Andrew Hoff
What's Working in M7 Applications
What's Working in M7 Applications
Chicago Booth
Amerasia Consulting
Chicago Booth Ph.D. Program Receives $100 ...

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.

Chicago Booth Ph.D. Program Receives $100 Million
Application Advice, Application Process
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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
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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
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Questions To Ask Your Potential MBA Admissions Consultant

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Questions To Ask Your Potential MBA Admissions Consultant

KEY QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR POTENTIAL MBA ADMISSIONS CONSULTANT. Consultants cannot perform miracles, but they can help guide you through what may appear to be a foggy process, as well as provide structure and a second set of critical eyes as you develop your MBA application. So how do you pick who to work with? You have to invest the time to find someone who is the right fit. Here are some key questions to ask potential consultants during your initial consultation to help you find the best. 1. How many years of professional experience working with candidates do you have? 2. Have you ever dealt with a candidate like me? 3. How many clients do you accept in each round?

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Choosing an MBA Admissions Consultant

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Choosing an MBA Admissions Consultant

Choosing the ideal consultant is entirely dependent on if you connect. It's similar to selecting a personal trainer, real estate agent, or therapist. You want to come away from your meetings with a sense of confidence, optimism, and drive. Additionally, you should explore the best fit in terms of communication, culture, working methods, and personality.

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What The Decline of MBA Applications Means For You

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What The Decline of MBA Applications Means For You

If you're considering applying for an MBA this season, you may have heard about the recent MBA application slump. Due to schools reporting fewer MBA applicants, they are adding more application rounds and selectively waiving test criteria. Duke, Tuck, and Kellogg are among these institutions. So your question might be, is this the appropriate time for you to apply?

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How Business Schools View Deferral Requests

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How Business Schools View Deferral Requests

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.

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Common MBA Interview Mistakes

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Common MBA Interview Mistakes

In interviews, stories make a significant impact. They demonstrate your personality, which makes you memorable. However, many MBA candidates avoid telling their story for fear of making a mistake. However, if you avoid these top five mistakes, you will be able to share your story with confidence.

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Overcoming Adversity in Your MBA Application

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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.

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Langone Gifts $25M to NYU Stern Part-Time MBA Program

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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.

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Best MBA Schools For Family Business Applicants

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Best MBA Schools For Family Business Applicants

In this blog post, we will examine a list of the top MBA programs for family business candidates. If you want to bring your family into the next generation of business, it's worth looking into how an MBA might help you. Some schools offer a special curriculum or clubs for businesses.

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Why MBA Programs Love Family Business Applicants

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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

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.

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Don't Want To Settle?

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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.

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Is Your Life a Reflection of Your Values?

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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.

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Update: Your 2023 New Year's Resolutions

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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.

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Applying After an MBA Rejection?

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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.

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7 New Year's Resolutions for 2023 Applicants

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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.

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How to Write an Impressive MBA Resume

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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.

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5 Essential Soft Skills for Your MBA Application

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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.

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Why MBA Programs Love Family Business Applicants

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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.

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10 Reasons Why Soft Skills are Important

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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:

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5 Crucial Tips for the Round 2 Countdown

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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.