8 MBA Application Myths to Ignore
Heard any of the following application myths before? “If you’re over 27, you should have the word ‘director’ in your title.” “If you went to Harvard for undergrad, you’re in everywhere.” “If you broke 750, you don’t need any work experience.” “Don’t even bother applying Round 3.” If you’re intimidated …
MBA Admissions Tip: Using Rankings to Your Advantage
This post comes to us from our friends at Clear Admit. For more expert admissions advice, check out their blog. There are numerous sources that can knowledgeably rank the “top” MBA programs. However, because business schools receive different rankings depending on sources’ criteria, it can be difficult to understand which …
MBA Admissions Tip: School-Hosted Blogs
This weekly MBA admissions tip comes from our friends at Clear Admit. For more expert b-school admissions advice, check out their blog. As the summer progresses and applicants begin researching their target schools in more depth, we would like to highlight a valuable research tool: school-hosted blogs. The last few …
8 Surprises to Prepare For in the MBA Admissions Process
While it would be nice if everything happened according to plan during the MBA admissions process, this isn’t always the case. Don’t let yourself be caught off guard. Here are 8 contingencies to prepare yourself for in advance. Scenario 1: Your interview might be shorter than you expect. At just …
MBA Admissions Tip: Addressing Unemployment or Gaps in Employment
This MBA admissions tip comes to us from our friends at Clear Admit. For more expert MBA admissions advice, check out their blog. Given the emphasis that schools place on a candidate’s work experience, it is important to be proactive in addressing gaps in employment. When applying to business school, …
What’s Your B-School Application Style?
There may only be one application for each school, but everyone approaches the process with a different attitude or style. What’s yours? Take this short quiz to find out – and discover some helpful application tips along the way! Directions: Give yourself 4 points for every A, 3 points for …
MBA Admissions Tip: Visiting the Campus
This weekly MBA admissions tip comes from our friends at Clear Admit. For more expert admissions advice, check out their blog. As many applicants are finding out at this time of year, conducting thorough research on MBA programs is an essential step in formulating a list of target schools and …
Business School Scholarships: How to Apply for The Consortium
With all the talk about the intimidating cost of an MBA degree, you may assume that you have to pay for every cent of it. And while you may be willing to do this, you should nevertheless familiarize yourself with opportunities for reducing the cost of the degree. In our …
40 Ways to Prep for Business School Apps This Summer
Want to make sure you master the application season come September? Check out this list of ways you can sharpen your skills, your outlook, and be your very best for Round 1 right around the corner. 1. Prep for your interviews now by thinking about your experiences (professional, academic, and …
MBA Admissions Tip: Crafting Your Business School Resume
This post comes from our friends at Clear Admit. For more expert MBA admissions advice, check out their blog. We wanted to offer some general tips for the Class of 2014 applicants on getting the most mileage out of resumes in the admissions process. As many of our readers know, …
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