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The Week Ahead: MBA Deadlines & Interview Invitations, October 19-23, 2020
Welcome back to the series, The Week Ahead, in which we provide a brief rundown of what is happening in MBA admissions this week! The new MBA admissions season is underway! Round 1 interview invites continue to roll out as final Round 1 deadlines are completed. Tuesday, October 20, Duke... Read more »
Fridays from the Frontline: How to Maximize the First Terms at Duke Fuqua
While you may be in the midst of your MBA applications, this Fridays from the Frontline outlines what you have to look forward to once you get to b-school. Yun Hong, a second-year student at Duke Fuqua, shares his reflections on how to make the most of your first terms.... Read more »
The Week Ahead: MBA Deadlines & Interview Invitations, October 12-16, 2020
Welcome back to the series, The Week Ahead, in which we provide a brief rundown of what is happening in MBA admissions this week! The new MBA admissions season is underway! Round 1 interview invites continue to roll out as final Round 1 deadlines are completed. Tuesday, October 13, UNC... Read more »
Fridays from the Frontline: 5 Feelings while being a Black MBA student in Georgia during the COVID-19 pandemic
For this edition of Fridays from the Frontline, we hear from a current MBA student at Emory Goizueta in Atlanta, Georgia. Erin Lightfoot, Goizueta MBA ’21, shares her experience during the pandemic. 5 Feelings while being a Black MBA student in Georgia during the COVID-19 pandemic By Erin Lightfoot, Emory... Read more »
The Week Ahead: MBA Deadlines & Interview Invitations, October 5-9, 2020
Welcome back to the series, The Week Ahead, in which we provide a brief rundown of what is happening in MBA admissions this week! The new MBA admissions season is underway! Round 1 interview invites are starting to roll out. Sunday, October 4, CMU / Tepper has its Round 1... Read more »
Fridays from the Frontline: Stanford GSB Internship – Helping Patients Vote Safely
In this edition of Fridays from the Frontline, we hear from Stanford GSB MBA student, Ben Ruxin, about his internship with VotER. Read on about his efforts to promote civic engagement, and how the Stanford GSB curriculum supported this endeavor. Helping Patients Vote Safely By Ben Ruxin, Stanford GSB MBA... Read more »
The Week Ahead: MBA Deadlines, September 28 – October 2, 2020
Welcome back to the series, The Week Ahead, in which we provide a brief rundown of what is happening in MBA admissions this week! The new MBA admissions season is underway! Round 1 and Early Decision Rounds are underway. Monday, September 28, Dartmouth / Tuck has its Round 1 deadline.... Read more »
Fridays from the Frontline: Kellogg’s Collaborative & Inclusive Approach to Hybrid Learning
Get a look inside the Kellogg MBA classroom! Alyssa Posklensky, Kellogg 1Y MBA, shares how fellow students and staff have been making the most of hybrid learning during COVID-19 conditions. A 1Y Shares Kellogg’s Collaborative & Inclusive Approach to Hybrid Learning By Alyssa Posklensky (1Y 2021) When I applied to business... Read more »
The Week Ahead: MBA Deadlines, September 21-25, 2020
Welcome back to the series, The Week Ahead, in which we provide a brief rundown of what is happening in MBA admissions this week! The new MBA admissions season is underway! Round 1 and Early Decision Rounds are underway. Wednesday, September 23, Duke / Fuqua has its Early Action Round... Read more »
Fridays from the Frontline: Stern Students Help Small Businesses in NYC During the Pandemic
Come pandemic or citywide shutdown, NYU Stern MBA students still find ways to help their communities. Read on for Yilin Hai’s (Stern MBA ’21) account of Stern Works: Serve NYC. Stern Students Help Small Businesses in NYC During the Pandemic Yilin Hai, NYU Stern School of Business, MBA ’21 By... Read more »
The Week Ahead: MBA Deadlines, September 14-18, 2020
Welcome back to the series, The Week Ahead, in which we provide a brief rundown of what is happening in MBA admissions this week! The new MBA admissions season is underway! Round 1 and Early Decision Rounds are underway; last week Harvard was among the programs with a Round 1... Read more »
Fridays from the Frontline: Building the Berkeley Haas Team Spirit
MBA students have been challenged to form connections in different ways due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Aileen Lu, an MBA candidate at Berkeley Haas, shares how she teamed up with her new school community to build team spirit from a distance. Building the Berkeley Haas Team Spirit Aileen Lu, Berkeley... Read more »
The Week Ahead: MBA Deadlines, September 7-11, 2020
Welcome back to the series, The Week Ahead, in which we provide a brief rundown of what is happening in MBA admissions this week! The new MBA admissions season is underway! Round 1 and Early Decision Rounds are underway. Last week IESE had its Early Decision Round on September 1,... Read more »
Fridays from the Frontline: Oxford MBAs Build Back Better
Get a glimpse of what Oxford MBA students have been doing to support struggling businesses during the pandemic in this edition of Fridays from the Frontline. Oxford MBAs Build Back Better By Ros Pacey Oxford MBA students have been assisting small businesses and non-governmental organisations as they respond to the... Read more »
Fridays from the Frontline: Advice from a Dartmouth Tuck Partner
Let’s shake off the COVID-19 isolation and enjoy tales of outdoor and student life at Dartmouth Tuck in the Upper Valley. In this edition of Fridays from the Frontline, Tuck Partner, Lita Madlang, shares her key takeaways from like as an MBA student’s partner. Advice from a Tuck Partner: What... Read more »