Our consultants receive a lot of questions from clients about applying to MBA programs through The Consortium for Graduate Study in Management. I’ve heard myths flying around that applying to one (or more) of the 18 Consortium schools through The Consortium’s application is disadvantageous. But as the former director at two Consortium schools, I can…
The Consortium: Diversifying B-School and Corporate Management
At the forefront of increasing diversity in business school and the business world, stands The Consortium for Graduate Study in Management. Listen to the recording of our conversation with Corey Webb, Director of Recruiting for the CGSM to learn about what the wonderful work of the Consortium and how you can join the team. 00:04:31…
Consortium 2014 MBA Essay Tips & Deadlines
The following essay questions provide us with an opportunity to evaluate your strengths and weaknesses, experiences, and any other traits and abilities that are considered relevant to your educational goals and long-term career objectives. Please include your full name and essay number or subject on each page. Type your essays in a standard size 8…
2013 Consortium MBA Admissions Committee Interview Available Online
Do you want to learn about what makes the Consortium for Graduate Study in Management such a special program? We learned all about program perks and benefits when we heard directly from current Consortium fellows. Here’s an excerpt from the recent 2013 Consortium MBA from the Perspective of the Fellows Q and A: Question: What kind…
Consortium MBA Admissions Committee Interview #2 Available Online
Thank you to Consortium representatives for another outstanding Q&A! As always, the Consortium team and partnering school reps offered loads of insight into the Consortium admissions process and the ways in which the individual programs support the Consortium mission. See the below excerpt for more on this: Linda Abraham: Elva asks, “What percentage of your…
The Consortium MBA from the Perspective of the Fellows Q&A
Guest: Rebecca Dockery, Recruiting Manager, and current students and alumni Date: Wed., Dec. 5, 2012 Time: 5:00 PM PT / 8:00 PM ET/ 12:00 AM GMT (the next day) Register Now! The Consortium MBA from the Perspective of the Fellows Q&A The best way to learn about the ins and outs of a program is…
Consortium 2013 MBA Application Questions, Deadlines, Tips
The 2014 Consortium tips are now available. Click here to check them out! Applying to the Consortium will save you time when it comes to applying to individual MBA programs—but that’s not to say you’re not going to have to put in the time to get this application exactly right. The Consortium application essays require…
Ask The Consortium & Member School Admissions Officers Q&A
Guest: Rebecca Dockery, Recruiting Manager, and Consortium School Adcom Members Date: Thurs., Nov. 8, 2012 Time: 5:00 PM PT/8:00 PM ET/12:00 AM GMT (the next day) Register Now! Ask The Consortium & Member School Admissions Officers Q&A Applying to b-school using the Consortium’s application has many benefits, including convenience and membership perks. But with all…
Consortium MBA Admissions Committee Interview Available Online
Thank you to the Consortium MBA panelists (including reps from CMU Tepper, Rochester Simon, Cornell Johnson, and others) for an insightful Q&A. The following excerpt offers important tips into what NOT to do when completing your Consortium MBA application: Linda Abraham: Kurt asked, “Could the member schools talk about a few common mistakes they see…
2013 Consortium MBA Q&A
Guest: Rebecca Dockery, Recruiting Manager, and Consortium School Adcom Members Date: Thurs., Oct. 18, 2012 Time: 5:00 PM PT/8:00 PM ET/12:00 AM GMT (the next day) Register Now! 2013 Consortium MBA Q&A Considering applying to business school through the Consortium? Join us for an interactive admissions Q&A on Thursday, October 18, 2012 at 5:00 PM…
CMU Tepper MBA Student Interview
Accepted.com is continuing a blog series featuring interviews with current MBA students, offering readers a behind-the-scenes look at top MBA programs. We hope to offer you a candid picture of student life, and what you should consider as you prepare your MBA application. Here’s a talk with Courtney Keene, a student at CMU’s Tepper and…
Wisconsin School of Business MBA Student Interview
Here’s a talk with Jordan Williams, a student at the Wisconsin School of Business and a member of The Consortium with a passion for graffiti art, travel, and, of course, business education. Thank you Jordan for sharing your thoughts with us! This interview is the latest in an Accepted.com blog series featuring interviews with current…
UVA Darden Current MBA Student Interview
Accepted.com is continuing a blog series featuring interviews with current MBA students, offering readers a behind-the-scenes look at top MBA programs. We hope to offer you a candid picture of student life, and what you should consider as you prepare your MBA application. Here’s a talk with Jeffrey Love, a student at UVA Darden who…
NYU Stern Current MBA Student Interview
Accepted.com is continuing a blog series featuring interviews with current MBA students, offering readers a behind-the-scenes look at top MBA programs. We hope to offer you a candid picture of student life, and what you should consider as you prepare your MBA application. Here’s a talk with Huriyyah Muhammad, an NYU Stern student who is…
Haas MBA Student Interview
Accepted.com is continuing a blog series featuring interviews with current MBA students, offering readers a behind-the-scenes look at top MBA programs. We hope to offer you a candid picture of student life, and what you should consider as you prepare your MBA application. Here’s a talk with Amara Aigbedion, a student from Houston who is…
Consortium MBA Admissions Director Interview Available Online
Thank you for attending our recent Consortium Strategy Q&As with Travis McAllister and the reps from participating Consortium schools UT McCombs, University of Wisconsin, UC Berkeley Haas, Yale SOM, Michigan Ross, CMU Tepper, Indiana Kelley, and Rochester Simon. The school adcom representatives each talked about what’s new at their schools and how their programs view…
This Week! Consortium MBA Application Strategies Q&A: Round 2
Applying to b-school using the Consortium‘s application has many benefits, including convenience and membership perks. But with all of your focus on a single application, you’re going to have to make sure that you get it exactly right. Learn how to create an effective Consortium application strategy with Travis McAllister, Recruiting Manager, and school reps…
The Consortium Admissions Director Interview Available Online
We had an excellent Q&A last week with Consortium‘s Kellie Sauls, Libby Livingston, and Shandra Jones. The excerpt below provides advice on what Consortium applicants can do to make their applications stand out: Linda Abraham: Angela asks, “What helps make the application stand out and get the attention of those making the selection? Kellie Sauls: …
Consortium MBA Application Strategies Q&A This Week!
Applying to b-school using the Consortium’s application has many benefits, including convenience and membership perks. But with all of your focus on a single application, you’re going to have to make sure that you get it exactly right. Learn how to create an effective Consortium application strategy with Rebecca Dockery, Senior Manager of Program Administration,…
Consortium MBA Admissions Q&A Next Week!
Considering applying to business school through the Consortium? Join us for an interactive admissions Q&A on Monday, October 24, 2011 at 5:00 PM PT / 8:00 PM ET / 1:00 AM GMT,* during which Travis McAllister, the Consortium’s Recruiting Manager, and participating Consortium b-school adcom reps will answer your questions on Consortium admissions policies, goals,…
