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Six Keys to Successful MBA Application Essays

Six Steps to Writing Strong MBA Application Essays

In today’s competitive admissions climate, a successful MBA application requires significant time, planning, and self-reflection. One of the most important elements of that application is the essay, which is where you set yourself apart. The right essay can have a positively transformative effect on your profile—and, with it, your admissions decisions. Given our decades of…

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Three Tips as You Consider the ROI on an MBA

Three Tips as You Consider the ROI on an MBA

In its most recent , the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) reported that MBA applications soared by nearly 12% after two years of decline. Furthermore, a 2024 GMAC survey reported that median total compensation increased by 33% following graduate business training. These trends highlight that the return on investment (ROI) for an MBA degree remains…

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September To-Do list for Round 1

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…

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The Best MBA Programs for Real Estate

The Best MBA Programs for Real Estate

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…

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Five Tips for Veterans Transitioning to an MBA Program

Five Tips for Veterans Transitioning to an MBA Program

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…

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Liberal Arts Major to Finance Professional: Four Tips for Leveraging an MBA

Liberal Arts Major to Finance Professional: Four Tips for Leveraging an MBA

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…

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Eight MBA Application Essay Mistakes

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…

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Top Pre-Experience Business Master’s Programs

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…

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Is It Hard to Get into an Executive MBA Program? Understanding Admissions Standards

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,…

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Tips for Your Yale SOM Application Essays 

 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…

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Your August To-do List for Round 1

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…

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Help! Am I Ready to Apply in Round 1?

Help! Am I Ready to Apply in Round 1?

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…

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