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Meet the MBA Class of 2024: Sanjana Mehta, Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (NEWS)

By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: March 12, 2024

Sanjana Mehta Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad “A punctilious artisan who weaves excellence with unwavering determination and inspiring spirit.” Hometown: Vadodara, Gujarat Fun Fact About Yourself: Practical yet compassionate, M&A professional, mentor, music-lover, foodie, explorer Undergraduate School and Major: Undergraduate: Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, BCOM Graduate (Professional Course): The Institute of Chartered Accountants of…

Meet Northwestern Kellogg’s MBA Class Of 2025 (NEWS)

By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: March 8, 2024

You come for the people. That’s the real difference. Business school is all about being around the right people, the kind who’ll support and challenge you – and ultimately bring out your best. During recruiting, their alumni are the first to return your calls. When you visit campus, you find your fellow recruits are fun-loving…

Meet the MBA Class of 2025: Chibuzo Ikonte, Northwestern University (Kellogg) (NEWS)

By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: March 8, 2024

Chibuzo Ikonte Northwestern University, Kellogg School of Management “Resilient individual who leverages reflection to always be aware of life’s beauty.” Hometown: Los Angeles, California Fun Fact About Yourself: I am ambidextrous. I write with my right hand and do everything else with my left. Undergraduate School and Major: Northwestern University – Economics and Statistics Most…

Meet the MBA Class of 2025: Zachary Queen, Northwestern University (Kellogg) (NEWS)

By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: March 8, 2024

Zachary Queen Northwestern University, Kellogg School of Management “Marine Corps veteran; Husband and father; Perennially disappointed Washington DC football fan.” Hometown: Vienna/McLean, VA Fun Fact About Yourself: I got stage one frostbite on eight toes during my first deployment to Norway while training above the Arctic Circle. It was almost worth it to see the…

P&Q’s Must Reads: How Executives Rank The World’s Best Business Schools In 2024  (NEWS)

By: Kristy Bleizeffer | Last Updated: March 7, 2024

https://youtu.be/sc_oJ2Zuks4 Hello everyone  — Welcome back to Poets&Quants’ Must Reads, a quick, digestible recap of the top business school news, sponsored by CentreCourt, P&Q's virtual admission events. I’m your host, Kristy Bleizeffer, and I’ll be highlighting the most important P&Q stories you might have missed. So, let’s get to it.  No. 1: How Executives Rank…

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

By: Matt Symonds, Fortuna Admissions | Last Updated: March 6, 2024

You’ve decided the time is right to go earn your MBA – but it’s nearly spring and late in the admissions cycle. Deadlines for Round 3 (or even Round 4 at the international schools) are coming up. Business schools have already interviewed and admitted a lot of great candidates.  Is there still room in the…

Meet the EPGP Class of 2024: Prashant Bhatewara, IIM Bangalore (NEWS)

By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: March 6, 2024

Prashant Bhatewara Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore “Curious explorer, lifelong learner, and problem solver committed to growth, empathy, and making a difference.” Hometown: Indore, Madhya Pradesh Fun Fact About Yourself: Beyond my love for singing and movies, I bring laughter to gatherings with my spot-on mimicry. Undergraduate School and Major: Mechanical Engineering from Indian Institute…

Meet the EPGP Class of 2024: Raviroop Singh Kohli, IIM Bangalore (NEWS)

By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: March 6, 2024

Raviroop Singh Kohli      Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore “I love every little stream as much as I love the wide-open sea.” Hometown: Patiala, Punjab Fun Fact About Yourself: I love folk music and dance. I was featured on FM Radio, Jodhpur on Army Day (India) – 2019, where I discussed life in the Army and…

Meet the MBA Class of 2025: Mireya Iglesias Ayala, Harvard Business School (NEWS)

By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: March 5, 2024

Mireya Iglesias Ayala Harvard Business School “A first-generation Mexican-American whose unique worldview was shaped by growing up near the U.S.-Mexico border.” Hometown: Tucson, Arizona Fun Fact About Yourself: In 2022 I founded Envisions Project (EP), which aimed to support high-achieving, first-generation low-income (FGLI) students, particularly those leaving their home state for college, by providing financial…

Meet the MBA Class of 2025: Micah Holmes, Harvard Business School (NEWS)

By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: March 5, 2024

Micah Holmes Harvard Business School “Just a kid from Cleveland who dared to dream, and turned dreams into bigger realities.” Hometown: Cleveland, OH Fun Fact About Yourself: I’ve only ever applied to two schools in my life, Morehouse College and Harvard Business School. I was accepted to both on the first try. I wouldn’t recommend…

Meet The MBA Class Of 2025: Priyanka Gupta, UNC Kenan-Flagler (NEWS)

By: Meghan Marrin | Last Updated: March 4, 2024

Priyanka Gupta University of North Carolina, Kenan-Flagler Business School "A kaleidoscope of curiosity, crafting dreams into reality, orchestrating a symphony of ideas in motion." School: UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School Hometown: New Delhi, India Fun Fact About Yourself: I once hiked up a mountain backward just for the thrill of a new perspective. Undergraduate School and…

Meet The MBA Class Of 2025: Maria Alejandra Jaramillo, UNC Kenan-Flagler (NEWS)

By: Meghan Marrin | Last Updated: March 4, 2024

Maria Alejandra Jaramillo University of North Carolina, Kenan-Flagler Business School "Latina using her voice and power to strengthen communities, connect silos and advance climate justice." School: UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School Hometown: Bogotá, Colombia Fun Fact About Yourself: My hidden talent is graphic design. I won two graphic design competitions in middle school and high school.…

Meet The MBA Class Of 2025: Mosiah Lloyd, UNC Kenan-Flagler (NEWS)

By: Meghan Marrin | Last Updated: March 4, 2024

Mosiah Lloyd University of North Carolina, Kenan-Flagler Business School "An authentic individual full of charisma and has a passion for the built environment." School: UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School Hometown:  Washington, D.C. Fun Fact About Yourself: I have taken a solo trip to Tokyo, Japan. I’ve never been more nervous and excited in my life. The…

Harvard Business School Post-Interview Reflection Tips (NEWS)

By: Greg Yang | Last Updated: March 4, 2024

Tips for the Harvard Business School Post-Interview Reflection If you landed a Harvard Business School interview, chances are you’re close to the finish line. Approximately 50% of interviewees get accepted. But what you do after your interview is just as important as the interview itself. Debbie Choy, an admissions consultant at mbaMission, recently offered a…

Guide To 2+2 / Deferred Programs At HBS, GSB And Wharton (NEWS)

By: Gatehouse Admissions | Last Updated: March 13, 2024

Ten years ago, only a few top business schools offered versions of the Harvard Business School (HBS) 2+2 MBA Program or the Stanford Graduate School of Business (GSB) Deferred Enrollment Program. Now, as competition heats up at business schools to attract the most promising leaders of tomorrow, many of the top MBA programs are offering…

How to Get Into Dartmouth Tuck: Tips To Convey Your Fit (NEWS)

By: Jonathan Masland, Fortuna Admissions | Last Updated: May 2, 2024

When Tuck debuted its refreshed admissions criteria back in 2018, its new “niceness” factor made headlines. It’s since evolved “nice” into “encouraging” (which complements “smart, accomplished, and aware” as the fourth criteria). But the spirit is the same – the quintessential Tuck value to “actively support and celebrate others” requires both self and situational awareness,…

Meet the IPMX Class of 2024: Munish Kanna, Indian Institute of Management Lucknow (NEWS)

By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: February 26, 2024

Munish Kanna Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow “A foodie with passion for savoring life's flavors and one who seeks mindfulness in every experience.” Hometown: Jammu, Jammu & Kashmir Fun Fact About Yourself: I enjoy traveling and I am also good at planning trips. I had enjoyed amazing vacations in places like the Andamans, the Northeast,…

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MBA@UNC: Kenan-Flagler’s Online MBA Has Proven The Early Skeptics Wrong (NEWS)

By: John A. Byrne | Last Updated: December 10, 2024

“The way you show up matters to the people you work with. The choices you make can get you into stress. When you are in fear, uncertainty or stress, it’s difficult to do things well. This is not about being positive and optimistic. It’s about being authentic.” The speaker is not a psychologist. It's a…

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Traits Business Schools Seek In Applicants (NEWS)

By: Greg Yang | Last Updated: February 27, 2024

Traits Business Schools Seek in Applicants MBA admissions is holistic, which means admissions officers look beyond just test scores and GPA when considering applicants. US News recently highlighted key qualities that B-schools look for in applicants—from leadership to communication skills. LEADERSHIP POTENTIAL Evidence of leadership is critical when applying to B-school. In fact, many argue…

Meet the MBAEx Class of 2024: Ashwini Chavan, Indian Institute of Management Calcutta (NEWS)

By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: February 23, 2024

Ashwini Chavan IIM Calcutta School: Sri Guru Harkrishan Public School, Nagpur “Compassionate, honest, humble, cheerful with a million-dollar smile, patient listener, and always a learner.” Hometown: Nagpur, Maharashtra Fun Fact About Yourself: I get high with dance. Mad for dance! Undergraduate School and Major: BTech,Electrical and Electronics, Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, Nagpur Most Recent…

Meet the MBAEx Class of 2024: Luckshya Dagar, Indian Institute of Management Calcutta (NEWS)

By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: February 23, 2024

Luckshya Dagar IIM Calcutta School: Delhi Public School Greater Noida “Startup long-timer, blending technical and product strategy, fueled by an entrepreneurial spirit and innovation.” Hometown: New Delhi, Delhi Fun Fact About Yourself: I've got a superpower for spotting quirks, then becoming a master copycat! Undergraduate School and Major: B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering Most…

‘Dream Big, Be Resilient’: How This Blind MBA Student From India Made It To Columbia Business School (NEWS)

By: Kristy Bleizeffer | Last Updated: February 23, 2024

Growing up in Southern India, Rajeev Annapragada excelled in school, most often the top 1 or 2% of his class. He figured he’d end up becoming a doctor or engineer. But at age 12, he suddenly struggled to see the blackboard at the front of the class. He was diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder,…

From India to America: A Rising Wave of Business School Deans (NEWS)

By: Greg Yang | Last Updated: February 19, 2024

From India to America: A Rising Wave of Business School Deans in the US H. Rao Unnava still remembers his first day as the new dean of the Graduate School of Management (GSM) at the University of California in Davis back in 2016. “It was a very happy place,” he tells P&Q. “Everyone was just…

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The World’s Largest Companies (NEWS)

By: Greg Yang | Last Updated: December 19, 2024

The World’s Largest Companies Microsoft is the world largest company in terms of market cap, according to a new study. CEOWORLD Magazine recently ranked the world’s largest companies by market cap, which refers to the total dollar market value of a company's outstanding shares of stock. Among the largest companies were Microsoft ($3 trillion market…

Meet the MBA Class of 2024: Teresa Gomes, Imperial (NEWS)

By: Matt Symonds | Last Updated: February 10, 2024

Teresa Gomes Imperial College Business School “Before coming to Imperial if anyone told me I would work in an internationally diverse team including a service design student from Royal College of Arts, and come up with a deep technology based start-up idea within one week, I would have laughed at that person. Surprisingly, this is…

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Poets&Quants Backstage Online MBA Admissions Event Events For Prospective Online MBA Students Experience the world of the Online MBA, a rapidly growing, flexible, and affordable degree program tailored for ambitious business professionals. Our events offer exclusive access to top Online MBA programs, all conveniently brought together in one place! Discover exclusive and insider insights from…

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Military MBA Consulting is a premier MBA consulting firm serving military veterans since 2019. Our team of experienced professionals specializes in guiding you on how to best leverage your military experience to pave the path for your business future. Whether you’ve served in the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps or Navy, we help…