Five years ago, I wrote a blog about why people really get wait listed. I have also discussed mistakes, and how to get off the MBA wait list. However, even armed with information, it can be hard to calculate your odds of getting admitted. Here is further insight into the [...]
If you are deciding between business school offers, you are likely attending MBA admitted student’s events. These events are a wealth of information, if you know where to look, and can really help you decide which school to attend. Check out your potential classmates. Your cohort is key at business [...]
Now that the dust has settled on an ultra-competitive college admissions season, many families have questions about how the college wait list works. If you are considering accepting a spot, here are some things that you should know about the college wait list process. The Odds Aren’t Good. Most [...]
If you are an entrepreneur applying to business school, you might have questions about how to navigate the application process. Here are some strategies that will help you optimize your candidacy. Make sure that your resume is extra clear. It can be challenging for entrepreneurs to capture their eclectic work [...]
Done right, the business school application process is demanding. In addition to being at the right place in your career, you need to be focused, honest with yourself, open to feedback and wiling to prioritize. If any of these scenarios sound familiar, you might not be ready for an MBA. [...]
Applying to business school? Whether you are just starting to research programs or deciding between offers, you are likely looking at business school rankings. What do these rankings really tell us? How much should they influence your decisions? Below are three important factors to keep in mind when considering business [...]
As we start to look towards next year, it’s useful to discuss recent MBA application trends. Leverage these insights to optimize your business school applications. Apply Early Applying as early as possible is becoming more advantageous every year. This trend isn’t new, and you should still wait until you are [...]
If you recently applied to business school, you are probably wondering what’s happening behind the scenes with your MBA application. Here is advice about what to do while you wait. Interview invites are often staggered. Please don’t read too much into it if you aren’t immediately invited to interview. True, [...]
Being invited for an MBA interview is great validation that that the admissions committee is interested in you. For schools that offer open interviews, it’s your chance to persuade the school that you are a strong candidate. The stakes are high - and even the most prepared applicants can suffer [...]
If you are applying to college next year, it’s time to get serious about the application process. Here are five critical college application tasks for juniors: Figure out a testing plan. Ideally, you want to be done with your core standardized testing (ACT or SAT, and SAT subject tests if [...]
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