As you slice up the Thanksgiving turkey, sit down to a big family meal, and begin to pass side dishes around the table, your son or daughter announces they want to get an MBA, earn a JD, or get a graduate degree in public health. You haven’t even gotten to dessert–your grandmother’s famous pumpkin pie–and […]
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Responding to Business School Rejection So, the acceptance letter you have been anxiously awaiting from your top-choice MBA program did not arrive. A rejection showed up instead. Don’t lose hope. If you don’t get into your dream MBA program on your first attempt; you can always try again and reapply. Remember, sometimes rejection just comes
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You scored that coveted invitation from your preferred business school and just finished an interview for admission to their MBA program. Now that you’ve been interviewed, what’s next? As former admissions directors who have interviewed many candidates over the years, we recommend taking a few important steps at this stage. Send Thanks Be sure to
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The Yale SOM interview tends to be a comfortable and friendly interview experience, lasting approximately 30 minutes, with a second year MBA student or member of the admissions committee. A unique feature is Yale SOM’s pre-interview assignment. If you’re invited to interview (as are approximately 40% of applicants), you’ll be asked to submit a quote
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Are you gearing up for the MBA application process and feeling stuck when trying to answer essay questions like “How will you contribute to our MBA program?” This challenging question is a common fixture in MBA application essays at top programs worldwide. It’s your opportunity to showcase your unique qualities and convince the admissions committee
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Writing Your Way Aboard “Spaceship MBA” While many in the admissions world were dismayed by the Supreme Court ruling that ended the use of Affirmative Action in US college admissions, I remember reading the words of Chief Justice Roberts in the majority Supreme Court opinion and feeling at least initially hopeful about the opportunity it
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In IMD’s top-ranked MBA program, the unique learning experiences begin before applicants are even admitted. Candidates submit the usual application form, transcripts, test scores, and a recommendation letter. Top applicants are then invited to take part in an assessment day, held either online or in person. It’s more or less a full day that simulates
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In a major change, Columbia Business School has ended its longstanding practice of admitting students to its MBA program on a rolling basis. With this change, CBS also eliminated its Early Decision option. For its fall admissions, CBS will now offer three rounds of admissions with fixed application deadlines, generally aligned with the admissions cycles
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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 is two years but many schools, particularly in Europe, offer one-year programs. As an admissions coach with Fortuna Admissions, I’m often asked by candidates what
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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 GPA high enough to be admitted to the schools I want to attend? Instead of wondering whether your grade point average from college will stand
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