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December 20, 2023
As of 2022, Hispanic and Latinx citizens made up the largest ethnic or racial minority in the United States at approximately 19% of the US population, but they held fewer than 4% of senior executive leadership positions in corporate America. Increasing awareness and building the talent pipeline in the Latinx community may help reverse the…
November 17, 2023
If you have a nonprofit background, applying to MBA programs can be intimidating. Applicants who come from “traditional” MBA roles such as banking and consulting often have access to MBA alumni who can provide guidance during the admissions process. But if you come from a “nontraditional” role, you might not have easy access to that…
October 17, 2023
Most of our clients ask us, “How long does it take to put an MBA application together?” This is a great question—and one that you should consider seriously. However, there’s a different answer for every client. Therefore, in this blog post, I intend to help you build your personal business school application timeline. To start,…
September 12, 2023
While European business schools are starting to offer more two-year MBA programs, the number of one-year programs in the United States continues to grow. Before highlighting some of the top US-based one-year MBA programs, let’s talk about why you might consider this type of degree. In a one-year MBA program, you have the residential aspect…
September 11, 2023
With the increased awareness of the career benefits an MBA offers and business schools’ dedicated efforts to attract more women through unique program options, female enrollment is showing a big uptick. Most notably, Wharton’s MBA Class of 2023 is 52% women. And according to Graduate Management Admission Council research, 47% of GMAT test takers in…
August 21, 2023
Emory’s Goizueta Business School is named after Roberto Goizueta, the former CEO of the little local company Coca-Cola. Goizueta’s values of curiosity, intellectual courage, and integrity are part of the Emory Goizueta ethos. The school also places a strong emphasis on leadership, entrepreneurial and innovative spirit, global awareness, and social responsibility, so these should all…
August 11, 2023
When completing your MBA applications, it’s tempting to answer every possible question. The optional essay, however, has the word “optional” right in its name. MBA programs value self-awareness in their applicants; you can demonstrate this by recognizing what material is appropriate to include—if any—in the optional essay. Quite simply, the optional essay—and it really could…
August 2, 2023
Are you aiming for a job in a competitive finance area such as investment banking, research, consulting, or investment management but don’t want an MBA? Consider applying for a Master in Finance degree (MFin)! Although these degrees have some similarities, there are several key differences in terms of time spent in school, tuition, and post-degree…
July 21, 2023
Cambridge Judge MBA Application Essay Tips, 2023–2024 Cambridge has released its new essay prompts. The school’s application includes a career objectives essay and three shorter essays: Essay 1: Please provide details of your post-MBA career plans. The statement should not exceed 500 words and must address the following: – What are your short and long-term…
July 12, 2023
The term “affirmative action” was first coined by President John F. Kennedy on March 6, 1961, when he signed to establish the President’s Committee on Equal Employment Opportunity. Among other things, the order states, “The contractor will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, creed, color, or national origin. The…
June 26, 2023
For MBA applicants who want to supplement their business education with either an MPP (master of public policy) or MPA (master of public administration), here are some questions to consider: Do I need an MPP or an MPA along with the MBA? An MPP trains students in policy analysis and program evaluation. In other words, students learn to think…
March 29, 2023
Traditionally, MBA programs were breeding grounds for Wall Street bankers and economists, littered with other candidates interested in marketing, operations, strategy consulting, entrepreneurship, and general business education. Over the past few decades, the growing interest in such fields as technology, health care, and entertainment has led to the creation of specialty programs with a trade…
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