Articles about Stanford

When is The Right Time to Apply to MBA Programs?

Jun 14, 2023

The 2023-24 MBA application season is already underway, and prospective students have plenty of considerations for submitting a strong business school application

Negotiating an MBA Merit Scholarship Award with Admissions Consultant Karen Marks

May 03, 2022

Karen Marks explains how to boost your chances of securing a merit-based award

How to Get Into Stanford? MBA Admissions Consultant Stacy Blackman Discusses.

Apr 04, 2022

Stacy Blackman offers guidance on how to get into the most selective MBA program in the world

At Elite MBA Programs, GMAT Scores are Soaring to Record Highs

Dec 06, 2021

The coronavirus pandemic drove a surge in demand for MBAs, enabling schools to be far more selective in admissions

MBA School Choice: Stanford Vs. Berkeley Haas

Jul 12, 2021

Their close proximity to Silicon Valley’s tech scene means these two schools have much in common, yet there are crucial differences for MBA applicants

Why it Could be a Good Time to Apply for an MBA

May 08, 2020

Covid-19 has forced business schools to extend admissions deadlines and waive entrance requirements, signalling a shift from a seller’s to a buyer’s market

Business Schools Face Unprecedented Challenges Amid Covid-19

Apr 14, 2020

With travel suspended, schools are moving classes online and enrolling fewer overseas students. Learners are demanding fee discounts and some schools are waiving entrance requirements

How to Master an MBA Personal Statement

Feb 12, 2020

Putting in the right amount of effort is critical to securing a business school place

Why MBA Application Declines are Good News for Applicants

Jan 20, 2020

Rocketing acceptance rates, scholarship money and starting salaries for graduates have made it a buyer’s market for MBA degrees

MBA Applications are Down in the US, but are Booming Elsewhere

Nov 22, 2019

Prospective students have abundant options for study destinations

How to Win the MBA Admissions Lottery

Oct 25, 2019

MBA applications are down at some of the top schools, but competition is still intense. How can you secure a place at your school of choice?

The Importance of Soft Skills: MBA Programs Push Emotional Intelligence Courses

Jul 09, 2019

Soft skills such as empathy, building trust and influencing people are just as valuable to MBAs as calculating valuations and debt to asset ratios

MBA Return on Investment: Intangible Returns Beyond a Big Salary Boost

Jun 19, 2019

Financial ROI is important, but today’s thinking has it that there’s far more nuanced and intangible returns that you get from an MBA

MBA Students Flock to Silicon Valley to Shape the Future of Technology

May 01, 2019

A career at a tech company such as Apple or Amazon has become sought-after at business school, but some in the industry remain skeptical about hiring MBAs

Post-MBA Careers in Finance: Fintech Options Grow

Mar 06, 2019

As machine learning and blockchain technology change the face of finance, business schools must keep pace with their MBA degrees