Application - Articles
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?
Plunging MBA Applications in the US is Good News for Europe
Oct 18, 2019
A bleak picture is being painted for the US two-year degree model
MBA School Choice: IESE Vs. ESADE
Sep 30, 2019
You cannot make a bad choice between these two Spanish business schools, but they offer different experiences
Why the MBA Power Shift from West to East is Poised to Gather Pace
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
Ready for Your Closeup? How to Ace MBA Application Video Assessments
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
MBA School Choice: UCLA Anderson vs USC Marshall
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
Age Just a Number as Older Candidates Flock to MBAs
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
Europe Enjoys a Boom in MBA Applications at America’s Expense
Jan 03, 2019
The continent’s shorter courses, cheaper fees, more international cohorts, and progressive visa rules are increasingly attractive to would-be MBAs
MBA Applications: What to do When You Are Waitlisted
Dec 11, 2018
Being placed on a waitlist is stressful, but there are things to do to boost your chances of admission
MBA School Choice: NUS Vs. Nanyang
Dec 06, 2018
Singapore provides natural advantages and career opportunities, but which MBA in the city-state is right for you?
Do you Need a High GPA to Get Into a Top MBA?
Nov 05, 2018
A GPA below 3.5 can stymy applications to the top schools, but there are ways to offset poor college grades
How to get Winning Letters of Recommendation
Oct 11, 2018
A bad letter can sink an application, but a stunning testimonial can tip the balance in favour of an MBA candidate
MBA School Choice: AGSM Vs. Melbourne Business School
Sep 17, 2018
Australia has become an enticing option for MBAs in recent years. So which of the country’s best business schools should you go for?
MBA School Choice: NYU Vs. Columbia
Jul 16, 2018
Columbia and NYU are among the world’s best schools, which enjoy the advantages of being based in a commercially dynamic city. What are the strengths of each school’s MBA?
MBA School Choice: INSEAD vs. LBS
Jun 18, 2018
London Business School and INSEAD are two of the world’s top business schools, with strong placements in consulting and technology firms. But each has its own pros and cons for potential MBA applicants.
