This is a big holiday weekend in the United States.
Not only is it the “unofficial” end of summer with Labor Day suddenly here, but for those who are applying to business school in the 2024-2025 admissions cycle, this is also the last weekend before some important Round 1 Full-time MBA deadlines next week. (Looking at you, Harvard Business School!)
Read MoreWe’re almost to the end of 2020, and like the pandemic has altered most things, it will change our holiday season, too. This year has allowed for more alone time and greater reflection. Now that the gift-giving season is upon us, maybe you’re thinking about what to send across the country to your loved ones, as well as what you can do for yourself in the New Year.
I’ve always encouraged my clients to view an MBA degree as an investment in themselves. Now that holiday music is playing and decorations are popping-up, I’m starting to think of the MBA degree from a new perspective: as a gift for your career -- one that keeps giving.
Read MoreApplicants often dwell on whether getting an MBA is worth the price-tag — and rightfully so. But it’s also worth contemplating the cost of forgoing the degree.
Click here to read more in my article for Poets&Quants.
Read MoreAs if deciding whether to pursue an MBA wasn’t challenging enough, COVID-19 has added a dimension of uncertainty to the equation. As an admissions consultant, I find myself fielding an entirely new set of questions from prospective applicants such as: “Is hybrid worth the cost of tuition?” “How will COVID-19 affect my hiring prospects?” and “Will networking benefits be the same?” To gain some insight, I have reached out to MBA students attending top institutions this Fall to learn how COVID-19 has shaped their experiences. Whether you are still contemplating applying this Fall or you have already submitted applications, I hope their feedback will provide clarity in your decision-making process
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