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Maximizing Your Chances of Winning Financial Aid (NEWS)

By: Greg Yang | Last Updated: June 12, 2023

Maximizing Your Chances of Winning Financial Aid Graduates of top MBA programs walk away, on average, with debt ranging anywhere from $41,000 to more than $170,000. With the rising costs of an MBA education, it’s more important than ever to find ways to cut down on the price tag. US News recently offered a few…

Meet the MBA Class of 2024: Alexandra (Alex) Foty, University of Toronto (Rotman) (NEWS)

By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: June 10, 2023

Alexandra (Alex) Foty Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto “Endlessly searching for ways to explore and understand the world around me.” Hometown: Oakville, Ontario Fun Fact About Yourself: I am ambidextrous, which comes in “handy” for long exams. I prefer to draw with my left hand and write with my right. Undergraduate School and…

Meet the MBA Class of 2024: Adedayo Tope Akinyandenu, University of Toronto (Rotman) (NEWS)

By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: June 10, 2023

Adedayo Tope Akinyandenu Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto “A goal-getter who is passionate about positively impacting lives.” Hometown: Ondo Town and Ondo State, Nigeria Fun Fact About Yourself: I have a friendly personality that makes everyone around me comfortable communicating and interacting with me Undergraduate School and Major: Adekunle Ajasin University (B.Sc Biochemistry)…

P&Q’s Must Reads: Best 40-Under-40 Business School Professors Of 2023 (NEWS)

By: Kristy Bleizeffer | Last Updated: June 8, 2023

https://youtu.be/PlWAsCGUT_0 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: Best 40-Under-40 Business…

Meet the MBA Class of 2024: Mackenzie (Mack) Murray, Vanderbilt University (Owen) (NEWS)

By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: June 6, 2023

Mackenzie (Mack) Murray Vanderbilt University, Owen Graduate School of Management “Kenz, Mack Attack, Mack-aroni, Big Mack: girl of many nicknames, hopes, and dreams.” Hometown: Amesbury, MA Fun Fact About Yourself: I’m a Pure Barre instructor! Pre-Owen, I was an extreme early morning person, waking up pre-dawn to teach classes before heading to my full-time job.…

Meet the MBA Class of 2024: Sam Turner, Vanderbilt University (Owen) (NEWS)

By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: June 6, 2023

Sam Turner Vanderbilt University, Owen Graduate School of Management “I am a veteran, mom, and aspiring healthcare management professional looking to make a difference.” Hometown: Johnson City, TN Fun Fact About Yourself: I love reading World War II historical fiction. Undergraduate School and Major: United States Military Academy, Sociology Most Recent Employer and Job Title:…

Meet the MBA Class of 2024: Avani Gangavelli, Vanderbilt University (Owen) (NEWS)

By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: June 6, 2023

Avani Gangavelli Vanderbilt University, Owen Graduate School of Management “Sister, Daughter, Friend, Hiker, Reader, Dancer, Cookie Afficionado, Champion of Women in Business.” Hometown: Aurora, Colorado Fun Fact About Yourself: Nerdy Fun Fact: I have read each Harry Potter book over 30 times – I am a proud Gryffindor and massive Harry Potter fan. Cool Fun…

How Shaquille O’Neal Earned His MBA (NEWS)

By: Greg Yang | Last Updated: June 3, 2023

How Shaquille O’Neal Earned His MBA When Shaquille O’Neal wasn’t being taken seriously in business meetings, he knew something had to be done. “I noticed that every time I’d go to a business meeting that the guys who we’re doing deals with would be like, ‘Hello Shaq, how are you doing?’ And then they would…

10 Years Of Kellogg’s Zell Fellowship: ‘If Everyone Is Going Left, Look Right’ (NEWS)

By: Kristy Bleizeffer | Last Updated: August 25, 2023

The unofficial creed of Kellogg School of Management’s Zell Fellowship Program goes something like this: Push the boundaries. Take risks. Try something a little crazy. It’s a motto adopted from the program’s benefactor, Sam Zell. Program director David Schonthal had an idea just crazy enough to put the motto to the test: Take the entrepreneurial…

P&Q’s Must Reads: Acceptance Rates, Yield & More At The Top 50 U.S. MBA Programs (NEWS)

By: Kristy Bleizeffer | Last Updated: September 14, 2023

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:  Acceptance Rates, Yield &…

Interview Advice For Indian Applicants: How To Get Into Top MBA Programs (NEWS)

By: Swati Gupta | Last Updated: August 25, 2023

Rajesh was thrilled when he received an interview invitation from Wharton, his dream MBA program. He had worked hard on his application, scoring a 760 on the GMAT, writing compelling essays, and getting glowing recommendations. He was confident that he had what it took to get into the top business school. However, he made a…

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What It Now Costs To Hire An MBA Admissions Consultant (NEWS)

By: Anna Watson | Last Updated: June 20, 2023

Hiring an MBA coach to help you navigate your way into one of the world's highly selective business schools doesn't come cheap. Some candidates are spending as much as $20,000 to gain the advice of an MBA admissions consultant on just three applications. But the slim odds of getting into the world’s most selective MBA…

The New Shorter GRE: Less Than Two Hours Long (NEWS)

By: John A. Byrne | Last Updated: September 14, 2023

If the makers of standardized tests for business school admissions played poker, the GRE just said "I see you and raise you!" The Educational Testing Service, the administrator of the Graduate Record Exam, today (May 31) announced that it is nearly cutting the time to take its test in half to less than two hours…

P&Q’s Must Reads: Average GRE Scores At The Top 50 U.S. MBA Programs (NEWS)

By: Kristy Bleizeffer | Last Updated: May 30, 2023

https://youtu.be/dhGjHcAA-vc 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:  Average GRE Scores…

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MBA Application Deadlines For The 2023-2024 Admissions Cycle (NEWS)

By: John A. Byrne & Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: August 25, 2023

What goes down must come up? That's the likely scenario for MBA applications in the forthcoming 2023-2024 admissions cycle. Last year, the Top Ten business schools reported an overall acceptance rate of 22.2%, up from 18.4% a year earlier, as MBA applicant pools shrank. With a large number of layoffs of young professional workers in…

Meet The Michigan Ross MBA Class Of 2024 (NEWS)

By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: May 25, 2023

Think of a resort. All-inclusive. Activities and amenities galore. Always leaving you wanting more. The same could be said for the University of Michigan's Ross School of Business. All your needs in one place – always something happening with something for everyone. There may never be a dull moment, but Ross is no vacation. That’s…

Meet the MBA Class of 2024: Robin F. Baker, University of Michigan (Ross) (NEWS)

By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: May 25, 2023

Robin F. Baker University of Michigan, Ross School of Business “An audacious leader anchored by faith and with a passion for service.” Hometown: Bethel, North Carolina Fun Fact About Yourself: I have mastered the art of speed reading while enjoying my favorite Korean Dramas (K-Dramas) on Netflix. Undergraduate School and Major: University of North Carolina…

Meet the MBA Class of 2024: Cheryl Li, University of Michigan (Ross) (NEWS)

By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: May 25, 2023

Cheryl Li University of Michigan, Ross School of Business “An advertising veteran now advocating for minimalist lifestyle and maximalist life experience.” Hometown: Shenzhen, China Fun Fact About Yourself: There’s always a day (or more) in my trips where I’d eat at more than 10 restaurants in a day. Undergraduate School and Major: New York University…

Meet the MBA Class of 2024: Akbar Arsiwala, University of Michigan (Ross) (NEWS)

By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: May 25, 2023

Akbar Arsiwala University of Michigan, Ross School of Business “I'm the product of many families, including by birth and those selected by choice.” Hometown: Northville, Michigan Fun Fact About Yourself: I once lost a bet and had to run a full marathon in a "Scooby Doo" costume – never again! Undergraduate School and Major: United States Naval…

Meet the MBA Class of 2024: Hana Tomozawa, University of Michigan (Ross) (NEWS)

By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: May 25, 2023

Hana Tomozawa University of Michigan, Ross School of Business and School for Environment and Sustainability - University of Michigan “Waste nerd & retired college soccer player who speaks Spanish with an Argentine accent.” Hometown: Honolulu, HI Fun Fact About Yourself: I can read and write random bar food items in Korean from my experience as…

Meet the MBA Class of 2024: Zoya Agarwal, Columbia Business School (NEWS)

By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: May 19, 2023

Zoya Agarwal Columbia Business School “Disruptor, visionary, pioneer, inspirational, passionate, dreamer, change- maker, path- breaker. Here to change the world! I M POSSIBLE!” Hometown: Delhi, Delhi Fun Fact About Yourself: I am hilarious and I love to bring a smile on people’s faces to give them a streak of happiness Undergraduate School and Major: St.…

Meet the MBA Class of 2024: Laura Hyland, Columbia Business School (NEWS)

By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: May 19, 2023

Laura Hyland Columbia Business School “Curious, tea-loving Brit, passionate about the entertainment industry and its ability for positive impact.” Hometown: Southport, England Fun Fact About Yourself: I swam in the 2012 Olympic Trials. Undergraduate School and Major: University of Connecticut, Finance Most Recent Employer and Job Title: IMG, Senior Business Operations and Development Manager Aside…

June 15, 2023 (CALENDAR)

By: dgutierrez | Last Updated: June 8, 2023

Tailoring Your MBA Application For Each Target Business School Looking to enhance your chances of success and gain a competitive advantage in your MBA application? Join Sia Admissions for an exclusive event on Thursday, June 15, at 10 AM ET! Strengthen your application with effective strategies for customizing your application to showcase fit. Learn how…

June 6, 2023 (CALENDAR)

By: Heather Soderquist | Last Updated: June 1, 2023

Your Journey To Pursuing An MBA: How Personal Do You Get In Your MBA Essays Your unique stories led to your success. So, how do you tell those stories in your admission essays? Susan Berishaj, founder of Sia Admissions, will help guide you through your journey in creating those personal narratives that stand out. Join…

June 1, 2023 (CALENDAR)

By: dgutierrez | Last Updated: May 30, 2023

Showcase Your Impact: How To Address DEI Essay Questions As MBA essay prompts continue to be released, join Sia Admissions in the next session in essay development. Understand the importance of DEI in MBA applications in this free event.

May 25, 2023 (CALENDAR)

By: dgutierrez | Last Updated: May 22, 2023

Leading with Purpose: Highlighting Your Experience and Goals in Essays Join Sia Admissions founder, Susan Berishaj, for a LIVE session on how to write powerful MBA essays. In this session, you will learn how to express your passion and personal drive, set meaningful and realistic goals, leverage your strengths, and inject your unique voice and…

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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…