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.
Your complete guide: How to Ace the MBA Interview
Jan. 14th, 2020
Among M7 schools, your prospects of admission are generally between 1 in 10 and 1 in 18. But secure an interview and your shot at acceptance has just improved to about 1 in 2. You now have a great chance of getting in, and now is the time to prepare with gusto. Even if you’re […]
5 Key Differences Between the EMBA & the MBA
Dec. 20th, 2019
There are several attributes that distinguish Executive MBA (EMBA) programs from their “traditional” counterparts, and ever more candidates are feeling the allure. According to the Executive MBA Council (EMBAC), applications to EMBA programs are up an astounding 31.6% over the last four years – even as apps to traditional programs are down. So how do you […]
FORTUNA RANKING OF MBA RANKINGS 2019 – EUROPEAN BUSINESS SCHOOLS
Dec. 16th, 2019
Which is the #1 ranked MBA program in Europe in 2019? For the fifth consecutive years, INSEAD has claimed the top spot in the Fortuna Ranking of MBA Rankings for European Business Schools, which combines the results of the league tables published by the Financial Times, BusinessWeek, The Economist and Forbes. By aggregating the results of […]
Fortuna Admissions Harvard Business School MBA Deep Dive Analysis
Nov. 21st, 2019
What does a Swedish world rope-skipping champion, Obama Foundation chief of staff and reality TV star from CBS’s Survivor: Ghost Island have in common? They’re all MBA candidates in the Harvard Business School Class of 2020, where 9,886 applicants vied for one of 930 spots. The rope-skipping champion is also an entrepreneur who worked at […]
FORTUNA RANKING OF MBA RANKINGS 2019 – US BUSINESS SCHOOLS
Nov. 6th, 2019
Fortuna Admissions has compiled the results of the big five MBA rankings of the last 12 months to produce the ninth edition of the Fortuna Ranking of MBA Rankings 2019. Every year we combine the results of the MBA rankings published by US News, the Financial Times, The Economist, BusinessWeek and Forbes to produce a wide-angle […]
Overview of the Top 7 MBA Deferred Admissions Programs
Oct. 31st, 2019
For the first time, Wharton has broadened its MBA deferred admissions program to include applicants beyond the University of Pennsylvania undergraduate community. Non-UPenn students now have the opportunity to vie for a prized place in a future Wharton MBA class, allowing them to gain several years work experience prior to enrolling. This is a significant development […]
How to Get Into HEC Paris
Oct. 16th, 2019
HEC Paris ascended two spots to #2 in last month’s Forbes 2019 ranking of global MBA programs. Last year’s graduates garnered the highest median base salary ($127,410) and signing bonus ($28,943) of any international program. With its $70,400 tuition fee, Forbes also noted that HEC is one of the comparatively more affordable options for those […]
MBA Deferred Admission For College Seniors: 3 Key Tips For A Standout Application
Oct. 14th, 2019
Last month, Wharton announced a new option for college seniors to apply to for its fulltime MBA with a two- to four-year deferment. The Wharton MBA Advance Access Program (application deadline April 1, 2020) represents an expansion of Wharton’s existing Moelis Advance Access Program, which will continue to offer annual fellowships designed to lure University of Pennsylvania […]
How To Tackle The HEC Essays & Interview Presentation
Oct. 4th, 2019
HEC Paris is one of the leading MBA programs in Europe, offering a 16-month program of study with two intakes: January and September. Last month, Forbes crowned HEC Paris #2 in its biannual Ranking of International MBA programs for 2019. HEC occupies a unique space between the one-year programs like INSEAD and traditional two-year programs, and […]
Top Tips for Tackling the Cornell Johnson MBA Application
Sep. 27th, 2019
Over the past few years, Cornell Johnson has launched a variety of sweeping initiatives, including an overhaul of its management curriculum and the establishment of a new campus in New York City. A recent merger between the business school and schools of Applied Economics and Hotel Administration has enabled Johnson to pool resources, increasing student […]
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