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Tips for MBA Letters of Support
December 20, 2024
Anyone applying to business school knows that getting great recommendations will strengthen their candidacy. When selecting recommenders, you want to ask managers and mentors who will advocate for you and share specific examples of how you have contributed and made an impact in an organization. See our blog post, “Four Steps to a Five-Star MBA…
College Seniors: Is an MBA in Your Future? Consider Deferred Admissions!
December 18, 2024
More and more top MBA programs are offering admission to exceptional students in their senior year of undergraduate studies and to students who began working toward a master’s degree directly after college. Although deferred admissions programs differ, the gist is that if undergraduate students know they will need an MBA degree to achieve their goals,…
Marketing Role to MBA: Seven Easy Tips to Get Accepted
December 11, 2024
More and more candidates with a marketing background are applying to top MBA programs, and the competition to land a spot in a coveted program gets fiercer every year. How can you capitalize on your background in marketing to submit the strongest possible applications? Here are seven tips to consider: 1. Remember, you’re marketing yourself….
Eight MBA Waitlist Tips
December 10, 2024
Has this email showed up in your inbox? Thank you for submitting an application to YOUR DREAM MBA PROGRAM. Your application has been selected for further evaluation as part of our Round 2 applicant pool. This means that the Committee has identified key strengths in your application and requires additional time to review your candidacy….
What If I Have an Employment Gap on My Resume?
December 9, 2024
One question that MBA candidates often ask is how admissions committees will view employment gaps on their resume. Given that the value of an MBA program lies largely in the opportunity to learn from your peers, admissions committees favor candidates with strong and unique work experiences. Therefore, committees will first focus on the quality and…
The Top Seven Reasons Why You Should Apply Through The Consortium
December 5, 2024
In recent years, business schools have increased their commitment to improving diversity, equity, and inclusion across their programs. While we all work toward empowering diversity and inclusion in our workplaces, The Consortium for Graduate Study in Management partners with business school programs to help grow the number of African American, Hispanic, and Native American business…
December Tips for Round 2 MBA Applicants
December 4, 2024
At Stratus, we use a team-based approach when supporting our clients as they prepare their MBA applications. Going into the last month before Round 2 submission deadlines, I decided to have some of my talented colleagues share their insights on how you should approach various components of your business school applications. But first, a few…
How to Create the Best Possible Resume for Your MBA Application
November 27, 2024
An excellent resume is an important part of your MBA application because it gives admissions committees (AdComs) a snapshot of your work experience, education, skills, and accomplishments. However, it is more than just an updated version of the resume you used to land your current job. Put in the time to make your resume exceptional!…
How to Find the Best Business Schools for You
November 27, 2024
Every year, media outlets such as U.S. News & World Report, Fortune, Bloomberg Businessweek, and Financial Times publish lists of top MBA programs. Not surprisingly, this year’s top ten schools are basically the same ones as in previous rankings. You can dig into the methodologies to understand why the lists don’t change dramatically year after year. Business school applicants often…
Why an MBA for Consultants? And Five Tips for Management Consultants Applying to Business Schools
November 26, 2024
Why an MBA for Consultants? If you’ve had management consulting experience within the last five years, an MBA is a great next step in your career. In fact, historically, management consulting has been considered the perfect pre-MBA training ground for recent college graduates. Working in management consulting provides you the opportunity to spend a couple…
Am I Too Young for an MBA?
November 26, 2024
Many people start thinking about applying to MBA programs when they have only one to two years of post-undergrad work experience, which is under or at the low end of the three- to eight-year experience range that 80% of applicants have when they matriculate. MBA programs are seeking people who can be productive contributors in…
Six Tips for Writing a Standout Goals Essay for Your MBA Applications
November 25, 2024
When reviewing your business school application, admissions committees want to see that you can clearly articulate your goals and tie them into your personal story. Why, you might ask, do you need to articulate your goals if many people either change their mind or want to explore career options during their time in an MBA…