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December 10, 2025
If you’ve been placed on an MBA waitlist or offered “further consideration,” you’re not alone. In this blog post, we at Stratus break down what being waitlisted means and share eight actionable MBA waitlist tips to improve your chances of admission. What an MBA Waitlist or “Further Consideration” Email Looks Like Has this email showed…
December 9, 2025
So, you are thinking about applying to Ross’ full-time MBA program? Great choice! The Ross culture is one of the best reasons to choose the school as one of your top options. So what makes Ross so unique?
December 9, 2025
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 for scholarships and new endowed professorial chairs, in addition…
December 9, 2025
Do MBA programs care about employment gaps? How long is too long for a resume gap? Should I explain an employment gap in the optional essay? Will being laid off hurt my MBA application? How do I talk about caregiving or a personal break in an MBA interview? These are questions that MBA candidates often…
December 5, 2025
NYU Stern is a leading business school located right in the heart of Manhattan in New York City. Along with its full-time MBA program, the school also offers part-time and Executive MBA options. Stern is widely recognized for its collaborative student community and emphasis on developing students’ academic and emotional intelligence, as well as for its large menu of elective course offerings. In addition, Stern’s New York City location helps position it as a popular business school for students aiming to secure post-MBA positions in finance.
December 5, 2025
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.
December 5, 2025
In recent years, business schools have increased their commitment to improving diversity, equity, and inclusion across their programs. While we all work toward empowering diversity and inclusion in our workplaces, The Consortium for Graduate Study Management partners with business school programs to help grow the number of African American, Hispanic, and Native American business leaders. Consortium applicants…
December 4, 2025
Applying to business school is challenging for everyone. But if you were the first in your family to attend college, the process can feel especially overwhelming. From navigating college on your own to figuring out financial aid, internships, and career paths with limited guidance, you’ve already climbed mountains that most other MBA applicants never even…
December 3, 2025
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…
December 2, 2025
For years, private equity (PE) was the holy grail for many MBA candidates and students. Given the growth of the sector, an MBA is no longer required for certain roles, but firms still recruit heavily at top schools. Many candidates I talk to are interested in PE or venture capital (VC), but they don’t have…
December 2, 2025
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.
December 1, 2025
With Round 2 MBA deadlines just around the corner, it’s crunch time to perfect your applications. At Stratus, our team-based approach helps applicants tackle every component strategically – from resumes and essays to recommendations. To help you maximize your chances of success, I have asked Stratus’ experienced counselors to share their top insights for Round…
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