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November 17, 2022

How to Optimize LinkedIn: 10 Tips for MBA Applicants

It’s no secret that your social media posts are fair game to the MBA admissions committee. Nearly two-thirds of MBA admissions officers visit an applicant’s social media profiles to aid...
November 1, 2022

How to Get Into NYU Stern

Much like New York City itself, NYU Stern has changed significantly over the years. In 2019, Stern released a ‘Call to Action,’ rebranding with its new slogan: “Change. Dare it....
HBS Essays: Strategy and Tips For 2025-26
August 17, 2022

Tips for MBA Campus Visits: What to Know & How to Prepare

The majority of business schools are welcoming back prospective candidates to visit campus in-person after more than two years of virtual events. This is great news for applicants, as nothing...
June 17, 2022

Advice for Engineers Pursuing an MBA

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...
How to Get into Harvard Business School
June 3, 2022

How to Get into Harvard Business School

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...
May 17, 2022

How to Choose a Business School: 8 Key Factors

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...
April 20, 2022

How to Get Into Columbia Business School: MBA Application Requirements

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...
April 20, 2022

How to Get Into Wharton: Guide To Enter Wharton MBA Program

Part of the venerated trinity known as HSW (Harvard/ Stanford GSB/ Wharton), and a place in Wharton’s incoming class is more competitive than ever. Last year, the application volume rose...
April 12, 2022

7 Tips on How to Choose Between MBA Offers

As decisions roll in from round 2, many MBA candidates are navigating tricky decisions about their future plans. Here are two spectacular quandaries I received from anxious – if fortunate...
March 16, 2022

Wharton Lauder Adds A Round 3: What You Need To Know

This is a tremendous opportunity for globally-minded professionals who are passionate about gaining deep international expertise while earning a Wharton MBA. As a Wharton Lauder grad myself, and now an...
January 26, 2022

5 Top Tips: Reapply to Harvard Business School

The first question I am usually asked is, “What did I do wrong?” after an MBA applicant is rejected. Don’t assume you did anything wrong – it could be you...
January 14, 2022

5 Tips to Show Leadership Potential in the MBA Application

Are you applying to an elite business school this fall? If so, the most important thing you can start doing now is to cultivate your leadership potential. From Harvard to...
January 2, 2022

How to Get Into HEC Paris

HEC Paris was crowned the top European business school for the third straight year by The Financial Times in 2021. Last year’s graduates garnered the third highest median base salary...
August 12, 2021

How to Get Into IESE Business School: 5 Top Tips

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,...
March 19, 2021

Masters in Management: 5 Essentials for MiM Applications

Demand for Masters in Management (MiM) programs are on the rise, and have become increasingly popular over the last few years as more and more individuals seek to increase their...