International Acceptance Rates at Top US Universities

For international applicants, the harsh reality is that acceptance rates for non-citizens at top US universities are usually lower than the overall admit rate. Many elite privates have single-digit acceptance rates for international as well as domestic applicants. Admit rates also vary by major and whether a school is need-aware for international students (meaning whether […]

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Diversity In College

Diversity In College: What Students Need To Know For 2026

In college admissions, diversity continues to play a central role in how schools shape their incoming classes. Admissions offices are looking beyond grades and test scores to build communities that reflect a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. While the legal landscape around affirmative action has shifted, schools remain deeply committed to creating diverse,

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MBA Application Mistakes

MBA Application Mistakes: Top Errors Candidates Make (And How To Avoid Them)

Every admissions season, talented candidates accidentally torpedo their chances through avoidable mistakes in their MBA application. Not because they lack ability, but because they misunderstand how their application will be read, what the committee prioritizes, or how small missteps accumulate and impact their chances in a competitive process. The good news is that most of

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Best Business Schools in Germany (2026): Top MBA Programs Compared

The top business schools in Germany for international MBAs include Mannheim Business School, ESMT Berlin, WHU Otto Beisheim School of Management, Frankfurt School of Finance & Management, and HHL Leipzig Graduate School of Management. These programs offer strong consulting/finance/tech placements, excellent value, and mostly 12–15-month formats. Keep reading for fit-first comparisons (tuition, length, class size,

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Beginning the College Admissions Journey in 9th & 10th Grade: 5 Essential Strategies

During my early years as Associate Director of Admissions at the University of Pennsylvania, I spent each fall traveling across the United States and abroad speaking with students and parents. I would leave my office in College Hall on the Penn campus  for up to two months, meeting high schoolers in their cafeterias at lunchtime

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What Are the Ivy League Schools?

What Are the Ivy League Schools?

The Ivy League refers to eight private universities in the northeastern United States that originally joined together as an athletic conference in 1954. Over time, the term has come to symbolize academic prestige, selectivity, and global influence. The eight Ivy League schools are Brown University, Columbia University, Cornell University, Dartmouth College, Harvard University, Princeton University,

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Yale SOM MBA Interview Tips

Yale SOM MBA Interview: What to Expect and How to Prepare

Yale SOM MBA interviews invitations are sent out on a rolling basis throughout each round. The Admissions Committee reviews applications in batches and then decides who to invite to interview, so there’s no cause for concern if your decision arrives later than other candidates. Typically around 40% of applicants receive an interview invite, and you

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MIT Sloan Pre-Interview Questions

MIT Sloan Pre-Interview Questions: Tips and Examples

Like other M7 MBA programs, MIT Sloan interviews are by invitation only. Along with the invitation to interview, Sloan also asks candidates to submit a response to one of two questions before your interview. Pre-interview requirements are a growing trend among top schools. Several, like Chicago Booth, Kellogg, INSEAD and LBS, now ask interviewees to

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