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.
Meet the MBA Experts: Fortuna’s Rachel Erickson Hee
Nov. 25th, 2020
“Every MBA applicant I meet has something special to offer, and I love finding out what that is,” says Fortuna’s Rachel Erickson Hee, who was a Stanford GSB alumni interviewer for nearly two decades. “The more I probe, the more I find out reasons why that applicant would be a great addition to a business […]
MIT Sloan Interview Questions Tips and Examples
Nov. 18th, 2020
For one, it’s the only M7 program besides rival HBS in which the interviewer – who is a member of the admissions committee – will have reviewed your entire application. Applicants invited to interview are also required to respond to MIT Sloan’s pre-interview questions – the first around diversity and inclusion and the second related to […]
Meet the MBA Experts: Fortuna’s Zachary White
Nov. 17th, 2020
“You are the world’s expert on being you. You want to harness that confidence and lean into your strengths,” says Fortuna’s Zachary White, former Yale SOM Assistant Director of Admissions. “Remember that people go to business school to learn and grow and challenge themselves, to be better when they graduate than when they enroll. Business […]
MBA Essay Writing Tips: How to Craft a Powerful Story
Nov. 16th, 2020
Your business school essays are about bringing your story to life and providing context to your application by connecting the dots. You’ll want to capture an admissions reviewer’s attention with your story and authenticity, persuading them to learn more by inviting you to interview. To get there, your essays should convey a strong sense of […]
Register Now: CentreCourt Specialized Masters Event, Oct 13 & 14
Oct. 12th, 2020
This two-day virtual event is essential viewing for anyone interested in Specialized Masters Programs, from MiM and MFin to Masters in Business Analytics, Accounting, Information Systems, IMC, or Supply Chain. At CentreCourt Specialized Masters – taking place this Tuesday & Wednesday (Oct. 13 & 14) – you can engage directly with the admissions gatekeepers at […]
CentreCourt MBA Festival is Essential Viewing
Oct. 1st, 2020
This is your invitation to join the CentreCourt MBA Festival on October 6 & 7! CentreCourt brings together the Admissions Directors, Career Services Directors, and Deans from over 25 of the world’s top 35 business schools in a dynamic virtual format. Register now to secure your place. Whether you’re targeting a place next year and […]
5 Tips for Maximizing Virtual MBA Admissions Events
Sep. 29th, 2020
Generally speaking, online MBA events have replaced in-person admissions events and campus visits. Before the global pandemic, my advice to applicants was to visit campus in order to assess the personality of the school, get to know the community, and see if the program is a right “fit” for them. Now that the bulk of […]
MIT Sloan Video Statement Tips & Strategy
Sep. 18th, 2020
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 is unlike the others. Instead of seeing how you’ll field a series of randomly selected questions, MIT Sloan wants a one-take video statement in which […]
MIT Sloan Org Chart: How to Tackle It
Sep. 17th, 2020
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 buck the M7 standard by sidestepping traditional written essays and soliciting a cover letter and video statement (see our related blog on How to Tackle […]
LBS, INSEAD & HEC Paris: Inside the MBA Admissions Essay Masterclass 4
Aug. 22nd, 2020
If you missed our MBA Admissions Essay Masterclass featuring London Business School, INSEAD & HEC Paris, not to worry! You can now access all the wisdom and advice from our conversation by viewing the webinar recording. You’ll come away with tangible advice and ideas for how to stand out in what is looking to be […]
Berkeley Haas, Duke, UCLA & Yale: Inside the MBA Admissions Essay Masterclass 3
Aug. 20th, 2020
If you missed our MBA Admissions Essay Masterclass featuring the Berkeley Haas, Duke Fuqua, UCLA Anderson & Yale SOM, not to worry! You can now access all the wisdom and advice from our conversation by viewing the webinar recording. You’ll come away with tangible advice and ideas for how to stand out in what is […]
Booth, CBS, MIT Sloan & Kellogg: Inside the MBA Admissions Essay Masterclass 2
Aug. 13th, 2020
If you missed our MBA Admissions Essay Masterclass featuring Kellogg, Chicago Booth, Columbia & MIT Sloan, not to worry! You can now access all the wisdom and advice from our conversation by viewing the webinar recording. You’ll come away with tangible advice and ideas for how to stand out in what is looking to be a […]
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