In keeping with the trend of more and more MBA candidates submitting their applications in the first and second rounds (September and January), Harvard Business School (HBS) recently announced that it will be eliminating its third and final application round. However, the third round will remain in place for its 2+2 program for college seniors…
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International Students: How to Finance Your U.S. Education [Episode 260]
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Summary Brian Hoffman started Nomad Credit to primarily work with international students in helping them find and secure student loans, car loans, health insurance, and more. What many don’t realize is how difficult it is to secure credit in the United States if you don’t already have U.S.-based products, many of which you don’t even…
What Does Your Work Experience Reveal About You in Your MBA Application
“What Does Your Work Experience Reveal About You in Your MBA Application” is excerpted from MBA Admission for Smarties: The No-Nonsense Guide to Acceptance at Top Business Schools, by Linda Abraham and Judy Gruen. Work experience is important because of what it reveals about you in terms of your character, maturity, and abilities. Even if…
Must-Know Tips for Getting into B-School with Low Stats
If you’re planning to apply to b-school next year and are worried about your GPA, GMAT, or any other potential weak point in your application, we have great news for you: How to Get Accepted to B-School with Low Stats is now live for on-demand viewing! Choosing the right schools to apply to is so…
MIT Sloan Fellow, User Experience Expert, and Busy Mom [Episode 259]
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Show Summary Katie Luby will be graduating this spring from the MIT Sloan Fellows program, and can’t say enough good things about the experience. Coming from Salesforce, and with an anthropology and design educational background, business school was a whole new animal. Katie feels her experience at MIT Sloan Fellows will uniquely enhance her work…
Not Sure If You Should Retake the GMAT?
There’s still time to register for our upcoming webinar, The GMAT: Low Scores, Retaking & Strategies for Success, and learn how to view your scores from the adcom’s perspective and to answer that painful, nagging question: Should you retake the GMAT? But time is running out – register now. Register Now:
4 Qualities Top MBA Programs Seek
Business schools aren’t looking for intelligent robots! There are four main qualities that top b-schools look for when reviewing MBA applications. If you’re aiming for the top 10, then you’ll want to make sure not only that you possess these 4 qualities, but that you’ve highlighted them in your application. 1. Leadership/Management Capabilities Demonstrating general…
What GMAT Score Do I Need to Get Accepted to Top MBA Programs?
Do you need a perfect score on your GMAT to gain acceptance to a top-tier business school? No. But you definitely need your score to be high enough so that your application is seriously considered and so that the rest of your application isn’t fighting an uphill battle to overcome a sub-par GMAT score. So,…
Meet Dr. Nadia Afridi, Plastic Surgeon, Recent Columbia EMBA, and Mom [Episode 258]
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Our guest today, Dr. Nadia Afridi earned her bachelors and MD in Canada and then did a residency in plastic surgery at Dalhousie University. She also earned her Executive MBA from Columbia in 2017. Can you tell us about your background? Where you grew up? What do you like to do for fun? [1:09] I…
Should You Retake the GMAT?
There’s no yes or no answer here, but I will give you some points to consider that will help make your decision easier. Retake the GMAT if… 1. You have other weaknesses in your profile and you feel a high GMAT score will help you compensate for them. A great GMAT score won’t get you…
5 Things the Adcoms Hate
When I was admissions Director there were some things applicants would do that were minor, but that I found to be very annoying. Here are my top 5 “hates” that I’m sure are shared by many adcoms: 1. Asking for information that can easily be found on the school’s website Some applicants would do that…
GMAT Myths and Facts
Is the GMAT a make-or-break part of your application? Does it predict your future success? Your success in b-school? When should you retake the GMAT? When should you cancel a score? What should you do if you can’t raise your score? Join Linda Abraham on Wednesday, May 16th for The GMAT: Low Scores, Retaking &…
Stanford Reliance Dhirubhai Fellowship Application Essay Tips
Indian students considering applying to the Stanford MBA program should check out the Reliance Dhirubhai Fellowship. The scholarship covers approximately 80% of the Stanford MBA’s tuition and fees for up to five Indian students to attend Stanford GSB, and the top 50 finalists for the Fellowship will even receive a break on applying – submitting…
Millennium Tower and the GMAT
San Francisco’s Millennium Tower was hailed as one of Worth magazine’s top 10 residential buildings in the world. It earned nine engineering and architectural awards, from everyone from the American Society of Civil Engineers to California Construction magazine. The condominiums in this luxury building were among the most expensive and coveted – bought by the…
Do You Have GMAT Anxiety?
Do you know how your GMAT score will affect your chances of gaining admission to your top choice MBA program? How do you know when you should retake the GMAT? Do you need to be concerned that the GMAT is going to block your path to your target schools and dream career? Join us Wednesday,…
Take the GMAT & MBA Admissions Quiz
It’s time to test your GMAT knowledge. How much do you know about this important b-school entrance exam? TRUE OR FALSE #1: The GMAT is one of the first elements in your application the adcoms will look at. True! While the GMAT is not always the determining factor for admission, it can be used as…
MBA Admissions: Does Extracurricular Equal Extra Credit?
YES! Don’t underestimate the value of non-academic, non-work activities! These activities that you participate in – hobbies, sports, volunteering, etc. – do tons to liven up your otherwise one-dimensional application. Here are some reasons why you should bulk up your extracurricular quotient: 1. Extracurricular activities add life and texture to your application. MBA applications can…
4 Essentials for Your MBA Application
Full video transcript: You’re at the beginning of the MBA application process, and it’s pretty overwhelming. The school websites provide lots of info. There are books and forums. Then there are recent and not-so-recent MBAs who all offer input freely on how to get accepted. A lot of it takes time to wade through,…
The 2018-19 MBA Application Season Has Begun!
Are You Ready to Apply to HBS and CBS? We have some info! Here’s what we know so far: Harvard Business School • The essay question, unchanged from last year, is this: “As we review your application, what more would you like us to know as we consider your candidacy for the Harvard Business School…
Should You Take the GMAT or GRE Exam?
Most b-schools now accept the GRE (you can see the full list here), which means you can weigh your options and decide whether the GRE or GMAT will increase your chances of acceptance. Here are a few factors to consider when making this decision. You’re an unmistakable candidate for the GMAT if: • At least…
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