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How to Write the Yale 250: 4 Easy Steps
October 26, 2017
The Yale 250 is one of my favorite law school essays. The prompt is intentionally open ended. That means the topic you chose to write about says as much about you as content. Combined with the strict (yes, you must adhere to 250) word limit, this brief, open-ended essay is a writing challenge of both…
Noodle Pros: How To Maximize Your Chances Of Being Admitted To A Top Business School
October 23, 2017
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Originally published as an expert guest post on Noodle Pros Multiple studies show that MBA holders earn significantly more than their non-MBA counterparts. There is also evidence showing that the newly-minted MBAs see their annual compensation increase immediately after they graduate and start their first job. *** Gaining admission to one of the top business…
MBAnalysis Blog: Four Tips as You Consider ROI on an MBA
October 23, 2017
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]For many business school candidates, the issue of ROI on your MBA is paramount. After all, why pay a huge amount for a degree that isn’t going to pay off financially? While I appreciate the question, I find it overly simplistic; particularly as you are about to make a potentially life-altering decision. So, let’s dig…
MBAnalysis Blog: Doppelgänger MBA Programs – If You Liked X, You May Like Y
October 16, 2017
To view an up-to-date version of this post, click here. How do you “fit”? Whether it is about you liking a school or a school liking you (to the point that they accept you), the question of fit is one that should always be top-of-mind for any applicant. Do you like a school’s teaching style?…
BusinessBecause: Is There A Cheating Epidemic At Business School?
October 13, 2017
by Jonathan Pfeffer Some MBA students are cheating to get ahead Excerpt: Susan Cera, director of MBA admissions at Stratus Admissions Counseling, elaborates on the idea that cheating can result from a discrepancy in cultural norms: “In the US, elementary schools teach students how to research a subject, and middle schools and high schools drill into…
MBAnalysis Blog: Plan B – 5 Things to Think About
October 13, 2017
To view an up-to-date version of this post, click here. As Round 1 MBA decisions start rolling in, both in terms of admits and invitations to interview, now is the time to think about a Plan B, including MBA programs that you now wish to target for Round 2. Let me begin by reassuring you…
MBAnalysis Blog: A Nobel Prize for Being (a) Different (Applicant)
October 12, 2017
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]On Monday, Richard Thaler of Chicago Booth got the early morning call to say he had just won the Nobel Prize in Economics. For Professor Thaler, this was an honor long over-due, having already established himself as a ground-breaking thinker in that crazy world of behavioral economics; a world in which people are no longer…
4 Admissions Steps for Aspiring Environmental Lawyers
October 7, 2017
Tips for Environmental Lawyers The 2017 Atlantic hurricane season has spurred discussion about climate change’s role in exacerbating storms and what, if anything, lawmakers can do to stop global warming. If you want to be an environmental lawyer, consider these four steps before applying. But there’s a lot more to the practice of environmental law…
MBAnalysis Blog: Congrats on Submitting your MBA Application – What To Do Next? (Part 1)
September 28, 2017
To view an up-to-date version of this post, click here. Kudos to all of you who successfully got your Round 1 MBA applications in on time! For some of you that may have meant some late nights polishing your essays, fumbling through the online applications, and bugging your recommenders. For others, it may have been…
MBAnalysis Blog: Congrats on Submitting your MBA Application – What To Do Next? (Part 2)
September 28, 2017
To view an up-to-date version of this post, click here. Congratulations again on successfully submitting your Round 1 MBA applications. It is not an easy process and you deserve a lot of credit for getting them in on time. For many of you, now is the time to start preparing for your MBA interviews; we…
MBA Candidates: How To Successfully Transition to a Healthcare Career
September 27, 2017
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Healthcare is the leading producer of jobs in the United States, accounting for almost 16 million jobs as of the end of last year according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. It’s an industry that’s ripe with opportunities for driven individuals to excel. So how do you get your foot in the door? One…
Entrepreneur to MBA – 7 Tips for Success
September 20, 2017
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] If you are running or working in a start-up you may often wonder if business school is right for you. While no one knows exactly what is going to fit into your life, here are a few things to think about as you consider whether or not to apply to business school. 1. Why…