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Plan B for Your MBA Applications: Six Things to Think About Now
November 22, 2024
As Round 1 MBA decisions start rolling in for both interview invitations and acceptances, now is the time to think about a Plan B—including which MBA programs you might wish to target for Round 2. Remember that to land a seat at your dream business school, you need to be a strong applicant AND submit…
How to Write a Compelling GMAT Test Waiver Request
November 22, 2024
Not too long ago, the GMAT was the sole gateway to a top MBA program. These days, the GMAT is starting to become less of a “must” with each increasing year as a result of many contributing factors—notwithstanding a global pandemic, schools wanting to access a more diverse swath of applicants, and admissions committees gathering…
How to Get into INSEAD
November 21, 2024
INSEAD, boasting two intakes and a three-language entry requirement, has consistently been one of the top business schools in the world, ranking #1 globally in the Financial Times MBA Rankings in 2016 and 2017.
What Is DEI, and Why Do Business Schools Care About It?
November 21, 2024
Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is a collection of policies and programs within an organization designed to encourage representation and participation of people across all racial, ethnic, gender, religious, and ability backgrounds. DEI has become increasingly important to organizations in recent years, and this is reflected in its elevation within MBA programs. In the United…
How to Get into UCLA Anderson School of Management
November 20, 2024
UCLA Anderson is all about teamwork and collaboration. The school has an excellent entrepreneurship center and that spirit is reflected in the student body. Anderson recruits creative leaders, ones that can think fearlessly and lead innovation, all while sharing their success.
Should I Consider a Master in Engineering Management?
November 20, 2024
Are you an engineer who is interested in accelerating your career in management? Do you want to leverage your technical background while leading teams of other engineers? If so, you might consider a Master in Engineering Management (MEM) degree. An MEM prepares engineers to lead and manage in technical disciplines. Engineering managers learn to leverage…
Should I Consider a Master’s Degree in Business Analytics or Data Analytics?
November 19, 2024
Are you a college senior interested in a career in business but with a focus on data and analytics? Or are you an early career professional looking to pivot to a new role or to upskill to understand data and how it translates to the business side of your work—perhaps gaining a promotion and/or a…
How to Get into Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management
November 18, 2024
How to Get into Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management Kellogg School Program Overview The Kellogg School of Management takes pride in its emphasis on teamwork and its student-centered, collaborative culture. The school opened its state-of-the-art flagship building, the Global Hub, in 2017. The Hub is the pride of Kellogg and an architectural gem, featuring…
The Value of MBA Student Ambassador Programs
November 18, 2024
When applying to top MBA programs, it can feel like most of your effort is focused on convincing the admissions team that you’re the right fit for THEM. But the truth is that getting an MBA is a huge investment of time and money, and it’s equally important to find a program that feels like…
How to Get into Texas McCombs
November 15, 2024
The University of Texas at Austin is a world renown university and its business school, The McCombs School of Business is consistently a top 25 ranked program. If you are thinking about applying to McCombs, there are a ton of reasons why you should definitely consider the school.
CPA to MBA: Conduct a Pre–Business School Audit
November 14, 2024
Every year, thousands of young accounting and audit professionals apply to top MBA programs. However, having a CPA or having been promoted multiple times after successful client engagements is not sufficient to secure a seat in a top business school program. Here are eight areas for assessment and potential repositioning as you prepare to apply…
So, You Think You Want to Go into PE/VC?
November 13, 2024
Private equity (PE) seems to be the holy grail for many MBA candidates and students—or so they think. Many candidates I talk to are interested in PE or venture capital (VC), but they don’t have a real grasp of what that means. Investing in early-stage companies and making a lot of money, right? Maybe. PE…