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.
New Video on Insider Tips for Applying to INSEAD – from former Director of Admissions at INSEAD, Caroline Diarte Edwards
Dec. 17th, 2014
INSEAD is a top MBA program that stands out for several unique features, including its one-year format, which the school pioneered, and its strong international focus. Students attending INSEAD come from over 80 countries and there’s an equally diverse faculty body as well as large alumni base located around the world. As a top-ranked business […]
MBA Admissions Clinic – Applicant Profile 1 ‘Sarah’ – Young Management Consultant
Nov. 25th, 2014
In partnership with the Forte Foundation, Fortuna provides MBA admissions advice based on our prior experience as senior admissions professionals at top MBA programs. Each case study features a common applicant profile and an evaluation of the applicant’s strengths, weaknesses and our admissions advice. The Applicant – Sarah Age: 23 Job: Associate consultant at Boston […]
All shook up – the ups and downs of the BusinessWeek MBA rankings 2014
Nov. 20th, 2014
As you have probably heard, the recent Bloomberg BusinessWeek MBA Ranking for 2014 features Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business in the #1 spot, the school’s highest rank in its history. This news has sent shockwaves through the industry, and hopefully set an example for other MBA programs to dream big. Fuqua was established in […]
Fortuna Ranking of MBA Rankings 2014 – US Business Schools
Nov. 12th, 2014
Fortuna has compiled the results of the big five MBA rankings of the last 12 months to produce the Fortuna Ranking of MBA Rankings 2014. How do the top business schools in the U.S. perform when you combine these results? The big news among the top US business schools is that Stanford GSB has displaced […]
Prepare for your Wharton Interview with Wharton’s Former Acting Director of MBA Admissions
Nov. 12th, 2014
We’re offering mock interviews for Wharton’s team-based discussion group sessions, so if you’ve received an interview invitation, you won’t want to miss this opportunity. Led by Judith Hodara Silverman, former Acting Director of MBA Admissions at Wharton, our mock interview includes a prep session, a 30-minute mock group interview with other applicants, and individual feedback. Our […]
Fortuna Ranking of MBA Rankings 2014 – European Business Schools
Nov. 12th, 2014
We have compiled the results of the major media MBA rankings of the last 12 months to produce the Fortuna Ranking of MBA Rankings 2014. How do the top business schools in Europe perform when you combine these results? LBS continues to dominate, with INSEAD close behind for the third year in a row. In […]
When to Submit an Optional Essay
Nov. 11th, 2014
When working in admissions departments at top MBA programs, some of the questions that we were asked each year were whether a candidate should write an optional essay, and what kinds of topics should be addressed in the optional essay space. In the last few years, as many MBA programs have reduced the number of […]
Common Mistakes to Avoid in your B-school Applications
Oct. 29th, 2014
Whether you’re just getting started with your MBA applications, or are adding the final touches before the upcoming deadlines, we’d like you to be aware of some common mistakes that many applicants make when applying to b-schools. It’s easy to get so wrapped up with what you want to communicate that you might not be […]
Top Insider Tips for Applying to HBS
Oct. 16th, 2014
Since Harvard Business School reduced its application requirement to just one essay in 2013 (which is now an optional essay), applying to HBS became a lot easier. But getting in is a whole other story. Several other top MBA programs have followed the lead of HBS by reducing their essays and it’s no surprise that […]
Demonstrating your School Interest
Oct. 14th, 2014
One of our goals at Fortuna is to provide you with valuable insider information, from former MBA Admissions Directors, to help with your business school applications. When we were gatekeepers at our respective business schools, a common mistake we observed applicants make was failing to demonstrate their commitment to the school. Although you might consider […]
Will top MBA programs ever have classes that are 50% women?
Oct. 1st, 2014
Matt Symonds published an online article on this topic for Bloomberg Businessweek on August 29, 2014. For a link to the complete article, click here. New MBA students starting at Harvard Business School this fall will find more women in their ranks than ever before. With women representing 41% of the HBS class of 2016, […]
Our Insider Top Tips on Applying to Ten Top Schools – Columbia
Sep. 16th, 2014
Attending business school in New York City is a unique experience and those attracted to the fast pace of a global city should consider Columbia Business School (CBS). The symbiotic relationship between Columbia and the business world is a major program benefit, and the school notes that more business leaders visit Columbia’s campus than any […]
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