn
James has 20 years of experience as a researcher, consultant, and case writer in the private and nonprofit sectors. At Harvard Business School, he co-authored 35 case studies on strategy, marketing, finance, operations, negotiation, general management, and social enterprise. CSC custom cases, advisory services, and digital learning content have been used widely in leading organizations around the world.
Published: March 8, 2022
Why the MBA Case Method Should Surprise You
Sponsored Content As a former case study researcher and writer at HBS, where I co-authored about 35 cases, I spent a great deal of time working to develop cases that would achieve a lot of outcomes simultaneously. Ideally, the published case would capture a real-world business dilemma in a compelling narrative. It would bring the… Read more

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April 23, 2024 3:12am ET
Applied to MIT Sloan
Round: Round 3
Received via email
GPA: 3.78
GMAT: 645
Program Type: Deferred Enrollment
Post MBA Career Name: Non Profit / Social Impact
April 23, 2024 3:09am ET
Applied to Columbia
Round: Round 3
Received via email
GPA: 3.78
GMAT: 645
Program Type: Deferred Enrollment
Post MBA Career Name: Non Profit / Social Impact
Application Location: SEA
April 23, 2024 3:07am ET
Applied to Stanford GSB
Round: Round 3
Received via email
GPA: 3.78
GMAT: 645
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Post MBA Career Name: Non Profit / Social Impact
Note:

Deferred Enrollment
April 22, 2024 4:32pm ET
Waitlisted at Columbia
Round: Round 1
Received via email on March 21, 2024
GPA: 3.72
GMAT: 730
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Post MBA Career Name: General Management
Application Location: New York
Note:

I was waitlisted in December after applying R1. Was invited to remain in the waitlist in March. I have received a call from my waitlist officer since then to ask me typical Qs (why Columbia, why MBA etc), seemed like they just wanted to know if I was still interested.
April 22, 2024 3:41pm ET
Waitlisted at UNC Kenan-Flagler
Round: Round 3
Received via portal April 22, 2024
GPA: 3.8
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Post MBA Career Name: Technology
Application Location: Asheville
Note:

Hope to hear back :)
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