Tag Archives: which round

February 14, 2019

My Round 3 Success Story

Guest post by Hannah Lauber, a second-year MBA student at Fuqua School of Business. They say that if you can’t apply to business school by Round 2—and you aren’t a unicorn—then wait until next year. … →

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January 23, 2019

Hit the Pause Button on Applying in Round 3

Everyone has an opinion about submitting an MBA application in ultra-competitive round 3. Did you try your best, but you just couldn’t pull together all of your application materials before R2 deadlines hit? If so, … →

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September 12, 2018

Which MBA Applicants ‘Should’ Apply in Round 1

Round 1 deadlines at the world’s top business schools will hit over the next several weeks. This round typically sees the most driven, organized, and academically and professionally accomplished applicants.  These candidates beat the GMAT … →

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March 15, 2018

When Applying in Round 3 is a Bad Idea

Everyone has an opinion about submitting an MBA application in round three, and a lot of the conversation circles around how competitive it is. If you tried your best but you just couldn’t pull together … →

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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 natural … →

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February 14, 2018

MBA Application Advice for Couples

In honor of Valentine’s Day, we’re taking a look at a relationship question for power couples considering an MBA: does the couple that studies together really have more fun? For some professional couples, there comes a … →

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