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Advice for Finance Candidates Pursuing the MBA

Jun. 16th, 2022 | by: Judith Silverman Hodara

Imagine the scene: It’s a Tuesday in early January, about 3:45 in the afternoon. You are a persevering MBA Admissions reader who has just spent the last five hours poring over the profiles of investment managers, senior associates, private equity analysts (excepting a 25-minute break when sandwiches were brought in). There’s a point of saturation […]

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How to Get Into Wharton: Guide To Enter Wharton MBA Program

Apr. 20th, 2022 | by: Judith Silverman Hodara

Part of the venerated trinity known as HSW (Harvard/ Stanford GSB/ Wharton), and a place in Wharton’s incoming class is more competitive than ever. Last year, the application volume rose to a new record of 7,338 candidates vying for one of the 897 seats in the Class of 2023. But that’s no surprise. The evolutions […]

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7 Tips on How to Choose Between MBA Offers

Apr. 12th, 2022 | by: Judith Silverman Hodara

As decisions roll in from round 2, many MBA candidates are navigating tricky decisions about their future plans. Here are two spectacular quandaries I received from anxious – if fortunate – business school candidates. To paraphrase: “Is it foolish to pick MIT Sloan over Harvard and Wharton? Everyone says HBS is the obvious choice, but […]

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How to Maximize a Free Consultation Call with an MBA Admissions Consultant

Jan. 17th, 2022 | by: Judith Silverman Hodara

Throughout the year, we speak with thousands of prospective MBA applicants who sign up for a free consultation to gain support and advice on the MBA admissions process and assess their chances of admission to the top business schools. At Fortuna Admissions, we take great pride in these calls and in making these connections, because […]

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How to Prep for the Virtual MBA Interview: 7 Tips for Video

Nov. 2nd, 2021 | by: Judith Silverman Hodara

Most MBA interviews are staying virtual again this year, and your strategy must adapt accordingly. Harvard Business School, Stanford GSB, Wharton, INSEAD and Berkeley Haas are among the top schools that confirmed that all MBA admissions interviews will be conducted online. (View Fortuna’s MBA Interview Tips for essential strategy and advice specific to your target […]

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Tips for Responding to Tricky MBA Interview Questions

Oct. 27th, 2021 | by: Judith Silverman Hodara

Last year’s MBA interview questions were notable for veering into tricky topics like the US election, politics, and social justice, all of are on the table again this year. What can you expect for your MBA interview this season, and how should you prepare to respond with authenticity and professional presence? First of all, your […]

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What MBA Admissions is Looking for in 2021

Jan. 10th, 2021 | by: Judith Silverman Hodara

It’s January 2021, and the notion of leadership (or lack thereof) dominates the conversation, from the US and world media to inside the MBA Admission committee. It’s become ever more obvious that organizations of all stripes need great leaders — including governments, school systems, and nonprofits. Banks, certainly, but also arts groups, law firms and […]

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Meet the MBA Experts: Fortuna’s Bill Kooser

Dec. 28th, 2020 | by: Judith Silverman Hodara

“One thing I tell almost every client that I work with – right off the bat – is that this is a process of introspection,” says Fortuna’s Bill Kooser, former Associate Dean of Chicago Booth. “It’s not simply ‘writing stuff down and shipping it off.’ If you’re going to do it right, you have to […]

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Meet the MBA Experts: Fortuna’s Brendan Kramp

Dec. 10th, 2020 | by: Judith Silverman Hodara

“I’m passionate about coaching because I see so many candidates who are committed and driven to not only succeed in their careers, but to make real and tangible changes in the world for the better,’ says Fortuna’s Brendan Kramp. “Each of the candidates I’ve worked with have really incredible personal and professional histories – it’s […]

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Meet the MBA Experts: Fortuna’s Rachel Erickson Hee

Nov. 25th, 2020 | by: Judith Silverman Hodara

“Every MBA applicant I meet has something special to offer, and I love finding out what that is,” says Fortuna’s Rachel Erickson Hee, who was a Stanford GSB alumni interviewer for nearly two decades. “The more I probe, the more I find out reasons why that applicant would be a great addition to a business […]

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Meet the MBA Experts: Fortuna’s Zachary White

Nov. 17th, 2020 | by: Judith Silverman Hodara

“You are the world’s expert on being you. You want to harness that confidence and lean into your strengths,” says Fortuna’s Zachary White, former Yale SOM Assistant Director of Admissions. “Remember that people go to business school to learn and grow and challenge themselves, to be better when they graduate than when they enroll. Business […]

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Berkeley Haas, Duke, UCLA & Yale: Inside the MBA Admissions Essay Masterclass 3

Aug. 20th, 2020 | by: Judith Silverman Hodara

If you missed our MBA Admissions Essay Masterclass featuring the Berkeley Haas, Duke Fuqua, UCLA Anderson & Yale SOM, not to worry! You can now access all the wisdom and advice from our conversation by viewing the webinar recording. You’ll come away with tangible advice and ideas for how to stand out in what is […]

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