Caroline Diarte Edwards

Fortuna Co-Founder and Director Caroline Diarte Edwards served as INSEAD's Director of Admissions, Marketing & Financial Aid, where she admitted more than 7,000 students.

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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Best Business Schools in France

Best Business Schools in France (2025-26): Top MBA Programs Compared

The top business schools in France are INSEAD and HEC Paris, followed by ESSEC, ESCP, EDHEC, emlyon, and Grenoble Ecole de Management. These programs offer elite international networks, strong consulting/finance/tech placement, and 1-year formats popular with international students. Below you’ll find a comparison table (tuition, length, class size, careers), scholarship options, and post-study work considerations,

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Your Questions About MBA Interview Invitations Answered

MBA Interview Invites: Dates, Requirements & How to Prepare

MBA admissions interview invitations are rolling out, and applicants have questions about the timing of interview offers and what to expect before and during the interview. For those of you wondering when your school will send interview invitations, how the process works, and what’s required, Fortuna admissions experts have you covered.  Here’s a quick roundup

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What are the Best MBA Programs in California for 2025-26?

California offers several world-class MBA programs. Top-tier options renowned for global excellence include Stanford Graduate School of Business (GSB), UC Berkeley Haas School of Business, UCLA Anderson School of Management, and USC Marshall School of Business. These programs, often ranking among the top in MBA rankings, are distinguished by their strong industry connections, focus on

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INSEAD MBA Essay

INSEAD MBA Application Essays: Strategy & Tips

The INSEAD MBA application includes a series of essays designed to give the admissions committee a holistic view of who you are, both professionally and personally. You’ll be asked to summarize your career path and career goals, reflect on your leadership style and personal development, describe how you’ve handled stress, and share your extracurricular activities.

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