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Finance to MBA: Five Considerations for Applicants
October 25, 2023
Finance is one of the largest industries that business schools draw from. Here, I use the term “finance” broadly, including corporate finance, investment banking, equity research, private equity, asset management, and others. MBA admissions committees like candidates with experience in finance, as they generally have the quant skills needed to succeed academically. The flip side…
Top MBA Programs’ Fall 2023 Diversity Events for Prospective Students
September 29, 2023
One of the best ways for prospective business school students to learn about how well they might fit with an MBA program is by interfacing with enrolled students who come from a similar cultural background. To facilitate this research, top business schools are offering diversity events this fall to provide aspiring MBAs an opportunity to…
How to Leverage Your Military Experience in MBA Applications
September 28, 2023
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? In a…
Top Business School Clubs and Recruiting Events for Active-Duty Military and Veterans
September 27, 2023
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,…
Using Lessons from Greek Life in Your MBA Applications
September 26, 2023
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, as with most extracurricular experiences. As with any story in your…
LGBTQ Clubs and Admissions Events at Top 25 MBA Programs
September 25, 2023
As we discussed in a previous blog post, business schools value diversity along every dimension and go to great lengths to make their programs welcoming to all, including LGBTQ+ applicants and students. The top 25 MBA programs in the United States all have LGBTQ+ student clubs, and many of them also have diversity admissions events…
So, You Think You Want to Go into PE/VC?
September 21, 2023
Private equity (PE) seems to be the holy grail for many MBA candidates and students—or so they think. Many candidates I talk to are interested in PE or venture capital (VC), but they don’t have a real grasp of what that means. Investing in early-stage companies and making a lot of money, right? Maybe. PE…
Five Resources for Black MBA Applicants
September 19, 2023
Black students represent an important talent pipeline for firms across industries. However, enrollment at top MBA programs, which are gateways to access mid- and senior-level opportunities, has stagnated over the past decade. In 2021, Bloomberg reported that Black students made up less than 10% of annual enrollment on average nationally. Admissions experts attribute this to…
Is a Tech MBA for Me?
September 7, 2023
Technology is everywhere these days—and careers revolving around technology are the focus of many MBA programs. Although a general-management MBA will help you build strong management and business skills, if you are looking to pivot specifically into technology, there are tech-focused programs designed to help you get there. In addition, all tech MBA programs are…
Tips for Your Consortium Application Essays
August 22, 2023
Consortium Application Essay Tips, 2023-2024 The Consortium’s mission is to increase representation of African Americans, Hispanic Americans, and Native Americans in top MBA programs and throughout the US workforce. For more than 50 years, The Consortium has provided a streamlined application process to leading business schools. Kellogg has joined the ranks this year, bringing the…
Liberal Arts Major to Finance Professional: Four Tips for Leveraging an MBA
August 7, 2023
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…
MBA vs MFE: How to Decide
June 1, 2023
Looking for a career in finance and think that you need an advanced degree to help you get there? Is the alphabet soup of program names confusing when it comes to choosing the best one to help you achieve your dream? Two of the most common paths are an MBA (master in business administration) with…