target programs

Don't Want To Settle?

Don't Want To Settle?

It's cliche to be told that you should "never settle." Sounds fantastic in a TV commercial or in movies, but is it realistic in real life? When it comes to returning to applying for your MBA, what do you do when the offers simply don't come in? Choosing a backup strategy does not have to be a compromise.

HOW TO COMPLETE YOUR FINAL MBA PROGRAM(S) SELECTION

HOW TO COMPLETE YOUR FINAL MBA PROGRAM(S) SELECTION

An MBA list should usually be pushing the envelope a bit - aiming for all b-schools that you really want to go to and that feel pretty hard to get into. To get to this main idea, we will work through: General philosophy on selecting MBA programs, the contextual nature of ROI, and finishing off a list of programs.

REACHING OUT TO YOUR TARGET MBA PROGRAMS

REACHING OUT TO YOUR TARGET MBA PROGRAMS

You are now ready to narrow your school selection list to 5 MBA target programs by reaching out to them. Check the admissions committee website from each target school. Most of them will have an ambassador program where they will get currents students to email you back. Start reaching out to ambassador programs early.

The most difficult thing about getting an MBA is getting in (admitted).

The most difficult thing about getting an MBA is getting in (admitted).

Let me be clear: nobody fails out of b-school. Then why does business school have a reputation for being so intense and rigorous?

The toughest part about getting your MBA is getting accepted into the best program.

The MBA Applicant's "Hail Mary"

The MBA Applicant's "Hail Mary"

Sometimes tossing out an MBA application where you have very little chance of getting in can work in your favor. It’s the MBA applicant’s version of the “Hail Mary” play in American football.

Up and Coming MBA Programs

Up and Coming MBA Programs

It’s hard to ignore the top ten business schools in America.  Of all the applications that are submitted to b-schools each year, the top ten schools receive 75% of them.  No wonder the process is so competitive!  While it’s a great idea to apply to schools in the top ten if you feel you are competitive and a good fit, there are dozens of other great programs out there which you might want to consider as part of your broader application strategy.  Here’s a list of pick-six programs you might want to investigate…

Should You Care That an MBA Program is Good at Marketing Itself?

Should You Care That an MBA Program is Good at Marketing Itself?

This post is going to feel like its about Wharton, but its not - not really.  I'm prompted to write it because of Wharton, but it is about a larger issue, which is whether or not you should have a takeaway when you see that an MBA program is going all in on its marketing.  Should you read into it or ignore it?  And if you do search out some meaning, is it is good or bad thing when a business school suddenly seems to have hired a new marketing whiz who knows how to game the headlines?  Let's dive in.