Applying to MBA programs in the fall? Then you’re probably planning to meet with MBA admissions committee members at various types of events – school visits, MBA fairs, school receptions, etc. – as part of that process. Adcom members are preparing for you as well. In their interactions with prospective applicants, they look to…
Top 6 Tips for Visiting Business Schools
Now is a great time for business school applicants to visit their top choice programs – classes are in session, students and professors aren’t yet stressed by exams, recruiting may be in action, and the weather is warming up (well, in some places). While it’s a good idea to visit your target b-schools, only do…
What Should You Do If You Can’t Visit B-Schools in Person?
“What Should You Do If You Can’t Visit B-Schools in Person?” is excerpted from MBA Admission for Smarties: The No-Nonsense Guide to Acceptance at Top Business Schools, by Linda Abraham and Judy Gruen. I realize that for many, if not most applicants (particularly international applicants applying to U.S. schools), a school visit is simply out of…
8 Tips to Make the Most of Your B-School Visit
School visits are common during this time of year. Many applicants wait until their applications are submitted and, while classes are still in session, travel to their business schools of choice to either score some brownie points towards their application or to be better informed about the school’s offerings and fit. With so many applicants…
