What It Takes to Get Into Harvard Business School, Stanford GSB, and Wharton (HSW)
HSW refers to the prestigious b-school trio of Harvard Business School, Stanford Graduate School of Business, and the Wharton School....
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- Aug 2
- 5 min
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...
- Jun 24
- 6 min
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 8
- 4 min
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 shown...
- Jun 3
- 2 min
Should I Waive my Right to Read my MBA Letters of Recommendation?
When you apply for MBA programs, you will be asked to fill in the details of your recommender/s in the school’s application portal. For...
- May 12
- 5 min
How to Explain Layoffs and Unemployment Gaps in my MBA Application
Talking openly about being unemployed, when you’re trying to make a good impression for the AdCom, can be uncomfortable. But if you’re...
- Apr 29
- 4 min
Here’s Why You Should Attend MBA Admissions Events
MBA admissions events are a great way for prospective candidates to meet with business schools. Sometimes, they’re the only opportunity...
- Apr 7
- 4 min
MBA Programs Offering GMAT/GRE Waivers in 2024
“I don’t want to take the GMAT/GRE. Can I get a waiver?” It’s a question we get often here at Sam Weeks Consulting. The GMAT/GRE can be...
- Mar 30
- 6 min
Help! I Don't Have a Typical MBA Career
7 common career difficulties for MBA applicants We say this a lot, but it’s probably the most important thing you should know about...
- Mar 24
- 9 min
How to Write a MBA Scholarship Essay 2024
An MBA comes with a hefty price tag – $100k+. Now factor in the missed income from taking a one or two year off work to pursue your MBA,...
- Mar 16
- 6 min
How to Strengthen Your Extracurricular Profile for MBA Applications
If you’re an MBA applicant with no life outside your 9 to 5, this is your wakeup call! Business schools claim that they evaluate MBA...
- Mar 8
- 5 min
How to Choose a Business School in 2024
An MBA is a major investment, in terms of tuition fees but also lost earnings from taking time out of work. So, you’ll want to make the...
- Mar 3
- 5 min
When Should I Hire an MBA Admissions Consultant?
There’s no secret sauce to a successful business school admit. There isn’t any ‘correct’ GMAT score, resume, or essay that will guarantee...
- Feb 26
- 4 min
The MBA Interview Thank You Note
Preparing for an MBA interview can be daunting. When you receive your interview invite, you’ll need to research the school’s interview...
- May 18, 2023
- 6 min
5 Ways to Boost Your MBA Profile
Top business schools tell us all the time that they evaluate every profile that crosses their desk “holistically”. Let's shed some light...
- May 4, 2023
- 5 min
6 Steps to Prepare Your MBA Application in 2023
Even though the application portals aren't open yet, nevertheless, you can start preparing for your MBA applications by taking these 6 steps
- Feb 2, 2023
- 5 min
From Flaw to Strength: 5 Weaknesses For Your MBA Application
Some business schools explicitly ask for weaknesses in their written applications. For example, the INSEAD MBA application includes a...
- Jan 20, 2023
- 4 min
Advice for Older MBA Applicants
Who are “Older MBA Applicants?” MBA candidates tend to have between 2 and 9 years of work experience when they matriculate (start the MBA...
- Jan 17, 2023
- 7 min
How to apply for an MBA as a younger applicant
Who are “younger” MBA applicants? Most MBA programs have candidates between 2-9 years of work experience at time of matriculation (start...
- Jan 6, 2023
- 7 min
8 Easy Ways to Ace your Video Essay
8 Cheap (or Free) Techniques to Record an Amazing Video Essay on Your Smartphone Video essays are becoming more and more popular. MIT...
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