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Tips and a Template for Prepping Your MBA Recommenders
January 26, 2024
Letters of recommendation tend to cause applicants more anxiety than the rest of the MBA application because this is the only component that is out of their control. Luckily, this also can be one of the more straightforward parts of the application. I encourage applicants to get their recommendations out of the way as soon…
Tips for International Candidates Applying to Top US MBA Programs
January 25, 2024
International candidates submit more than half of MBA applications, yet the international student population across the top 20 US MBA programs is roughly 35%. Do the math—it is super competitive. If you are an international candidate, here are ten things to consider as you prepare to submit your MBA applications: 1. Timing Most top MBA programs have…
Five Tips for Oil and Gas Professionals Applying to MBA Programs
January 22, 2024
Given the current state of the oil and gas industry, many professionals in this vertical are looking to refocus their career on a less volatile field, while others want to reform the industry from within. An MBA may be a good option either way. If you are currently working in oil and gas and are…
January Tips to Prepare for Business School
January 2, 2024
As you flip the calendar to 2024, perhaps you are putting finishing touches on Round 2 MBA applications so you can attend your dream business school later this year. If that’s you, get back to work! But if one of your new year’s resolutions is to take the next step in your career, read on….
How to Thank Your MBA Recommenders
December 28, 2023
Applying to MBA programs involves asking one, two, and sometimes even three people (perhaps if you’re applying to joint programs) who are typically very busy to spend time writing you a customized letter of recommendation. Although the Common Letter of Recommendation does save recommenders some time, they still need to tweak each letter for word…
Do Business Schools Have “Types”?
December 27, 2023
Do business schools have “types”—meaning, are shared characteristics common among all students? The short answer is yes, but it is more nuanced than that. What you think is a school’s type may not be its type at all. So, how does this play itself out? The most mundane way is that most people who gain…
Tips for MBA Letters of Support
December 26, 2023
Anyone applying to business school knows that getting great recommendations will strengthen their candidacy. When selecting recommenders, you want to ask managers and mentors who will advocate for you and share specific examples of how you have contributed and made an impact in an organization. See our blog post, “Four Steps to a Five-Star MBA…
College Seniors: Is an MBA in Your Future? Consider Deferred Admissions!
December 22, 2023
More and more top MBA programs are offering admission to exceptional students in their senior year of undergraduate studies and to students who began working toward a master’s degree directly after college. Although deferred admissions programs differ, the gist is that if undergraduate students know they will need an MBA degree to achieve their goals,…
Resources for Hispanic/Latinx Candidates Applying to MBA Programs
December 20, 2023
As of 2022, Hispanic and Latinx citizens made up the largest ethnic or racial minority in the United States at approximately 19% of the US population, but they held fewer than 4% of senior executive leadership positions in corporate America. Increasing awareness and building the talent pipeline in the Latinx community may help reverse the…
Marketing Role to MBA: Seven Easy Tips to Get Accepted
December 19, 2023
More and more candidates with a marketing background are applying to top MBA programs, and the competition to land a spot in a coveted program gets fiercer every year. How can you capitalize on your background in marketing to submit the strongest possible applications? Here are seven tips to consider: 1. Remember, you’re marketing yourself….
Eight MBA Waitlist Tips
December 14, 2023
Has this email showed up in your inbox? Thank you for submitting an application to YOUR DREAM MBA PROGRAM. Your application has been selected for further evaluation as part of our Round 2 applicant pool. This means that the Committee has identified key strengths in your application and requires additional time to review your candidacy….
What If I Have an Employment Gap on My Resume?
December 13, 2023
One question that MBA candidates often ask is how admissions committees will view employment gaps on their resume. Given that the power of an MBA program lies largely in the opportunity to learn from your peers, admissions committees value candidates with strong and unique work experiences. Therefore, committees will first focus on the quality and…