Tag Archives: Application Strategy

January 4, 2021

Exercises to Help MBA Applicants Develop a Personal Brand

Some b-school applicants balk at thinking of themselves as a “product” or ” personal brand.” However, by taking the time to really examine your personal qualities, values, and aspirations, you’ll ultimately be able to find … →

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May 13, 2020

B-Schooled Episode #3: Don’t Be Joe or Jane MBA

In this episode of SBC’s new podcast B-Schooled, we discuss the risks of trying to be a “Joe or Jane MBA” — the stereotypical business school candidate. You’ll come to understand why trying to mimic … →

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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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March 23, 2018

The GMAT and Your MBA Application Strategy

Just about every MBA candidate needs to submit a GMAT or GRE score as part of their business school admission package, but not everyone has a clear grasp on when and how the … →

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March 9, 2018

Should You Reapply to a B-School That Rejected You?

This post originally appeared on Stacy’s ‘Strictly Business’ MBA blog on U.S. News If the admissions decisions from your target business schools have come and gone and you didn’t get the news you were hoping for, it’s only … →

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November 22, 2017

How Reading Can Help You Get Into B-School

Setting aside time to read over the next few months is one of the smartest things you can do to enhance your candidacy for top-flight MBA programs. The broader your knowledge base, the more interesting … →

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