Tag Archives: fit

October 22, 2020

Focus on Fit When Choosing Which MBA Programs to Target

If you seek a business school environment where you’ll truly thrive, focus on fit over ranking and brand. While the latter two are important, if you don’t feel at home from the moment you set … →

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September 25, 2020

What Does the Adcomm Focus on When Evaluating Your MBA Candidacy?

Every year, we hear of MBA admissions offers going to Olympic athletes, NASA scientists, and former White House aides. While these profiles grab the headlines, they can discourage candidates without a flashy personal or professional … →

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January 3, 2020

A Business School Teaching Style for Every Personality

Many MBA applicants make the same wrong assumption: No matter which top program you attend, the business school teaching style will be more or less the same. While there are similarities across the top-tier programs, … →

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June 13, 2019

LGBTQ Diversity at Business School

June is Pride Month around the globe. Today, we’re taking a look at how top business schools are striving provide a welcoming environment for applicants and students of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer … →

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March 29, 2019

Don’t Overlook School Culture When Creating an MBA Shortlist

Now is the time when many potential MBA applicants are neck-deep in the school research phase of the admissions process. When choosing which business schools make your Top Five list, what matters most? Do you … →

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March 22, 2019

Do This When You Visit the Campus of Your Target B-Schools

You wouldn’t buy a house you hadn’t seen in person first, would you? The average total cost of an MBA education at the most elite business schools has crept upwards of $200,000. Therefore, it makes good sense to … →

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