Chicago Booth
Amerasia Consulting
How to Approach the HBS Interview

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.

How to Approach the HBS Interview
Application Advice, Application Process
Amerasia Consulting
Are You MBA-Ready? Here Are 5 Indicators You Are

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.

Are You MBA-Ready? Here Are 5 Indicators You Are
B-school Life, Key Thoughts, Leadership
Amerasia Consulting
How to Prepare for Important Career Moments

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.

How to Prepare for Important Career Moments
Key Thoughts, Leadership
Amerasia Consulting
5 Ways To Becoming an Effective Manager

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.

5 Ways To Becoming an Effective Manager
Key Thoughts, Yale SOM, Gender Equality
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Women And Equality at the Leadership Table

Imposter syndrome for women is real, according to Kris Mercuri, director of MBA admissions, recruiting, and outreach at Yale, and women must acknowledge it as one of the things they can manage. Women are required in all areas as thought leaders and decision-makers but how do women can actually get there? In this blog post, we discuss the obstacles of gender parity and how to overcome them.

Women And Equality at the Leadership Table

Wharton

Wharton: What's New in 2023?

Wharton: What's New in 2023?

What's New at Wharton in 2023? The Wharton School will begin its Global Executive MBA online in May 2023. Wharton has been offering online courses for over a decade, but it is the first of the top five business schools to offer an online hybrid MBA program. Secondly, Wharton continues to invest in improving the learning environment. Tangen Hall, its entrepreneurial centre, is included. Finally, this year, Wharton will launch new specialties in ESG and DEI. The school not only teaches these courses, but it is also progressively operating on the basis of them.

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Wharton MBA Essay Analysis for 2022-2023

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Wharton MBA Essay Analysis for 2022-2023

For a second year running, Wharton asks students to write an essay about their career goals. Your post-MBA professional goals should be clearly stated in this essay. Explain your long-term and short-term career goals, as well as the larger impact you want to make on your respective industry, community, country, or region

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Other Graduate Degrees (MF, MFE, MiM) To Consider

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Other Graduate Degrees (MF, MFE, MiM) To Consider

Attaining a master’s degree in business enables you to build a professional network, identify career opportunities, and improve prospects for future promotions and raises. We at Amerasia Consulting cover all aspects of the graduate school admission process including MF, MFE, MiM and many other top graduate programs.

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Law or Business... or Both? The JD MBA Program

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Law or Business... or Both? The JD MBA Program

Instead of dedicating five years to pursue both a business and a law degree, schools have combined the two programs together. You can earn a dual JD MBA degree in only four years. There are separate or integrated applications depending on each school. Either way, it is vital that you showcase how your professional experiences position you for both the corporate and legal career path.

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Interested in Applying for Early Admission MBA Programs?

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Interested in Applying for Early Admission MBA Programs?

Early admission MBA programs are designed for undergraduate students, or graduate students with no full-time work experience. Students who are ready to get a head start and solidify the next stage in their career. It also appeals to recent graduates who want to build expertise before getting their MBA.

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4 REASONS TO CONSIDER AN EXECUTIVE MBA (EMBA)

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4 REASONS TO CONSIDER AN EXECUTIVE MBA (EMBA)

Many business school applicants are hesitant to take time away from work and family to pursue a full-time MBA. Therefore, an Executive MBA is attractive for many professionals. An EMBA provides rigorous specialized training, and can be completed part-time (sometimes in as little as 18 months).

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Wharton’s Team-Based Discussion: The Most Important Thing to Remember

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Wharton’s Team-Based Discussion: The Most Important Thing to Remember

The most important thing to remember during your Team Based Discussion at Wharton is to adhere to Wharton’s DNA: “Knowledge for Action and Collaborative Innovation.” However, a lot of MBA candidates come in thinking it’s all about coming up with the best idea. However, it's not and here's why.

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The MBA Interview: What Happens if You Aren’t Sure How to Answer a Question?

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The MBA Interview: What Happens if You Aren’t Sure How to Answer a Question?

You got the interview. How do you not mess this up? Prepare, prepare, prepare. But also know - even if you’ve been preparing your heart out – there will always come a moment where you could strike a blank. What happens if you aren’t sure how to answer a question? The number one thing you need to do is be confident.

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15 “Interpersonal Characteristics” to Consider for your Wharton LOR

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15 “Interpersonal Characteristics” to Consider for your Wharton LOR

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.

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PERSONALIZING YOUR INTERESTS IN AN MBA PROGRAM

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PERSONALIZING YOUR INTERESTS IN AN MBA PROGRAM

The simplest and most important thing you can do to improve your "Why B-School X" portion of career goals essay is to personalize any and all content. Make anything you write about the school specific to you. Make it specific to your experience and your desires. Or make it specific to what you require from a program.

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10 Steps To Deciphering Wharton Electives

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10 Steps To Deciphering Wharton Electives

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.

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Things You Must Know Before Writing Your Essays

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Things You Must Know Before Writing Your Essays

When approaching writing your MBA admissions goals essay, you have to get into the right mindset. Always think, "I must answer the question directly, at a high level. Thus, my long-term goal should be front and center.”

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The Biggest MBA Essay Writing Tip

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The Biggest MBA Essay Writing Tip

Summertime is essentially the MBA application prep season. There are a ton of things to think about when applying to business school, almost to the point of being overwhelming. Overwhelmed by the MBA essay writing process? Use a simple matrix to ensure you cover all your bases.

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Tactical Aspects To Wharton’s Curriculum

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Tactical Aspects To Wharton’s Curriculum

Wharton believes their differentiation is in their thought leadership and faculty research. What does this mean to future MBA applicants to Wharton? Well, we need to decipher it. The most valuable guide you can read if you want to apply to Wharton is the Wharton’s MBA Resource Guide.

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Wharton's New Dean: A New Direction for Wharton?

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Wharton's New Dean: A New Direction for Wharton?

In July 2020, Wharton appointed a new Dean Erika James. How can you use this information to apply for your MBA to Wharton this year? You can capitalize on any new direction by including it in your essay. Wharton's pedagogy, culture of innovation, and learning environment has survived several deans.

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Deciphering Wharton’s “Knowledge for Action” and “Collaborative Innovation”

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Deciphering Wharton’s “Knowledge for Action” and “Collaborative Innovation”

Wharton believes their differentiation is in their thought leadership and faculty research. They believe they offer students a superior educational experience due to opportunities they provide to translate intellectual capital into better management knowledge.

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LinkedIn Search Techniques To Determine Your MBA Goals

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LinkedIn Search Techniques To Determine Your MBA Goals

Once you have are clearer in determining your realistic goals, here are some search techniques on LinkedIn to help you further your MBA research. Firstly, start on your targeted MBA program’s page (on LinkedIn). Then search for your desired title (e.g., “Product manager”)

Example Search: UCLA Anderson, Product Manager

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UPDATES: The Most Important Thing To Do After You Hit Submit

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UPDATES: The Most Important Thing To Do After You Hit Submit

After submitting your MBA application, the most important thing you can do is to keep engaging your target business schools. After you’ve completed all your submissions, you should still keep reaching out to your target MBA schools with substantial updates. This will make you stand out and look more competitive.

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WORK ON YOUR MBA APPLICATION RESUME LAST

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WORK ON YOUR MBA APPLICATION RESUME LAST

Work on your MBA application resume last — within the last two or three weeks before the school deadline. Why? There are going to be things that you work on that come up at work, all recent updates you will need to capture and include in your resume. The resume is a living document that is constantly updated.

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE HIRING AN MBA ADMISSIONS CONSULTANT

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE HIRING AN MBA ADMISSIONS CONSULTANT

If you are aspiring to enroll at one of the top business schools like Harvard, Wharton or Stanford (which only admits 5 percent of applicants) you will likely need professional help to gain admission. Competition for spots at these schools is incredibly intense and an MBA admissions consultant could improve your chances drastically. But not all MBA Admissions Consultants are equal.