Why Do You Need an MBA?
There’s a lot to think about when you’re pulling together your business school application materials. You’ve got to make sure your resume is in top shape, that your recommenders will have their letters...
View ArticleToronto Rotman MBA Essay Tips & Deadlines
The University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management is one of the leading business schools in Canada. Known for its design approach to MBA education and strong emphasis on problem solving,...
View ArticleKellogg Dean Announces Resignation
Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management’s Dean Sally Blount has announced that she will step down at the end of the 2017-2018 academic year. Blount is entering her seventh year as dean....
View ArticleThe Bigger Picture: Turn Envy into Inspiration
Envy gets a bad rap. It all began in the Bible, where the tenth commandment reads, “you shall not covet your neighbor’s wife or belongings.” Following that commandment essentially means that you banish...
View Article2.7 GPA – Show Stopper for an MBA? No WAY!
If your undergraduate performance is dismal (read: under 3.0), is there ANY hope of being accepted into an MBA program? Do the math. Stanford’s Class of ’18 has an average GPA of 3.73. If they were to...
View ArticleOctober Tips to Get Ready for MBA Round 2 Submissions
As many aspiring MBA students are wrapping up Round 1 applications or anxiously awaiting a coveted interview invite, perhaps you haven’t even started yet! Don’t worry. If you use your time wisely, you...
View ArticleMBAnalysis: 6 Things that Stop the MBA Admissions Clock
If you are reading this article you are probably bleary eyed, as the last minutes to submission deadlines are upon you. For some of you this may mean the light at the end of the tunnel, while for...
View ArticleEntrepreneur to MBA – 7 Tips for Success
If you are running or working in a start-up you may often wonder if business school is right for you. While no one knows exactly what is going to fit into your life, here are a few things to think...
View ArticleMichigan Ross School Receives Another Major Gift from its Namesake
The University of Michigan’s Stephen M Ross School of Business has $50 million new reasons to celebrate with today’s announcement that real estate developer and namesake alumnus Stephen Ross will make...
View ArticleThe “Final Exam” Question of B-School Interviews
EXPARTUS MBA Admissions Consulting%%www.expartus.com%% One of the last questions you’ll get asked in business school interviews is also one of the most important: what questions do you have for us?...
View ArticleRound 1 Interview Update from HBS Admissions
For those of you on pins and needles since submitting your application to Harvard Business School a few weeks ago, Chad Losee, director of MBA admissions and financial aid, has some good news regarding...
View ArticleHBS Gets $12 Million Toward Scholarships for First-Generation Students
EXPARTUS MBA Admissions Consulting%%www.expartus.com%% Two graduates of Harvard Business School’s MBA class of 1992, Jeannie and Jonathan Lavine, have donated $12.5 million to the school, the largest...
View ArticleProve You Are Ready to Go From College to MBA
This post originally appeared on Stacy’s ‘Strictly Business’ MBA blog on U.S. News Over the past decade, business schools have become increasingly open to admitting younger applicants, realizing that...
View Article3 Day-Of Tips for Acing Your MBA Interview
It’s your job to demonstrate to the adcom that you stand out from the applicant pool and are exactly the person they want in their next MBA class. In this series, you’ll learn how to dig deep to...
View ArticleCornell Tech Launches Campus on Roosevelt Island
Cornell Tech recently celebrated the official opening of its Roosevelt Island campus with a dedication ceremony attended by New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, New York City Mayor Bill De Blasio, former...
View ArticleWharton Lauder: An MBA/MA that Prepares You for Global Business
Let’s learn about Wharton Lauder, and its joint MA/MBA and MA/JD programs for people who are passionate about international business. Today’s guest is Kara Keenan Sweeney, Director of Admissions...
View ArticleWilliam G. McGowan Charitable Fund Announces Fellows
The William G. McGowan Charitable Fund recently announced its eighth class of McGowan Fellows. The Chicago-based family foundation recognizes students from top business schools across the U.S. who are...
View ArticleGet Accepted to Columbia – On-Demand Webinar!
If you missed Get Accepted to Columbia, don’t worry! It’s now available on-demand. With Accepted’s founder Linda Abraham as your guide, you’ll learn what your CBS application needs to accomplish – and...
View ArticleAnswering MBA Essay Questions Completely
As admissions consultants, we sometimes review first drafts of a client’s essays and are impressed with what the applicant has accomplished or are moved by a particular story, but we still have to let...
View ArticleApplications at Top-Ranked Business Schools Increased Slightly in 2016–2017
The 2017–2018 application season is in full swing, as business school hopefuls around the world hone their essays or perhaps have already clicked “Send” on their applications and crossed their...
View Article