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.
Kellogg MBA Video Essays: Tips & Strategy
Jul. 12th, 2022
Kellogg asks each applicant to complete a video essay component after submitting its MBA application. Mercifully, the school gives you all three questions upfront. The first two questions are specific, meaning you can prepare and rehearse your answers in advance. The third, as Kellogg says, “will be based on a challenge you’ve faced and what […]
Advice for Engineers Pursuing an MBA
Jun. 17th, 2022
When it comes to over-represented profiles in the MBA applicant pool, engineers are at the top (alongside applicants from consulting and finance – which we address in related articles of this series). Set your sights on a top 10 business school, and you can assume your peers have equally impressive academic and professional distinctions, along […]
Advice for Finance Candidates Pursuing the MBA
Jun. 16th, 2022
Imagine the scene: It’s a Tuesday in early January, about 3:45 in the afternoon. You are a persevering MBA Admissions reader who has just spent the last five hours poring over the profiles of investment managers, senior associates, private equity analysts (excepting a 25-minute break when sandwiches were brought in). There’s a point of saturation […]
How to Get into Harvard Business School
Jun. 3rd, 2022
Register now for an exclusive HBS Admissions Masterclass on Wednesday, June 15, at 12 ET, hosted by Poets&Quants and featuring the HBS experts at Fortuna Admissions. Participation is free but space is limited so register to save your space. There is no business school quite like the Harvard Business School. The MBA at Stanford GSB […]
Essential tips before you start your MBA application
Jun. 1st, 2022
You’ve decided to pursue an MBA. Now that it’s nearly June, you’re starting to think about how to tackle the laborious application process. The amount of time, money and effort you’re gearing up to invest means that where you go to business school will be one of the biggest life decisions you’ll make. Re-imagining your […]
How to Choose a Business School: 8 Key Factors
May. 17th, 2022
Getting an MBA from one of the world’s top business schools will provide you with a coveted distinction. Honing your target list of MBA programs demands self-awareness and introspection from the outset — a practice that continues throughout the application process. It also takes smart strategy. To make the most of your time and energy (not […]
How To Research MBA Programs: 4 Key Tips
May. 3rd, 2022
Most MBA admission committees are obsessed with fit, and you should be too. That’s why you’ll want to adopt a fit-centric mindset to optimize your time and effort when narrowing down your short list of target schools. Why? Too often, candidates assume that if they get into a top MBA program, they are destined for a […]
Should I Go to Grad School?
Apr. 30th, 2022
“Should I go to grad school?” As seasoned admissions coaches, our answer invariably is: It depends. A graduate degree is a coveted distinction, especially from a top program. And while the best graduate degrees promise to enhance your job and financial prospects, not all degrees are created equal. When asking, “what should I go to grad […]
Understanding the Different Types of MBA Programs
Apr. 28th, 2022
Committing to pursuing the Master of Business Administration (MBA) is a life-changing endeavor. People that are drawn to risks and rewards associated with entrepreneurship, management, or corporations can duly benefit from business school. And, business school isn’t just about creating decision-makers — it’s about creating leaders. The most important qualities for catalyzing meaningful change across […]
Positioning Extracurriculars on Your MBA Application: Mistakes to Avoid
Apr. 22nd, 2022
As an MBA candidate, how you articulate your extracurricular involvement contributes to your overall story. Ideally, well-positioned extracurriculars will clarify and reinforce your passions, involvement in community, and commitment to pursuits outside of work. As mentioned in part one of this series on how to position extracurriculars on your business school application, what you share with the admissions committee sends […]
How to Position Extracurriculars On Your MBA Application
Apr. 21st, 2022
When the admissions committee starts to review a new candidate, they often go straight to the ‘Other Info/Extracurricular’ section of the resume. Why? That’s where they can gain real insight into the type of person they are considering. Business schools are looking for students who will do more than excel in class. They are looking […]
How to Get Into Columbia Business School: MBA Application Requirements
Apr. 20th, 2022
With its New York City location, Columbia Business School lauds that it’s at the “center of business.” The symbiotic relationship between Columbia Business School (CBS) and the business world is a major program benefit. Indeed, CBS notes on its website that “more business leaders visit our campus than any other top business school.” Because of its […]
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