MBA Application Tips

3 Key Ways MBA Consultants Help You Build a Better Application Strategy

3 Key Ways MBA Consultants Help You Build a Better Application Strategy

UPDATE: This article was originally posted on May 8, 2020. It has been updated with new information and tips below.  Whenever I sit down with a new client to start mapping out their MBA application process, I always hear the same thing: “There is so much competition...

How To Win At Negotiating MBA Scholarships

How To Win At Negotiating MBA Scholarships

UPDATE: This article was originally posted on May 14, 2018. It has been updated with new information and tips below.  Despite the fact that an MBA at a top business school like Stanford Graduate School of Business costs as much as a house in many countries, many...

Is an Executive MBA Right for You? 4 Crucial Factors you MUST Consider

Is an Executive MBA Right for You? 4 Crucial Factors you MUST Consider

UPDATE: This article was originally posted on November 13, 2019. It has been updated with new information and tips below.  Though attending business school is a powerful tool to accelerate your career, the truth is, full-time MBA programs just aren’t for everyone. ...

MBA Application Rounds: When should you apply?

MBA Application Rounds: When should you apply?

UPDATE: This article was originally posted on October 24, 2018. It has been updated with new information and tips below.  Deciding when to submit your MBA application is one of the most important strategic decisions you will need to make during the preparation...

How To Optimize Your Social Media For a More Successful MBA Application

How To Optimize Your Social Media For a More Successful MBA Application

UPDATE: This article was originally posted on September 20, 2019. It has been updated with new information and tips below.  At one time, an MBA acceptance letter hinged upon essays, interviews, CVs, and letters of recommendation, however, applicants now have another...

How Profiles Differ at European and American MBAs

How Profiles Differ at European and American MBAs

UPDATE: This article was originally posted on November 18, 2019. It has been updated with new information and tips below.  Recently, I was working with our client Vinit on his MBA applications when he asked me to explain more about how the profile of admitted students...

How to Create a Personal Statement for Your Successful Ph.D. Application

How to Create a Personal Statement for Your Successful Ph.D. Application

A personal statement is one of the biggest items on most Ph.D. applicants’ checklists. While it may be one of your most overwhelming tasks, understanding what a personal statement is and should achieve is a key first step in planning how to write a successful one.  A...

3 Ways MBA Consultants Can Help You Establish Your Theme In MBA Essays

3 Ways MBA Consultants Can Help You Establish Your Theme In MBA Essays

UPDATE: This article was originally posted on August 31, 2020. It has been updated with new information and tips below.  Composing your MBA admissions essays can be tricky. This is your chance to really stand out and wow! the admissions committee. After all, you can...

How To Use the STAR Method To Write MBA Essays That Sell Your Profile

How To Use the STAR Method To Write MBA Essays That Sell Your Profile

Adcoms of top MBA programs read thousands of essays annually; needless to say, they are presented with plenty of stories and examples of candidates who want to prove to them that they stand out.  So, while you are writing your MBA application essays, how can you make...