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May 24, 2023

Two-Year vs. One-Year MBA Programs: Which One is Right for You?

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...
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May 23, 2023

How to Get into Business School with a Low GPA

You understand the power of an MBA degree. And you’re confident it will give you the knowledge and skills you need to advance your career. But you’re wondering: Is my...
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May 23, 2023

How Many MBA Programs Should You Apply To?

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...
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February 3, 2023

Applying to Carnegie Mellon Tepper: 3 Essential MBA Tips

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...
Should I Waive my Right to See Letters of Recommendation?
January 7, 2023

Should I Waive my Right to See Letters of Recommendation?

When applying to a business school, just as in applying to college, you’ll have two options: waiving your right to view your letters of recommendation or retaining this right. It’s...
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December 15, 2022

Brand Building & Storytelling for the MBA: Your How-To Guide

We all have a personal brand, regardless of whether you intentionally manage it or not (and if you don’t, let this be your impetus to start). In short, your personal brand encompasses...
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November 21, 2022

The Power of Giving Thanks in the MBA Admission Process

I still have the thank you note from the first student I admitted to Penn in 1990 (pictured here). It means a lot to me. Then, because it allowed me...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...