MBA Requirements

There is a LOT of information out there about the MBA application process. When you first start to research it is difficult to get a simple list of what is required. Here is that simple list. Watch the video below to learn the 7 major elements of an MBA application. Take note of where you are and manage your time appropriately. MBA Application Checklist Quick List of Requirements for an MBA Continue Reading →

2 + 2 = MBA?

The Harvard Business School (HBS) has created a new program that allows college juniors to get on the MBA track. They call it “HBS 2+2″. Students accepted into this program are guaranteed a future place at HBS as long as they follow the program. Continue Reading →

Get a Head Start on the Competition

This post is for all of those professionals that like to get started early. Thinking through the MBA application process early in the year has many advantages. The pressure is extremely low and many of your friends are ending their application process with fresh memories. This is the time to Continue Reading →

MBA Interview …by Webcam?

The interview is an important part of the MBA application process. For many MBA applicants, this is the first time someone from the admissions committee is going to hear your voice and see your face. This is an opportunity for the interviewer to experience your passion for an MBA in Continue Reading →

What Kind of Job Will I Get?

And what does one do with an MBA anyway? What kind of role does an MBA typically fill? What kind of tasks is he/she responsible for? Who are the more popular recruiters? Below are three commonly filled roles by newly minted MBAs. Keep in mind that these Continue Reading →

Powerpoint in Your Application?

Early in 2008 we got a new development.  The University of Chicago is requiring its applicants to submit four “PowerPoint like” slides as a part of their MBA application. The purpose of this new requirement is to allow an applicant to show his/her creative side in a classic business medium. Continue Reading →

I’m Tired of This Application Stuff

One of the things people rarely talk about is the fatigue involved with the MBA application process. Fatigue is real and it can stop the positive momentum you have built up. Here are a couple of thoughts for you if your inspiration is a little low. Continue Reading →

The Toughest Interview Question…Ever!

So…tell me about yourself… So many applicants have hurt their chances by responding to the “question” incorrectly. It isn’t really a “question”, but it is a request from the interviewer. He/she is asking you to impress them with your story. Don’t waste this opportunity. Give the person Continue Reading →

Better Than The Average GMAT

Who really wants an average GMAT anyway? I know you sure don’t. That is why you are reading this post. You are looking to do better than average on the GMAT. The good news is the GMAT is not really hard, but it is tricky. You have to understand its unique scoring method and how to interpret the questions being asked. Here are some quick thoughts to help you eliminate the GMAT as a roadblock to your best MBA application.

  • Understand GMAT Scoring – This

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