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I constantly hear two comments from applicants related to MBA admissions. Both of them are myths that I want to bust once and for all: Myth #1: Once you attend an MBA program outside the Top 10, it doesn’t matter which school it is, so you may as well go to the least expensive one …
[powerpress] Discover what opportunities the Wharton Lauder MBA program offers [Show Summary] Kara Keenan Sweeney, Director of Admissions Marketing and Financial Aid at the Lauder Institute at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School and Penn Law School shares how the program continues to offer global opportunities during a COVID influenced world. [Show Notes] Welcome to …
Chicago Booth and Wharton (University of Pennsylvania) share the #1 spotlight in U.S. News’ Best Business Schools of 2023 rankings, released March 29. The metrics for the rankings are based on career placement success, student excellence and qualitative assessments by experts. MBA rankings are studied voraciously by applicants, students, and alumni but remain controversial. [xyz-ihs snippet=”MBA-Quiz”] …
[powerpress] A peek into what change the Forte Foundation is implementing [Show Summary] In honor of Admissions Straight Talk’s 10th anniversary episode, our first ever guest is back. Elissa Sangster is the CEO of the Forte Foundation which is at the forefront of increasing female representation in the business world – from the classroom to …
Learn how real students and recent grads have navigated their way through the business school admissions process and b-school itself with our What is Business School Really Like? series. Meet Trevor, a full-time MBA student at U. of Arizona. Trevor’s journey to his MBA speaks to his personal values of Respect, Honesty, Diligence, and Aloha. Trevor, thank you …
[powerpress] All you need to know about UW’s Foster MBA program [Show Summary] Amber Janke, Director of MBA Recruitment and Admissions at Foster School of Business shares everything potential applicants should know about the collaborative MBA program. Amber Janke, Director of MBA Recruitment and Admissions at Foster School of Business talks about how to get …
Did you miss our recent webinar, How to Maximize Your Chances of Acceptance (and Reduce Your Stress!) Before the 2022 MBA Application Season? This comprehensive expert presentation on creating an effective, long-term game plan for your b-school application is now available to watch. Be smart, lower your stress and get the tools you need to …
The Financial Times has released its global rankings of the best MBA programs and has considerably shuffled the deck. Several top-ranked programs fell several notches, while others rose considerably. For the first time since 2011, Wharton has returned to its status as #1 in FT’s list. Other programs that made giant strides in the rankings …
[powerpress] Find out what the Oxford Saïd MBA program has to offer [Show Summary] Hannah Griffiths, Oxford Saïd Business School’s MBA Recruitment and Admissions Manager, shares how the school aims to equip leaders to effect change in various sectors all over the world. Additionally, Hannah highlights what it takes to get accepted. Interview with Hannah …
Our free, one-hour webinar, How to Maximize Your Chances of Acceptance (and Reduce Your Stress!) Before the 2022 MBA Application Season, is airing live on Wednesday, February 16, and you can still register to join us! No, it isn’t too early to start this process! Competition for top programs is intense–even the smallest misstep can …
Time marches on, and every month during 2022 is a month when you can be making strides toward an MBA application that will wow the admissions committee. With so many demands on your time, don’t you want to follow a time-tested strategy that will help you tackle each step toward acceptance? From analyzing your profile …
Do You Have the Right Plan to Win an MBA Acceptance in 2022? The key to a successful MBA application is planning, planning, and more planning. With so much research to do and so many deadlines to keep track of, you don’t want to get caught unprepared. We can help. Our upcoming webinar on Wednesday, …
In this 30-minute session, one of our admissions consultants will review your profile, assess your chances of acceptance at your target programs, and tell you exactly where you stand.
