While we’re not offering to foot the bill for you (sorry!), we are more than happy to share advice on how you can pay for business school abroad. Check out the recording of our recent webinar, How Will You Fund Your MBA Abroad?, during which Prodigy Finance’s Michael Hollis discusses the steps you need to…
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UCLA Anderson MBA Essay Tips & Deadlines
The essay advice that UCLA Anderson provides is excellent, not just for Anderson’s essays, but for most MBA essays. We’ve provided it here. Read it carefully. • Your essays are the primary way for you to share your perspectives and plans with the admissions committee. The best essays are introspective, genuine and succinct in directly…
Your Past Doesn’t Define You [Episode 209]
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Today’s one of those shows where I’m going to be the sole presenter. I actually started preparing this show during the World Series way back in October. Yes, folks, after 108 years of losing, the Chicago Cubs finally won the World Series. At the same time, we were working (and have worked in the past)…
Extracurricular Activities in Your MBA Admissions Profile
While business schools deeply value your academic background, GMAT, and work experience, they also ascribe significant weight to your extracurricular and community service activities. Why? Because they want to see that you are an individual who is not just focused on work, that you have other passions, and that you are well rounded. Whether it…
The Best Thing You Can Do This Week for Your Stanford MBA App
You can’t apply to Stanford GSB on the spur of the moment – at least, you really shouldn’t if you hope to get accepted. But you can still make a last-minute decision to attend our free webinar, Get Accepted to Stanford GSB. With the strategies you’ll learn, you’ll be prepared to craft a thoughtful, stand-out…
EMBA Interview Tips You Need to Get Accepted
If you’re like many of my EMBA clients, it’s been quite a while since you’ve interviewed – at least as the interviewee. And if you have recently sat in the hot seat, it’s been for a job interview, not a school interview. Most EMBA applicants have strong interpersonal and communication skills (otherwise, you wouldn’t be…
Stanford MBA Class of 2018 Profile
Who will be receiving their MBA from Stanford in 2018? Here’s a look at this year’s incoming class. • Total Applicants: 8116 • New Students: 417 • Women: 41% • International: 40% • U.S. minorities: 29% • Average GMAT score: 737 • Range of GMAT score: 590-790 • Average TOEFL score: 112 • Range of…
Understanding Stanford GSB’s Interest in Personal Qualities and Contributions
What are the qualities that Stanford GSB is looking for as they build their class? How do successful applicants stand out from the crowd? At a school as competitive as Stanford, it’s a fact that many smart, accomplished applicants won’t get in—so how can you demonstrate that you have that “it” factor? Let us walk…
Planning on Stanford GSB? Plan for This!
We know that for many MBA wannabes – especially those with entrepreneurial aspirations – Stanford beckons. How can you approach the application thoughtfully and put yourself in the best position to succeed? What does Stanford GSB value in the application process? We also get it: applying to top schools is stressful – and that you’re…
Work Experience in Your MBA Admissions Profile
The last two articles explored the importance of the academic portion of your MBA application, including your undergraduate performance as well as your GMAT. This article will focus on the other, equally important, side of the coin: your work experience. Although more schools are now open to considering candidates without post-college experience, most top MBA…
Understanding Stanford GSB’s Take on Demonstrated Leadership Potential
What are the qualities that Stanford GSB is looking for as they build their class? How do successful applicants stand out from the crowd? At a school as competitive as Stanford, it’s a fact that many smart, accomplished applicants won’t get in—so how can you demonstrate that you have that “it” factor? Let us walk…
How an MBA from Anderson Helped this Career Switcher
This interview is the latest in an Accepted blog series featuring interviews with business students, offering readers a behind-the-scenes look at top programs. Here’s a talk with James about his experience at UCLA Anderson. We first met James three years ago – you can find that post here. Accepted: Welcome back, James! For those who haven’t read your…
Admissions Resumes: Putting it All Together
This post is taken from The Quick Guide to Admissions Resumes. Click here to download the full guide. MBA and other graduate school applicants frequently submit a resume with their applications. Many schools require it, and some schools, such as Columbia Business School, even specify a given format. The resume not only will present a valuable…
Yale SOM MBA Essay Tips & Deadlines
As you did for the last two years applying to Yale SOM, you need to make the most of its single required essay, but you also need to take the time to make every box in the application a home run. They are not after-thoughts. Your job descriptions and activity history are very important. Write and edit…
Understanding Stanford GSB’s Core Value of Intellectual Vitality
Do you have the smarts that Stanford GSB is looking for? What are the qualities that Stanford GSB is looking for as they build their class? How do successful applicants stand out from the crowd? At a school as competitive as Stanford, it’s a fact that many smart, accomplished applicants won’t get in—so how can…
Do You Have What Stanford’s Looking For?
If you’re planning to apply to Stanford GSB, you know your application must be exceptional: when you’re competing for a spot at a top program that only accepts about 6% of its applicants, you need to stand out! How can you make a great case for admission? Step one: show that you’re a great fit….
UCLA’s MS in Business Analytics: Prep for the Sexiest Job of the 21st Century [Episode 208]
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Are you a quant jock with a bit of a poet in you? Learn about UCLA Anderson’s new MS in Business Analytics! Harvard Business Review declared in 2012 that being a data scientist is the “sexiest job of the 21st century.” Glassdoor last year claimed it’s the “best job of the year.” And in a…
Harvard Business School MBA Essay Tips & Deadlines
HBS must have liked the responses to last year’s excellent essay question. This year’s question is the same. Indeed there is very little change in the broad strokes of HBS’ application this year. The essay is again required and there is NO word limit. The deadlines are only slightly different from last year. The Round 1…
NYU Stern Unveils New Tech MBA and Fashion & Luxury MBA One-Year Programs
New York University’s Stern School of Business’s new Tech MBA and Fashion & Luxury MBAs will enable students who are firmly committed to business careers in those areas to build applicable skills and knowledge, gain relevant real-world experience, and earn an MBA in one year by taking 51 credits over the 12-month period. The first…
The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans [Application Essay Tips]
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Paul Soros was often overshadowed by his younger brother, financial wizard George Soros, but he was a millionaire in his own right. In contrast to George Soros’s success in the financial industry, Paul Soros made his mark on the world by innovating in the shipping industry, filing patents, winning several engineering awards, and innovating in…
