The MBA application cycle is nearing an end. And, even if you've been accepted to more than one school, you may not feel prepared to attend college - at least not at those programs. If this sounds similar, you may want to consider requesting a deferment. However, when you request a deferral, take into account what business schools genuinely think. We provide you with some more insight in this blog post.
Common MBA Interview Mistakes
Overcoming Adversity in Your MBA Application
It's highly unlikely that you'll be able to apply for an MBA without submitting an essay about a challenge you faced and how it changed you. You could find yourself at a loss for words and are perhaps reluctant to discuss your struggles or areas of weakness in your writing. However, this blog post will explore how to approach this essay question while still presenting yourself as a competitive MBA applicant.
Langone Gifts $25M to NYU Stern Part-Time MBA Program
Kenneth Langone, an alumni of NYU Stern's 1960 class, and his wife, Elaine, have donated $25 million to expand scholarships for military and veterans in the part-time program. So, if you're a veteran or active-duty member of the military, think about applying to a part-time MBA program in New York City. Because NYU is giving the message that you should apply here.
Best MBA Schools For Family Business Applicants
Why MBA Programs Love Family Business Applicants
Your first instinct may be that mentioning your family business on your MBA application is irrelevant, if not detrimental to your prospects of admission. But not entirely. In this blog post, we will examine why family business candidates make excellent MBA students and how to approach your application if you come from a family business background.
Understanding MBA Legacy Admissions
Legacy admissions is a process in which universities give children of alumni special consideration when determining who to accept. Legacy admissions have grown increasingly contentious as top colleges claim to want to diversity, yet one reason they continue to admit children of alumni is because it is clearly in the school's self-interest to do so. A new report, The Future of Fair Admissions, exposes the magnitude of the practice and asks for legislation to curb or perhaps abolish it.
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.
Is Your Life a Reflection of Your Values?
With the start of a new year comes an enormous amount of pressure to establish a variety of ambitious goals. Most individuals struggle with balancing things because they haven't been self-reflective enough to find out what they're attempting to balance. We examine how self-reflection may help you connect your behaviors with your values in this blog post.
Update: Your 2023 New Year's Resolutions
We've only had two weeks of the new year so far. How are your goals coming along?
MBA hopefuls often feel more excited about starting over at the beginning of the new year. Getting an MBA is a big deal—it changes your career and your life, and it makes you want to do your best. The problem with changing your life is that it can quickly become too much. In this blog post, we address this issue.
Applying After an MBA Rejection?
It's all too simple to second-guess yourself after a rejection. However, don't make any conclusions about what went wrong. Find someone who isn't too close to your candidacy to read your application and tell you what impression you left on them. You might be shocked by how your application appears on paper. A professional admissions consultant may provide you with valuable insight, and many will provide valuable comments... gratis.
7 New Year's Resolutions for 2023 Applicants
It's that time of year again: the start of a new year. A new beginning. If you're reading this to acquire some ideas for goals you want to achieve in the coming year, you've come to the perfect place. This blog post is meant to help you become the greatest version of a prospective MBA applicant by inspiring new goals or building on existing ones.
How to Write an Impressive MBA Resume
When putting up a resume for your MBA application, bear in mind that it is not the same as the resume you would submit in a job application. Too many details in your MBA application resume might be detrimental. You should, however, highlight your critical thinking and decision-making ability. Here are some pointers to assist you determine what material to include and exclude from your MBA Application resume.
5 Essential Soft Skills for Your MBA Application
The 5 Intangible Skills Your MBA Application Cannot Do Without
Soft skills are transferrable personality traits and behaviors that can be applied to a variety of situations. Soft skills, as opposed to technical or "hard" skills, are interpersonal and behavioral skills that help you work effectively with others and help advance you in your career. Soft skills are a combination of social skills, character traits, and employment qualities.
Why MBA Programs Love Family Business Applicants
Your first instinct may be that mentioning your family business on your MBA application is irrelevant, if not detrimental to your prospects of admission. But not entirely. In this blog post, we will examine why family business candidates make excellent MBA students and how to approach your application if you come from a family business background.
10 Reasons Why Soft Skills are Important
Admissions committees know that soft skills are important for business schools, so it's important to show that you have them, especially when applying to top MBA programs. Through your soft skills, the admissions committee can get a sense of who you are and what makes you successful. Here are ten reasons why soft skills are important for your MBA application and, in turn, your career goals:
5 Crucial Tips for the Round 2 Countdown
There are about two weeks until the Round 2 MBA deadlines for the top business schools. What precisely does this mean for you? It entails being deliberate about where you direct your attention and energy. It was possible for you to mold your profile six months ago, but with only a couple of weeks left—interrupted by several holidays—all it's about polish and presentation now.
How To Develop Emotional Intelligence
Emotional intelligence, or EQ, is an awareness of your own emotions as well as the emotions of people around you - and how to act on that knowledge. In this blog post, we discuss the four components of EQ as well as ways for developing each of these: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship management.
UPDATE: What To Do After You Hit Submit
The most crucial thing you can do after completing your MBA application is to continue connecting with your target business schools. Yes, you have other MBA applications to submit to several institutions. That is a priority, so go ahead and do it. Even if you have completed all of your submissions, you should continue to contact your target MBA schools.
Are You Eagerly Awaiting the MBA Decisions?
Are you stuck in limbo, awaiting responses from business schools? It's difficult to wait for MBA decisions or interview invitations. Here's a look at what's going on behind the scenes, as well as some advice to help you get through it. It may be tempting, but avoid the forums. There is a lot of disinformation out there, as well as people publishing absolutely false information. Take nothing you read on the internet seriously unless it comes directly from the school.