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Building a strong network is one of the most discussed benefits of attending business school—and one of the least understood in practice. MBA programs regularly emphasize the strength of their alumni communities and professional networks, but many applicants and students still struggle with a practical question: How do you actually use those networks to generate … Read More  

Debbie Lovich came to Boston Consulting Group (BCG) with a plan: Do great work, find her people, and make partner fast. She accomplished all three. Less than six years after joining the firm, she became the fastest partner promote in BCG’s history.

One of our consultants was recently conducting a ding review with a potential client who had applied to business school on his own but not been accepted. Together, they were exploring what the applicant might do differently this time, and our consultant asked whether the candidate had discussed any of his community service activities in … Read More  

MBA programs regard military applicants highly because of their leadership experience, discipline, ability to work with a team, and commitment to goals. Admissions committees also know that recruiters view military applicants very positively because of these same attributes. But to make your business school application as compelling as possible, you should be aware of some … Read More  

You might have gotten busy with fall activities or taken the GMAT or GRE a couple of extra times, and now you suddenly find yourself just a few weeks away from Round 2 deadlines. You might be wondering, “Can I get my applications submitted in time, or do I have to delay my plans by … Read More