How to build your MBA Application Narrative
First, what exactly is an “MBA Application Narrative”? Business school applications are different from other applications you might have...
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- Nov 24
- 5 min
Should I apply in Round 2 this year, or Round 1 next year?
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...
- Nov 11
- 3 min
Pearls of Wisdom from Former Haas Admissions Evaluator
Jon Cheng did his MBA at Berkeley Haas, where he worked as an Admissions Evaluator, assessing applications to the Haas MBA program....
- Nov 4
- 5 min
How to get a life-changing MBA scholarship
Let’s look at the costs of an MBA first. Tuition fees at an M7 USA MBA start at around $80,000 per year, for two years. Then there’s...
- Sep 15
- 5 min
Crush the MBA Interview: A Master Guide
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...
- Sep 1
- 5 min
How to explain your low GPA in the MBA optional essay
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...
- Jul 21
- 3 min
Welcome to the Dream Team
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...
- Jul 7
- 4 min
Berkeley Haas: Looking for leaders as California faces up to its problems
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...
- Jul 1, 2021
- 2 min
IELTS or TOEFL?
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,...
- Jun 16, 2021
- 3 min
Funding your MBA: A chat with Lendwise
Top MBA programs are expensive. Unsurprisingly many students take out a loan to pay for business school. Lendwise is an option.
- Jun 1, 2021
- 2 min
Pre-application checks: Time and money
Pre-application checks: Can I afford an MBA and do I have time to apply?
- May 8, 2021
- 3 min
6 compelling reasons to do an MBA
I explore 6 of the most compelling reasons, based on my experience at Oxford University
- Mar 8, 2021
- 2 min
MBA Success Stories: Sarah
In this series, I shine a light on the success stories of previous clients. Hopefully inspiring others to emulate their success. Today...
- Feb 5, 2021
- 3 min
MBA costs: How to keep them down!
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...
- Jan 31, 2021
- 2 min
Master your MBA resume
All top MBA programs require a resume/CV from applicants. What follows isn't a list of hard rules, rather sensible guidelines to save you...
- Dec 17, 2020
- 1 min
PODCAST TIME!
I joined Gavin Jocius of the Wisdom.MBA podcast. We talk about the business school admissions process and the trends seen in 2020 by...
- Nov 18, 2020
- 2 min
Choosing business schools: 1 year vs 2 year
Choosing the right business school is critical. The school which best 'fits' your profile is likely to look more favourably on your...
- Nov 18, 2020
- 1 min
Choosing business schools: By industry
Admissions staff are trained to identify genuine passion for their school in your application essays and interviews. This means that...
- Nov 18, 2020
- 2 min
Choosing business schools: By location
Choosing the right business school is critical. Choosing the school which best 'fits' your profile increases the chances of successful...
- Oct 21, 2020
- 2 min
How to apply for an MBA - Episode 03 - Writing
Before we decided what to write in your application essay. Now let's look at how to write it, particularly given the challenging word limit.
