MBA Interview Prep: 3 Key Qualities of ‘Professional Presence’

There’s an awkward coaching moment that most of us hope to avoid when preparing our clients for the MBA interview. As former senior admissions professionals at top-tier schools, my fellow MBA Admissions coaches and I are seasoned at navigating sensitive subjects while guiding candidates to convey their greatest potential as future business leaders. But anything […]

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INSEAD MBA Video Interview Questions: Tips and Strategy

The INSEAD’s full-time MBA application requires candidates to submit a video as part of their application process. Applicants must answer four random questions in a very short, timed session. These videos, submitted via the Kira interview platform, give the Admissions Committee a fresh, unfiltered sample of your communication style and skills and a chance to

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How to Secure the Best MBA Letters of Recommendation

Select your recommenders with care and prepare them to champion your candidacy. MBA application essay questions understandably get a lot of early attention and focused effort. (For insider tips and advice for every top 20 business school, view the Fortuna team’s MBA Essay Tips.) But don’t overlook the importance of securing strong letters of recommendation

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Dartmouth Tuck MBA Interview: Questions, Tips and Strategies

Dartmouth Tuck is truly a unique MBA program. It’s defined by a tight-knit community, enthusiastic alumni, an intense and rigorous core curriculum. Other distinctinve features include its small and rural location and commitment to the two-year residential MBA program. I can attest from a decade of experience leading Tuck’s careers services team how hard the

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Top 10 Deferred MBA Programs + Tips on How to Get In

For college seniors with clear business aspirations, applying to a deferred MBA program straight out of college is a strategic move. In the traditional path to an MBA, you spend roughly three to six years earning real-world career experience before applying to business school. In contrast, deferred MBA programs offer the potential to lock in

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