Tag Archives: Business Insider

November 16, 2018

Duke Fuqua’s Dean Wants to Recruit ‘Triple Threat’ MBA Applicants

What kind of MBA applicant is Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business looking for? Business Insider‘s interview with Dean Bill Boulding reveals that the admissions team seeks candidates with “triple threat capability leadership.” Boulding explains that … →

Posted in School News | Tagged , , , , ,

October 19, 2018

MBA Programs with the Highest Return on Investment

Assessing potential return on investment helps candidates determine whether pursuing an MBA degree makes sense both professionally and financially. After all, business school isn’t cheap. Based on the QS 2019 Global MBA Ranking, this ROI … →

Posted in General | Tagged , , , , ,

February 3, 2017

Six Steps to Acing Your Stanford GSB Interview

If you’ve made it to the interview stage at the Stanford Graduate School of Business (GSB), congratulations are in order. As I explained in my recent article published in Business Insider, the school has the most … →

Posted in Application Tips, Stanford Advice | Tagged , , , , , , ,

October 19, 2016

Advice for the Harvard Business School Admissions Essay

This probably comes as no surprise to many of you, but Harvard Business School has notoriously low acceptance rates, which is why applicants to HBS must answer the required essay question both thoughtfully and strategically. Business … →

Posted in Application Tips | Tagged , , , , , ,

September 21, 2016

7 Qualities of the Ideal Wharton MBA

What does it take to land a seat at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School? As one of the top MBA programs in the world, Wharton is very selective about who it accepts—just 20% of … →

Posted in Application Tips | Tagged , , , , , , ,

August 15, 2016

August ‘To Do’ List for MBA Applicants

The summer may be winding down, but MBA admissions season is just ramping up. By August, all of the top MBA programs have announced their deadlines and essay questions, and applicants should have a solid set … →

Posted in Application Tips | Tagged , , , , , , , ,