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Are MBA degrees (still) worth the cost?

by ApplicantLab | Aug 24, 2021 | General, MBA Admissions Advice

The past 12-18 months have been immensely difficult for everyone around the world in many ways, not least of all financially. Millions of people...

MBA Admissions Chances: How To Really Determine Your Odds

by Maria | Aug 1, 2021 | Admissions Chances, MBA Admissions Advice

Wondering what your chances of getting into your dream MBA program are? Find your “Resume Twin” to get an idea of where you might be heading.

What Are The Most Important Parts Of Your MBA Application?

by Maria | Dec 14, 2020 | Application Tips, GMAT, MBA Admissions Advice, Test Prep Advice

Sometimes I speak with people who've spent a ton of money & time on GMAT prep. When I ask them their game-plan for assembling a strong MBA...

Can I Re-Take The GMAT And Write My MBA Essays At The Same Time?

by Maria | Nov 24, 2020 | Application Tips, GMAT, MBA Admissions Advice, MBA Essay Advice, Test Prep Advice

So, it's CRUNCH TIME. A big b-school deadline is right around the corner, and you're getting in the zone. Buckling down to start to assemble your...

Should I Ask For A Deferral From My MBA Program Due To Coronavirus / COVID-19?

by Maria | Apr 10, 2020 | Business School News, COVID-19

This post was originally posted April 10, 2020 and was updated June 19th, 2020 Note: this blog post describes why I believe that few business...

Deferrals and Delays in MBA Application and Testing Deadlines Due to Coronavirus / COVID-19 (Charts)

by Maria | Apr 9, 2020 | Business School News, COVID-19

In the wake of the coronavirus / covid-19 pandemic, business schools are being more lenient with admissions -- primarily, extending the round 3...

How Will COVID-19 Affect MBA Admissions and Enrollment in 2020? Impact on Round 3 Waitlisted and International Applicants (Infographic)

by Maria | Apr 6, 2020 | Business School News, COVID-19, MBA Admissions Advice

(Welcome! If you haven't already seen my post on reasons I think you should go ahead and apply in round 3 / round 4 ("R3" / "R4") in 2020, here it...

Preparing To Apply To An MBA Program? Things You Should Do NOW!

by Maria | Feb 1, 2020 | Application Tips, MBA Admissions Advice

Are you thinking of applying to an MBA program in 3 months, 6 months, or more? Even before the schools release their updated essay questions, you...

Follow These 10 Steps To Write Your MBA Application Essays

by Maria | Apr 13, 2019 | MBA Admissions Advice, MBA Essay Advice

I can't even tell you how many times I THREW AWAY my MBA application essay drafts and started over. For weeks, I went in circles...getting to a...

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