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One question every candidate should expect to be asked is “Why do you want an MBA from our school?” This question comes up every year and despite the foreknowledge and ability to prepare ahead, it is a question that candidates routinely flub.

Content: Prospective MBA Content | Author: Stephanie Horn | Source: Poets & Quants | Subjects: Getting In, Prospective

You’ve made the decision that getting your MBA will be the next step in your career. But the MBA application process can be overwhelming. Where do I begin? What do I do first? In this article, we’ll review the various parts of the application.

Content: Prospective MBA Content | Source: Poets & Quants | Subjects: Getting In, Prospective

Your business school essays are about bringing your story to life, conveying your uniqueness, and distinguishing your profile. View three essential tips for crafting a standout MBA essay in this 7-minute video strategy session with Fortuna’s Melissa Joelson, former INSEAD Director of Communications.

Content: Prospective MBA Content | Authors: John A. Byrne, Melissa Joelson | Source: Poets & Quants | Subjects: Getting In, Prospective

What does a successful MBA essay look like at Harvard Business School and Stanford Graduate School of Business? The answers will vary greatly from applicant to applicant, just as the essay prompts for these two schools differ dramatically.

Both prompts are notoriously challenging. Even if these schools had more generous acceptance rates (currently 10% and 6%, respectively), their essay prompts would still vex candidates with both … [ Read more ]

Content: Prospective MBA Content | Author: John A. Byrne | Source: Poets & Quants | Subjects: Getting In, Prospective

As the only part of your MBA application not authored by you, your letters of recommendation are a vital element of your overall narrative. So who should you ask? And what can you do to best prepare recommenders to champion your candidacy? View three key tips for securing a powerful recommendation in this 6-minute video strategy session with Fortuna’s Silpa Sarma, former Stanford GSB Admissions … [ Read more ]

Content: Prospective MBA Content | Authors: John A. Byrne, Silpa Sarma | Source: Poets & Quants | Subjects: Getting In, Prospective

An admissions consultant is a partner in your application campaigns. They will work with you to craft the best version of your story so the admissions committee will take notice. They get to know your academic, professional, and philanthropic background to create a storyboard that you are unable to piece together. Most importantly, they work side by side with you to help deliver applications on … [ Read more ]

Content: Prospective MBA Content | Sources: Admissionado, Poets & Quants | Subjects: Getting In, Prospective

Whether you are preparing for MBA interviews or still building your MBA applications to HBS, Stanford, Wharton, and other top programs, it’s critical to be aware of some typical errors that can definitely hurt you in the MBA application process.  Every season, I stop talented applicants on paper from making some cardinal MBA application sins.

Content: Prospective MBA Content | Author: Alex Leventhal | Source: Poets & Quants | Subjects: Getting In, Prospective

Most B-schools now accept GRE test scores in lieu of the GMAT. But what exactly is a good GRE score?

Stacy Blackman, founder of Stacy Blackman Consulting, says it isn’t such a black and white answer. Rather, she says, a good GRE score will vary based on an applicant’s goals and their educational background.

Content: Prospective MBA Content | Author: Greg Yang | Source: Poets & Quants | Subjects: Getting In, GMAT, Prospective

One of the most critical components of the MBA application is your resume. But what exactly do admissions officers look for in MBA resumes? Stacy Blackman, founder of Stacy Blackman Consulting, recently discussed three things that applicants should include in their MBA resumes.

Content: Prospective MBA Content | Authors: Greg Yang, Stacy Blackman | Source: Poets & Quants | Subjects: Getting In, Prospective

The Jack Welch Management Institute shed nearly 40% of its acceptance rate in one year — and more than 60% since 2018 — to become the hardest online MBA program to get into in 2020. JWMI had an acceptance rate of 24.8% this year, lower than 46 other ranked schools; it was followed by Imperial College Business School, the first international school to join Poets&Quants’ … [ Read more ]

Content: Prospective MBA Content | Author: Marc Ethier | Source: Poets & Quants | Subjects: Getting In, Online & Distance MBA, Prospective

Who should you ask? And what can you do to ensure the best possible letter of recommendation? Here are 5 top tips to help you secure a recommendation that works in your favor.

Content: Prospective MBA Content | Author: Jessica Chung | Source: Poets & Quants | Subjects: Getting In, Prospective

How can you plan an MBA application timeline that will reduce your stress levels and make acceptance most likely? Break it down into two big decisions:

• When you’ll apply — which year and which application round
• When you’ll work on each part of the business school application process

Content: Prospective MBA Content | Author: David White | Source: Poets & Quants | Subject: Getting In

Applying for the MBA represents more than the next step in your career, but the opportunity to pause amid the velocity of your fast-paced life and enter a meaningful process of self-discovery. It’s an invitation to really think about where you want to see yourself five to 10 years, what matters most to you, and what you have to offer in both the classroom and … [ Read more ]

Content: Prospective MBA Content | Author: Matt Symonds | Source: Poets & Quants | Subject: Getting In

The MBA interview process is a relational experience, and the sphere of influence extends beyond your interviewer. As a Fortuna Admissions coach and Columbia Business School alum, as well as a former Deloitte Consulting recruiting lead, I’ve been on both sides of the fence. Here are 7 top tips for approaching the MBA interview holistically, from lead up to follow up, and ensuring that you … [ Read more ]

Content: Prospective MBA Content | Author: Karen Hamou | Source: Poets & Quants | Subject: Getting In

Your business school essays are about bringing your story to life and providing context to your application by connecting the dots. You’ll want to capture an admissions reviewer’s attention with your story and authenticity, persuading them to learn more by inviting you to interview. To get there, your essays should convey a strong sense of who you are as a person and what makes you … [ Read more ]

Content: Prospective MBA Content | Author: Sharon Joyce | Source: Poets & Quants | Subject: Getting In

When you sit down to write your MBA essay, there are certain things you should aim for: a clear, realistic goal; examples from your experience to show your skills and personal qualities in action; a personable tone that makes the adcom want to get to know you better.
 
But I really want to discuss common essay writing mistakes that you should stay away from! Here they … [ Read more ]

Content: Prospective MBA Content | Author: Linda Abraham | Source: Poets & Quants | Subject: Getting In

Here are three key writing strategies that will immediately improve your writing and help you highlight what is distinctive about you.

Content: Prospective MBA Content | Author: Linda Abraham | Source: Poets & Quants | Subject: Getting In

Getting an interview invitation is exciting – you’re a step closer to pursuing your MBA at your top choice program! Now you need to prepare for your interview with the same focus that has gotten you this far in the application process. Here are some areas to help you focus your preparation

Content: Prospective MBA Content | Author: Linda Abraham | Source: Poets & Quants | Subject: Getting In

Being in this limbo state between acceptance and rejection can undoubtedly be stressful, given the uncertainty involved. But hope is far from lost, and the underlying message is a positive one. Being waitlisted means that your target school feels your application is solid and that you could make a good addition to the next incoming class. However, the admissions committee needs more time to see … [ Read more ]

Content: Prospective MBA Content | Author: Nisha Trivedi | Source: Poets & Quants | Subject: Getting In

Having reviewed thousands of applications during my career in business school admissions, including as head of Admissions at INSEAD, I believe that the single most important action you can take is to spend significant time on self-reflection. Business schools don’t just want to hear about your academic excellence and professional triumphs. They want to know who you are, what you care about and what makes … [ Read more ]

Content: Prospective MBA Content | Author: Caroline Diarte Edwards | Source: Poets & Quants | Subject: Getting In