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August 11, 2021

B-Schooled Podcast Episode #68: How to Think Like the AdCom

Let’s face it: it’s really hard to be objective about your own MBA candidacy. The tough reality is that simply having high test scores, a stellar GPA, and/or coming from a respected company or … →

Posted In: B-Schooled Podcast | Tagged: Tags: B-Schooled podcast, first impressions, how to differentiate yourself, impress the adcomm
August 9, 2021

What Does the MBA Admissions Committee Really Want

When you’re hard at work on your MBA applications, it’s easy to get caught up in what sounds great to you or what seems impressive to your friends, co-workers, or parents. That happens all … →

Posted In: Application Tips | Tagged: Tags: creating a good first impression, first impressions, how to differentiate yourself, impress the adcomm, Leadership, overrepresented demographic, SBC newsletter
August 6, 2021

Try This if Your Job Seems Meaningless Right Now

“FRESH IDEAS FROM THE BLACKLIGHT” SBC’s Weekly Newsletter for Professionals Everyone wants to feel fulfilled and engaged by their work. But the truth is, most of us will go through periods in life where … →

Posted In: Bigger Picture | Tagged: Tags: Harvard Business Review, job crafting, pre-MBA employment, the Blacklight
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B-Schooled Podcast Episode #67: Powerful Resume Writing

This week’s B-Schooled builds upon the advice given in episode 16 (“How to MBA your resume”). As we said then, your resume is perhaps the single most important part of your application materials, so … →

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July 30, 2021

Berkeley Haas Strengthens Core MBA Curriculum

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Wharton Reaches Historic Milestone in Women Admits

The University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School has made remarkable strides in boosting the number of women admits. Now, for the first time in its 140-year history, women will comprise more than 50% of the … →

Posted In: School News | Tagged: Tags: Dean Erika James, Diversity equity and inclusion, female MBA applicants, University of Pennsylvania Wharton School, Wharton School, Women MBAs
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