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Am I Too Old for an MBA? Four Reasons to Consider Alternative MBAs

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The average age of a first year MBA student is 29 – roughly the same as the average of starting quarterbacks in the NFL. Yet, at 39, Tom Brady recently led the Patriots to his fifth Super Bowl win. If Tom Brady can be a successful outlier, so can I…right? If you are more…

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Five Tips to Build your Quantitative Profile

Business schools want to admit candidates that they believe can withstand the quantitative rigor of an MBA program. Whether you are a non-traditional applicant with limited exposure to quant-focused work or someone who did not perform well in those courses as an undergrad, there is no need to beat yourself up over things that cannot…

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Build Your MBA Leadership Profile Through Community Involvement

To view an updated version of this blog post, click here. Young professionals are constantly reevaluating their goals. If one of your goals is to apply to business school and get an MBA, now is the time to build out your leadership profile! Although giving blood, participating in charity runs and making financial contributions to…

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How to Transition from the Military to Business School

[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…

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Gaps in Employment: What If I Have One?

To view an up-to-date version of this post, click here.  How will the AdCom view an employment gap on my resume? What can I do to minimize its impact? One question that MBA candidates often ask me is how admissions committees will view employment gaps on their resume. Given that the power of an MBA…

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Get Involved: Community Leadership Can Enrich Your MBA Application

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Every year, the crop of candidates applying to top MBA programs become more and more competitive. Many applicants may think that the ideal candidate from the perspective of the admissions committee is largely based on a formula of numbers such as GPA and GMAT score. Although these numbers are important, top programs are looking for more:…

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