The road to an MBA is paved with questions. One of the first things prospective students ask is if they need an MBA at all. No matter how you slice it, the MBA is a means to an end. At the end – hopefully! - is professional advancement, personal development, and increased opportunities. But is the MBA the only way to get that outcome?
Read MoreHow do you know if you really need an MBA admissions consulting service? How do you decide on the right one for you? What value does an MBA admissions expert offer? Here is how to do your due diligence and get some useful insights along the way, regardless of whether you end up working with an MBA admissions consultant or not.
Read MoreThis is the time of year MBA candidates are moving from thinking to action. With MBA application deadlines approaching, MBA hopefuls are trying to figure out what is the first step to take. And the mistake many of them make is to start with the wrong part. At the heart of an MBA pursuit is a professional and personal goal. It all starts with your “why”.
Read MoreGetting denied or waitlisted at your dream MBA programs is a terrible feeling. But it doesn’t have to be the end of the road. There is a way to overcome this challenge and create a winning MBA candidacy.
Read MoreChoosing the timing of your application is one of the most important decisions you will make as an MBA candidate. Applying in Round 1 can significantly strengthen your odds of getting admitted. However, it’s not always possible to apply in Round 1. Learn the differences between the rounds and how to make the right decision.
Read MoreMBA candidates who start their preparation early tend to be accepted to more and better schools and get offered more scholarships. Here are 3 steps you should take to set yourself up on the path to successful acceptance.
Read MoreI recently talked to the WSJ about the value of MBA rankings. In this Insights piece, I expand on the ways MBA candidates could use rankings to research and target schools that are a great fit for them.
Read MoreIf you are on the path of applying to business school, creating a list of target MBA programs is a must. Your MBA choice will impact your personal brand and your career forever. Programs come with different price tags and chances of a scholarship award. Getting it right has tremendous implications. So where do you start?
Read MoreI’ve seen hundreds of leaders leverage their MBA to significantly and positively impact their careers. An MBA is a powerful way to equip yourself with knowledge, skills, and a network that propel you forward.
But how do you know it’s time and it’s the right thing to do?
Read MoreThe seven essential questions that bring out your MBA story. Find out how to learn what lights you up and gets others excited about YOUR candidacy. Your starter kit to finding your unique voice as an MBA candidate.
Read MoreThe most important ingredient of a successful MBA application is reflection – taking the time to assess and understand your past, your current state, your motivations, the pivotal moments of your career so far, the future you want to build for yourself and the bridges between each of these parts.
Read MoreWhat if you get that coveted invitation to interview coming from HBS itself? Or Stanford. Or Wharton. Or fill in the blanks with that one school whose name in the sender line in your Inbox would make your heart skip a beat. Will you be ready for all MBA interview questions? What do you do, say, wear, project, gush about? Equally importantly, what do you NOT?
Read MoreAs a candidate, it’s so easy to be tempted to travel down the road of trying to impress. You think of every accomplishment, every award, every activity that makes you look like the high achieving candidate top MBAs are looking for. But I am here to advise you to think of yourself differently. Don’t try to impress. Try to excite.
But what’s the difference, you say?
Read MoreAre you ready to make your MBA dream a reality? If you are ready to hit Submit, you want to make sure your MBA Application is strong and unique. How do you ensure it is? Read on to find out.
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