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You Submitted Your MBA Applications in Round 1—Now What? Strategize for Round 2
October 22, 2024
Congratulations on successfully submitting your Round 1 MBA applications! It is not an easy process, and you deserve a lot of credit for getting your applications in on time. For many of you, now is the time to start preparing for your MBA interviews; we have provided you with some interview guidance in this blog…
Top MBA Programs’ Fall 2024 Diversity Events for Prospective Students
October 21, 2024
One of the best ways for prospective business school students to learn about how well they might fit with an MBA program is by interfacing with enrolled students who come from a similar cultural background. To facilitate this research, top business schools are offering diversity events this school year to provide aspiring MBAs an opportunity…
How to Get into MIT Sloan
October 21, 2024
If attending any other business school is like enlisting in the Navy, joining MIT Sloan is more akin to becoming a pirate with its can-do spirit that sometimes bends the rules. At Sloan, it’s about the four Hs: the Heart to strive, the Head to keep up, the Hands to get things done, and the Home to take risks in a supportive environment.
Am I Too Old for an MBA? Reasons to Consider Alternative MBAs
October 18, 2024
The average age of a first-year MBA student is less than 28. If you are more than five years older than the average student in a top MBA program, you might be wondering, “How does the admissions committee think about me as an older candidate?” or “Will it be impossible for me to gain admission as an older…
Doppelgänger MBA Programs: If You Like X, You May Like Y
October 17, 2024
How do you “fit” into an MBA program? Whether the issue is you liking a school or a school liking you (to the point that it accepts you), the question of fit is one that should always be top of mind for any applicant. Do you like a program’s teaching style? The focus of the…
Six Tips to Prepare for Your MBA Interviews
October 16, 2024
Congratulations, you got the interview! Now you have the opportunity to tell more of your story to the admissions committee as part of the interview process. Here are six tips to help you convert your interview into a seat at your dream MBA program! 1. Know your story. Practice the basics. Although a few interviews…
How to Leverage Your Military Experience in MBA Applications
October 15, 2024
Perhaps you are leaving active military service and hoping an MBA can help provide a smooth transition to civilian life. Or maybe you are pausing your active service to get an MBA with the goal of gaining skills to boost your military career. Will schools view your military service in a positive light? In a…
How to Get into Yale School of Management
October 11, 2024
Do you want to immerse yourself in an education that will provide you a full passport – stamped with complex business issues and personal interactions that traverse the globe? At Yale SOM, you will be surrounded by global talent from across all sectors and regions with a broad range of backgrounds and interests.
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…