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6 Planning Tips for Business School Visits
February 6, 2017
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] There is no better way to get to know an MBA program (and for an MBA program to get to know you) than a campus visit. But, before you book flights around the country, here are 6 things to know. Start the conversation right. The school visit is an opportunity for you to get…
7 things to consider if you weren’t accepted to your dream MBA program (this year!)
February 2, 2017
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] What to do if the application process and didn’t produce the results you had hoped for. It can be frustrating when you feel you did all you could do in the application process and didn’t see the results you had hoped for. It’s also a good time to step back, reflect, and think about…
6 Insider Insights for the Wharton Team-Based Discussion Interview
February 2, 2017
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Prepare for your Wharton TEAM BASED DISCUSSION What to do when you receive that coveted email inviting you to the Wharton team-based discussion (TBD). *This content has been updated for the 2018-19 admissions season. I applied to Wharton knowing the application process. Still, when I received that coveted email inviting me to the team-based…
Women2.0, The Secret to Success: Just Ask for What You Want
January 25, 2017
by Susan Cera, Stratus Director of MBA Admissions & Graduate School Admissions 5 steps for women in tech to establish and fortify essential professional relationships, and build a career that is both desired and warranted. Read more
5 Things MBA Applicants Should Do Before Dec. 31
December 6, 2016
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] With the New Year rapidly approaching, it’s time to assess where you are in the application process. You may be getting ready to submit your applications for the Round 2 deadlines in January, or you may be deciding to apply to an MBA program next season. Regardless of where you are in the process,…
10 MIT Sloan MBA Admission Tips
November 29, 2016
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Determined adventurers, MIT Sloan students possess a can-do spirit, and at times, a readiness to bend the rules. If that sounds like you, consider the following 10 MBA admissions tips from a Sloan alumni and entrepreneur who has counseled hundreds of MBA candidates seeking admission to Sloan and other top business schools. 1….
Tips for the Wharton Team-Based Discussion Interview
November 8, 2016
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Congratulations, you have been invited to interview at Wharton! Making it this far in the business school application process is a HUGE win, but preparing for the unique Team-Based Discussion presents new challenges. *This content has been updated for the 2018-19 admissions season. Rehearse. Rehearse your one minute solution out loud and time yourself…
What You Need to Know to Get into Northwestern’s Kellogg School of Management
August 30, 2016
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Learn what’s required to prove you belong at Kellogg and to present yourself as a leader in your industry, as well as a growth-oriented team-player. Kellogg’s culture is embodied in leadership and teamwork abilities as well as a history of positive transformation and growth. In order to create a student body that reflects the…
5 Things I Wish I Knew When I Applied for an MBA
August 28, 2016
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Learn valuable tips and tricks to help you maximize your candidacy, maneuver interviews, and negotiate scholarships for the MBA program you want. 1. Your FIT with the MBA program is truly the name of the game When I started the admissions process, I chose to apply to all of the top schools because I…
How to Write a Great MBA Essay for Tuck School of Business
August 22, 2016
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Tuck maintains one of the smallest class sizes of any top MBA program. This fact should influence how you write your business school essay to align with Tuck’s goal of creating a tight-knit community of students and alumni. Tuck values candidates who can contribute to this community by being a strong team player…
How to Transition from the Military to Business School
August 18, 2016
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] An MBA may be the most effective way to jumpstart a business career if you’re on your last tour of duty or recently separated. It provides the concrete industry skills needed to complement your unique military perspective, brings job recruiters to you, and offers you two years to adjust to civilian life before diving…
Tips for Writing a Great Michigan Ross MBA Essay
August 1, 2016
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Michigan Ross has a great reputation of cultivating a strong and authentic culture. This is an applicant’s first opportunity to show what makes them special and how they could be a unique addition to the Ross “family.” Essay 1: (Required) What are you most proud of outside of your professional life? How does it…