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.
The Power of Giving Thanks in the MBA Admission Process
Apr. 6th, 2021
I still have the thank you note from the first student I admitted to Penn in 1990 (pictured here). It means a lot to me. Then, because it allowed me to see that I was someone that students could trust. And now, because it reminds me how powerful it is for the person across the […]
Why Now Is A Good Time to Pursue An International MBA
Mar. 29th, 2021
If your shortlist of business schools doesn’t include a European program, it should. There are several distinctive advantages to pursuing an international MBA, particularly in Europe. From the impressive ROI to peerless global leadership experience, more candidates are taking notice and targeting the international MBA. Join me on Tuesday, March 30, at 9am PT for […]
IMD Essay Tips & Strategy for Career Questions
Mar. 24th, 2021
IMD offers a one-year, globally focused MBA program located in Lausanne, Switzerland, on the shores of Lake Geneva. The program places strong emphasis on entrepreneurship, globalization, and digitalization while fostering a close-knit, collaborative community. The school cultivates leadership skills from day one through the Leadership Stream and encourages peer- and experiential learning alongside one-to-one coaching. […]
Masters in Management: 5 Essentials for MiM Applications
Mar. 19th, 2021
Demand for Masters in Management (MiM) programs are on the rise, and have become increasingly popular over the last few years as more and more individuals seek to increase their competitive advantage on the heels of their undergraduate degree. Designed for younger candidates with little to no work experience, the MiM is a catalyst for […]
How to Negotiate MBA Scholarships + Example Letter
Mar. 18th, 2021
You’ve won an MBA scholarship, but not from your dream school. Should you take it? It’s a fortunate dilemma to have, but one that ties many of our clients in knots around this time year. The scenario typically goes like this: You’ve been offered a scholarship at one school – but not your dream school, […]
Yale SOM MBA Essay Tips & Strategy
Mar. 17th, 2021
Over the past decade, Yale SOM has introduced several innovative features to their application, including a behavioral assessment, a personal assessment, pre-interview questions, and behaviorally anchored recommender forms. These elements have made the application more objective and more efficient, helping applicants and the admissions team focus on what matters most while boosting the predictive power […]
MBA Letters of Recommendation: Strategy for Stanford GSB & HBS
Mar. 12th, 2021
Stanford GSB Admissions Director Kirsten Moss put a fine point on having a strategic approach to securing MBA letters of recommendation during a panel discussion of Admissions Directors at the CentreCourt MBA Festival: “Recommendations are particularly important – it’s one time we can get someone’s outside opinion looking in, other than your own, of what you’ve actually […]
Cambridge Judge Essays: Tips & Strategy
Mar. 8th, 2021
Cambridge Judge, along with INSEAD, has evaded the business school trend of fewer MBA essays, requiring your thoughtful response to no less than four required questions. Yet its word counts are deceptively slim – beyond the first question which allows up to 500 words, each subsequent question gives you a 200-word maximum – providing slim […]
Carnegie Mellon Tepper Essay Tips & Strategy
Feb. 22nd, 2021
One of the smallest among the top 20 business schools, Carnegie Mellon Tepper boasts a close-knit culture and pioneering approach to management curriculum (a “management science” model over the case method, that’s now integrated within all the leading business schools). As such, the admissions team is looking for evidence of self-reflection and your ability to […]
Applying to Carnegie Mellon Tepper: 3 Essential MBA Tips
Feb. 18th, 2021
Over the past year, my Fortuna Admissions colleagues and I have seen an uptick in interest in the Tepper School of Business at Carnegie Mellon. One of the smallest among the top 20 business schools, it boasts a close-knit culture and pioneering approach to management curriculum (a “management science” model over the case method, that’s […]
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