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Can I Get Accepted to an MBA program If I Have Never Led a Team?

MBA programs look for several key factors in applicants, but leadership is always a particularly important one. Why? Admissions committees know that you will need leadership skills when working on team projects and other experiential opportunities in the MBA program. Schools also want candidates who will be involved in leading student clubs. If you already … Read More  

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EMBA versus MBA: Know the Differences

So, you are thinking about getting a master of business administration (MBA). Are you aware that you have multiple options for earning such a degree? In this post, we will compare two different options you might consider—a full-time MBA and an executive MBA (EMBA)—to help you determine which one might be “right” for you.  First, … Read More  

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How to Explain Gaps in Your MBA Resume

Many MBA applicants believe that their professional past needs to have followed a perfect trajectory, with them having gone seamlessly from job to job, from promotion to promotion. The reality, however, can be quite different. Candidates sometimes get laid off and are unable to find a new job for several months. Sometimes, an illness or … Read More  

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How to Use Social Media When Applying to Business School

Whether you love social media or hate it, you cannot afford to ignore it when you are applying to business school! You should assume that admissions committees will assess how your character and interests are reflected in your social media and general online presence—just as firms do during the recruiting process. In a 2023 survey by … Read More  

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