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.
MBA Financing Myths
Mar. 8th, 2018
Working in college finance for the past 17 years, I have heard just about every rumor out there in terms of how to get a deal on your degree. MBA candidates, in particular, tend to have a mind for finance and are acutely aware of making the most of their investment. In service of maximizing […]
6 Tips On Asking A Business School For More Money
Mar. 6th, 2018
Negotiations play a large role in the world of business, and the art of the deal will – no doubt – be a subject of much discussion during your MBA program. And while your negotiation skills will surely improve over the course of your studies, you may get a chance to test those skills […]
Choosing Between MBA Admissions Offers
Mar. 1st, 2018
Are you in the rare and enviable position of receiving offers from two of your dream schools? Maybe you’ve been offered a sizable scholarship, but not from your top choice program. Deciding whether to accept an offer from a safety school or apply again in the next cycle is another flavor of nerve-wracking. Given that […]
Top 4 Tips for Financing your MBA
Feb. 21st, 2018
If you’re applying to MBA programs, it’s probably not a surprise that it is a major financial commitment. Not only will you forgo two years of potential earnings, but you’ll also have to pay for accommodations, supplies and tuition. On average, this means giving up approximately $200,000 in earnings while paying about the same amount […]
FT MBA Rankings 2018 Analysis – Business School Rankings
Feb. 8th, 2018
Stanford‘s ascent to #1 in the FT Global MBA Ranking 2018 is sure to make headlines. GSB graduates are reporting remarkable salary figures – the first time a b-school has published average alumnus salary over $200k three years after graduation, so this result isn’t surprising. The FT rewards weighted salary (20%) and salary increase (20%) […]
How to Use LinkedIn to Enhance Your MBA Strategy
Jan. 3rd, 2018
When AdCom views your LinkedIn profile – and chances are good they will – make sure it will tip the balance in your favor, not undermine your MBA application. It’s no surprise that your social media posts are fair game within your business school candidacy. More than one-third of admissions officers visit applicants’ social media […]
Why Tyrion Lannister Should Run Your Organization
Dec. 11th, 2017
Teaching leadership to the next generation of executives takes more than academic theory. So MBA programs around the globe have been tripping over themselves of late to find creative ways to engage students on their personal leadership journey. Budding captains of industry have consequently found themselves lifting lessons from the works of Shakespeare, from polar […]
Fortuna Ranking of MBA Rankings 2017 – US Business Schools
Nov. 20th, 2017
Fortuna Admissions has compiled the results of the big five MBA rankings of the last 12 months to produce the Fortuna Ranking of MBA Rankings 2017. How do the top business schools in the US perform when you combine these results? The big news is that Wharton has displaced Harvard at #1, based on its […]
How to Ace Your MBA Video Questions
Nov. 16th, 2017
The video statement isn’t only a challenge – it’s a valuable opportunity to bring your application to life. More business schools are adopting a video component in their applications than ever before. This year, the MIT video statement went from optional to mandatory, and last year Rotman, Yale and INSEAD adopted the practice. While programs have different […]
Tailoring Your MBA Application to Yale SOM
Nov. 14th, 2017
If you’re serious about Yale SOM, make sure your application is specifically tailored to its unique mission, values and culture. Any business school, for that matter, wants to be your number one choice. That means cutting and pasting isn’t going to win hearts and minds. But what does it take to effectively customize your MBA […]
What MBA Admissions Really Want: From Stanford GSB, Booth, Tuck & More
Oct. 30th, 2017
Admissions Directors from Chicago Booth, Stanford GSB, INSEAD and other top programs get candid about your spike factor, unicorns and top qualities they’re looking for in MBA candidates. “I don’t want unicorns,” says Kristen Moss, Stanford GSB Assistant Dean and Director of MBA Admissions. “Leadership doesn’t come from a socio-economic status, it doesn’t come from […]
How to Get Into Stanford GSB: Tips from a Former Admissions Interviewer
Oct. 17th, 2017
If Stanford GSB is on your list, you’ll want to listen in to this first hand advice from Stanford GSB alum and former MBA admissions interviewer. Fortuna expert coach Tatiana Nemo shares her insights into what the school is looking for and how you can prove that you are GSB material. You’ll find the […]
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