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How to Get into Harvard Business School
November 25, 2025
Many people are intimidated by the prestige of Harvard – the worldwide reputation, internationally known professors, beautiful campus with manicured lawns – but once students settle in to the HBS experience along with hundreds of diverse peers from around the world, it just feels like the perfect place to earn your MBA.
MBA Application Tips for LGBTQIA+ Candidates
November 25, 2025
Each year, business schools strive to admit groups of students who are diverse among multiple dimensions: demographic backgrounds, work experiences, countries of origin, and even future career plans. Schools want to create a welcoming environment for all, and that has increasingly included their LGBTQIA+ candidates and students. Some top business schools have even developed specialized…
How to Write a Compelling GMAT Test Waiver Request
November 24, 2025
Not too long ago, the GMAT was the sole gateway to a top MBA program. These days, the GMAT is starting to become less of a “must” with each increasing year due to many contributing factors—notwithstanding a global pandemic, schools wanting to access a more diverse swath of applicants, and admissions committees gathering data on…
How to Get into Duke University Fuqua School of Business
November 24, 2025
So, you are thinking about applying to Duke’s daytime MBA program? First, learn how to pronounce the name of the school – FEW-kwa. Say it again, FEW-kwa. It doesn’t really roll off your tongue but the name is half of “Team Fuqua” so you will be well served to learn to say it correctly.
How to Get into Yale School of Management
November 21, 2025
Do you want to immerse yourself in an education that will provide you a full passport – stamped with complex business issues and personal interactions that traverse the globe? At Yale SOM, you will be surrounded by global talent from across all sectors and regions with a broad range of backgrounds and interests.
What Is DEI, and Why Do Business Schools Care About It?
November 21, 2025
Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is a collection of policies and programs within an organization designed to encourage representation and participation of people across all racial, ethnic, gender, religious, and ability backgrounds. With the increased attention being paid to DEI principles both across the United States and around the world, tomorrow’s business leaders need to…
How to Find the Best Business Schools for You
November 20, 2025
Every year, new MBA rankings from media outlets such as U.S. News & World Report, Fortune, Bloomberg Businessweek, and Financial Times spark a flurry of excitement and anxiety among prospective applicants. I often hear, “I only want to go to a top-ten school.” But here’s the truth: the best MBA program isn’t necessarily the one that ranks highest; it’s the…
Should I Consider a Master’s Degree in Business Analytics or Data Analytics?
November 20, 2025
Are you a college senior interested in a career in business but with a focus on data and analytics? Or are you an early career professional looking to pivot to a new role or to upskill to understand data and how it translates to the business side of your work—perhaps gaining a promotion and/or a…
How to Get into Chicago Booth
November 19, 2025
Chicago Booth’s Full-Time MBA Program features a highly flexible curriculum, allowing students to take courses suited to their own interests and career goals. No specific courses are required — only categories of courses that must be met:
Foundations
Functions, Management, and Business Environment
Electives
LEAD – Leadership Exploration and Development
How to Get into Berkeley Haas School of Business
November 18, 2025
Think about the pillars of Haas: Confidence without Attitude, Question the Status Quo, Beyond Yourself and Student Always. Do these speak to you? How can you show examples of these pillars in your life? Berkeley-Haas is a very close-knit program that is functionally and culturally diverse, student-driven and collaborative. Students make things happen at Berkeley-Haas both professionally and personally.
How to Get into Cornell Johnson
November 17, 2025
Johnson has a small, close-knit community and amiable culture with an emphasis on intense collaboration and preparing leaders for success on a global scale. The school looks for candidates who will have an impact on the program both while attending and after graduation.
The Value of MBA Student Ambassador Programs
November 13, 2025
When applying to top MBA programs, it can feel like most of your effort is focused on convincing the admissions team that you’re the right fit for THEM. But the truth is that getting an MBA is a huge investment of time and money, so it’s equally important to find a program that is the…