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Tips for Nonprofit Professionals Applying to Business School
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…
How to Get into NYU Stern School of Business
November 16, 2023
NYU Stern is a leading business school located right in the heart of Manhattan in New York City. Along with its full-time MBA program, the school also offers part-time and Executive MBA options. Stern is widely recognized for its collaborative student community and emphasis on developing students’ academic and emotional intelligence, as well as for its large menu of elective course offerings. In addition, Stern’s New York City location helps position it as a popular business school for students aiming to secure post-MBA positions in finance.
Seven Tips for Writing a Standout Goals Essay for Your MBA Applications
November 15, 2023
When reviewing your business school application, admissions committees want to see that you can clearly articulate your goals and tie them into your personal story. Why, you might ask, do you need to articulate your goals if many people either change their mind or want to explore career options during their time in an MBA…
The Dynamic Duo: The MBA Degree and Six Sigma Certification
November 14, 2023
In today’s environment, earning advanced degrees and certifications has become increasingly important and often is required to remain competitive and advance your career. Gaining the best mix of complementary skills is also important and can be a great selling point to potential employers. Let’s break down the nuts and bolts of the MBA degree and…
What Is DEI, and Why Do Business Schools Care About It?
November 13, 2023
Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is a collection of policies and programs within an organization designed to encourage representation and participation of people across all racial, ethnic, gender, religious, and ability backgrounds. DEI has become increasingly important to organizations in recent years, and this is reflected in its elevation within MBA programs. In the United…
Why an MBA? And Five Tips for Management Consultants Applying to Business Schools
November 9, 2023
Why an MBA for Consultants? Whether you are currently a management consultant or a former consultant working at an externship, an MBA is a great next step in your career. In fact, historically, management consulting was considered to be the perfect pre-MBA training ground for recent college graduates. Today, things have changed slightly. Consultants previously…
CPA to MBA: Conduct a Pre–Business School Audit
November 8, 2023
Every year, thousands of young accounting and audit professionals apply to top MBA programs. However, having a CPA or having been promoted multiple times after successful client engagements is not sufficient to secure a seat in a top program. Here are eight areas for assessment and potential repositioning as you prepare to apply to business…
Investment Banking and PE Professionals: What’s Your MBA Game Plan?
November 7, 2023
If you are an investment banking or private equity (PE) professional, there should always be room for an MBA in your future. Whether you are still an undergrad navigating the recruiting process, working in the first several years of the analyst/associate program at your firm, or currently applying for business schools, there is an MBA…
How to Get into Dartmouth Tuck
November 3, 2023
Like all top business schools, the Tuck curriculum is rigorous and designed to challenge students to reach their full capacity. Tuck’s goal is to develop leaders with a broad set of business skills who will better world of the business, and one of their key approaches to achieving that is cultivating self-awareness.
Am I Too Young for an MBA?
November 2, 2023
Many people start thinking about applying to MBA programs when they have only one to two years of post-undergrad work experience, which is under or at the low end of the three- to eight-year experience range that 80% of applicants have when they matriculate. MBA programs are seeking people who can be productive contributors in…
You Submitted Your MBA Applications in Round 1—Now What? Strategize for Round 2
October 31, 2023
Congratulations on successfully submitting your Round 1 MBA applications! It is not an easy process, and you deserve a lot of credit for getting your applications in on time. For many of you, now is the time to start preparing for your MBA interviews; we have provided you with some interview guidance in this blog…
Am I Too Old for an MBA? Reasons to Consider Alternative MBAs
October 30, 2023
The average age of a first-year MBA student is less than 28. If you are more than five years older than the average student in a top MBA program, you might be wondering, “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…