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 Application Tips: “What Other Schools Are You Applying To?”
Sep. 23rd, 2022
“What other schools are you applying to?” If you haven’t encountered this nerve-wracking question on your b-school application form, then get ready to encounter it during your MBA admissions interviews. It’s not a trick question (even if it feels like one) but requires an understanding of what schools are seeking in choosing to ask it. […]
Texas McCombs New Video Assessment: What to expect & how to prepare
Sep. 20th, 2022
Texas McCombs has made several notable and candidate-friendly changes to its MBA application, including the debut of a video assessment. Key changes to the McCombs MBA application include: Singular essay question New video assessment Standardized test waiver (GMAT, GRE, or EA) McCombs Admission Connection – optional but highly encouraged McCombs lauds its new MBA video […]
Michigan Ross MBA Essays for 2022-2023: Tips & Strategy
Sep. 15th, 2022
The Michigan Ross MBA essay questions are among the shortest – both by word count and number of questions posed – among top business schools. In a recent webinar, Ross Senior Associate Director of MBA Admissions, Taya Sapp, shared reasons for the program’s unique approach to learning more about candidates. In previous application cycles, applicants were […]
What’s the Difference Between the GMAT and GRE? | Fortuna Admissions
Sep. 12th, 2022
Deciding which standardized test to take for business school used to be easy. There was only one game in town, and it was the GMAT. Whether you loved or hated sentence correction or data sufficiency, you had to master them to get into business school. Then, in 2006, Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business decided […]
Carnegie Mellon Tepper MBA Essay for 2022-2023: Tips & Strategy
Sep. 8th, 2022
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 […]
HOW TO CREATE MBA GOALS: LONG TERM VS. SHORT TERM CAREER VISION
Sep. 4th, 2022
To craft the best career vision for the MBA, you must present a coherent narrative that persuasively links your personal reasons for pursuing an MBA with your past experiences as well as your short- and long-term goals. Once you’ve begun to explore your career vision (see part 1 in this series, How to Create a Career […]
Advice for Consultants Pursuing an MBA
Aug. 23rd, 2022
Have you slogged long hours at the office to keep the boss happy and meet client deadlines? Pulled all-nighters in college to accumulate credits and maintain your dean’s list standing? Aced your job interviews and secured a spot at an A-list consulting firm? Distinguished yourself as a career wunderkind who’s risen to the senor ranks […]
UCLA Anderson Essay Strategy for 2022-2023
Aug. 22nd, 2022
Over the last few years, UCLA Anderson has amended its required essays with ever-slimmer word counts, challenging applicants to be as direct and incisive as possible. Two years ago, it made the bold move by wiping the slate clean and replacing its slate of essays with a singular question, with a mere 250 words to […]
Tips for MBA Campus Visits: What to Know & How to Prepare
Aug. 17th, 2022
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 […]
London Business School Essays for 2022-2023: Tips & Strategy
Aug. 1st, 2022
The application for London Business School is now open, with a round one deadline of September 9, 2022. Meanwhile, the MBA essays for LBS remain the same. As former Senior Manager of MBA Admissions at LBS, I believe that very best versions of Essay One will give the Admissions Committee insight into what has motivated your […]
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