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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,…
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…
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…
August 21, 2023
Trace a path. Emory is looking for breadcrumbs, so connect what you have done in the past to what you want to do post-MBA. This should be part of a coherent narrative that is realistic, given your experience. At just 200 words maximum, this is a straightforward essay. Clearly state a position you seek immediately after…
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…
August 2, 2023
Although these degrees have some similarities, there are several key differences in terms of time spent in school, tuition, and post-degree career options: Unlike traditional two-year MBA programs that strongly prefer candidates with an average of three to five years of work experience prior to applying, MFin programs consider candidates coming directly from undergrad or…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
November 25, 2022
As a former college athlete, I can relate to this. I received an athletic scholarship to row for UC Berkeley’s Division 1 women’s crew. Having spent all four years of high school training, fighting to come back from multiple injuries, and balancing academics with athletics, I will never forget the day I received the call…
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