On Monday, May 1, Chicago Booth stated that businessman and philanthropist Ross Stevens, Ph.D. '96, had given the school's Ph.D. program $100 million to help push the boundaries of academic business research. The program will be called the Stevens Doctoral Program to honor Stevens.
People often decide to pursue an MBA without giving it much thought, but that's not a good idea. Before you start getting ready to apply, you should really think about why you want to get the degree and make sure it's the right choice for you. Here are five indicators that can help you decide if you're ready to apply to business school or not.
Have you ever woken up from a recurring nightmare in which you had to take an exam for which you hadn't studied? No one likes the feeling of not being prepared. And this worry takes over many parts of our professional lives. No one wants to be caught off guard in front of an MBA admissions committee, a current client or boss, or even a networking event. The answer is to be confident in all of these conversations and presentations. How? Preparedness. In this blog post, we'll talk about what you should do to get ready for a variety of common career scenarios.
Becoming a great manager is essential for becoming a great leader. Good managers not only extract great output from their employees, but they also relieve the executive team of most of the day-to-day operations, allowing them to focus on more tactical challenges. Leaders develop a vision, while managers develop goals and guide their teams toward shared goals connected to that vision. This blog post will go over five strategies to becoming a successful manager.
Darden has revised the essay questions to three simple prompts for the 2022–2023 application cycle. Their goal is to learn about all the facets of your background and personality. Note that Darden has also extended test flexibility this year which means applicants can request a test waiver or submit a range of tests, including MCAT, LSAT, GRE, and GMAT.
Candidates should be ambitious, inventive, and self-assured, with outstanding interpersonal skills, according to the Cambridge Judge admissions staff. Is this the perfect MBA program for you? Here are some MBA admissions breakdowns and ideas to help you figure out if this institution is right for you.
What we have been sharing with our clients is the idea of looking towards more European MBA programs. We have seen clients find better fits, enjoy greater results, and go on to be incredibly happy in EU schools. After initially not even considering the possibility! Let's break down why European MBA programs are emerging as an ideal market.
The Wharton admissions committee wants the person who knows you the best at work – usually a direct supervisor – to attest to your skills, achievements, and qualities. They need that first-person POV brought to the table. Wharton wants to get the nuanced insight and real-world examples of how you perform with others.
Wharton is one of the few schools that require you to declare a major and select electives before entering their MBA program. But how do you determine what those MBA classes are ahead of your arrival? Well, you will have to do some business school research. Here is a step-to-step guide to help you decipher the process.
What MBA applicants should be doing right now (earlier on in the application process) and without letting the cat out of the bag, approach your boss. Only do this if you think your boss is going to be receptive to you applying to business school. Gage to see how supportive they are and if they would provide you an LOR.
