Application - Articles

Mar 02, 2020

An increasing number of ‘EQ’ tests are being added to the MBA application, to supposedly predict academic achievement and career success

Feb 12, 2020

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

Jan 20, 2020

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

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?

Oct 18, 2019

A bleak picture is being painted for the US two-year degree model

Sep 30, 2019

You cannot make a bad choice between these two Spanish business schools, but they offer different experiences

Mar 18, 2019

As MBA applications fall in the US, business schools in Asia are drawing a growing number of students, thanks to booming economies, strong job prospects and diverse cohorts

Feb 25, 2019

Top business schools are introducing “live” video tests to assess candidates’ so-called “soft skills”, such as communication, which cannot be done through written essays only

Feb 13, 2019

Both business schools, among California's best, profit from being located in Los Angeles. But they have different student bodies, positions in rankings, alumni networks and applications

Feb 11, 2019

As we live and work longer, and employment becomes more insecure because of automation, experienced professionals are coming back to business school in their late 30s

Jan 03, 2019

The continent’s shorter courses, cheaper fees, more international cohorts, and progressive visa rules are increasingly attractive to would-be MBAs

Dec 11, 2018

Being placed on a waitlist is stressful, but there are things to do to boost your chances of admission

Dec 06, 2018

Singapore provides natural advantages and career opportunities, but which MBA in the city-state is right for you?

Nov 05, 2018

A GPA below 3.5 can stymy applications to the top schools, but there are ways to offset poor college grades

Oct 11, 2018

A bad letter can sink an application, but a stunning testimonial can tip the balance in favour of an MBA candidate