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What Can Indian Women Do to Gain Admission to a Top MBA Program?
September 11, 2023
With the increased awareness of the career benefits an MBA offers and business schools’ dedicated efforts to attract more women through unique program options, female enrollment is showing a big uptick. Most notably, Wharton’s MBA Class of 2023 is 52% women. And according to Graduate Management Admission Council research, 47% of GMAT test takers in…
Tips for Your Emory Goizueta Application Essays
August 21, 2023
Emory’s Goizueta Business School is named after Roberto Goizueta, the former CEO of the little local company Coca-Cola. Goizueta’s values of curiosity, intellectual courage, and integrity are part of the Emory Goizueta ethos. The school also places a strong emphasis on leadership, entrepreneurial and innovative spirit, global awareness, and social responsibility, so these should all…
Optional Essay Dos and Don’ts
August 11, 2023
When completing your MBA applications, it’s tempting to answer every possible question. The optional essay, however, has the word “optional” right in its name. MBA programs value self-awareness in their applicants; you can demonstrate this by recognizing what material is appropriate to include—if any—in the optional essay. Quite simply, the optional essay—and it really could…
Master in Finance vs. MBA
August 2, 2023
Are you aiming for a job in a competitive finance area such as investment banking, research, consulting, or investment management but don’t want an MBA? Consider applying for a Master in Finance degree (MFin)! Although these degrees have some similarities, there are several key differences in terms of time spent in school, tuition, and post-degree…
Full Time, Part Time, or EMBA: Four Steps to Choosing Your B-School Journey
July 31, 2023
“What MBA programs are a good fit for me?” Many prospective MBA applicants ask us this question, and occasionally there are some obvious answers. But the truth is, it takes introspection, research, and dialogue to find the best-fit program(s) for any individual. Before even looking at specific programs, many people should consider what type of…
Tips for Your Cambridge Judge Application Essays
July 21, 2023
Cambridge Judge MBA Application Essay Tips, 2023–2024 Cambridge has released its new essay prompts. The school’s application includes a career objectives essay and three shorter essays: Essay 1: Please provide details of your post-MBA career plans. The statement should not exceed 500 words and must address the following: – What are your short and long-term…
How Does the U.S. Supreme Court Decision on Affirmative Action Affect Your Application?
July 12, 2023
The term “affirmative action” was first coined by President John F. Kennedy on March 6, 1961, when he signed to establish the President’s Committee on Equal Employment Opportunity. Among other things, the order states, “The contractor will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, creed, color, or national origin. The…
Thinking of Earning an MPP or MPA Along with an MBA? Questions to Consider
June 26, 2023
For MBA applicants who want to supplement their business education with either an MPP (master of public policy) or MPA (master of public administration), here are some questions to consider: Do I need an MPP or an MPA along with the MBA? An MPP trains students in policy analysis and program evaluation. In other words, students learn to think…
Do I Need an MBA for a Career in Cryptocurrency or Blockchain?
March 29, 2023
Traditionally, MBA programs were breeding grounds for Wall Street bankers and economists, littered with other candidates interested in marketing, operations, strategy consulting, entrepreneurship, and general business education. Over the past few decades, the growing interest in such fields as technology, health care, and entertainment has led to the creation of specialty programs with a trade…
Business School Acceptance Rates: What Are My Chances?
March 23, 2023
When talking with someone who is considering applying to business school, we at Stratus often hear the question, “What are my chances?” You can find the acceptance rates of the top 50 US business schools in this Poets&Quants article, but keep in mind that these numbers are averages, and there’s a lot more to you…
Tips for College (and Pro) Athletes Applying to MBA Programs
November 25, 2022
The phrase “An athlete will die twice, the first time at retirement” will ring true for many athletes. After years of investing so much time and energy to the sport, they’ve created lasting memories, built lifelong friendships, and developed personality traits during the peaks and troughs of their career. The extensive personal sacrifice required often…
Ten Tips to Improve Your LinkedIn Profile Before Applying to Business School
November 17, 2022
Among social media outlets with a professional focus, LinkedIn is the undisputed leader. The platform allows you to showcase thought leadership in your field and to weave in additional details that support your overall MBA narrative. Considering that there are word limits for just about every aspect of the application process, LinkedIn is low-hanging fruit…