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Beyond Rankings: Why Size and Other Details Matter When Comparing Business Schools
October 10, 2024
When comparing business schools and trying to decide where to apply, applicants often focus on metrics: the rankings, reputations, average post-MBA starting salary, industry specializations, and employment statistics. Many aspiring MBAs compare business school curricula, teaching styles, and other unique resources, such as student clubs and centers of excellence. Although these are all important details…
Using Lessons from Greek Life in Your MBA Applications
October 9, 2024
Often, I have conversations with clients about whether or not they should use a story from their fraternity or sorority days as part of their business school application. As a former president of my sorority, I understand the leadership experiences available through Greek life, as with most extracurricular experiences. As with any story in your…
Seven Things to Do in Your MBA Interviews
October 8, 2024
Congratulations! You worked hard on your applications and just received that coveted e-mail or call inviting you to interview at your top-choice business school. While some schools grant interviews to applicants on request or to those who file their application before a certain date, most competitive schools offer interviews by invitation only. The percentage of…
How to Get into Stanford Graduate School of Business
October 4, 2024
How to Get into Stanford Graduate School of Business Stanford Graduate School of Business Program Overview The Stanford Graduate School of Business (GSB) takes its mission seriously: “Change lives. Change organizations. Change the world.” The school seeks candidates who not only will be transformed by the experience of earning an MBA but will also seek…
How to Get into NYU Stern School of Business
October 3, 2024
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.
Eight Considerations About Pursuing a JD/MBA Degree
October 2, 2024
A JD/MBA degree can open many professional doors. With an increasing number of top JD/MBA programs requiring only one standardized test (i.e., GRE or GMAT) for applicants, this dual degree has become more appealing to prospective students. However, the decision to pursue this degree requires careful consideration because the investment of both time and money…
October Tips to Get You Ready for Round 2 MBA Application Deadlines
October 1, 2024
As many aspiring MBA students are wrapping up Round 1 applications or anxiously awaiting a coveted interview invite, perhaps you are wondering where to begin! Do not worry. If you use your time wisely, you can complete several applications to submit before Round 2 MBA deadlines this January. Here is what you need to be doing in…
Top Business School Clubs and Recruiting Events for Active-Duty Military and Veterans
October 1, 2024
Are you an active military member or a veteran considering applying to business school? MBA programs seek veterans and active military members because, as we discuss in “How to Leverage Your Military Experience in MBA Applications,” traits that lead to success in military service can also lead to success in business school and beyond—in particular,…
LGBTQIA+ Clubs and Admissions Events at Top 25 MBA Programs
October 1, 2024
As we discussed in a previous blog post, business schools value diversity along every dimension and go to great lengths to make their programs welcoming to all, including LGBTQIA+ applicants and students. The top 25 MBA programs in the United States all have LGBTQIA+ student clubs, and many of them also have diversity admissions events or…
Women’s Programs and Admissions Events at Top MBA Programs
October 1, 2024
Business schools value the perspectives and experiences that diverse groups bring to their programs, and they go to great lengths to attract and welcome all, including women, minorities, LGBTQIA+, and international students. The top 25 MBA programs in the United States all have women-focused clubs, groups, events, and programs. These avenues help women network, connect,…
How to Get into The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania
September 30, 2024
In 1881, Wharton became the first collegiate business school in the world. Joseph Wharton’s legacy lives on (his image can be found on the MBA Pub shirts) through a highly-ranked MBA program, emphasizing collaboration, innovation, and entrepreneurship.
What If I Don’t Have a Compelling Story?
September 27, 2024
When applying to top MBA programs, one of the most daunting tasks can be crafting a compelling personal narrative. In fact, it’s the number-one reason people reach out to work with me on their applications. For those who haven’t started a successful business, worked in a war zone, or overcome extreme adversity, the task of…