MBA Timeline: Key Target Dates for MBA Applicants
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by stacyblackman
2d ago
Spring and summer of your application season is for research, test-taking, and application strategy and development September and October—Round 1 deadlines  Early January—Round 2 deadlines Late March/early April—Round 3 deadlines. Spring deadlines are ideal for deferred MBA admissions for college seniors and part-time and EMBA programs.  Are you planning to apply to business school in the fall? Once you’ve decided to pursue an MBA, your work is cut out for you. MBA applicants must fit studying for the GMAT or GRE and developing essays with other personal and professional commitmen ..read more
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Successfully Navigating a Job Change While Applying to Business School
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by VantagePointMBA
2d ago
Key Takeaways A recent job change doesn’t mean you have to abandon or postpone your plans for applying to business school. Instead, successful applicants implement several key strategies to get accepted in the wake of a job change. Proactive efforts such as organizing events or leading initiatives at work or in your community can highlight growth and leadership skills in the absence of a promotion within your company. Since MBA programs prefer letters of recommendation from your current supervisor, planning ahead by cultivating relationships with potential recommenders is crucial. Communicat ..read more
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Can You Use Your Personal Statement for Multiple Applications?
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by Gurufi
6d ago
As the flowers bloom and spring arrives, many of you are planning your MBA applications. One of the most common questions I get as an MBA personal statement consultant is whether and how to reuse personal statements. Indeed, applying to business schools is a time-consuming process, often involving multiple application essays to multiple programs. With each institution looking for specific traits and experiences in candidates, it's imperative to craft applications that resonate with each program's unique ethos. As such, it’s vital that you take a thoughtful approach to reusing parts of or enti ..read more
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B-Schooled Podcast Episode #202: 12 To Do’s for MBA Admits, Part 2 of 2
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by stacyblackman
6d ago
This week on B-Schooled, we wrap up the encore of our two-episode series covering 12 important things that new MBA admits should take care of as soon as possible before they head to campus. We’ll cover the final six to-dos in this week’s episode, including budgeting for your MBA, planning to relocate, and figuring out how to best spend your time between now and matriculation (when you aren’t attending to all of the other to-dos!). And it’s worth mentioning again that in Part 1 of this series that aired last week, we covered how you can head off possible issues with your background check after ..read more
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Eight Tips for Starting Your MBA Application
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by Gurufi
1w ago
It’s spring, so MBA applicants looking to submit in R1 2024 have begun the process of building their applications. At Gurufi, we’ve helped thousands of applicants earn admission to their dream schools, so we understand not just the process, but the mindset and strategy, needed to earn admission into top MBA programs. In this video, we break down some early tips for thinking about your MBA application.   Starting your MBA application journey can be both exhilarating and daunting. With the aim of demystifying this process, we've compiled a video with eight essential tips to help you naviga ..read more
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6 Insider Tips on Applying for the Duke Fuqua MBA
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by FortunaAdmissions
1w ago
Duke University’s Fuqua School  has ascended to one of the top international business schools in its somewhat brief history. Fuqua is routinely ranked among the best domestic MBA programs —#6 by Poets & Quants and #11 (tied with Columbia University) by U.S. News & World Report in 2023. Outside of official rankings, Fuqua has also been recognized by Forbes as one of the most globally focused schools in the US, with about 47% of their class being international students. Over the past two years Duke has streamlined and revised their essays and short answer questions while retaining ..read more
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MBA Application Timeline: What to Do and When to Do It
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by MenloCoaching
1w ago
The MBA admissions timeline can be confusing. Whether you’re applying to one, three, or ten business schools, follow this timeline for efficient preparation and to ensure you are getting everything done in the optimal order! Roughly, here are the main groups of tasks: Steps for the MBA Admissions Process Profile Building: Extracurriculars and GMAT School selection and networking Written application items: Resume, career goals, personal story Recommendation letters School-specific essays and application forms Interview preparation Core MBA Application Timeline The core application process sho ..read more
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5 Insider Tips on Applying for the Duke Fuqua MBA
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by FortunaAdmissions
1w ago
Duke University’s Fuqua School  has ascended to one of the top international business schools in its somewhat brief history. Fuqua is routinely ranked among the best domestic MBA programs —#6 by Poets & Quants and #11 (tied with Columbia University) by U.S. News & World Report in 2023. Outside of official rankings, Fuqua has also been recognized by Forbes as one of the most globally focused schools in the US, with about 47% of their class being international students. Over the past two years Duke has streamlined and revised their essays and short answer questions while retaining ..read more
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Get to Know the M7 Business Schools and Find Your MBA Match
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by stacyblackman
1w ago
Embarking on the MBA journey is an exciting yet challenging endeavor. Among the elite M7 business schools—Harvard Business School, Stanford Graduate School of Business, Wharton School, Chicago Booth, Columbia Business School, Kellogg School of Management, and MIT Sloan—prospective students often find themselves faced with the daunting task of choosing the best fit for their MBA aspirations. Each institution boasts a distinct personality, catering to different strengths and preferences. In this blog post, we explore the unique characteristics of each of the M7 business schools, helping you nav ..read more
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B-Schooled Podcast Episode #201: 12 To Do’s for MBA Admits, Part 1 of 2
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by stacyblackman
2w ago
If you’re heading to business school this year, congrats! The hard part—pulling together your application materials and interviewing—is definitely over, but there are still some critical decisions you need to make and things you need to do between now and matriculation. We’ll cover the first six of these “to do’s” in this week’s encore episode of B-Schooled, including ensuring your professional network endures, building your new MBA network, and thinking through important job-related moves that could have big consequences. We’ll also discuss what you should do to avoid possible background che ..read more
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