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 FINANCIAL AID: MAXIMIZE YOUR RESOURCES
May. 23rd, 2021
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 years. It’s also one of the largest financial outlays you’ll ever make, and it comes with the added cost of foregoing your annual salary. That’s […]
10 Tips to Apply for a Specialized Masters in Business (MiM, Mfin, MSMS & more)
May. 5th, 2021
Over the past few years, my Fortuna Admissions colleagues and I have witnessed a surge in interest for specialty masters degrees across a variety of business disciplines. On the heels of our CentreCourt Specialized Masters Event last month, I hosted a live conversation with Poets&Quants editor John A. Byrne alongside my Fortuna Admissions colleagues and […]
How To Increase Your GMAT Score: Tips from Test Prep Experts
Apr. 26th, 2021
Securing a competitive and well-balanced GMAT or GRE score is imperative for maximizing your chances of admissions success to the top MBA programs. Though MIT Sloan and Darden are among those that have introduced a test-optional policy, you’ll still need to nail a great score if your target list includes HBS, Stanford, Wharton, INSEAD, LBS, […]
Why Now Is A Good Time to Pursue An International MBA
Mar. 29th, 2021
If your shortlist of business schools doesn’t include a European program, it should. There are several distinctive advantages to pursuing an international MBA, particularly in Europe. From the impressive ROI to peerless global leadership experience, more candidates are taking notice and targeting the international MBA. European schools have maintained strong appeal, even during the global […]
Masters in Management: 5 Essentials for MiM Applications
Mar. 19th, 2021
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 competitive advantage on the heels of their undergraduate degree. Designed for younger candidates with little to no work experience, the MiM is a catalyst for […]
MBA Letters of Recommendation: Strategy for Stanford GSB & HBS
Mar. 12th, 2021
Stanford GSB Admissions Director Kirsten Moss put a fine point on having a strategic approach to securing MBA letters of recommendation during a panel discussion of Admissions Directors at the CentreCourt MBA Festival: “Recommendations are particularly important – it’s one time we can get someone’s outside opinion looking in, other than your own, of what you’ve actually […]
MBA Application Tips for Consultants, Engineers & Finance Candidates
Feb. 16th, 2021
If you are in one of the three over-represented MBA applicant pools – candidates from finance, tech and consulting – how do you approach your MBA application strategy when the competition is more intense than ever? It’s the secret of admissions success: Your excellence is only your ticket to enter. Once you’re in the game, […]
Deferred Admission MBA For College Seniors: 3 Key Tips For A Standout Application
Jan. 19th, 2021
Last month, Berkeley Haas announced a new option for any college senior to apply to for its fulltime MBA with a two- to five-year deferment. The Berkeley Haas Accelerated Access program (application deadlines April 5 and June 10) represents an expansion of Haas’s early admit program, which debuted last year for UC Berkeley students. “This […]
What MBA Admissions is Looking for in 2021
Jan. 10th, 2021
It’s January 2021, and the notion of leadership (or lack thereof) dominates the conversation, from the US and world media to inside the MBA Admission committee. It’s become ever more obvious that organizations of all stripes need great leaders — including governments, school systems, and nonprofits. Banks, certainly, but also arts groups, law firms and […]
Meet the MBA Experts: Fortuna’s Bill Kooser
Dec. 28th, 2020
“One thing I tell almost every client that I work with – right off the bat – is that this is a process of introspection,” says Fortuna’s Bill Kooser, former Associate Dean of Chicago Booth. “It’s not simply ‘writing stuff down and shipping it off.’ If you’re going to do it right, you have to […]
Five Benefits of a Free MBA Consultation with a Fortuna Admissions Consultant
Dec. 17th, 2020
In early November, I received the following email from an MBA hopeful. This person had participated in a free consultation with one of our expert MBA Admissions coaches, Jenifer Raver, and I was astonished and gratified to read the thoughtful, incisive remarks about the positive impact of his experience. While we very often receive feedback that our […]
Meet the MBA Experts: Fortuna’s Brendan Kramp
Dec. 10th, 2020
“I’m passionate about coaching because I see so many candidates who are committed and driven to not only succeed in their careers, but to make real and tangible changes in the world for the better,’ says Fortuna’s Brendan Kramp. “Each of the candidates I’ve worked with have really incredible personal and professional histories – it’s […]
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