Blog: Archive for the “Business School” Category

What exactly is business school, and how does one successfully navigate the application process? Whether you are just beginning to consider pursuing an MBA or are already deep into drafting your essays, this episode of The mbaMission Podcast offers valuable guidance. Senior Consultant Harold Simansky and mbaMission Founder and President Jeremy Shinewald begin by examining … Read More  

The University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School is widely considered one of the most elite MBA programs in the world, typically earning a spot among the top five global programs in the various business school rankings. In the 2024 U.S. News & World Report survey, Wharton claimed the number-one spot. Although Wharton is best known for … Read More  

Wondering whether you are too young or too old to pursue an MBA? In this post, we discuss what business schools really think about younger—and older—candidates.  Does Age Matter When Applying to an MBA Program? Here at mbaMission, one of the most common questions we are asked is “Am I too young [or old] to … Read More  

The path to an MBA tends to be a demanding and expensive one. The MBA programs of top-ranked U.S. business schools come with a hefty price tag, not to mention the intensive workload that students navigate throughout their education. For many aspiring MBAs, the end result is what makes it all worthwhile: MBAs are known … Read More  

Did you apply to business school in the 2025–2026 application season and were released from further consideration, otherwise known as “dinged”? If so, we want to help you improve your chances of success in the coming application cycle. Now through May 19, 2025, “dinged” applicants who plan to reapply have a chance to win an … Read More