Tag Archives: application advice

February 25, 2020

Addressing Round 3 Deadline Dilemmas

The round 3 deadline window is nearly upon us. While the final round is the biggest gamble of the application cycle, schools have that round for a reason. Typically, they use it to admit those … →

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February 18, 2020

Write a Winning MBA Personal Statement

The majority of candidates who apply to the leading business schools are bright, personable overachievers. Honestly, they would be an asset to any program. That’s why when it comes to the MBA personal statement, you … →

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December 24, 2019

Holiday Time Management Tips for B-School Applicants

In just under two weeks from today, the first Round 2 MBA deadlines hit. Are you ready for some last-minute time management tips? Even if you’re not a list person, it’s time to become one—at … →

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November 11, 2019

4 Research Tips for Veteran MBA Applicants

In honor of Veterans Day, we are re-posting a story with advice for veteran MBA applicants transitioning from the military to business school. Some veterans don’t immediately see the correlation between their skills and experiences … →

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August 2, 2019

Targeted Tips for Finance Applicants

MBA admissions officers used to heavily favor finance applicants.  Business schools such as Harvard, Wharton and Stanford respect the strong work ethic of investment bankers and money managers. Those qualities indicate readiness for the rigors … →

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