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October Tips to Get You Ready for Round 2 MBA Application Deadlines
October 1, 2024
As many aspiring MBA students are wrapping up Round 1 applications or anxiously awaiting a coveted interview invite, perhaps you are wondering where to begin! Do not worry. If you use your time wisely, you can complete several applications to submit before Round 2 MBA deadlines this January. Here is what you need to be doing in…
Top Business School Clubs and Recruiting Events for Active-Duty Military and Veterans
October 1, 2024
Are you an active military member or a veteran considering applying to business school? MBA programs seek veterans and active military members because, as we discuss in “How to Leverage Your Military Experience in MBA Applications,” traits that lead to success in military service can also lead to success in business school and beyond—in particular,…
LGBTQIA+ Clubs and Admissions Events at Top 25 MBA Programs
October 1, 2024
As we discussed in a previous blog post, business schools value diversity along every dimension and go to great lengths to make their programs welcoming to all, including LGBTQIA+ applicants and students. The top 25 MBA programs in the United States all have LGBTQIA+ student clubs, and many of them also have diversity admissions events or…
Women’s Programs and Admissions Events at Top MBA Programs
October 1, 2024
Business schools value the perspectives and experiences that diverse groups bring to their programs, and they go to great lengths to attract and welcome all, including women, minorities, LGBTQIA+, and international students. The top 25 MBA programs in the United States all have women-focused clubs, groups, events, and programs. These avenues help women network, connect,…
How to Get into The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania
September 30, 2024
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.
What If I Don’t Have a Compelling Story?
September 27, 2024
When applying to top MBA programs, one of the most daunting tasks can be crafting a compelling personal narrative. In fact, it’s the number-one reason people reach out to work with me on their applications. For those who haven’t started a successful business, worked in a war zone, or overcome extreme adversity, the task of…
How to Get into Dartmouth Tuck
September 27, 2024
Like all top business schools, the Tuck curriculum is rigorous and designed to challenge students to reach their full capacity. Tuck’s goal is to develop leaders with a broad set of business skills who will better world of the business, and one of their key approaches to achieving that is cultivating self-awareness.
Attention International Applicants: Top US MBA Programs with STEM Designations
September 26, 2024
Over the past couple of years, the top 25 MBA programs have certified their programs (or portions of them) as STEM (science, technology, engineering, math). A STEM designation for an MBA program allows international students with F1 visas the eligibility to extend the Optional Practical Training (OPT) period to work in the United States from…
Six Resources for Black MBA Applicants
September 24, 2024
Black students represent an important talent pipeline for firms across industries. However, enrollment at top MBA programs, which are gateways to access mid- and senior-level opportunities, has stagnated over the past decade. Although Bloomberg reported in 2021 that Black students made up less than 10% of annual enrollment on average nationally, this percentage may decrease…
Applying to MBA Programs When You Have an Untraditional Background
September 20, 2024
Over the past 10–15 years, top MBA programs have accepted more students from untraditional backgrounds, including education (e.g., Teach for America), the Peace Corps, PR/media/communications, and the government/public sector. Having students from a range of different backgrounds adds to the diversity of business school classes. In all types of programs, but especially those that use…
Should I Write the Optional Essay?
September 19, 2024
When applying to top MBA programs, you’ll likely encounter an “optional essay” as part of the application process. It can be tempting to skip this essay, especially if you feel your application is already strong. But should you? The answer isn’t one-size-fits-all—it depends on your circumstances and the specific guidance provided by each school. Let’s…
Five Reasons to Pursue an MBA Along with the CFA Designation
September 18, 2024
Here are five ways an MBA and the CFA® Program work well together and can help you achieve your career goals in the investment industry. Earning a CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) charter is indeed a time commitment: the average charterholder spends around 300 hours studying for each of three levels of the exam, and fewer…