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Can I Get into a Top MBA Program with a Low Test Score?
February 26, 2024
Here’s a scenario to which many of you can relate: You just took the GMAT or GRE. When you get home, you look at the average scores for your target schools, and you discover that you’re below those averages. You then pop over to Reddit and start doom scrolling as everyone tells you that your…
Nine Tips for Learning More About MBA Programs Through Students and Alumni
February 23, 2024
Reaching out to students and alumni of your top-choice programs is an important part of your MBA journey, and you have many options to do so. First, schools have invested a lot of effort to make a wealth of information available online. Frankly, this levels the playing field for applicants who cannot travel to visit…
How to Use an MBA to Transition into CPG
February 20, 2024
Although MBA grads are more likely to seek employment in the consulting, finance, health care, and tech industries, many recruiting options exist for those seeking employment in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry. Employment reports from top MBA programs for 2023 noted that MBA students were recruited to CPG companies including The Kraft Heinz Company,…
Five Tips for Couples Applying Jointly to MBA Programs
February 14, 2024
Applying to an MBA program can feel like an American Ninja Warrior competition. There are obstacles at every turn, such as conducting school research, introspecting about your goals, preparing your essays, and interviewing. However, when you apply along with your partner, the degree of difficulty increases! You must prepare for two obstacle courses instead of…
How the Admissions Committee Builds a MBA Class
February 13, 2024
Find out who you are really competing against! One of the most popular questions that I get from MBA applicants is “How do admissions committees create a class?” The answer to this question is most easily explained through one of my favorite hobbies, cooking, and one of my favorite meals, jambalaya. For those of you who don’t…
Can I Get into a Top MBA Program with a Low GPA?
February 7, 2024
If your undergraduate performance was dismal (read: a GPA less than 3.0), is there ANY hope of being accepted into an MBA program? Do the math! Stanford’s Class of 2025 has an average GPA of 3.77. If the school admitted you with a 2.7 GPA, it would have to admit SIX applicants with a perfect 4.0 to maintain its average—but…
Should You Apply to Business School in Round 3?
February 5, 2024
Now that the Round 1 and Round 2 MBA submission deadlines have passed, you may be wondering if applying in Round 3 is worthwhile. Business schools have a limited number of spots for incoming students each year, and they look to offer them to candidates who both are exceptional and bring diversity to the class….
GMAT, GRE, or Even EA: Which Test Should I Take?
February 2, 2024
As if the MBA admissions process didn’t have enough moving parts, the testing options for MBA applicants keep changing! Beyond just deciding between the GMAT, GRE, EA, or even skipping a test if it’s optional, now there is another level of nuance to consider with the GMAT Focus. For a few months in early 2024,…
Seven Things to Do in February to Prepare for Round 1 MBA Applications
February 1, 2024
If you are reading this thinking “I’ve got lots of time before the Round 1 2024–2025 deadlines,” think again! Although September may seem far away, preparing now for Round 1 applications will enable you to develop a well-thought-out and comprehensive application by reflecting on your story and creating the strategy to pull out all of…
Part of a Family Business? An MBA Could Be Right for You!
January 31, 2024
An estimated 80% of all businesses are considered family businesses to some degree. Unsurprisingly, the vast majority of business schools offer one or more courses focused on the unique challenges of running a business that means a whole lot more to you than just making money. If you are already working in a family business,…
Five Tips for Business School Virtual and Campus Visits
January 30, 2024
There is no better way to get to know an MBA program (and for an MBA program to get to know you) than to make an on-campus visit. However, you can also learn quite a bit about a program from online research. If, for whatever reason—distance, a busy work schedule, or cost restraints—you find that…
Preparing for Your HBS Interview
January 29, 2024
Congratulations! You’re one of the roughly 20% of applicants to Harvard Business School (HBS) each year who have been invited to interview. Of those, about 50% are admitted to HBS. HBS interviews are different from those of other schools, so it’s important to prepare for those differences to increase your chances of acceptance. Here are…