Tag Archives: MBA admissions

January 7, 2019

Background Checks in MBA Admissions

Background checks in MBA admissions are more common for some schools than others, but their overall use is growing. Some programs vet every admitted applicant, while others randomly select a percentage of candidates. Still others … →

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December 18, 2018

Will You Visit Campus Before Applying? Don’t Worry, it Won’t Make or Break Your Admissions Chances

You might have experienced a moment of panic as you began to work on your MBA applications for Round 2. It may have occurred after you took note of the January deadlines. And it could … →

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October 8, 2018

More MBA Applicants Now Subject to Social Media Review

Are you ultra active on social media pages like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn? Did you know that admissions officers increasingly review an applicant’s social media profile before making final admit decisions? In fact, the … →

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June 4, 2018

Stanford GSB Announces Fall 2019 MBA Application Deadlines

The Stanford Graduate School of Business has published the following MBA application deadlines for the 2018-2019 admissions season. Round 1 Application Deadline: September 18, 2018 Notification Date: December 13, 2018 Round 2 Application Deadline: January 10, … →

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May 10, 2018

Personal Endorsements Boost MBA Applicants’ Chances, Cornell Researchers Find

As you think about every possible way to strengthen your MBA application, you might be considering asking an influential person in your life to submit a supplemental recommendation. A supplemental recommendation is typically an informal … →

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