The process of applying for an MBA can be so overwhelming it’s no wonder most applicants seek help and support at some point in their MBA journey. There are plenty of avenues to seek advice and assistance, each with their advantages and disadvantages. This post reviews options ranging from self-directed research to hiring a professional MBA admissions consultant.
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Each year, thousands of highly qualified candidates compete for admission and scholarship money at top MBA programs. The competition is fierce and stakes are high, so many candidates seek expert advice to help make their applications as competitive as possible. MBA admissions consultants are professionals who can…
Read MoreMake no mistake about it. Your application to business school is an exercise in INFLUENCE and PERSUASION.
That's why I always take time to listen to research from Professor Jonah Berger of The Wharton School and see if there are lessons to apply to your MBA application.
Here’s a pro tip:
If you are working on your resume for your MBA application, check out class profiles like this awesome one from Yale School of Management. I love how they go beyond the stats to tell stories about the new cohort.
You'll read paragraphs like the following:
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- Mar 15, 2019 AIGAC Responds To Operation Varsity Blues: Reaffirms Commitment to Highest Standards of Integrity & Competence
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- May 1, 2017 Learn From an Accepted MBA Applicant's Resume
- Apr 12, 2017 What the Best Business Schools Look for in MBA Applicants
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Careers
- Oct 19, 2019 Choosing an MBA: Aim as High as You Can Reach
- Jun 8, 2019 Investment Banking or Technology - Which is the better career path for MBA students? (Part 4: Lifestyle)
- Jun 1, 2019 Investment Banking or Technology - Which is the better career path for MBA students? (Part 3: Work and Impact)
- May 24, 2019 Investment Banking or Technology - Which is the better career path for MBA students? (Part 2: Exit Opportunities)
- May 17, 2019 Investment Banking or Technology - Which is the better career path for MBA students? (Part 1: Compensation)
- Oct 16, 2018 3 Creative Ideas for Career Connections in Business School
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Rankings
- Sep 29, 2015 Mind Over Media Rankings
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School Search
- Mar 4, 2023 Showing your fun side in your MBA application
- Oct 31, 2022 Happy Halloween! Wicked Tips on Applying to Business School
- Nov 23, 2020 The Cost Of NOT Getting An MBA
- Nov 10, 2020 How has COVID-19 Changed the way MBA Admissions Officers are Reading Your Application?
- Oct 16, 2020 What’s B-School like during COVID-19? MBA Students Explain
- Mar 25, 2020 COVID-19: Can you still apply to a top-ranked MBA program right now?
- Oct 29, 2019 Explore International MBA or Masters Programmes Personally
- Oct 19, 2019 Choosing an MBA: Aim as High as You Can Reach
- Jul 26, 2019 What No One Tells You About Choosing the Perfect MBA Program
- Jun 18, 2019 Finding the Best Business School Fit
- Jan 3, 2019 Europe Vs USA: Where Should You Study For Your MBA?
- Dec 28, 2018 Searching for the best MBA program? How decoding a business school's holiday greeting can help.
- Nov 10, 2016 How a Specialized Business Master's Degree Can Boost Your Career
- Sep 29, 2015 Mind Over Media Rankings
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Why MBA?
- Jun 3, 2020 Should you apply to an MBA during COVID-19?
- Oct 19, 2019 Choosing an MBA: Aim as High as You Can Reach
- Aug 16, 2018 I Want To Start My Own Business—Should I Do An MBA?
- Dec 13, 2016 3 Questions to Ask When Considering an MBA for a Career Change
- Oct 7, 2016 Why Should I Get an MBA?
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