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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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….
QS World MBA Tour: Exclusive Tips from Top MBA
The QS World MBA Tour is coming to a city near you starting today September 9 in Santiago and Taipei. It continues with events throughout North American, Europe, the Middle East, India, Asia, and Latin America. In addition to the traditional MBA fair and booths, The World MBA Tour offers Connect 1-2-1, a program where…
