Advice From Past MBA Applicants (To Those About To Apply)

Every year we ask our clients who just completed the MBA application process to answer the following question: What is one piece of advice you’d offer to future applicants?  Here is what the most recent class wanted to say to you. (Notice some common themes?) Take...

Branding Yourself for Business School Applications

We believe that the MBA admissions process is inherently a marketing exercise, plain and simple.  To be clear, this does NOT mean “spinning your story” to impress the admissions committee or telling them what you think they want to hear.  It means, presenting...

Applying to the Right Business Schools

You know you want to apply to business school, but there are so many schools to choose from, and you need to use your time wisely. Here are some tips in finding the right MBA programs for you. Fit, Not Rankings Ranking can be a helpful starting point, but they should...

MBA Waitlist Strategy

You’ve turned in an excellent MBA application.  Unfortunately, the news was disappointing: you’ve been waitlisted. Being on the waitlist can feel like a rejection, but don’t be discouraged. All hope is not lost. A spot on the waitlist means the...

MBA Application Planning Timeline

Planning to apply to business school this fall? Though it’ll still be a few months before applications are released, there’s plenty you can do now to get ahead of the curve and reduce your stress when crunch time approaches. 6 Months Before the Deadline If you...