It’s a big step.

Writing checks to a tutor. Late nights prepping for the GMAT. Another demand to squeeze in. Another pressure sapping your energy. It’s a risk, no doubt. When you apply to business school, you’re going to put yourself out there. A process of reflection and rejection. A do-or-die commitment that will upend your life. A leap of faith – with no guarantees.

There’s a lot to process. And every applicant asks the same questions: Where do I start? What do I need to know? Where should I invest my time? How do I make the right impression? What factors matter most? Bottom line: they want to know what works.

Strategy. Testing. Writing. Interviewing. Choosing. Poets&Quants covers it all. That’s why we ask adcoms, consultants, and students to share their experiences and best practices. Looking to get an edge in landing a spot in your target school? Here is a roundup of admissions advice from the best minds in education.

MBA APPLICATIONS

How Much Is Too Much Information In Your MBA Application?

How to Explain an Employment Gap in Your MBA Application

Take These Steps After Submitting Your MBA Application

How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome as an MBA Applicant

MBA Admissions In Rounds 3 And Beyond: How To Make The Most Of Your Chances

Applying In Round 3? Here’s What to Consider

3 Key Habits of Successful MBA Applicants

When To Start Your MBA Application

Optional Essays: When to Include and When to Skip

Positioning Extracurriculars On Your MBA Application

Getting Multiple Business School Acceptances: Increasing Your Odds

How To Structure Your MBA Essays

Why Are MBA Application Goals Important?

Advice Column: Insider Tips For Your MBA Applications

How To Highlight Growth In Your MBA Application

MBA Application Final Touches: Top Tips and Tricks

The ‘Introduce Yourself’ MBA Essay

AI Detection Tools On MBA Essays: False Positives? Fakes?

Personal MBA Coach’s Tips For “Choice” Essays

Advice Column: Should You Be Honest In Your MBA Applications?

How To Apply To Business School In Fewer Than 6 Weeks

The ‘Do This, Not That’ MBA Essay Checklist

Advice Column: Applying To Business School Last Minute?

 

LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION

The Basics of an MBA Letter of Support

3 Ways to Give Thanks to Your MBA Recommenders

How to Set your Recommender Up for Success

Tips for Securing a Strong MBA Recommendation Letter

3 Tips To Set Your Recommender Up For Success

How To Get A Killer MBA Letter Of Recommendation

3 Tips for Securing a Strong Letter of Recommendation

 

GPA

How to Offset a Low GPA

 

GMAT

GMAT Test Takers Rush To Take The Old Exam That Sunsets On Jan. 31

Common GMAT Myths Debunked

Navigating The New GMAT Focus Edition And GRE

GMAT vs GRE And Test Taking Strategy

GMAT vs. GRE: Navigating Changes & Strategies for Success

The GMAT Focus Edition | Tricks, Tips, And Insider Intel

GMAT vs GRE For MBA Applicants | What’s The Right Strategy?

How To Get Into A Top MBA Program With A Low Test Score

MBA Roundup: A Perfect GMAT: How One Applicant Achieved An 805

Expert: The 5 Worst GMAT Study Mistakes

 

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