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June 12, 2026
Most people pursue an MBA to make some sort of change in their career. Career changes generally encompass a combination of four different factors: level, location, industry, and function. The more factors that you want to change, the more important it is to find the right MBA program to help you make those changes. Here…
June 11, 2026
When we met with representatives of many of the top business schools at the annual AIGAC conference, every MBA admissions director was talking about how to make the admissions process more holistic and authentic for applicants. With this in mind, Northwestern Kellogg has attempted to simplify its application process and allow candidates’ authentic voice to…
June 4, 2026
If you intend to submit business school applications in Round 1, you have about 100 days until the first deadlines. The month of June is an exciting one because most MBA programs will release their deadlines and any changes in their essays. Bookmark our Deadlines page, which will be updated as new dates and essays…
June 3, 2026
The University of Washington (UW) Foster School of Business attracts candidates who are not just accomplished leaders in both their personal and professional lives but also individuals who seek a collaborative, innovative culture and possess an innate desire to solve the most challenging problems of our time. Outstanding application essays require deep introspection and a…
June 2, 2026
Get ready to write! INSEAD has one of the longest sets of required essays of any top MBA program — they definitely demand that you put in the time to prove your interest in the program. Additionally, you’ll need to record three short videos and perform a live written assessment for the video component of…
May 30, 2026
When we think about the work involved in applying to an MBA program, our minds often go straight to the essays. After all, they do take a considerable amount of time to write and finesse. However, nonverbal communication can make or break your MBA interview, as this type of communication can be even more meaningful…
May 29, 2026
As top business schools start to release their application deadlines and essay questions, a common question we at Stratus hear is “When should I apply?”—or more specifically, “In which round should I apply?” Most schools have three rounds of MBA application deadlines: generally in September/October (Round 1 [R1]), early January (Round 2 [R2]), and April…
May 29, 2026
Not only does Wharton’s admissions committee want to know that you have a clear professional plan that you can begin actualizing once you arrive on campus, they also want to be convinced that Wharton is your top choice. So, thoroughly do your homework on the school before you start writing: talk to students and alumni,…
May 20, 2026
Connecting with students and alumni is an important part of researching MBA schools. Business school is a considerable investment of time and money, so digging a few layers deeper by speaking to current MBA students and alumni at your programs of interest will help you find the right programs. Additionally, schools want to know you’re…
May 15, 2026
August term applications have three rounds of deadlines (Round 1 is September 9, Round 2 is January 5, and Round 3 is March 29). There are two application deadlines for the January term program (Round 1 is June 17, and Round 2 is August 13). All CBS applicants must submit three essays and two short-answer responses….
May 13, 2026
MBA letters of recommendation are a critical part of every business school application, but don’t panic! If you haven’t done so already, we at Stratus suggest that you start by reading our “Four Steps to a Five-Star MBA Recommendation.” Although recommendation letters are the part of your application over which you have the least control,…
May 7, 2026
During my 15 years on a business school admissions committee, I read thousands of MBA recommendation letters. Every so often, in the best possible way, an MBA recommendation letter would STOP. ME. IN. MY. TRACKS. This kind of MBA recommendation letter had the power to change the trajectory of an applicant’s business school admissions journey,…
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