The ESADE (pronounced eh-SAH-day) MBA program in Barcelona, Spain, is a great option for applicants looking for a program that requires fewer than 2 years out of the job market but also provides an internship and even an international exchange option. ESADE offers a 12-month MBA, a 15-month option that includes an internship or exchange…
Oxford Saïd MBA Essay Tips and Deadlines [2022 – 2023]
Oxford lets your resume, recommendations, application form, and transcript(s) speak for themselves. The one required MBA essay question indicates that the adcom wants a glimpse of you beyond these core elements. It seems like a simple question – but there is a little twist in it that amplifies its importance in the application and its connection…
INSEAD MBA Essay Tips & Deadlines [2022 – 2023]
Communication is key for INSEAD – in part because it is a key factor that their recruiters look for. Hence the INSEAD application elicits your communication effectiveness. First, INSEAD asks you to write reflective essays – and to do so succinctly. Balancing this emphasis on written communication is a video component – the adcom wants to…
What Prospective MBAs Need to Know About Applying to INSEAD [Episode 417]
Discover INSEAD’s unique one-year MBA [Show summary] Virginie Fougea, Global Director of Admissions and Financial Aid at INSEAD, shares what’s new for the school’s MBA program and what prospective applicants with global business ambitions should know. Do you aspire to do business internationally? Consider INSEAD! [Show notes] Are you a citizen of the world? Do…
Expert Guidance on Getting into INSEAD
Our recent masterclass, Get Accepted to INSEAD, laid out a clear game plan for applicants looking to gain acceptance to the Business School for the World. If your career aspirations lean global, it’s a can’t-miss session for you! It’s now available for free, on-demand viewing. Watch the masterclass:
How the ESADE MBA Program Aspires to Make a Positive Impact [Episode 362]
What does it mean to train “the best managers for the world?” [Show summary] Judith Puigbo, Associate Director of MBA Admissions, explores how to get into ESADE, a top MBA program based in Barcelona committed to doing good. Learn about ESADE’s unique MBA program [Show notes] Judith Puigbo is the Associate Director of MBA Admissions…
Tips for Applying to European Business Schools
Applying to a European MBA program isn’t quite the same as applying to an American program. The programs themselves often have a different focus than U.S. schools, and adcoms therefore look out for different skills and qualifications. I’d like to direct you to the following resources on our website – blog posts that focus specifically…
Getting A European MBA: A Unique Experience
When choosing between business schools in Europe and the United States, the main thing to keep in mind is that the decision is very personal. Take a good look at the available options and do not let yourself be influenced by rankings. If your background fits in better with a school that may be a…
