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Should you take the GRE over the GMAT for your MBA? This Expert Says Yes
Mario was trained as a physicist, mathematician, and engineer in Colombia. When he realized his passion for teaching, he started working...
Jul 11, 202511 min read


How to explain frequent job changes in my MBA application
Not every MBA applicant has a textbook career path with long tenures and neatly timed promotions. Many professionals explore multiple...
May 23, 20253 min read


How to Negotiate an MBA Scholarship (with Examples!)
The MBA degree comes with a hefty price tag: $205,763 on average, according to BusinessBecause . This includes tuition, application and...
Apr 15, 20256 min read


MBA Application in Round 2: Timeline
All business schools have multiple application rounds throughout the year. Applicants from competitive industries (eg. Investment Banking...
Apr 15, 202510 min read


MBA Application in Round 1: Timeline
Applying to business school is time consuming, and a major commitment. That's why we always tell applicants to start early. If you're a...
Mar 31, 202517 min read


Your Round 3 MBA Application Strategy: Here's Where to Start
A key part of your MBA application strategy is planning your MBA timeline. But for some applicants, their applications aren’t ready till much later in the application cycle due to an unforeseeable time crunch or circumstances out of their control – which means that they decide to apply in Round 3. While Harvard Business School famously only offers 2 application rounds for MBA candidates, most top schools offer a third round. Deadlines for Round 3 typically are in March - Apr
Mar 20, 20256 min read


Is an MBA in 2025 Worth It?
December 2024 saw many US business schools publish their annual full-time MBA employment reports behind their typical schedule. The...
Feb 3, 20255 min read


How to Answer "What other schools are you applying to?" in your MBA application and interview
When you’re filling out your MBA application form, you are likely to come across the question “What other schools have you applied to/...
Feb 3, 20253 min read


Should I apply to full-time MBA programs using the Executive Assessment (EA) Test?
For MBA applicants, the GMAT or the GRE test is an important step in their MBA application. Business schools use these tests to assess...
Jan 31, 20254 min read


Should I Write the MBA Optional Essay?
Almost all MBA applications will give you the chance to write an Optional essay. It might also show up as an “additional information” or...
Jan 10, 20255 min read


How to Use your Sports Background to Get Admitted to MBA Programs
To be a successful athlete requires certain traits: ambition, determination, resilience and teachability. Capable leaders who also know...
Dec 2, 20244 min read


HELP! My Co-Worker is Also Applying to MBA Programs
MBA applications are competitive enough when it’s you against the world. But, they can be even trickier if a coworker with similar...
Dec 2, 20244 min read


Everything you need to know about applying to MBAs with the Consortium
The Consortium is a nonprofit which works to strengthen the representation of minorities in business schools and corporate leadership. ...
Nov 17, 20245 min read


5 (More) of the Hardest MBA Interview Questions
In your MBA interview, you’ll be asked a series of motivation and behavioral questions. But you may also face some curveballs - the...
Nov 15, 20244 min read


Reality vs Application: Should I be truthful about my MBA goals?
For most MBA applicants, the decision to pursue an MBA comes at a pivotal moment in their career. They might be getting made redundant,...
Nov 7, 20244 min read


GMAT or GRE for MBA: Which Test Should You Take?
In your MBA application, your academic grades from undergrad and most of your professional accomplishments are already set in stone. And...
Sep 14, 20245 min read


How this Indian Engineer Got Into Stanford GSB, Wharton, and Harvard Business School (HSW)
HSW refers to the prestigious b-school trio of Harvard Business School, Stanford Graduate School of Business, and the Wharton School....
Sep 8, 20244 min read


5 Steps to Strengthen Your Quant Profile for MBA Applications
In your business school classroom, the majority of people you’ll meet will be consultants, techies, and finance professionals. But you’ll...
Aug 2, 20245 min read


5 Tips for LGBTQ+ MBA Applicants
Happy Pride Month! When it comes to MBA applications, we always advise applicants to be authentic. Business schools may have different...
Jun 24, 20246 min read


How to Showcase Volunteer & Community Work in Your MBA Application
Businesses are more socially and environmentally conscious than ever before. We’re not just guessing; 95% of S&P 500 companies were...
Jun 8, 20244 min read


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