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If you want to go to business school but are not coming from a “traditional” background in consulting or finance, you might be worried that you will not be accepted to a top MBA program. Maybe you are a teacher, an athlete, or a journalist. Perhaps you are in the military or have a background … Read More  

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