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Should I Consider a Master in Engineering Management?
November 20, 2024
Are you an engineer who is interested in accelerating your career in management? Do you want to leverage your technical background while leading teams of other engineers? If so, you might consider a Master in Engineering Management (MEM) degree. An MEM prepares engineers to lead and manage in technical disciplines. Engineering managers learn to leverage…
Considering an MPP or MPA? Questions to Ask Before Applying
July 22, 2024
If you want to be president, you run for office. But what if you want to work FOR the president—or elsewhere in the government or nonprofit worlds? Increasingly, having a master’s level public policy degree can make a difference. Usually, that means either an MPP (Master of Public Policy) or MPA (Master of Public Administration)….
Five Ways to Be a Compelling MPP Candidate
June 27, 2024
Applying to an MPP program means assembling a clear, compelling application that reflects what you value, what you’ve accomplished, and what you aim to do in the future. Here are five tips that can help your application make its mark: 1. Be Genuine. There’s only one you, so don’t pretend to be someone you’re not!…
Three Questions to Answer Before Applying to MPP Programs
June 21, 2024
If you’ve already gotten a sense that a policy program might be right for you and you’d like to start preparing for the application process, it’s time to ask yourself three essential questions: How Do You Want to Serve? Lots of students apply to policy programs because they have a general sense that they’d like…
Urgent Policy Meeting! – An MPP Thought Experiment
June 20, 2024
Picture an urgent meeting in the Oval Office. A vigorous conversation is underway, and it includes this cast of characters: Now ask yourself… If you were in this room, who would you be? Take your time, and write down your thoughts. If you’re keen on several of these roles, rank them by preference. Then ask:…
MBA vs. MFE: How to Decide
June 6, 2024
Looking for a career in finance and think that you need an advanced degree to help you get there? Is the alphabet soup of program names confusing when it comes to choosing the best one to help you achieve your dream? Two of the most common paths are an MBA (Master in Business Administration) with…
Thinking of Earning an MPP or MPA Along with an MBA? Questions to Consider
June 26, 2023
For MBA applicants who want to supplement their business education with either an MPP (master of public policy) or MPA (master of public administration), here are some questions to consider: Do I need an MPP or an MPA along with the MBA? An MPP trains students in policy analysis and program evaluation. In other words, students learn to think…
Stratus Admissions Counseling Has A New Look!
July 21, 2020
You may have noticed things looking just a little bit different around here. We are proud to unveil our new brand and entirely redesigned website! After nearly 15 years as the premier admissions counseling firm for business, law, and graduate school candidates, we decided that the start of the new decade was the right time to present our newer, fresher look at Stratus Admissions Counseling.
Didn’t Get Into Your Public Policy Program and Thinking About Re-Applying? Here’s How to Re-Tool
April 16, 2018
Over the past few weeks, Masters in Public Policy Program(s) have released their admissions decisions. Not everyone got the news they were hoping for, of course, but if you’re considering applying again, then you’ve come to the right place. In this post, we talk through some of the most important steps you can take to…
Is a Master’s in Entrepreneurship in Your Future?
April 11, 2018
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Traditional business school curriculums prepare students for C-level positions in large, typically public, companies. As the Internet revolution gained momentum, business schools recognized the need to provide an education that met the needs of entrepreneurs building and operating start-ups. The skills needed for a successful startup are often different than those taught in traditional business…
Is Graduate School Right for You?
March 26, 2018
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Even with a strong undergraduate education, graduate school may still be required to reach your goals. Given the cost of living, tuition, and years of lost income, graduate school is an expensive decision. Understanding your motivation and goals, and how best to reach them, increases your chances of success. Who should pursue a graduate degree?…
Is a Master’s in Data Analytics in Your Future?
March 12, 2018
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Each year sees the introduction of new masters degree programs in specialized areas. In recent years, the focus on “Big Data” in and across enterprise organizations has led to an increase in the number of specialized masters programs in business analytics and data science. The current shortage of highly trained data analysts has led to…