MBA season is almost here, and you’re probably already feeling a little overwhelmed when you think about the next few months. Wouldn’t it be great if you could jump start the application process now? You can, and we’ve got a way to make it even more stress-free! Purchase any MBA application package by March 31,…
Ross EMBA Class of 2021 Profile
Here’s a look at the Ross EMBA Class of 2021 profile taken from the Michigan Ross website. Michigan Ross EMBA class stats Class size: 114 (Ann Arbor and Los Angeles combined) Geography: States represented: 20 Countries represented: 7 Average years of work experience: 14 Average salary (not including bonus): $186,303 Average…
A Roadmap for Future Application Success
Our 7 Steps to MBA Acceptance in 2021 webinar was well-attended and incredibly engaging. We’re confident that everyone who joined us walked away more prepared to ace their MBA applications. If you weren’t able to make it, don’t worry! The session is now available for free, on-demand viewing. Watch it today! Watch the webinar:
The Busy Life of a BSN/RN Student, Pharmacy Technician, and Entrepreneur
Learn how real students navigate their way through the admissions process and school itself! Meet Kristen, BSN/RN student in her final semester, pharmacy technician, and busy online business owner! Kristen, thank you for sharing your story with us! What inspired you to become a nurse? Kristen: I have wanted to be a nurse for so…
Stanford Gift Helps Eliminate Med School Debt
A $55 million contribution to the Stanford University School of Medicine made by John Arrillaga, a leading Bay Area businessman, philanthropist, and Stanford University alumnus, will help eliminate medical school debt for incoming students qualifying for financial aid. Arrillaga was the recipient of financial aid himself as a student-athlete at Stanford in the late 1950s….
Chicago Booth EMBA Class Profile [June 2019 Incoming Class]
Here’s a look at the Chicago Booth EMBA class of June 2019 incoming students taken from the Booth website. Chicago Booth EMBA class stats Total number of students: 240 Nationalities represented: 48 Average years of work experience: 13 Students with advanced degrees: 121 Average age: 37 Gender: Male: 78% Female: 22% Average GMAT score: 683…
Last Chance! Get Expert Answers to Your Med School App Questions
Our free, live session, Ace Your Med School Application: A Live Q&A with 3 Med School Experts, is coming up soon, but you still have time to register! The session will review the ins-and-outs of the med school application and explain why each part is uniquely important. We’ll help you create a plan of action…
Thriving in Medical School, in Business School, and as a Professional Athlete [Episode 355]
Future orthopedic surgeon, MD/MBA Aiming for olympic fencing [Show summary] You think you have a lot to do? Our guest today is an MD/MBA student who happens to be training to join the U.S. Olympic fencing team and compete this summer in Tokyo. How does she do it all? Let’s find out. Interview with Kamali…
The Best Medical School Letter of Recommendation Advice for 2020
The best letters of recommendation come from persons who have seen you perform in some capacity – student, student leader, employee, researcher, volunteer. The weakest letters are of the “character reference” variety (from the clergy member who knows you only as a person who attends weekly services, for example) or come from influential persons (your…
USC to Make Undergrad Education Free to Qualifying Students
USC will be introducing two new policies to make undergraduate education more affordable for those in need of financial aid, according to the USC website. First-year students beginning their studies this fall and spring 2021 will see these adjustments to the USC’s financial aid package: Students from U.S. families with an annual income of $80,000…
Ace Your Summer Business Internship: Tips for College Students
This post is aimed at college sophomores and juniors who are thinking about earning an MBA in the future, and who will be working as an intern this coming summer. In my opinion, there isn’t a better way to test out your career interests than by working in your intended field for a few months….
How Much Does it Cost to Apply to Medical School?
The cost of attending med school is well over $100,000 (yikes!), and on top of that, you’ll need to pay to apply to med school. Medical school application cost breakdown Let’s look at how much the different application components cost: MCAT costs The MCAT registration fee is $320. This includes the cost of the exam…
Wharton Appoints First Female and First African American Dean
Penn President Amy Gutmann and Provost Wendell Pritchett have announced that Erika H. James will assume the post of Wharton’s dean, effective July 1, 2020. According to the Wharton website, James is looking forward to the change: “This is an exciting time to be in business education. The scope and platform of the Wharton School…
Get Free Insider Tips on Acing Your Med School Applications
If you’re getting ready to start applying to med school, it’s understandable to be nervous. What you do these next few months will have a big impact on your future. Plus, this process is a marathon, not a sprint, so it’s vital that you are prepared for every mile of the race. Before you even…
Wake Up to Your Amazing Career Possibilities [Episode 354]
Woken awakes you to meaningful career opportunities [Show summary] Are you wondering what your career path should be? How to create it? Our guest today is an NYU Stern MBA and associate-certified coach who also serves as a consultant for the Career Design Lab at Columbia. In addition, she is the founder and CEO of Woken,…
A Secret Weapon for 2021 MBA Applicants
Our free webinar, 7 Steps to MBA Acceptance in 2021, is airing live soon, but you still have time to register! If you’re planning to apply to b-school next fall or winter, what you’re doing now has a huge bearing on how successful you’ll be. As Benjamin Franklin once said, “Don’t put off until tomorrow…
What Do You Learn in Business School? 6 Unexpected Lessons
Each year, thousands of MBA students graduate from business school and embark on the next chapter in their careers. This often means moving up to a higher role in a current field, taking on a new role, or jumping head-first into a new industry. The impact of these changes is often looked at in terms…
Tips for Getting Into Medical School When Your Parent is a Doctor
There has been an interesting shift in medical school admissions for applicants whose parents are doctors. In 1989, these applicants were 15% more likely to get into medical school. When I first became involved in admissions over ten years ago, students who had a physician for a parent were still more likely to get accepted…
Can You Graduate PA School With Little or No Debt? Daniela Did.
Learn how real students navigate their way through the graduate school admissions process and grad school itself with our What is Graduate School Really Like? series. Meet Daniela, a new PA and fitness enthusiast who shares how to achieve your dreams without breaking the bank. Daniela, thank you for sharing your story with us! How…
You’re Working on Your 2021 MBA Application This Week, Right?
Yes, we know…the deadline seems really far away right now. But think about how much you have on your plate already. Think about how quickly weeks and months can pass. The deadlines will be here faster than you realize. Don’t be caught unprepared. Now is the time to develop a plan of action and a…
