Blog: Archive for the “Application Tips” Category

Applying to business school as a nontraditional candidate or reapplicant can come with unique challenges—and unique opportunities. In this conversation, Senior MBA Admissions Consultant Heidi Wiese Granner sits down with Harvard Business School (HBS) 2023 graduate Zoe, who shares her journey to the elite program after building a career in education and consulting. As both … Read More  

The topic of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) remains a central and increasingly complex one in MBA admissions. In the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to end race-conscious admissions, many business school applicants are wondering what has actually changed, what still matters, and how to approach their own backgrounds and experiences authentically in … Read More  

Applying to business school as a couple can be a challenging yet rewarding shared experience. If you and your partner have both decided that an MBA degree is in your future, here are seven tips to keep in mind as you begin the application process.

Now is the time to get ready for the HBS admissions interview, which is crucial step in your application process. mbaMission’s Devi Vallabhaneni, a Harvard Business School graduate and former HBS MBA interviewer, has more than 20 years of experience in MBA admissions and readiness. She has conducted thousands of real and mock HBS interviews … Read More  

You might have seen my video on the MBA admissions year that was 2025. To recap, I talked about some of the disruption to the admissions environment that occurred as a result of the Trump administration’s ongoing battle with American universities. We are speculating that application volumes dropped significantly among international applicants in 2025. Just … Read More