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What You Need to Know to Ace the GMAT (and the New GMAT Focus!)

Thank you to Apex for contributing this informative article! With an industry-leading syllabus Apex offers the most comprehensive GMAT & GMAT Focus preparation on the market today. We exclusively offer 1-on-1 private GMAT tutoring, both in person and online, in order to deliver the strongest results for clients who simply want the best, most efficient …

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Showcasing “Softs” in Law School Applications

law school applicant demonstrating soft skills in application

If you have investigated the law school application process, you likely know how important test scores and your GPA are. Additionally, you have probably learned about the standard application materials that everyone must submit. However, there are differences in applicants beyond “hard” factors such as their stats, and these “soft” factors are referred to as …

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MIT Executive MBA 2023 Class Profile

MIT Sloan EMBA 2021 profile

Here’s a look at the MIT EMBA Class of 2023 (data taken from the EMBA brochure on the MIT website): [xyz-ihs snippet=”EMBA-free-consultation”] Geography Northeast 46% West 11% Southwest 10% South 9% International 8% Midwest 8% Mid-Atlantic 8% Company size (employees) 10,001+ 40% 101-500 20% 2,501-10,000 17% 25-100 11% 501-2,500 6% Fewer than 25 6% Seniority …

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How To Get Accepted To Johns Hopkins School of Medicine [Episode 533]

[powerpress] Do you want to know how to get into Johns Hopkins School of Medicine? Are you wondering what Johns Hopkins’ program is like? How is it adapting to the post-COVID era, and AI? Continue reading and you’ll learn more from its Assistant Dean for Admissions and Student Affairs. Don’t miss Linda Abraham’s previous interview …

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How to get into Duke Fuqua [Episode 536]

[powerpress] Are you attracted to Duke Fuqua’s collaborative MBA culture, and intrigued by its flexible curriculum, and the strength of its entering class as revealed by the latest class profile? But you’re unsure how you can make your case for acceptance? Then pull up a chair. In today’s podcast, Fuqua’s associate dean of admissions pulls …

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Three Challenges Asian Applicants Must Overcome When Applying to Business School

One of my favorite times of the year when I worked at London Business School was the applicant recruiting and interview season. I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to travel across Asia, meeting prospective candidates and interviewing applicants. In addition to thoroughly enjoying exploring India and Greater China over the years, I found these …

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All You Need to Know About the New, Shorter GRE [Episode 531]

[powerpress] In this episode, Rohit Sharma, Sr. Vice President of Global Higher Education and Workskills, explains how ETS made the GRE almost two hours shorter (without cutting any sections) and why that’s a good thing for test takers – and institutions. [SHOW SUMMARY] Are you wondering what the new shorter GRE is about? What does …

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Get Accepted to Dartmouth’s Geisel School of Medicine [Episode 530]

Get Accepted to Dartmouth’s Geisel School of Medicine [Episode 530]

[powerpress] In this episode, Professor of Medicine and Medical Education and Associate Dean of Admissions at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth University explains the draw of the close-knit community at Dartmouth, why the school doesn’t send secondaries to applicants with an MCAT below 503, and how to ace Geisel’s secondary.  [SHOW SUMMARY] Are …

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Eight Tips for Attention-Grabbing Resumes

What should you include in your application resume? What should you leave out? What sort of tone should your resume have? The following eight tips will help you create an impressive, persuasive resume: 1. Learn what your target program is looking for. The best way to convince the admissions board to offer you a spot …

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How to Get Accepted to Fordham Law [Episode 529]

How to Get Accepted to Fordham Law

[powerpress] In this episode, the Assistant Dean of Enrollment at Fordham Law School shares his tips on how to present a winning application. [SHOW SUMMARY] Located in the heart of Manhattan, Fordham Law provides excellent ties to business, as well as options for public law. Does that sound intriguing? Tune into this episode where Fordham …

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How to Get an MBA at Columbia Business School [Episode 528]

How to Get an MBA at Columbia Business School

[powerpress] In this episode, the Senior Associate Dean for Enrollment Management at Columbia Business School explains why there isn’t one right answer to the application essay – but there is a true answer.  [SHOW SUMMARY] Are you interested in an MBA that has the goal of preparing you for a career in innovation and entrepreneurship? …

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