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November 12, 2025
Every year, thousands of accounting and audit professionals set their sights on top MBA programs. You’ve earned your CPA, served demanding clients, and climbed the ranks, but that alone won’t earn you a coveted seat at Wharton, Chicago Booth, or Columbia. Before you hit “Submit” on your business school application, take time to audit yourself—not…
October 24, 2025
Although banking, consulting, and engineering have always been feeders for MBA programs, sales professionals bring something unique: the ability to generate revenue, influence outcomes, and lead through persuasion. If you’re in sales and considering an MBA, understanding how to translate your achievements into business school language is the key to standing out in a competitive admissions…
October 20, 2025
Often, I have conversations with clients about whether or not they should use a story from their fraternity or sorority days as part of their business school application. As a former president of my sorority, I understand the leadership experiences available through Greek life, like most extracurricular experiences. As with any story in your application,…
October 15, 2025
“How does the admissions committee think about me as an older candidate?” or “Will it be impossible for me to gain admission as an older applicant?” or “Will I be more competitive because I’m older?” Note: These align closely with how an admissions committee evaluates your candidacy. If you are in your mid-thirties, you likely have significantly more…
October 10, 2025
Black students represent an important talent pipeline for firms across industries. In this blog post, we at Stratus outline several notable pre- and post-MBA programs that will provide a great launching pad for your professional career. (Note: Program details are subject to change. Please consult each organization directly to verify program availability and eligibility requirements.)…
October 2, 2025
Even though the national conversation around diversity has shifted since last year, business schools continue to value diversity along every dimension and go to great lengths to make their programs welcoming to all, including LGBTQIA+ applicants and students. The top MBA programs in the United States all have LGBTQIA+ student clubs. As you research business…
October 1, 2025
Are you an active military member or a veteran considering applying to business school? MBA programs seek veterans and active military members because, as we discuss in “How to Leverage Your Military Experience in MBA Applications,” traits that lead to success in military service can also lead to success in business school and beyond—in particular,…
October 1, 2025
Perhaps you are leaving active military service and hoping an MBA can help provide a smooth transition to civilian life. Or maybe you are pausing your active service to get an MBA with the goal of gaining skills to boost your military career. Will schools view your military service in a positive light? YES! The…
October 1, 2025
As you research MBA programs, you should consider attending events held by your target schools as well as talking to students, alumni, and staff to gain additional insights. Carnegie Mellon Tepper Spring leadership conference and ongoing programming Columbia Women in BusinessAnnual conference, events, and mentorship opportunitiesCornell Johnson Dartmouth Tuck and Duke Fuqua …
September 30, 2025
One of the best ways for prospective business school students to learn about how well they might fit with an MBA program is by engaging with enrolled students who come from a similar cultural background. To facilitate this research, top business schools are offering diversity events this year to provide aspiring MBAs an opportunity to…
September 29, 2025
The top 25 MBA programs have all certified their programs or a specific major, pathway, or concentration as STEM (science, technology, engineering, math). A STEM designation for an MBA program allows international students with F1 visas the eligibility to extend the Optional Practical Training (OPT) period to work in the United States from 12 months…
September 25, 2025
Over the past 10–15 years, top MBA programs have accepted more students from untraditional backgrounds, including education (e.g., Teach for America), the Peace Corps, PR/media/communications, and the government/public sector. Having students from a range of different backgrounds adds to the diversity of business school classes. In all types of programs, but especially those that use…
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