MBA Application Tips

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...

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...

Why You Should Start Writing Your MBA Essays ASAP

Why You Should Start Writing Your MBA Essays ASAP

UPDATE: This post was originally published on May 1, 2020. It has been updated with new tips and information below.  If you are applying to business school, you probably have a lot of commitments on your plate. You may be balancing a high-stress workweek with a...

You’ve Just Been Accepted to Business School! Now What?

You’ve Just Been Accepted to Business School! Now What?

UPDATE: This article was originally posted on December 4, 2018. It has been updated with new information and tips below.  Though it may seem that your application process ends the moment you get the good news that you’ve passed into one or more of your target schools,...

How to Decide Among Multiple MBA Programs

How to Decide Among Multiple MBA Programs

UPDATE: This article was originally posted on May 28, 2018. It has been updated with new information and tips below.  Are you between MBA programs? After admissions decisions are released, many candidates find themselves in a wonderful position — having to choose...

Everything You Need To Know About Masters in Management Programs

Everything You Need To Know About Masters in Management Programs

If you are a recent graduate who wants an intensive program that will fast-track you on your way to being a business leader, a Masters in Management (MiM) may be the option for you.  While it is a relatively recent option (having emerged in European business schools...