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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…
November Pre-MBA Checklist for Round 2
November 1, 2024
If you are considering submitting MBA applications in Round 2, will you be ready in time for early-January deadlines? Will your application be the strongest application you can submit? Or might you be a substantially more compelling candidate in September of 2025? As you contemplate your next steps, here are six questions you should be…
Build Your MBA Leadership Profile Through Community Involvement
October 31, 2024
Although giving blood, participating in charity runs, and making financial contributions to worthy causes are noble endeavors, they are not viewed as leadership or community engagement by admissions committees at top MBA programs. Similarly, you do not have to start a nonprofit or sit on the junior boards of multiple organizations to demonstrate your leadership…
The 2024 MBA Rankings Are Out: Here’s What You Need to Know and How It Impacts Your School Choice
October 30, 2024
The latest U.S. News & World Report MBA rankings are out, sparking discussion among prospective students, alumni, and business school professionals. These rankings provide a yearly snapshot of how various programs stack up based on a range of criteria. Yet when the new rankings come out, they often bring surprises. Some schools surge, while others…
How to Get into Duke University Fuqua School of Business
October 29, 2024
So, you are thinking about applying to Duke’s daytime MBA program? First, learn how to pronounce the name of the school – FEW-kwa. Say it again, FEW-kwa. It doesn’t really roll off your tongue but the name is half of “Team Fuqua” so you will be well served to learn to say it correctly.