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May 24, 2021

Executive MBA vs MBA: 5 Key Differences

As the MBA degree becomes more popular and competitive, an increasing number of schools are offering an alternative in the Executive MBA (EMBA). What is an Executive MBA? As opposed...
May 23, 2021

MBA Financial Aid: Maximize Your Resources

Investing in an MBA will pay great dividends. On average, those who earn an MBA at one of the world’s premier schools will also double their pre-MBA salary within three...
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...
March 12, 2021

MBA Letters of Recommendation: Strategy for Stanford GSB & HBS

Stanford GSB Admissions Director Kirsten Moss put a fine point on having a strategic approach to securing MBA letters of recommendation during a panel discuss of Admissions Directors at the CentreCourt...
September 18, 2020

MIT Sloan Video Statement Tips & Strategy

Just as MIT Sloan eschews the M7 convention throughout its MBA application process(requiring a cover letter and org chart in lieu of traditional written essays), its MIT Sloan video component...
September 17, 2020

MIT Sloan Org Chart: How to Tackle It

In 2018, MIT Sloan became the first top-tier MBA program to ask applicants for an organizational chart that outlines the “internal structure of your department and company.” Sloan’s application requirements already...
July 28, 2020

How To Research MBA Programs: 4 Key Tips in an Atypical Year

Until now, my advice to business school hopefuls looking to research MBA programs was to find a way to visit campus to get a gut feel for whether you can see...
July 9, 2020

How to Get Off the Waitlist

Business school waitlists have been significantly expanded for a number of reasons. In this podcast we zero in on how to get admitted off the wait list. We offer tips...
February 5, 2020

MBA Resume Best Practices (Part 2): Four Critical Dos and Don’ts

This second article in a two-part series on Crafting a Standout Resume for the MBA Application highlights essential dos and don’ts every applicant should know. Most applicants are too modest...
January 16, 2020

Deep Dive into HBS vs. Stanford GSB Admissions Trends

 Earlier this month, Fortuna Co-Founder Matt Symonds sat down with Poets&Quants Editor-in-Chief John Byrne for a deep-dive interview into the Fortuna team’s extensive research profiling and comparing the successful...
January 14, 2020

Your Complete Guide: How to Ace the MBA Interview

Among M7 schools, your prospects of admission are generally between 1 in 10 and 1 in 18. But secure an interview and your shot at acceptance has just improved to...
December 16, 2019

Fortuna Ranking of MBA Rankings 2019 – European Business Schools

Which is the #1 ranked MBA program in Europe in 2019? For the fifth consecutive years, INSEAD has claimed the top spot in the Fortuna Ranking of MBA Rankings for...

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