You’ve just booked your first MBA fair – now what? What can you do now to ensure that you’re prepared for the big day? What are some things you can do at the fair to help you get the most out of the event? And lastly, what should you do AFTER the fair to…
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…
5 Ways to Make the Most of B-School Visits, Fairs & Receptions
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 get…
Mark Your Calendars – Upcoming 2015 MBA Tour Events
Looking to learn more about the top MBA programs on your list? Reserve a spot at one of these upcoming MBA Tour events! And while you’re at it, check out What to Do at an MBA Fair, a podcast in which Linda Abraham interviews MBA Tour founder Peter von Loesecke. (Click on the city to…
3 Rules for Attending an MBA Fair
You’ve just booked your first MBA fair – now what? What can you do now to ensure that you’re prepared for the big day? What are some things you can do at the fair to help you get the most out of the event? And lastly, what should you do AFTER the fair to further…
What to Do at an MBA Fair
If you are considering making the major investment that a b-school education requires, then you’ll want to start by spending time carefully researching MBA programs. One excellent way to learn more about your MBA options (and to help prospective programs learn more about you) is by attending an MBA fair. Listen to the recording of our…
4 Egregious Mistakes: What NOT to Do at an MBA Fair
These four egregious blunders have potential to completely damage your admissions chances. You’re putting in valuable time and money to attend an MBA fair, so make sure you know the “rules” so that you don’t end up losing out. Beware of the following four transgressions: 1. Asking the obvious. Asking questions whose answers can easily…
What You Must Know Before Meeting Admissions Directors
Goals are not an afterthought in MBA admissions. They are front and center in the minds of many admissions directors. Put them front and center in your mind as you prepare to apply. Coming to MBA events with a clear goal will make you a much more appealing candidate to business schools. What’s An MBA…
Three Ways to Boost Your MBA Application
The MBA Tour recently swung through Los Angeles, and Linda Abraham and I were delighted to have a table there. We enjoyed meeting dozens of impressive and enthusiastic prospective MBA applicants, and thank the organizers for this great event – nearly 500 people registered and most attendees stayed all day. Clearly, applicants were soaking up…
Upcoming MBA Tour Events in the U.S.
MBA events and receptions are excellent opportunities for those of you who don’t live close to your target schools to learn more about the programs, interact with school representatives — admission committee members, current students, and/or recent alumni — and get answers to your burning questions. Attending The MBA Tour near you should be a…
MBA Program Visits, Fairs, Receptions: 5 Simple Steps to Make Them Productive
Applying to MBA programs this coming fall or winter? Then probably you’re planning to meet with MBA admission committee members at various types of events – school visits, MBA fairs, school receptions, etc. – as part of that process. An ideal time for school visits is in fall, when classes resume. The other types of…
Upcoming MBA Tour Fairs
The MBA Tour will be hosting day-long MBA fairs next month in the following cities: Monday, Feb. 4 Los Angeles Thursday, Feb. 7 San Francisco Saturday, Feb. 9 New York Monday, Feb. 11 Washington, D.C. *** Participating b-schools include IE, UCLA Anderson, Washington Olin, IESE, and many others. For the above four events, the MBA…
MBA Programs Host Coffee Dates Worldwide
Wherever you are in the world, chances are that a current MBA student from a top school is waiting to have coffee with you. In London, Delhi, Tel Aviv, Toronto, New York, San Francisco, Singapore, Rio de Janiero, Zurich, Houston, and a host of other international cities, schools are dispatching current students to chat you…
Admissions Straight Talk: Interview with The Economist’s Bill Ridgers
Get the full audio of our exciting conversation with Bill Ridgers, for great info about MBA rankings, trends, and more: 00:26:50 – Bill Ridgers: Business Education Editor at The Economist, “Which MBA” Editor, and…cricket editor for The Economist. Cool. 01:17:50 – The Which MBA? Online Fair (Sept 5&6). What it is, and why you should…
Participate in Upcoming US MBA Tour
The MBA Tour will be setting up camp at a city near you this summer. Date City Thursday, July 19th Chicago Saturday, July 21st Los Angeles Sunday, July 22nd San Francisco Tuesday, July 24th Houston Thursday, July 26th Atlanta Saturday, July 28th New York City Sunday, July 29th Boston Tuesday, July 31st Washington, D.C Each…
MBA Fair Advice & Tips
Thank you to Fabien Dufil, International Project Manager of Access MBA, for answering our questions about making the most of an MBA event. Next month, Access MBA will be visiting New York with business schools from around the world. Check out Access MBA online to view the complete schedule and to register for upcoming events…
Admissions Straight Talk: Interview with Peter von Loesecke
Welcome to the fourth episode of Accepted Admissions Straight Talk, a biweekly podcast about what’s new, thought-provoking, and useful in the world of graduate admissions! For advice, insight, and info, check out the full audio of our great conversation with Peter von Loesecke: 00:25:00 – Meet Peter: CEO and Managing Director of The MBA…
Making the Most of an MBA Event
Thank you to Lizz Fitt, Product Manager of TopMBA Connect 1-2-1, for answering some important questions about Connect 1-2-1 events. In the coming weeks, Connect 1-2-1 will have events in Milan, Lisbon, Vienna, Paris, Geneva, Frankfurt, Moscow, and Mexico City. Visit Connect 1-2-1 online to see the complete schedule and register today! Accepted: What is…
Interview with the VP of the Economist’s Which MBA? Online Fair
We’d like to extend a big thank you to Isaac Showman, Vice President and Head of Which MBA? from The Economist Group, for taking the time to answer some of our most pressing questions about the Which MBA? Online Fair. The next Which MBA? virtual MBA event will take place on February 6-7. View the…
MBA Fair Tips from the CEO of The MBA Tour
Thank you to Peter von Loesecke, CEO and Managing Director of The MBA Tour for answering some of our most pressing questions about The MBA Tour’s popular MBA fairs. Upcoming MBA Tour events include fairs in Washington, D.C. on February 2nd, in New York City on February 4th, and in San Francisco on February 6th….
