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MBA Reapplicant: How to Reapply to an MBA Program

MBA Reapplicant: How to Reapply to an MBA Program

Nov. 14th, 2023 | by: Melissa Jones

Responding to Business School Rejection So, the acceptance letter you have been anxiously awaiting from your top-choice MBA program did not arrive. A rejection showed up instead. Don’t lose hope. If you don’t get into your dream MBA program on your first attempt; you can always try again and reapply. Remember, sometimes rejection just comes […]

How to Tackle the Oxford MBA Saïd Personal Statement

Oct. 20th, 2023 | by: Melissa Jones

Oxford Saïd’s Business School asks for a single essay in their MBA application: “Please provide a personal statement that outlines anything additional that you would like the Admissions Committee to consider”. On top of that, you have a mere 250 words to answer. This essay question is extremely broad and short, especially compared to other […]

Two-Year vs. One-Year MBA Programs: Which one is right for you?

May. 24th, 2023 | by: Melissa Jones

As you conduct your business school research and consider which schools are best for you, one way to narrow it down is by length of program. The typical MBA program is two years but many schools, particularly in Europe, offer one-year programs. As an admissions coach with Fortuna Admissions, I’m often asked by candidates what […]

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Insider Tips for The INSEAD Interview

Dec. 27th, 2022 | by: Melissa Jones

INSEAD is among the top schools that enlist alumni to conduct MBA admissions interviews. In doing so, the Fontainebleau, France-based program strives to pair you with one alumnus of a similar profile to yours and, for diversity’s sake, another with a very different background. It’s a signal of how deeply the school values the perspective […]

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Tips for MBA Campus Visits: What to Know & How to Prepare

Aug. 17th, 2022 | by: Melissa Jones

The majority of business schools are welcoming back prospective candidates to visit campus in-person after more than two years of virtual events. This is great news for applicants, as nothing can give you a better sense of the vibe and culture of a program than a visit to its campus. Although not mandatory, taking the […]

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MBA Interview Prep: 7 Tips for Alumni-led Interviews

Nov. 29th, 2021 | by: Melissa Jones

You’ve landed a coveted MBA interview…  and learn it will be conducted by an alum. What can you expect in this scenario and what does it mean for how your candidacy will be conveyed? Most importantly, how should you prepare? Firstly, having an alumni-led interview is a signal the school values the perspective its grads can […]

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