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Some business schools explicitly ask for weaknesses in their written applications. For example, the INSEAD MBA application includes a...

What exactly is an “MBA Application Narrative”? Business school applications are different from other applications you might have done in...

Round 2 deadlines are 40 days away. The question that many applicants are asking themselves is “Should I apply in Round 2, or wait until...

Jon Cheng did his MBA at Berkeley Haas, where he worked as an Admissions Evaluator, assessing applications to the Haas MBA program....

Let’s examine the costs of an MBA. Tuition fees at an M7 USA MBA start at around $80,000 per year, for two years. Then there’s rent,...

If you’ve got an invite for an MBA interview, the Admissions Committee thinks you make a great candidate - on paper. The interview is the...

I speak to hundreds of MBA applicants every year. One of the most common questions I get asked is, “How do I justify my low undergrad GPA...

Today is a HUGE day for Sam Weeks Consulting. That’s because we welcome two more admissions consultants to the dream team. Jon Cheng and...

If only I had a dollar for every time someone asked me: “You’re based in Europe. What do you know about American business school...

You’ve decided you want an MBA. You've budgeted time and money for the application process. Now it’s time to prove you can read, write,...

Top MBA programs are expensive. Unsurprisingly many students take out a loan to pay for business school. Lendwise is an option.

Pre-application checks: Can I afford an MBA and do I have time to apply?

I explore 6 of the most compelling reasons, based on my experience at Oxford University

In this series, I shine a light on the success stories of previous clients. Hopefully inspiring others to emulate their success. Today...

For many, an MBA will be the second-largest cost they incur in their entire lives after buying a house. Most applicants can expect to...

A b-school resume is an appetizer for your profile. A comprehensive educational and professional background, exhibiting your...

I joined Gavin Jocius of the Wisdom.MBA podcast. We talk about the business school admissions process and the trends seen in 2020 by...

Choosing the right business school is critical. The school which best 'fits' your profile is likely to look more favourably on your...

Admissions staff are trained to identify genuine passion for their school in your application essays and interviews. This means that...

Choosing the right business school is critical. Choosing the school which best 'fits' your profile increases the chances of successful...