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.
Top B-School MBA Admissions Essays From 20 Years Ago
May. 2nd, 2019
Update! Harvard Business School announced the deadlines and application details for the MBA Class of 2022. As in times past, HBS is the first school to announce deadlines for the 2019-2020 season, and traditionally sets the earliest M7 deadline. This season, deadlines for Round 1 move up one day to September 4, 2019 and Round 2 is […]
Wharton’s New Entrepreneurship Space Emblematic of its Changing Culture, and a B-School Building Trend
Apr. 18th, 2019
Today, Wharton previewed the architectural renderings of its ambitious new Tangen Hall, a seven-story entrepreneurship center dedicated to cross-campus student innovation. The building’s precast concrete façade with shades of green glass is metaphoric for the transparent view Penn is hoping to give the world into its culture of innovation, and its use of sustainable materials […]
How To Choose An MBA Program: 8 Key Criteria
Apr. 15th, 2019
The MBA degree is a coveted distinction, especially from a top 10 business school. And while each will offer a world-class education, they have uniquely different cultures, management curricula, strengths and specializations, and community vibes, among other distinctions that will influence the next two years of your life. So how do you create a target […]
April 10 Live Strategy Session on HBS, Stanford GSB & Wharton
Apr. 5th, 2019
Live, 60-minute Strategy Session on HBS, GSB AND WHARTON on April 10. Applying to Harvard Business School, Stanford GSB or Wharton this year? Get your admissions questions answered by experts who have personally reviewed and interviewed thousands of applications. Join host John A. Byrne for an exclusive webinar with former admissions insiders from three of the […]
Choosing Between MBA Offers: 6 Top Tips
Apr. 4th, 2019
Over the last several weeks, my colleagues at Fortuna Admissions and I have been speaking with fortunate albeit anxious MBA applicants on the precipice of making life-altering decisions. While many of the scenarios are predictable, the factors influencing them are uniquely individual: A heartbroken candidate landed on the Harvard Business School waitlist after his interview, even though he […]
Dress for Success: The MBA Interview
Mar. 22nd, 2019
The MBA interview is all about standing out for the right reasons, and candidates should want to be remembered for what they say, not what they wear. In my role as an expert coach at Fortuna Admissions, I field many concerned – and valid – inquiries about wardrobe at this time of the year. Why? […]
Insights from the Latest Round of HBS, Stanford GSB and Wharton Admissions
Mar. 20th, 2019
One of the most frequently asked questions we hear from clients is how to gain acceptance into the fabled trinity of Harvard Business School, Stanford GSB and Wharton, colloquially referred to as HSW. While all candidates are unique and there’s no magic formula guaranteeing admission, there are certainly consistent themes across the profiles of successful […]
M7 Admissions Trend: MBA Early Admissions for College Seniors
Mar. 12th, 2019
The final months of college are a whirlwind of final exams, pop-up campus activities, good bye parties and, of course, the feverish job searching. But what if you were guaranteed a place at one of the most prestigious business schools two- to five-years down the road? That would certainly take the edge off, wouldn’t it? […]
Finding Scholarships for your MBA Program
Mar. 4th, 2019
You’re not alone if you’re feeling overwhelmed by the tuition cost of a full-time MBA, on top of living expenses for the next two years without a full-time salary. A merit scholarship from your program would be encouraging – but don’t stop there! Private scholarships are not just for undergraduates; there are plenty of funds […]
Advice for 6 Common Profiles Applying To INSEAD
Feb. 27th, 2019
MBA programs often discourage candidates from submitting applications in the last round. INSEAD, a school The Financial Times has ranked among the top three MBAs globally over the last four years, strives to maintain an even playing field across all rounds. It makes sense – INSEAD seeks the finest candidates across the overall applicant pool, and […]
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