Wharton vs. Columbia: An Insider’s Guide to Choosing Your MBA
June 4, 12pm ET
Hosted by Fortuna Co-Founder Matt Symonds, this session brings together Judith Hodara, former Head of Admissions at Wharton and Michael Malone, former Associate Dean at Columbia Business School for a candid, inside-track comparison of two of the MBA world’s most compelling options.
What You’ll Learn:
- How Wharton and Columbia differ in culture, curriculum, and community
- What each admissions committee is really looking for in a candidate
- How to position yourself effectively for each school
- Career outcomes, recruiting strengths, and the New York factor
- The most common mistakes candidates make when applying to either school
SAVE YOUR SEAT
Meet Our Speakers
Judith Silverman Hodara
Co-Founder, Fortuna Admissions & Former Head of MBA Admissions, Wharton
Judith spent nearly two decades on the admissions committee at the University of Pennsylvania, where she reviewed thousands of Wharton MBA applications. She now works with candidates targeting the world’s most selective programs and is known for combining deep institutional insight with sharp, personalized guidance.
Michael Malone
Director, Fortuna Admissions & Former Associate Dean, Columbia Business School
Michael oversaw Admissions, Financial Aid, and Student Affairs for all of Columbia Business School’s graduate programs. With 25+ years of experience across MBA admissions and career coaching, he brings a rare combination of insider knowledge and practical, candidate-focused counsel.
Matt Symonds
Co-Founder, Fortuna Admissions
Matt is one of the most influential voices in global MBA admissions, with more than 28 years of experience advising applicants and working closely with leading business schools worldwide. Founder of the QS World MBA Tour and author of Getting the MBA Admissions Edge, he has helped thousands of candidates navigate the MBA admissions process.