February 25, 2019

Applying to B-School in the Fall? Our Advice for Career Switchers

Are you looking to gain the skills and network to launch your career in a new direction?  These days, few people stay with one company or even on one job track throughout their entire professional … →

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February 21, 2019

Don’t Share Those Updates on Your Candidacy

As you wait to hear back from programs after submitting your MBA applications, it’s normal to have a moment of panic—either immediately, or at some point a little later on. You’ve agonized over your materials … →

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February 19, 2019

How They See You: Tips for Building Your Strongest Candidacy

Are you planning on applying to business school in the upcoming admissions season? If so, you may wonder whether there is anything you can do to bolster your MBA candidacy in such a short amount … →

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February 14, 2019

My Round 3 Success Story

Guest post by Hannah Lauber, a second-year MBA student at Fuqua School of Business. They say that if you can’t apply to business school by Round 2—and you aren’t a unicorn—then wait until next year. … →

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February 13, 2019

Challenges Facing Older MBA Applicants

We’ve seen online forum posts that say there’s “no chance” of admission to a top b-school past a certain age. Certainly, older MBA applicants do face certain obstacles. But these applicants get into the top … →

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February 8, 2019

What to Think about as You Begin the MBA Application Journey

As a prospective student, you’ll benefit enormously from taking time at the beginning of your MBA application journey to contemplate the path you’re about to take. This is a great time to ask yourself some critical … →

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