Blog: Archive for the “News” Category

In the past, we have commented on how the MBA has been under attack from academics. Well, here is an interesting switch: academics at MBA programs are now under attack from MBAs. The Financial Times recently commented on why, unlike lawyers who devour journals, MBAs choose not to read publications from top-business schools or attend … Read More  

Recently, the New York Times published an article about the “The Falling Down Professions,” citing medicine and law, as two well-paid professions that are now falling out of favor. What was interesting about this article is that it did not appear in the Business section, but in the Style section, which clearly suggests that this … Read More  

At MBA Mission, our mantra is “differentiation, differentiation, differentiation.” Well, we have now been featured in an article on Businessweek.com, alongside Wharton’s Director of Admissions, Thomas Caleel, entitled “How to Stand Out from the Herd,” exploring and emphasizing this topic in depth. In the article, Businessweek’s Alina Dizik states, “Coming across as genuine in essays is vital. And officials … Read More  

At MBA Mission, we take pride in our strong relationship with Manhattan GMAT. Recently, we contributed a piece on avoiding the perils of over-representation for their “GMATTERS” newsletter. We thought that we would share it with our own blog readers as well: Investment bankers. Consultants. Software Engineers. What do these three groups have in common? You may have answered, “over-representation,” … Read More  

Well, Canadian Business came out with its annual Business School issue this week and the good news is that it contained a complimentary article about MBA Mission Founder, entitled “Best Foot Forward.” In the article, author Erin Pooley, showcases MBA Mission as a firm that is making a difference for applicants around the world, despite … Read More