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.
How to Get Into NYU Stern
Nov. 1st, 2022
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. Dream it. Drive it.” Just as Stern has taken many steps to enhance its program in a rapidly changing, forward-thinking world, such as doubling down […]
MBA Requirements: Advice for Non-traditional Applicants
Oct. 26th, 2022
My Fortuna Admissions colleague interviewed an MBA graduate named Paul Heslop, who serves as an Operations and Planning Chief for the United Nations. Among Paul’s bevy of unique distinctions is directing peacekeeping efforts in 17 countries, clearing thousands of unexploded mines and bombs, and defending multi-million-dollar budgets to the UN Security Council. Oh, and before […]
10 Years of MBA Admissions Success: Fortuna’s Origin Story
Oct. 18th, 2022
Matt Symonds and I had known each other for about 10 years while I was at Wharton as a Senior Associate and then Acting Director of MBA Admissions, and he was the co-founder of QS and the World MBA Tour. Matt’s company would host events all over the world for prospective candidates to meet with […]
How to Address a Gap In Your MBA Resume: 5 Top Tips
Oct. 11th, 2022
A gap in a candidate’s MBA resume always gives me pause. When I was Associate Director of Admissions at UCLA Anderson, my team and I often probed into these breaks in employment in order to discern the context behind this gap, and figure out what the applicant did during this time period. Whether an unattributed […]
Decline in MBA Applications Is A Rare Opportunity for B-School Candidates
Oct. 4th, 2022
Four months ago I wrote an article for Forbes predicting a sharp downturn in MBA applications, and why now might be your best chance in a generation to get an elite MBA and secure your place at one of the world’s leading business schools. Since then, HBS has confirmed a 15.4% decline in MBA applications […]
Fortuna Admissions Celebrates 10 Years of MBA Consulting
Oct. 3rd, 2022
Ten years ago, we set out to create a dream team of former MBA Admissions Directors from the world’s top business schools. Looking back on our 10-year anniversary, Fortuna’s trio of founders affirm that our DNA hasn’t changed: our goal continues to be to provide inside-track expertise to candidates and leverage the insights of those […]
MBA Application Tips: “What Other Schools Are You Applying To?”
Sep. 23rd, 2022
“What other schools are you applying to?” If you haven’t encountered this nerve-wracking question on your b-school application form, then get ready to encounter it during your MBA admissions interviews. It’s not a trick question (even if it feels like one) but requires an understanding of what schools are seeking in choosing to ask it. […]
Advice for Consultants Pursuing an MBA
Aug. 23rd, 2022
Have you slogged long hours at the office to keep the boss happy and meet client deadlines? Pulled all-nighters in college to accumulate credits and maintain your dean’s list standing? Aced your job interviews and secured a spot at an A-list consulting firm? Distinguished yourself as a career wunderkind who’s risen to the senor ranks […]
5 MBA Resume Tips: How to Stand Out
Aug. 20th, 2022
Let’s face it: Chances are that there’s another applicant to your target graduate school program with the same job title. Applying to a top tier business school means you’ll be competing with many high-achieving wunderkinds with like profiles and similar work experience, especially if you happen to be working in consulting, tech or finance. That’s […]
Tips for MBA Campus Visits: What to Know & How to Prepare
Aug. 17th, 2022
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 can give you a better sense of the vibe and culture of a program than a visit to its campus. Although not mandatory, taking the […]
MBA Video Essay Tips + Sample Video Questions
Aug. 2nd, 2022
Video questions have become a more common component in MBA applications at top business schools over the last several years. With some preparation and practice, the videos let you add a fresh, personal dimension to your application. Now that the pandemic ushered us all into the era of Zoom meetings, most of us are well-practiced […]
Fortuna Admissions Lauded in Most Favorably Reviewed MBA Admission Consulting Firms
Jul. 29th, 2022
Earlier this month, Poets&Quants ranked Fortuna Admissions in the top two of the Most Favorably Reviewed MBA Admission Consulting Firms. In what P&Q cites as a “highly detailed analysis” of the thousands of client reviews on its website, Fortuna received 167 positive reviews – coming in second place by just a single review – and […]
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