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The Top Seven Reasons Why You Should Apply Through The Consortium
December 5, 2023
In recent years, business schools have increased their commitment to improving diversity, equity, and inclusion across their programs. While we all work toward empowering diversity and inclusion in our workplaces, The Consortium for Graduate Study in Management partners with business school programs to help grow the number of African American, Hispanic, and Native American business…
December Tips for Round 2 MBA Applicants
December 1, 2023
At Stratus, we use a team-based approach when supporting our clients as they prepare their MBA applications. Going into the last month before Round 2 submission deadlines, I decided to have some of my talented colleagues share their insights on how you should approach various components of your business school applications. But first, a few…
MBA Application Tips for LGBTQIA+ Candidates
November 27, 2023
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 Create the Best Possible Resume for Your MBA Application
November 22, 2023
An excellent resume is an important part of your MBA application because it gives admissions committees (AdComs) a snapshot of your work experience, education, skills, and accomplishments. However, it is more than just an updated version of the resume you used to land your current job. Put in the time to make your resume exceptional….
How to Find the Best Business Schools for You
November 20, 2023
Every year, media outlets such as U.S. News & World Report, Fortune, Bloomberg Businessweek, and Financial Times publish lists of top MBA programs. Not surprisingly, this year’s top ten schools are basically the same ones as in previous rankings. You can dig into the methodologies to understand why the lists don’t change dramatically year over year. Business…
Tips for Nonprofit Professionals Applying to Business School
November 17, 2023
If you have a nonprofit background, applying to MBA programs can be intimidating. Applicants who come from “traditional” MBA roles such as banking and consulting often have access to MBA alumni who can provide guidance during the admissions process. But if you come from a “nontraditional” role, you might not have easy access to that…
The Dynamic Duo: The MBA Degree and Six Sigma Certification
November 14, 2023
In today’s environment, earning advanced degrees and certifications has become increasingly important and often is required to remain competitive and advance your career. Gaining the best mix of complementary skills is also important and can be a great selling point to potential employers. Let’s break down the nuts and bolts of the MBA degree and…
Why an MBA? And Five Tips for Management Consultants Applying to Business Schools
November 9, 2023
Why an MBA for Consultants? Whether you are currently a management consultant or a former consultant working at an externship, an MBA is a great next step in your career. In fact, historically, management consulting was considered to be the perfect pre-MBA training ground for recent college graduates. Today, things have changed slightly. Consultants previously…
Am I Too Young for an MBA?
November 2, 2023
Many people start thinking about applying to MBA programs when they have only one to two years of post-undergrad work experience, which is under or at the low end of the three- to eight-year experience range that 80% of applicants have when they matriculate. MBA programs are seeking people who can be productive contributors in…
Finance to MBA: Five Considerations for Applicants
October 25, 2023
Finance is one of the largest industries that business schools draw from. Here, I use the term “finance” broadly, including corporate finance, investment banking, equity research, private equity, asset management, and others. MBA admissions committees like candidates with experience in finance, as they generally have the quant skills needed to succeed academically. The flip side…
How Long Does It Really Take to Build an MBA Application?
October 17, 2023
Most of our clients ask us, “How long does it take to put an MBA application together?” This is a great question—and one that you should consider seriously. However, there’s a different answer for every client. Therefore, in this blog post, I intend to help you build your personal business school application timeline. To start,…
Top US One-Year MBA Programs
September 12, 2023
While European business schools are starting to offer more two-year MBA programs, the number of one-year programs in the United States continues to grow. Before highlighting some of the top US-based one-year MBA programs, let’s talk about why you might consider this type of degree. In a one-year MBA program, you have the residential aspect…