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February 28, 2025
We at Stratus Admissions Counseling are frequently asked what it takes to get into a top-ranked MBA program. Of course, you need a strong GPA and GMAT or GRE score, along with work experience, essays, etc. But gaining acceptance also requires your best effort—meaning that you have done all that you can to create a…
February 25, 2025
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….
February 10, 2025
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…
November 27, 2024
AdComs read 10,000 applications in the span of just a few months. Be respectful of their time and the sheer number of applications they receive by providing a one-page detailed summary that is easy to read and to the point. (Note: Applicants to executive MBA programs who have ten or more years of experience can…
November 26, 2024
Why an MBA for Consultants? If you’ve had management consulting experience within the last five years, an MBA is a great next step in your career. In fact, historically, management consulting has been considered the perfect pre-MBA training ground for recent college graduates. Working in management consulting provides you the opportunity to spend a couple…
November 26, 2024
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…
November 25, 2024
When reviewing your business school application, admissions committees want to see that you can clearly articulate your goals and tie them into your personal story. Why, you might ask, do you need to articulate your goals if many people either change their mind or want to explore career options during their time in an MBA…
November 20, 2024
An MEM prepares engineers to lead and manage in technical disciplines. Engineering managers learn to leverage business in technical environments, often acting as translators between the technical and business functions in an organization. With a greater understanding of business fundamentals, an engineering manager can comprehend both the technical and managerial sides of a business—eliminating the…
October 31, 2024
Although giving blood, participating in charity runs, and making financial contributions to worthy causes are noble endeavors, they are not viewed as leadership or community engagement by admissions committees at top MBA programs. Similarly, you do not have to start a nonprofit or sit on the junior boards of multiple organizations to demonstrate your leadership…
October 30, 2024
U.S. News & World Report—In this blog post, we at Stratus discuss some surprising outcomes from the latest MBA rankings and analyze whether rankings should be a make-or-break factor when choosing your MBA program. Every year, there are major shifts in the rankings that catch the attention of prospective students and industry insiders alike. Whether…
October 29, 2024
Both MBA applicants and MBA admissions staff have come to accept that virtual interview options are here to stay. When talking to one of my clients, I was surprised to hear him say that he actually preferred the virtual MBA interview option. He appreciated that he could control his environment and keep some notes in…
October 25, 2024
The best negotiators understand the needs and challenges of the person on the other side of the table. You can apply this approach to the MBA interview process by considering the issues that are most pressing to an MBA admissions officer. Admissions teams worry about whether the students they select will be able to obtain…
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