Waitlisted for your dream MBA program? Understanding the MBA waitlist acceptance rate is only part of the equation. Developing a strong MBA waitlist strategy is key to improving your chances of acceptance. This MBA waitlist strategy should highlight what makes you a strong candidate and address any weaknesses in your original application....
With Thanksgiving just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to take a pause and reflect on what we’re grateful for. If you’re applying to business school in Round 2, you may still be in the thick of applications. ...
If you’re applying to business school in Round 2, you’re likely hard at work refining your MBA application essays. With that in mind, we thought it would be a good time to share how to avoid common mistakes. These are three mistakes we commonly see people make in this critical part of the application process. ...
If you’ve begun to consider whether to apply to business school (maybe you even read our last article, 'Should I Get an MBA? Stuff They Tell You and Stuff They Don’t'), you likely have a multitude of questions swirling in your mind. ...
Social media’s impact is a hot topic, especially given the recent election in the U.S—But how does your social media presence really affect your chances when applying to MBA programs? Could sharing a strong on social or political issues impact the way MBA admissions committees see your application?...
Preparing a strong MBA application takes more time and effort than most applicants anticipate. With over a decade of experience advising MBA hopefuls, we’ve witnessed firsthand the significant difference between well-prepared applications and those rushed at the last minute....
You were granted a Wharton interview, congrats! You’re one step closer to being accepted. At this point, you might be curious about Wharton interview acceptance rate. Approximately, half of all applicants receive an interview invite, but only about one in five are accepted...
As MBA admissions consultants, we’re commonly asked, ‘what GPA do I need for a top MBA program?’ We get it – it’s easy to be concerned that a low GPA (which you have no ability to change at this point) will prevent you from being accepted to the MBA program of your dreams....
Are you applying to Chicago Booth? If so, read on for the Chicago Booth MBA essay questions and tips to ensure your answers stand out from the pack. We’re also sharing ideas for how to structure your Chicago Booth essay responses based on what we’ve seen be successful in the past....
HBS and Wharton applications are due in less than 2 weeks. Kellogg, Stanford, Columbia - just one week later. If you've been planning to apply in Round 1, we know you're likely ready to ‘be done with it already.’ We get it. But let's take a pause. Feeling tired or frustrated isn’t a great reason to...
