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9 Tips to Improve Your MBA Admissions Profile on LinkedIn
March 29, 2018
To view an up-to-date version of this post, click here. While you are waiting for R1 2018 applications to go live, this is an ideal time to review your social media presence in case one of the 35% of adcom members who said they’ve checked out an applicant’s profile online looks at YOURS! When I…
Is Graduate School Right for You?
March 26, 2018
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Even with a strong undergraduate education, graduate school may still be required to reach your goals. Given the cost of living, tuition, and years of lost income, graduate school is an expensive decision. Understanding your motivation and goals, and how best to reach them, increases your chances of success. Who should pursue a graduate degree?…
MBAnalysis Blog: A Roaring Business School Coming Out of Some Roaring Economies
March 20, 2018
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Despite having some of the fastest growing economies in the world, Asia has never produced the world class business school one would expect. According to the Financial Times, the top business schools in Asia are CEIBS, moving all the way up to # 8 this year, HKUST at #14, and the National University of Singapore…
MBAnalysis Blog: Entrepreneurial Cities
March 20, 2018
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]There was a great article in The New York Times about Midwestern cities that are growing entrepreneurial communities. Describing them as “Comeback Cities,” it highlighted Detroit, MI; Youngstown and Akron, OH; South Bend, IN; and Flint, MI as hotbeds for start-ups. This comes in parallel to a lot of talk about “Silicon Prairie” that touts…
MBAnalysis Blog: But THEY Got In!
March 12, 2018
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]One of the most frustrating parts of the MBA application process is when applicants who are “just like” you get in, but you don’t. Nothing leads to more second-guessing and self-questioning than when the person sitting next you in the office, gets accepted, while you keep on getting “thank you for your efforts, we have…
Is a Master’s in Data Analytics in Your Future?
March 12, 2018
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Each year sees the introduction of new masters degree programs in specialized areas. In recent years, the focus on “Big Data” in and across enterprise organizations has led to an increase in the number of specialized masters programs in business analytics and data science. The current shortage of highly trained data analysts has led to…
MBAnalysis Blog: What Does a “Best Effort” Application Look Like?
March 7, 2018
To view an up-to-date version of this post, click here. We are frequently asked what it takes to get into one of the top programs. Of course, you need a strong GPA, GMAT, work experience, essays, etc. But it also needs your best effort, meaning that you have done all that you need to create…
MBAnalysis Blog: The Most Important Sale of Your Life – Getting into Business School
March 2, 2018
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]While banking, consulting, engineering and marketing have always been feeders to MBA programs, one key business function, sales, never has been. There are probably a bunch of reasons for this. First and foremost it is that progressing in a sales career doesn’t require business school. It requires…more sales. Also, as anyone who has ever worked…
4 Simple Strategies for Consultants Applying to MBA Programs
March 1, 2018
Let’s face it – we all know it is tough to get into the top MBA programs. Last year, Harvard accepted only 1 in 10 applications it reviewed.
9 Tips for International Candidates Applying to Top US MBA Programs
February 22, 2018
To view an up-to-date version of this post, click here. International candidates submit more than half of MBA applications, yet the international student population across the top 20 US MBA programs is roughly 35%. Do the math – it is SUPER competitive. Below are nine things to consider as you prepare to submit your MBA…
MBAnalysis Blog: MBA Ding Analysis or Why You Didn’t Get In
February 14, 2018
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Just about the same time every year, we get an influx of new clients looking for a “ding analysis,” meaning helping them figure out why they were rejected from all their top schools. Generally, this process isn’t quite as hard as you might think because there are some obvious spots in the application process where…
A Month-by-Month PhD Application Timeline
February 14, 2018
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Toying with the idea of applying to a PhD program? Planning to apply, but not sure how to mount your attack? There are a lot of moving parts to a PhD application, and keeping everything in motion requires thoughtful planning. In this post, we lay out a 10-month timeline that will get you from square…