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September 2, 2025
September is a crucial month for MBA applicants targeting top programs. It’s the final stretch before Round 1 deadlines, and there are several key tasks to complete to ensure your application is polished and ready to go. Here are some essential things to focus on this month: 1. Put the finishing touches on essays. Your…
August 28, 2025
An MBA with a focus in real estate can help hone your skills across development, property law, and market analysis. In recent years, I have worked with architects, sustainable development experts, and those who did real estate on the side looking for an MBA program to hone their real estate skills. Those graduating with a…
August 21, 2025
Arriving at Wharton after six years in the Army was a culture shock for me, to say the least. Life quickly shifted from OPORDs to exams, uniforms to athleisure, steady paycheck to zero income, following orders to charting a path, being saluted to being waved at. After navigating the transition from the military to business…
August 15, 2025
Many prospective business school students with nontraditional backgrounds, such as those with liberal arts degrees, plan to leverage an MBA to rebrand themselves and pivot into the financial services industry. An MBA will open many doors for students with liberal arts degrees by providing such students with an opportunity to meet prospective employers and build…
August 13, 2025
Essays are a key piece of your MBA application. Some business schools give you very few words to tell your story, while others have no word limit. Some have one essay, and some have many. But regardless of a school’s approach to essays, there are some essay mistakes that could help derail your entire MBA…
August 8, 2025
If you have just completed your undergraduate degree or are about to start your final year of university, the economic climate may seem daunting. Consequently, remaining in school and enhancing your academic profile could be a great option during this time of global uncertainty. Pre-experience business master’s and professional master’s degrees can be a great option…
August 6, 2025
There is no perfect time for someone to get an MBA. Everyone’s careers take different paths and have different timelines. For those of you who are further in your career or have more than 15 years of work experience, an executive MBA (EMBA) is probably the best choice. The great news is that EMBA, part-time,…
August 5, 2025
Yale SOM Application Essay Tips, 2025-2026 Yale School of Management (SOM) is keeping the same three essay prompt choices it used last year: SOM invites you to choose the prompt that speaks most to you, so pick the question that you think will allow you to best communicate your character and values. There is no…
August 4, 2025
August is one of my busiest months as an MBA admissions counselor, which means it’s definitely busy for my clients! For most folks, it’s the last full month before Round 1 applications are due. To make the most of this final sprint to the finish line, let’s talk about some of the things you should…
August 1, 2025
Round 1 application deadlines for top business schools are just over a month away! Although some candidates believe they MUST apply in Round 1 to have any chance at securing a seat in their dream MBA program, it is important to submit your application when it’s as strong as possible. Furthermore, you want to apply to…
July 28, 2025
As a prospective MBA applicant, you’re likely getting a lot of emails from MBA programs inviting you to information sessions, webinars, and MBA tours/fairs. Depending on where you are in the application process, whether just exploring or applying this year, you may have different goals when attending a recruiting event. It’s important to engage with…
July 25, 2025
If you look at the class profiles for top MBA programs, you will note that the average incoming student has about five years of work experience. Generally, about 80% of students have between three and eight years of post-undergraduate work experience. However, each individual’s professional journey during that time is unique. Some applicants have worked…