by Kelly Wilson
While the Haas School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley, has made it very clear that applicants need outstanding academics to get in, the program will not compromise its values to maintain its high stats. Haas’s four Defining Leadership Principles are taken very seriously by the school’s administration and admissions team. You will …
by Kelly Wilson
Often, when we work with clients who have a technical background, they begin the MBA application process already feeling that the odds are stacked against them. Their first question is usually “How can I stand out in such a crowded field to earn a place at a top business school?” This post is here to …
by Kelly Wilson
Right after college, you accepted an offer from a small niche consulting firm over an offer from a big-name consulting company, and that has proved to be a smart decision. Although your starting salary was lower, in less than two years, you are managing projects and staff, bringing in new business, and contributing to company …
by Kelly Wilson
When I led business school admissions, I enjoyed reading applications. I looked forward to learning about individuals who might be joining our community each year. However, not every application submitted was perfect – after all, candidates are humans, and humans make mistakes. When I ran into a mistake in a person’s application, I would categorize …
by Kelly Wilson
As admissions consultants, we often hear college and graduate school applicants ask, “I’m applying to multiple schools, and each one requires essays/personal statements. Can I use the same essay for different schools?” Understandably, applicants want to maintain the quality of their essays and avoid burnout when having to write so many drafts. We can sympathize. Even …
by Kelly Wilson
An MBA from a top business school can be the ticket to achieving your professional dreams, but getting accepted to an elite program is not easy. Hiring an MBA admissions consultant to assist you in delivering your best possible application can give you a major assist, but is it worth the investment? And how do …
by Kelly Wilson
As you are applying to MBA programs, you need to think about your work experience and how it fits into your overall story. Work experience is important because of what it reveals about you with respect to your character, maturity level, and abilities. Even if your GPA and GMAT/GRE scores are spectacular, your work experience …
by Kelly Wilson
For many business degree hopefuls, the MBA remains the gold standard of graduate management education, and not without reason – an MBA can be the start of a new chapter in your life. Professionally, it can help you accelerate your career or make a career pivot. Academically, it can help fill gaps in hard and …
by Kelly Wilson
Standardized tests have long been an essential component of the MBA application process. Alongside academic coursework, professional achievement, and leadership potential, adcoms worldwide use test scores to assess a candidate’s academic readiness for the rigors of the MBA program. However, you might be surprised to learn that in the 2024-2025 MBA admissions cycle, 14 of …
by Kelly Wilson
Emory Goizueta wants to learn about your professional plans, alignment with the school’s core values, and ability to concisely convey this information through written essays. Additionally, the school’s video essay allows you to present yourself in a dynamic and spontaneous way. Don’t be fooled by the short length of Goizueta’s required essays. Their brevity requires …
by Kelly Wilson
As an MBA hopeful, you will likely attend an MBA fair, which is an event that allows representatives from various business schools to meet prospective students. Entering the fair room can be a bit overwhelming, given the number of schools represented. As you make your way around the room, you introduce yourself to school reps …
by Kelly Wilson
The U.S. Department of Education’s STEM classification includes college degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. For an MBA program to earn a STEM designation, its curriculum must emphasize the quantitative and technical side of business management − areas such as business analytics, mathematics, data modeling, digital marketing, and technology. Historically, the MBA degree has …
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