COVID-19
UPDATES
April 24, 2020
Increased Flexibility for Darden MBA Class of 2022
The COVID-19 pandemic will likely continue to disrupt in-person learning when instruction is set to begin this fall. Although most programs’ planned start dates in August and September remain largely in effect, for now, the … →
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Tagged coronavirus, COVID-19, Darden School of Business, international applicants, Round 3
April 23, 2020
QS Top Online MBA Rankings for 2020
The coronavirus outbreak has sent business schools worldwide into “online mode” for the remainder of the spring term. Will that lead to a significant uptick in interest for online MBA programs next year? If so, … →
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Tagged coronavirus, COVID-19, Online MBA, online MBA rankings, QS, QS Quacquarelli Symonds
April 17, 2020
Wharton to Livestream Virtual Campus Tour
So, how can you research schools and get a feel for their campuses during the COVID-19 crisis? Business schools worldwide have adapted to meet this need of prospective MBA applicants by ramping up an array … →
April 15, 2020
GMAT Online Testing Begins on April 20
The COVID-19 pandemic has shuttered testing centers around the world. In response, the Graduate Management Admission Council moved quickly to create an alternative GMAT solution that is accessible online. After much anticipation, yesterday GMAC announced … →
April 14, 2020
Kellogg School Will Waive GMAT, GRE for Round 3 Applicants
We’re living through a unique moment in history as the whole world grapples with the COVID-19 outbreak. Business schools, for their part, are adapting to meet the current challenges facing many Round 3 applicants. But … →
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Tagged coronavirus, COVID-19, GMAT, GRE, Kate Smith, Kellogg School of Management, online GMAT, online GRE
April 14, 2020
Fuqua Adding a 4th Round Amid Covid-19 Crisis
The third round deadline at Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business passed on March 11, 2020. However, the COVID-19 crisis has seriously impacted Round 3 applicants around the world. With test centers shuttered, many prospective … →
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Tagged coronavirus, COVID-19, Duke University, Fuqua School of Business, Round 3
April 10, 2020
Coronavirus MBA Volunteering Ideas
Are you applying to business schools in the next application cycle? Clearly, 2020 will be like no other admissions season on record. The coronavirus outbreak has already affected the application strategies of many MBA hopefuls. … →
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Tagged coronavirus, COVID-19, extracurricular activities, Leadership, mba volunteering
April 6, 2020
In the Coronavirus Era, Wharton Admissions Officer Shares Relevant Lessons from 2008 Economic Crisis
Once again, we bring you expert MBA admissions insight from a member of the Stacy Blackman Consulting team. Anthony joined SBC following a nine-year stint at Wharton as an Admissions Officer and Career Center Manager. … →
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Tagged coronavirus, COVID-19, economic crisis, economic downturn, SBC consultant, Wharton advice, Wharton School
April 1, 2020
GMAT Coronavirus Updates
In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, testing centers worldwide have temporarily closed their doors. Undeterred by this hurdle, the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) is working quickly to create an in-home, online GMAT test. Today, … →
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Tagged coronavirus, COVID-19, GMAC, GMAT, Graduate Management Admission Council, interim GMAT, online GMAT
March 26, 2020
How Will the Coronavirus Affect International Applicants?
Over the last few weeks, we’ve fielded many questions on how might the coronavirus affect international applicants. Primarily, admitted candidates fear they won’t be able to secure visas due to the COVID-19 crisis. But prospective … →
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Tagged advice for international applicants, coronavirus, COVID-19, GMAT, GRE, MBA admissions, student visa issues
