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.
GMAT Prep Strategies: How to Study While Working
Aug. 23rd, 2021
So you’re preparing for the GMAT — no easy task by itself — and you’re also working a demanding job that has the uncanny ability to usurp your every waking moment. Do you worry about how to prepare for the GMAT efficiently without going bonkers? There are a few time-tested strategies that you can use […]
How to Get Into IESE Business School: 5 Top Tips
Aug. 12th, 2021
IESE’s star continues to rise. This year, the Barcelona-based business school ranked #1 in the Economist’s Full-time MBA ranking, where it has maintained the #1 or #2 spot since 2016, and it is rarely out of the top five in the Financial Times. It also boasts an impressive ROI: more than 95% of the graduates […]
IESE Essays for 2021-2022: Tips & Strategy
Aug. 11th, 2021
IESE opened its application for the 2021-2022 cycle, and in doing so made some changes to its slate of MBA essays. IESE Business School is forward focused and career advancement driven and the application aims to understand your career development and growth, how the MBA aligns and what are your career aspirations. The combination of […]
Cambridge Judge Essays for 2021-2022: Tips & Strategy
Aug. 9th, 2021
Cambridge Judge opened its application for the 2021-2022 season, and in doing so revised its first essay related to post-MBA career goals. Along with INSEAD, Judge continues to evade the business school trend of fewer MBA essays, requiring your thoughtful response to no less than four required questions. Yet its word counts are deceptively slim […]
How to Secure the Best Letters of Recommendation
Aug. 4th, 2021
Ensure your MBA letters of recommendation are poised to tip the balance in your favor – from selecting your recommenders to preparing them to champion your candidacy. The MBA essay questions understandably get a lot of early attention and focused effort. (For insider tips and advice for every top 20 business school, view the Fortuna […]
MIT Sloan MBA Strategy for 2021-2022: How to Tackle the Application
Jun. 30th, 2021
MIT Sloan just released deadlines for the Class of 2024, with round one set for Sept. 28, 2021, round two for Jan. 19, 2022, and round three on April 12, 2022. And while the application won’t be open until mid-July, MIT Sloan affirms that its application components remain the same. Its MBA application typifies the […]
How to Earn a High GMAT Quant Score Without a Calculator
Jun. 6th, 2021
Guest article by Scott Woodbury-Stewart, Founder & CEO, Target Test Prep Many GMAT test-takers, particularly those who don’t consider math their strongest subject, start to panic when they learn that they won’t have access to the GMAT calculator for the Quant section of the exam. The truth is that — unless there are special circumstances […]
5 Things to Do Now Before Starting the MBA this Fall
Jun. 2nd, 2021
Imagine: How do you want to feel when your head hits the pillow after your first day as an MBA candidate on campus? Thrilled to enter a new chapter of your life surrounded by fascinating people and big ideas, while appropriately daunted by the scope of challenge you’ve undertaken? Or will the quality of your […]
How to Get Into Stanford GSB: Entering Stanford’s MBA Program
May. 26th, 2021
Stanford GSB is the most selective MBA program in the world – only 6.2% of its annual MBA applicants secure a seat in its class. The dean estimates that Stanford is the preferred choice for 3 out of every 4 applicants admitted to both HBS and the GSB. Meanwhile, the school’s small size lends itself to […]
Executive MBA vs MBA: 5 Key Differences
May. 24th, 2021
As the MBA degree becomes more popular and competitive, an increasing number of schools are offering an alternative in the Executive MBA (EMBA). What is an Executive MBA? As opposed to a traditional full-time MBA, the EMBA is designed to appeal to working managers with significant experience. Both are general management degrees. Where the MBA […]
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