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How to Get into MIT Sloan
December 15, 2025
If attending any other business school is like enlisting in the Navy, joining MIT Sloan is more akin to becoming a pirate with its can-do spirit that sometimes bends the rules. At Sloan, it’s about the four Hs: the Heart to strive, the Head to keep up, the Hands to get things done, and the Home to take risks in a supportive environment.
Tips for MBA Letters of Support—and How They Affect Your Application
December 15, 2025
MBA letters of support—sometimes called MBA endorsements or informal recommendations—are an optional but valuable part of many business school applications. Applicants often wonder whether they need them, who should write them, and how much weight admissions committees give these submissions. In this blog post, we at Stratus explain what an MBA letter of support is,…
How to Get into Stanford Graduate School of Business
December 12, 2025
How to Get into Stanford Graduate School of Business Stanford Graduate School of Business Program Overview The Stanford Graduate School of Business (GSB) takes its motto seriously: “Change lives, change organizations, change the world.” The school seeks candidates who not only will be transformed by the experience of earning an MBA but will also seek…
How to Get into The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania
December 11, 2025
In 1881, Wharton became the first collegiate business school in the world. Joseph Wharton’s legacy lives on (his image can be found on the MBA Pub shirts) through a highly-ranked MBA program, emphasizing collaboration, innovation, and entrepreneurship.
Seven Tips for Low-Income MBA Applicants
December 11, 2025
Top business schools are increasingly seeking socioeconomic diversity alongside other dimensions such as race, gender, nationality, and professional background. Admissions committees understand that students who’ve navigated financial constraints bring valuable perspectives on resource allocation, risk assessment, and stakeholder impact that can’t be learned from a textbook—perspectives that make case discussions richer and challenge assumptions in…
Eight MBA Waitlist Tips to Improve Your Chances of Admission
December 10, 2025
If you’ve been placed on an MBA waitlist or offered “further consideration,” you’re not alone. In this blog post, we at Stratus break down what being waitlisted means and share eight actionable MBA waitlist tips to improve your chances of admission. What an MBA Waitlist or “Further Consideration” Email Looks Like Has this email showed…
How to Get into Michigan Ross School of Business
December 9, 2025
So, you are thinking about applying to Ross’ full-time MBA program? Great choice! The Ross culture is one of the best reasons to choose the school as one of your top options. So what makes Ross so unique?
How to get into UVA Darden School of Business
December 9, 2025
How to Get Into UVA Darden School of Business UVA Darden School of Business Program Overview Since Dean Scott Beardsley left a global leadership position with McKinsey & Company to take the helm of the University of Virginia (UVA) Darden School of Business in 2015, he has invigorated the entire institution, raising hundreds of millions of dollars…
How to Explain an Employment Gap on Your MBA Application Resume
December 9, 2025
Do MBA programs care about employment gaps? How long is too long for a resume gap? Should I explain an employment gap in the optional essay? Will being laid off hurt my MBA application? How do I talk about caregiving or a personal break in an MBA interview? These are questions that MBA candidates often…
How to Get into NYU Stern School of Business
December 5, 2025
NYU Stern is a leading business school located right in the heart of Manhattan in New York City. Along with its full-time MBA program, the school also offers part-time and Executive MBA options. Stern is widely recognized for its collaborative student community and emphasis on developing students’ academic and emotional intelligence, as well as for its large menu of elective course offerings. In addition, Stern’s New York City location helps position it as a popular business school for students aiming to secure post-MBA positions in finance.
How to Get into London Business School
December 5, 2025
The LBS MBA is designed for smart and ambitious people – those who know how to best utilize what LBS can bring them during and after the MBA in many different aspects. The flexible 15, 18 or 21-month curriculum allows tailor-made MBA journey you progress through the MBA.
The Top Seven Reasons Why You Should Apply Through The Consortium
December 5, 2025
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 Management partners with business school programs to help grow the number of African American, Hispanic, and Native American business leaders. Consortium applicants…