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.
Applicant Opportunities in the Wake of the Affirmative Action Decision
Aug. 2nd, 2023
Writing Your Way Aboard “Spaceship MBA” While many in the admissions world were dismayed by the Supreme Court ruling that ended the use of Affirmative Action in US college admissions, I remember reading the words of Chief Justice Roberts in the majority Supreme Court opinion and feeling at least initially hopeful about the opportunity it […]
The IMD MBA Experience is Unique from the Start
Jul. 7th, 2023
In IMD’s top-ranked MBA program, the unique learning experiences begin before applicants are even admitted. Candidates submit the usual application form, transcripts, test scores, and a recommendation letter. Top applicants are then invited to take part in an assessment day, held either online or in person. It’s more or less a full day that simulates […]
IMD Essay Tips & Strategy for Career Questions
Jul. 6th, 2023
IMD offers a one-year MBA program located in Lausanne, Switzerland, on the shores of Lake Geneva. The program places strong emphasis on entrepreneurship, leadership development, and sustainability while fostering a close-knit, collaborative community across a highly international class. A project with a Swiss firm early in the program provides practical experience in business development. The […]
Why Hire a Fortuna MBA Coach? Why Choose Fortuna?
Jun. 2nd, 2023
It’s no secret: the MBA marketplace is crowded and competitive, and getting into a top business school is tough. The details of the application process are complex and can be confusing, and conflicting advice and bad information abounds online. MBA candidates are, more often than not, leading busy lives with demanding jobs and many other […]
Two-Year vs. One-Year MBA Programs: Which one is right for you?
May. 24th, 2023
As you conduct your business school research and consider which schools are best for you, one way to narrow it down is by length of program. The typical MBA program is two years but many schools, particularly in Europe, offer one-year programs. As an admissions coach with Fortuna Admissions, I’m often asked by candidates what […]
How Many MBA Programs Should You Apply To?
May. 23rd, 2023
It’s time: You’ve decided to invest in yourself and advance your career. You know an MBA is for you, and you’re ready to apply. First you need to decide: How many MBA programs should you apply to? How Many MBA Programs Should You Apply to? It Depends… The more closely you understand your situation, the […]
7 Things You Need to Know About Getting Into Stanford Graduate School of Business
Apr. 24th, 2023
The Stanford Graduate School of Business application is the most comprehensive among top schools. And its famously fundamental essay question — “What matters to you most and why? — is so deep and probing it can cause temporary brain freeze. In a Masterclass webinar in early 2023, Fortuna Coaches Heidi Hillis, Tatiana Nemo and Rachel […]
Emma Bond is #1; Four More Coaches Top Poets&Quants MBA Consultant Rankings
Apr. 20th, 2023
At Fortuna we are sure we have the best MBA coaches in the world. Now we have the rankings to back up that claim. Fortuna director Emma Bond was named the top MBA admissions consultant in Poets&Quants’ 2023 ranking. “She has racked up more perfect 10.0 satisfaction ratings over 25 clients during the course of […]
Supercharge Your Application with New M7 Ignite Application Prep Course
Apr. 11th, 2023
Applying to an MBA program—especially a top-ranked, highly competitive one—is a complex, multistep process. Crafting a standout resume, prepping to ace the GMAT or GRE, sharpening your career vision, shaping essays that tell your story, strategizing recommendations that play up your strengths — it all can be more than a little daunting. And before all […]
5 Strategies for MBA Admissions Success
Feb. 9th, 2023
Applying for the MBA represents more than the next step in your career, but the opportunity to pause amid the velocity of your fast-paced life and enter a meaningful process of self-discovery. It’s an invitation to really think about where you want to see yourself five to 10 years, what matters most to you, and […]
Applying to Carnegie Mellon Tepper: 3 Essential MBA Tips
Feb. 3rd, 2023
My Fortuna Admissions colleagues and I have seen an uptick in interest in the Tepper School of Business at Carnegie Mellon. One of the smallest among the top 20 business schools, it boasts a close-knit culture and pioneering approach to management curriculum (a “management science” model over the case method, that’s now integrated within all […]
10 Tough MBA Interview Questions & How to Handle Them
Jan. 26th, 2023
What do you do when the MBA admissions interviewer asks you whether 3,599 is a prime number? (Besides trying not to break into a cold sweat.) Or, whether the government should apply tariffs based on a product’s environmental sustainability? Or how the pandemic has influenced the impact you’d like to make in your community? Now […]
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