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.
Walking Our Talk: Announcing Fortuna’s New Website & Evolved Brand
Sep. 27th, 2017
We feel you. It’s taken us many months of self-reflection, writing and countless revision to produce a product we’re proud of. We sought fresh perspectives to better understand our strengths, motivations and distinctive qualities. We sweated the deadlines. We’ve stretched to be introspective about where we’ve been, where we want to go and how we […]
How to Make The Most of Your First Month as an MBA Student
Sep. 27th, 2017
Some of you are now fully adjusted to your new class schedules, new locations and new lives as MBA students. But many are still getting acquainted with the new lifestyle you worked so hard to achieve. Whether it’s learning how to balance school and family life, or if your challenge is simply trying to fit […]
How to Get Your MBA Loans Forgiven
Sep. 26th, 2017
By: Shannon Vasconcelos, guest writer and Director of College Finance, College Coach If you’re considering a post-MBA career in the public sector, you may have heard about the prospect of loan forgiveness. Enticing as this may sound, the hard truth is that most MBA recipients will, in fact, need to repay their student loans due […]
6-min Vlog: How to mitigate a weak GPA or GMAT score
Aug. 3rd, 2017
If you’re worried about low GRE or GMAT scores or GPA, there are still a few things you can do. This 6-minute conversation between Fortuna Director Caroline Diarte Edwards and Expert Coach Jessica Chung, former UCLA Anderson Associate Director of MBA Admissions, explores strategies for mitigating or fixing a lower-than-desirable academic record. View the Full Transcript: Caroline: Hello everybody, my name […]
Inside an MBA Strategy Session
Jul. 6th, 2017
By: Judith Silverman Hodara, Director, Fortuna Admissions Let’s talk strategy: Top MBA programs have just announced deadlines and essay requirements for the 2017/18 cycle. Poets & Quants’ John A. Byrne recently hosted three coaches from Fortuna’s team of former MBA admissions directors and insiders in a live strategy session, which focused on how to […]
VLOG: International MBA vs. US? One year vs. two? How to choose what’s right for you.
Jun. 30th, 2017
When it comes to applying for your MBA, there’s a lot more to consider than school reputation. What about international versus US schools? And how does a one-year program compare to two years? In this 8-minute vlog, Fortuna’s Judith Silverman Hodara speaks with expert coachCassandra Pittman, a Columbia MBA alumnus, former LBS admission officer and […]
7-min. Spotlight: Early MBA Planning 2-3 Years Out & What to Do Now
Jun. 23rd, 2017
If you are a few years out from applying for your MBA (or even just one), there’s a lot you can be doing right now to increase your chances of acceptance and build a profile that admissions officers can’t overlook. Fortuna Expert Coach Cassandra Pittman, Columbia Business School alumna, former INSEAD assistant director and LBS […]
How to Turn Your Typical MBA Profile into a Stand-out Application
Jun. 21st, 2017
Remarkable Consultant? Financial Wiz? Cutting edge techie? If you’re seeking an MBA, you’re not alone. BY: MATT SYMONDS You distinguished yourself as a professional wunderkind, rising to the senior ranks at your company in your early 20s. Clocked long hours at work to keep the boss happy and meet client deadlines. Pulled all-nighters in college amid competing […]
Vlog: How to plan for your MBA career goals
Jun. 13th, 2017
In this short video blog, Catherine and Caroline discuss what it takes to create a compelling career vision for the MBA application, along with the steps to take and questions to ask yourself in the early planning stages. Watch the vlog or read a transcript of their candid conversation, below. Vlog Transcript Caroline: Hello everybody, […]
Top Five Tips on Smart Social Media for MBA Applicants
Jun. 9th, 2017
Like it or not, a projection of you lives online—even if you’re not engaged with its active curation. Which is why business schools, just like job recruiters, examine your social media presence. They want confidence that your personal and professional identities are consistent with the profile presented in your resume and application. It means […]
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