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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…
Investment Banking and Private Equity Professionals: What’s Your MBA Game Plan?
November 12, 2024
If you are an investment banking (IB)/private equity (PE) professional, an MBA is always a natural step to the next level, a pivot, a refocusing, or even a restart of your professional career. Whether you are still an undergrad navigating the recruiting process, within the first several years of your firm’s analyst/associate program, currently applying…
How to get into UVA Darden School of Business
November 12, 2024
How to Get Into UVA Darden School of Business UVA Darden School of Business Program Overview Since Dean Scott Beardsley left a global leadership position with McKinsey & Company to take the helm of the University of Virginia (UVA) Darden School of Business in 2015, he has invigorated the entire institution, raising hundreds of millions of dollars…
How to Get into London Business School
November 8, 2024
The LBS MBA is designed for smart and ambitious people – those who know how to best utilize what LBS can bring them during and after the MBA in many different aspects. The flexible 15, 18 or 21-month curriculum allows tailor-made MBA journey you progress through the MBA.
How to Get into Berkeley Haas School of Business
November 7, 2024
Think about the pillars of Haas: Confidence without Attitude, Question the Status Quo, Beyond Yourself and Student Always. Do these speak to you? How can you show examples of these pillars in your life? Berkeley-Haas is a very close-knit program that is functionally and culturally diverse, student-driven and collaborative. Students make things happen at Berkeley-Haas both professionally and personally.
Four Strategies To Find Scholarships for MBA Programs
November 6, 2024
The cost of attending an MBA program, including both the tuition and the opportunity cost of lost employment income, can be larger than the investment to purchase a home. With such high stakes involved, every MBA applicant should consider pursuing scholarships. Here are four strategies to help you maximize your options: 1. Be above the…
14 Tips to Enhance Your Business School Profile
November 4, 2024
If getting an MBA is in your future, every day counts as you build your business school profile. Whether you intend to apply to MBA programs next year or several years from now, you should take time NOW to plan your next steps so your profile will be competitive. Here are 14 tips to guide…