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The Week Ahead: MBA Deadlines & Decisions – 03.20.17
Welcome to The Week Ahead. In this weekly series, we provide a brief rundown of what we know is happening in the week ahead, as far as admissions related MBA deadlines and decisions are concerned at the top business schools. This week the busy season continues for application deadlines early in the... Read more »
Predict the MBA Rankings Contest: The Winning Entry
Thank you to everyone who participated in our Predict the Order of the US News & World Report Best Business Schools Rankings Contest! If you haven’t checked out the rankings, read up on our 7 Takeaways from the 2018 U.S. News Business School Ranking. There were definitely some surprises and upsets!... Read more »
What If You Don’t Get Into Any MBA Program This Year?
You’ve put in countless hours studying for the GMAT, researching schools, writing essays, preparing for interviews—and now, as decisions trickle out, you’re left wondering if you might not get into any school this year. If this is the spot where you find yourself, take solace in knowing that you are... Read more »
Free Webinar: How Will You Finance Your MBA Abroad?
Do you have questions about how you can fund your MBA abroad? Sign up for a live online info session with Prodigy Finance in partnership with Clear Admit to learn about how to finance your studies with a Prodigy Finance international student loan. Register Now How Will You Finance Your MBA Abroad? Wednesday,... Read more »
The Week Ahead: MBA Deadlines & Decisions: 03.13.17
Welcome back to the Week Ahead. In this weekly series, we provide a brief rundown of what we know is happening in the week ahead, as far as admissions related MBA deadlines and decisions are concerned at the top business schools. This week is the beginning of a busy season of application... Read more »
MBA Admissions Mashup: What’s Next? Financing the MBA & Career Advice
Every Wednesday, we share a round-up of the latest news from MBA admissions blogs at the top business schools. With March ahead of us, thousands of you will be getting the good and/or bad news about admissions decisions at your target schools. Once that happens, you’ll have some deciding to... Read more »
Application Tip from ASU’s W. P. Carey School: How to Choose the Right Recommenders
Sponsored Content The b-school application process has several components. And while you can complete the majority of the application on your own, the letters of recommendation require a bit more time and consideration. These letters are a key opportunity to distinguish yourself from other candidates, so make sure to get... Read more »
Post-Interview Protocol: Thank You Letters and Other Follow Up
Over the past few weeks, we have offered a number of tips to help applicants navigate the often stressful MBA interview process. This final tip focuses on post-interview protocol – e.g. the development and submission of a ‘thank you’ letter (or in the case of Harvard Business School, a post-interview... Read more »
The Week Ahead: MBA Deadlines & Decisions – 03.06.17
Welcome back to the Week Ahead. In this weekly series, we provide a brief rundown of what we know is happening in the week ahead, as far as admissions related MBA deadlines and decisions are concerned at the top business schools. This week many schools continue to interview their Round 2 candidates.... Read more »
MBA Admissions Mashup: Campus Visits, Academics, and Case Competitions
Every Wednesday, we share a round-up of the latest news from MBA admissions blogs at the top business schools. The coming weeks will have bring deposit deadlines, final decision notifications, and more. This is why we are kind of viewing this week’s mashup as a potpourri of sorts since we’re featuring Wharton campus... Read more »
Admissions Tip: Final Round Deadlines
After a relatively sleepy February in terms of MBA application deadlines, March will soon be upon us with its extensive list of application deadlines. Let’s take a look at part of the long list of Round 3 (or 4 or 5) deadlines spread over the next two months: February 27th:... Read more »
The Week Ahead: MBA Deadlines & Decisions – 02.27.17
Welcome to the Week Ahead. In this weekly series, we provide a brief rundown of what we know is happening in the week ahead, as far as admissions related MBA deadlines and decisions are concerned at the top business schools. This week many schools continue to interview their Round 2 candidates. The... Read more »
MBA Admissions Mashup: Late Round Advice and Why B-School
Every Wednesday, we share a roundup of the latest news from MBA admissions blogs at the top business schools. This week we share a bevy of admissions advice from several of the schools that are active on the blogosphere. Enjoy (and take heed)! First, since Round 2 decisions are right... Read more »
Admissions Tip: Interview Etiquette
As interview invites continue to roll out, and candidates prepare for their interviews, we wanted to continue our theme of providing interview advice and share a few very basic pointers on MBA interview etiquette. Though the content of your application materials and comments during the interview are of paramount importance,... Read more »
The Week Ahead: MBA Deadlines & Decisions – 02.20.17
Welcome to The Week Ahead. In this weekly series, we provide a brief rundown of what we know is happening in the week ahead, as far as admissions related MBA deadlines and decisions are concerned at the top business schools. This week many schools will continue to release interview invites for Round 2... Read more »
