Articles

Acing the MBA Admissions Essay

Feb 09, 2016

Too many students fall into common traps when they write essays for their MBA applications. Don't be one of them.

Seeing the World Through an MBA Exchange Program

Jan 25, 2016

How cross-cultural immersion can enhance the breadth and depth of a business education.

MBA Applications: What to do About Low Work Experience

Jan 12, 2016

Business schools don't like to admit students with less than two years of experience--but they will if a candidate really shines.

How to Get an MBA Scholarship

Dec 22, 2015

Some tips on how to increase your chances for getting more money

Standing Apart from a Highly Competitive MBA Applicant Group

Dec 01, 2015

Three admissions consultants analyze the chances of an Indian male who wants to go into nonprofit management

UK Visa Issues: Staying in the Country After an MBA

Nov 24, 2015

Experts predicted in 2012 that the UK's stricter post-study visa requirements would discourage international students from applying to British schools. Three years later, have those predictions come true?

MBA Applications: Round One or Round Two?

Nov 18, 2015

An applicant from Mexico wants to do an MBA at a top-tier US school. His GMAT score is 650; three admissions consultants analyze his chances

The “Green” MBA: When Sustainability Becomes Mainstream

Nov 09, 2015

Concepts like sustainable business, corporate social responsibility and environmentalism, once relegated to the status of electives, have become mainstays of many MBA programs.

Post-MBA Careers in Business Analytics: By the Numbers

Oct 19, 2015

Businesses are scrambling for data-savvy MBA graduates who understand that Big Data has permeated nearly every corner of the business world.

The Endless Possibilities of a Post-MBA Career in Consulting

Oct 13, 2015

MBA students who pursue a career in consulting will find the business world open to them—but it's a competitive road to get there.

What to Do About a Work Experience Gap

Sep 21, 2015

MBA admissions consultants discuss an applicant who’s looking for part-time MBA programs in Eastern Europe but is lacking current work experience

Learning Logistics in a Supply Chain MBA

Sep 15, 2015

Every company needs a logistics whiz who understands supply chain management—and the demand for these positions is only growing.

MBA Applicant Profile: Luis David Sena

Sep 01, 2015

Sena, who’s from the Dominican Republic and has experience in the public sector, wants to apply to top-tier schools like Harvard and Stanford. Three MBA admissions consultants analyze his chances

The Play by Play of Sports Management MBAs

Jul 21, 2015

How specialized MBA programs are a good route into this multifaceted and evergreen industry

Post-MBA Careers in Luxury: Courting a New Generation of Shoppers

Jul 13, 2015

MBA students who study luxury are developing strategies for the next generation of social media-savvy consumers