We offer a wealth of tips and strategies across a range of topics—from application advice on Harvard or INSEAD to acing the GMAT, writing essays, navigating MBA interviews and more.
MBA Trends for 2024
Jan. 15th, 2024
At Fortuna Admissions, we love to keep a finger on the pulse on what is happening in the world of business education. I recently polled my colleagues to find out what they think 2024 has in store on the MBA front, and I also peered into the crystal ball in a recent Business Casual podcast […]
US vs. European MBA Programs: The 7 Key Differences
Dec. 4th, 2023
As the former Director of Admissions at INSEAD, I often get asked about how an MBA at a top international school is different from a top US school. It’s a great question. There are many commonalities between such schools – you’ll find a similar curriculum, top notch professors, access to outstanding job opportunities, as well […]
Yale SOM Application Offers New Essay Options
Jul. 26th, 2023
After 4 years of sticking with the same essay question, Yale School of Management has announced a change in their essay requirements. Their longstanding question, “Describe the biggest commitment you have ever made?” is now one of three essay question options candidates can choose from Essay question options: 1) Describe the biggest commitment you have […]
3 Things You Need To Know About Getting Into Stanford GSB
Jun. 30th, 2023
The application to the Stanford Graduate School of Business (GSB) is the most comprehensive among top US MBA programs. Along with the usual application, resume, recommendation letters, and the application itself, there is the famously wide-open essay: “What matters to you, and why?”, as well as “Why Stanford” and four more optional essays. This […]
MBA Application Advice: 5 Must-Dos Before You Hit Submit
Dec. 5th, 2022
The single most important thing you can do when you hit submit on your MBA application is to be confident that it’s the very best reflection of you and your candidacy – no matter which admissions round you’re targeting. Having reviewed thousands of applications during my career in MBA admissions, as head of Admissions at INSEAD […]
MBA Video Essay Tips + Sample Video Questions
Aug. 2nd, 2022
Video questions have become a more common component in MBA applications at top business schools over the last several years. With some preparation and practice, the videos let you add a fresh, personal dimension to your application. Now that the pandemic ushered us all into the era of Zoom meetings, most of us are well-practiced […]
Advice for Engineers Pursuing an MBA
Jun. 17th, 2022
When it comes to over-represented profiles in the MBA applicant pool, engineers are at the top (alongside applicants from consulting and finance – which we address in related articles of this series). Set your sights on a top 10 business school, and you can assume your peers have equally impressive academic and professional distinctions, along […]
How to Choose a Business School: 8 Key Factors
May. 17th, 2022
Getting an MBA from one of the world’s top business schools will provide you with a coveted distinction. Honing your target list of MBA programs demands self-awareness and introspection from the outset — a practice that continues throughout the application process. It also takes smart strategy. To make the most of your time and energy (not […]
How To Research MBA Programs: 4 Key Tips
May. 3rd, 2022
Most MBA admission committees are obsessed with fit, and you should be too. That’s why you’ll want to adopt a fit-centric mindset to optimize your time and effort when narrowing down your short list of target schools. Why? Too often, candidates assume that if they get into a top MBA program, they are destined for a […]
3 Reasons To Pursue An MBA In Europe Right Now
Feb. 28th, 2022
If your shortlist of business schools doesn’t include any top European MBA programs, it should. There are several distinct advantages to pursuing an international MBA. From the impressive ROI to peerless global leadership experience to make your resume stand out, more candidates are taking notice and targeting an MBA for an unforgettable international experience. European […]
INSEAD To Welcome Lower GMAT Scores
Feb. 7th, 2022
News abounds on the topic of ever-higher GMAT averages among the world’s top business schools. As P&Q reported recently, 20 schools saw double-digit average GMAT gains in 2021. This includes a 5-point jump for Stanford GSB, which boasts a record-setting 738 average. Both Harvard Business School and MIT Sloan have a 730 average, which for […]
7 Tips for International MBA Applicants
Jan. 19th, 2022
How we present ourselves and others is influenced by our culture, and these differences invariably impact your MBA candidacy. For example, a British applicant whose understated style makes her reluctant to boast in the MBA essays, versus an Indian – for whom tenacious self-promotion was frankly critical to his success, but whose tone could be […]
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