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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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May 25, 2015

Don’t Be “Joe MBA”

As you begin to work on your Round 1 MBA materials, we have some advice for you: don’t try to be “Joe MBA.” One of the biggest mistakes we see applicants make is assuming that … →

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December 8, 2014

Navigate a Job Change While Applying to Business Schools

This post originally appeared on Stacy’s “Strictly Business” MBA Blog on U.S.News.com Think about what you would you do if you needed to move into a new job just a few months before submitting your … →

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November 24, 2014

Do’s and Don’ts of Convincing MBA Programs You’re a Good Fit

This post originally appeared on Stacy’s “Strictly Business” MBA Blog on U.S.News.com Focusing on fit is one of the most important elements of finding the right business school. This can seem like an abstract thing to determine … →

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January 27, 2014

Juice Up MBA Recommendations With Alumni, VIPs

This post originally appeared on Stacy’s “Strictly Business” MBA Blog on U.S.News.com In addition to essays, letters of recommendation are one of the most influential components of your business school application. These letters give the … →

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