Preparing for Your MBA Interview Questions
Application submitted – check. Wait, wait, and wait some more, and then… Yay, they’ve invited me to interview! They like…
MBA Admissions
Stern at NYU Abu Dhabi: A Full-Time MBA in the Middle East [Episode 549]
Show Summary In this episode of Admissions Straight Talk, host Linda Abraham interviews Dean Robert Salomon, the inaugural Dean of…
The Importance of Researching Your MBA Goals and Being Authentic
Too many times, as an admissions officer, I read applications from candidates who shared career goals that didn’t quite make…
Stanford’s MCiM Combines Technology, Healthcare, and Business [Episode 548]
Show Summary In this podcast episode, Linda Abraham interviews Dr. Kevin Schulman, the director of Stanford's Master of Science and…
What Should You Do If You Belong to an Overrepresented MBA Applicant Group?
When I was an admissions director attending MBA fairs and visiting companies to recruit candidates for our program, I often…
UC Berkeley Haas MBA Essay Tips and Deadlines [2023 – 2024], Class Profile & Podcast Episode 547 with Eric Askins
While the Haas School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley, has made it very clear that applicants need…
Wharton MBA Essay Tips and Deadlines [2023 – 2024], Class Profile & Podcast Episode 545 with Blair Mannix
Wharton has not changed its application essay questions for several seasons now. This is usually a sign that the admissions…
Three Don’ts When Asking for Letters of Recommendation
The individuals who agree to write your letters of recommendation (LORs) are doing you a favor, so the least you…
Ask Away at Your Admissions Interview!
Have you been invited to interview at the grad school of your choice? Great news! This means the program is…
Twenty-Five Scholarships for Latino and Hispanic Students
The decision about whether to attend an undergraduate or graduate program is based on many personal factors, but one of…
Encore: Cornell Johnson EMBA Program: Four Options for the Largest EMBA Program in the United States [Episode 543]
Please enjoy this encore edition of one of Admission Straight Talk’s most popular episodes of 2023: “The Cornell Johnson EMBA…
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…
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…
Will Your Target B-School Accept the New GMAT Focus?
Say goodbye to the old GMAT exam! Starting in early November, say hello to the new, slimmed down, and reimagined…
Thoughts on MBA Rankings
Headlines screamed in the MBA world last week: Harvard and Wharton dropped in the Bloomberg Businessweek MBA rankings! Harvard “plunged”…
Emory Goizueta MBA Essay Tips and Deadlines [2023-2024], Class Profile
Emory Goizueta wants to learn about your professional plans, alignment with the school’s core values, and ability to concisely convey…
What Is the Difference Between Round 1 and Round 2?
You might wonder whether there’s a difference in acceptance rates between Round 1 and Round 2. The short answer is no.…
How to Get Into Yale SOM [Episode 542] & What Makes Yale SOM Unique? [Episode 442]
How to Get Into Yale SOM [Episode 542] Are you looking for a mission-driven school that aims to educate leaders…
Yale SOM MBA Essay Tips and Deadlines [2023-2024], Class Profile
Yale SOM MBA Essay Tips and Deadlines [2023-2024], Class Profile As all applicants must do when applying to the Yale…
Do I Really Need a Mock Admissions Interview? [Short Video]
Just how important is having a mock interview before your upcoming graduate school admissions interview? Listen to Accepted Founder Linda…