Blog: Archive for the “mbaMission Podcast” Category

Business school admissions committees ask about your activities outside of work, but what are they really looking for? Although much about the admissions process can be unpredictable, business schools generally have clear expectations for what an applicant’s extracurricular profile should look like and include—and understanding those expectations is key to building a stronger application.

MBA applicants invest significant time and effort into crafting strong applications, yet many still find themselves rejected from their target programs. The admissions process can be unpredictable, but business schools often have clear reasons for dinging otherwise qualified candidates does, and understanding those reasons is key to improving one’s chances the next time around.

MBA applicants with big career dreams often target the two most highly regarded business schools: Harvard Business School (HBS) and the Stanford Graduate School of Business (GSB). Both are consistently ranked among the best MBA programs in the world and offer extraordinary opportunities, but they provide very different educational experiences. And getting accepted to either—let … Read More  

Not every strong MBA applicant gets admitted on the first try, but a rejection does not mean that the door to business school is closed. In many cases, not being accepted the first time around gives candidates the opportunity to reflect, improve key elements of their profile, and come back with a stronger, more compelling … Read More  

Choosing an MBA admissions consultant can be one of the most important decisions you will make in the business school application process. But in an industry where anyone can claim expertise, how can you distinguish consultants who offer truly effective guidance based on a depth of experience from ones who provide merely surface-level advice?