Planning Tips
Tips on how to structure your time and tackle the challenging process of applying to business school.
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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 »
The Week Ahead: MBA Deadlines and Decisions
In this new 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, the USC Marshall School of Business Round 1 deadline is today,... Read more »
The Week Ahead: MBA Deadlines and Decisions
In this new weekly series, we will provide a brief rundown of what we know is happening in the week ahead, as far as admissions related decisions and deadlines are concerned at the top business schools. In terms of MBA deadlines, we are beginning to see the end of the first rounds and... Read more »
Admissions Tip: Interviewing the Interviewer
We’ve been offering a good deal of advice lately on how to conduct oneself and prepare responses to MBA interview questions. Today we’d like to highlight the importance of thinking about what you might ask. Virtually all business school interviewers conclude their discussion by offering the applicant a chance to... Read more »
MBA Admissions Mashup: Fine-tuning Your Application & The Road Ahead
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 some last minute tips coming from the top business schools and some instructions on what’s next in the process for some... Read more »
MBA Admissions Mashup: Round 1 Deadlines
Welcome to the first edition of our newest blog series: MBA Admissions Mashup! Every Wednesday, we’ll share the latest news from admissions blogs at the top business schools. As Round 1 deadlines come and go, several programs are sharing last-minute tips on how prospective MBAs can perfect their applications. The Michigan Ross School of Business’... Read more »
Admissions Tip: MBA Interview Etiquette
With interviews imminent for Round One applicants, we wanted to turn our attention to this important step in the admissions process 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, it’s also crucial... Read more »
Free MBA Admissions Webinar: Am I At A Disadvantage If I Apply in Round 2?
As Round 1 application deadlines continue to fly by, many applicants wonder whether applying in Round 2, rather than Round 1, will put them at a disadvantage during the admissions process. This free MBA Admissions Webinar, hosted by Co-Founder and CEO of Clear Admit, Eliot Ingram, and Veritas Prep’s Director... Read more »
Admissions Tip: Avoid The Comparison Trap
We wanted to take some time today to discuss a frequently made mistake in the application process. In their desire to make their case to their target MBA programs, many applicants devote sentences and even paragraphs to explaining why the school in question is their “first choice” and arguing its... Read more »
Should I Apply in Round 1 or Round 2 to My Top Choice School?
This is the second in a two-part series on MBA application strategy. In case you missed the first, check it out here. In terms of application strategy, one of the biggest questions prospective MBA applicants wrestle with is whether to apply in Round 1 or Round 2 to the school they most... Read more »
Savvy MBA Application Strategy: How Many Apps, Which Schools, When to Apply
You’ve decided the MBA is the next stop on your career path. What now? The smartest applicants are those who take the time to create an informed MBA application strategy—a well thought-out game plan that can help you obtain your goals as efficiently and effectively as possible. One of the... Read more »
2015-2016 Notre Dame / Mendoza Essay Topic & Deadlines
The Notre Dame / Mendoza admissions committee has released the 2015-2016 MBA essay topics and deadlines. The Notre Dame / Mendoza requirements consist of one required essay, a powerpoint presentation, in addition to an optional essay. 2015-2016 Notre Dame / Mendoza Essay Topic The MBA Admissions Committee places considerable emphasis on your communication... Read more »
On the Road: Off-Campus MBA Information Sessions
For all those applicants who have recently opened a calendar to plot out the next few months only to realize they can’t possibly fit in campus visits on top of full time jobs and essay writing, never fear! It’s true that traveling to a school’s campus is the ideal way... Read more »
Save the Dates: Round One Application Deadlines Are Out
Anyone who’s familiar with the MBA application process knows that August moves forward at an accelerated pace, and come September, entire weeks seem to disappear. To help this year’s Round One applicants avoid the classic time crunch, today’s blog post offers some basic advice on how to approach the Round... Read more »
Applying to MBA Programs With Relatively Little Work Experience
As many of our readers know, it has become increasingly common for younger individuals to gain admission to the leading full-time MBA programs. Whereas the average student age was once 27-28 at the leading business schools (meaning an average 5-6 years of full-time work experience), many programs are now carefully... Read more »
