When I was director of admissions marketing and financial aid at the Lauder Institute, I would often be asked by anxious applicants how best to prepare for the Lauder interview. If you apply to Lauder’s joint degree program with the Wharton MBA or the Penn Law JD program, you will need to do two admissions…
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Get Into NYU Stern’s MSBAi aka Masters of Business Analytics and AI [Episode 597]
Show Summary The NYU Stern Masters of Business Analytics and AI (MSBAI) program is a one-year specialized degree program that trains students to make data-driven decisions. Dr. Anindya Ghose, Heinz Riehl Chair Professor of Technology and Marketing at New York University’s Leonard Stern School of Business and Director of the Masters of Business Analytics and…
Nine Tips for Team Interviews
During my time as director of admissions marketing and financial aid at the Lauder Institute’s MA program with Wharton’s MBA, I was lucky enough to get to interview applicants for both programs, including running Wharton’s Team Based Discussion. Wharton is somewhat unique with respect to the team-based interview format, but working as part of a…
When the MBA Optional Essay Is No Longer Optional
You’ve already written the required essays that your target business schools have asked for. Do you really need to write the optional essay, too? If you’re a strong applicant who has no weaknesses, low stats, or application inconsistencies to explain, then you might be able to skip the optional essay. But the optional essay is…
Ask Away at Your Admissions Interview!
Have you been invited to interview at the graduate school of your choice? Great news! This means the program is seriously interested in you, and you are one important step closer to acceptance. To make the most of this opportunity, preparation is essential. Your goal is not only to demonstrate your enthusiasm for and knowledge…
Mastering MIT Sloan MBA Admissions: Insights and Tips [Episode 596]
Show Summary Dawna Levenson, Assistant Dean of MIT Sloan School of Management, provides a thorough examination into the MIT Sloan School of Management’s full-time MBA program, which is mission-driven, focused on identifying and solving the world’s biggest and most complex problems. The program offers flexibility with a one-semester core and three semesters of electives, allowing…
The Write Stuff: How to Create Successful MBA Applications [Episode 594]
Show Summary In this episode of Admissions Straight Talk, host Linda Abraham shares a strategic framework for a successful MBA application, with tips that can benefit applicants to any program. She discusses how to choose the right schools to apply to, demonstrate your knowledge of the programs you are applying to, effectively present yourself throughout…
The Top Eight MBA Programs for Consulting
The good news for anyone looking to pivot into consulting post-MBA is that the major consulting companies – such as McKinsey & Company, Bain, and BCG – recruit from all the top MBA programs. As a former campus recruiter for McKinsey, I can attest that the firm has recruiters who are aligned with leading business…
Why Veterans Should Consider an MBA
You’re about to transition out of the military and wondering what to do next. Many veterans leave the military with strong experience in operations work, and they can – and do – land civilian operations positions. However, you might be interested in switching to a different function entirely. Perhaps you would like the chance to…
Cornell Johnson College of Business MBA Essay Tips and Deadlines [2024-2025], Class Profile
If you are looking for a small MBA class in an idyllic location with warm and genuine classmates, then Cornell Johnson might be the business school for you. While the largest portion of Johnson’s graduates typically enter the consulting industry after graduation (42% of its Class of 2023), 35% accepted roles in the consulting industry,…
Toronto Rotman MBA Essay Tips and Deadlines [2024-2025], Class Profile
The University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management is one of the leading business schools in Canada. Known for its design approach to MBA education and strong emphasis on problem-solving, Rotman’s program continues to grow in renown and was ranked number one in Canada in the 2024 QS Global MBA Rankings. Through its uniquely engaging…
How to Get Accepted to UCLA Anderson [Episode 592]
Show Summary Alex Lawrence, Assistant Dean of MBA Admissions and Financial Aid at UCLA Anderson School of Management, describes the program’s offerings. Students are offered a customizable curriculum with a wide range of elective courses and specializations. The program also includes a capstone project and focuses on developing leadership skills. The summer quarter provides students…
The Consortium MBA Essay Tips and Deadlines [2024-2025]
Are you committed to increasing diversity and the inclusion of underrepresented populations in education and business? If so, applying to MBA programs through The Consortium for Graduate Study in Management (CGSM) might be for you. In addition to having the opportunity to receive a full-tuition scholarship to a top business school, Consortium fellows enjoy the…
Thirteen MBA Resume Tips to Help You Get Accepted
This post was originally excerpted from MBA Admission for Smarties: The No-Nonsense Guide to Acceptance at Top Business Schools, by Linda Abraham and Judy Gruen, and has since been updated by Kelly Wilson to reflect recent trends and information. Want to get accepted to a top business school? Check out these 13 helpful MBA resume…
How to Project Confidence, Professionalism, and Positivity in Your Essays
So you’ve sat down and brainstormed, and you’re now ready to hit the ground running with your essays. Great! You might be wondering how to best convey your reasons for pursuing graduate school to the admissions committees. What kind of tone or approach should you use? A good rule of thumb is to project three…
UNC Kenan-Flagler MBA Essay Tips and Deadlines [2024-2025], Class Profile
Are you a team leader? Are you committed to sustainable enterprise? Are you seeking the resources and intellectual capital needed to shape both business and government? Are you a motivated, goal-oriented, innovative individual? If you answered yes to these questions, the UNC Kenan-Flagler adcom is interested in learning more about your multidimensional personality and capabilities. …
How to Get a U.S. Student Visa – Even When There Are Complications [Episode 589]
Show Summary This week, we hear from Marla Schechter, a US immigration lawyer with 20+ years of experience. Marla shares her expertise on various topics related to obtaining a visa for studying in the United States. She covers the process of obtaining an F-1 visa, the advantages of studying in a STEM-certified program, the H-1B…
Vanderbilt Owen MBA Essay Tips and Deadlines [2024-2025]
Vanderbilt’s MBA program is small, collegial, collaborative, and very close-knit. The school has been called a “hidden gem,” because it ranks in the top 5% to 10% of all business schools in the world but is often overlooked in favor of the M7 schools. However, applicants who do some research might find that the school…
Your MBA Goals Essay: Get Ready, Get Set, Stop!
Applying to business school this cycle? Aiming for Round 1 (or later?) and not sure where to start? Deadlines are inching closer every day, but we’ve got you. The first thing you need to do to start writing your essays for business school is to…stop! Yes, take a beat. Assuming that you have already narrowed…
INSEAD MBA Essay Tips & Deadlines [2024 – 2024]
Don’t be overwhelmed by the number of essays, including job descriptions, that INSEAD asks you to provide. The wonderful thing about the INSEAD application is that you’ll leave no stone unturned when describing your background to the adcom, including your professional experiences, career goals, and personal and academic background. INSEAD wants to learn all about…
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