Decision Tips
Advice to help to you decide where to apply — and enroll — for your MBA.
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Weighing Your MBA Admissions Results
Over the last couple of weeks the majority of leading programs have released MBA admissions decisions for candidates who applied during Round 1. Some programs even released decisions for their Round 2 candidates. MBA LiveWire has witnessed incredible activity as candidates shared their results. It is now time for many... Read more »
The Week Ahead: MBA Deadlines & Decisions – 12.21.2015
MBA Deadlines & Decisions will be taking a short break and will return on Monday January 4. The last two weeks have been very busy as all the schools we cover have been releasing decisions for their first, or in some cases second, round. MBA LiveWire has been full of... Read more »
The Week Ahead: MBA Deadlines & Decisions – 12.14.2015
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 18 of the schools which we cover will be announcing final decisions which means that... Read more »
Admissions Tip: Gearing Up For Round 2
For those of you planning to submit applications in Round 2, time is moving forward. In about one month, the majority of leading MBA programs will have their Round 2 deadlines, all squashed into about a week of the calendar. To make sure you are not caught by the rush... Read more »
Understanding the Early Decision Round at Columbia Business School
The last couple of weeks have seen a flurry of activity on MBA Livewire regarding decisions for Columbia Business School’s Early Decision (ED) round. This makes Columbia one of the first MBA programs in the United States to get decisions out for the 2015-16 cycle – despite having a deadline... Read more »
Admissions Tip: How Round 1 Applicants Should Approach Round 2
For many applicants who have applied in Round 1, now is a time of great stress and uncertainty that is likely testing your patience. This is because any of the following scenarios might apply to you: You have been denied by schools without the opportunity to interview You have interviews... Read more »
The Week Ahead: MBA Deadlines & Decisions – 11.23.15
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. There are no application deadlines for this week for the schools which we cover, and... Read more »
MBA Admissions Mashup: Diving Into Business School
Every Wednesday, we share a round-up of the latest news from admissions blogs at the top business schools. This week’s MBA Admissions Mashup takes a look at the first couple of weeks at business school in addition to a couple thoughts on U. Chicago Booth’s unusual essay prompt and advice... Read more »
The Week Ahead: MBA Deadlines & Decisions – 11.16.2015
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. In terms of MBA admissions deadlines, Cornell / Johnson has a Round 2 deadline this Tuesday, November 17,... Read more »
The Week Ahead: MBA Deadlines & Decisions – 11.09.2015
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. In terms of MBA admissions deadlines, Emory / Goizueta has a Round 2 deadline this Friday, November 13,... Read more »
The Week Ahead: MBA Deadlines & Decisions – 11.02.2015
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. In terms of MBA admissions deadlines, Dartmouth / Tuck’s November deadline is this Wednesday, November... Read more »
MBA Admissions Mashup: First-Year Experiences and What Happens Now
Every Wednesday, we share a round-up of the latest news from admissions blogs at the top business schools. In this week’s edition of MBA Admissions Mashup, we take a look at school choice, the first year experience and provide a glimpse into the life cycle of an MBA application. At... Read more »
Admissions Tip: How To Handle Rejection
With MBA programs beginning to release their decisions regarding Round 1 interview invitations, it is inevitable that many candidates will receive rejection letters at this time of year. This post is for those candidates who didn’t make the cut at their target school(s) in Round 1. Receiving a rejection letter... Read more »
MBA Admissions Mashup: Summer Overseas, Campus Diversity and Social Impact
Every Wednesday, we share a round-up of the latest news from admissions blogs at the top business schools. In this week’s edition of MBA Admissions Mashup, we take a look at students’ summer overseas experiences, how top business schools are celebrating diversity and emphasizing social impact, in addition to our... Read more »
Admissions Tip: Considering the Campus
Continuing our series of admissions tips geared towards those individuals who are just beginning to think about their MBA applications, we wanted to offer some advice on factors to consider with respect to a school’s facilities and location. Whether speaking with current students or touring the campus for oneself, it’s... Read more »
