Tag Archives: application advice

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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March 8, 2019

Targeted Strategies for Female MBA Applicants

Today is International Women’s Day—a perfect opportunity to discuss targeted strategies for female MBA applicants. As an MBA, entrepreneur and businessperson, I know that women can more than handle business school and the application process just … →

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December 20, 2018

Holiday Time Management Tips for B-School Applicants

In 11 days, 2018 draws to a close. And just 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 … →

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December 10, 2018

Yale SOM Advice for Round 2 MBA Applicants

A frequent question Yale School of Management’s Bruce DelMonico has received from nervous Round 2 MBA applicants is how to tell their personal story. Getting a better sense for what applicants care about in the world … →

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November 12, 2018

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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October 24, 2018

MBA Essay Advice for Entrepreneurs

Business schools have always prepared students to launch and manage their own businesses. But over the last decade, the number of courses, centers and contests dedicated exclusively to entrepreneurship has mushroomed.  When it comes to the … →

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