Archive for April 2014

Here at Expartus, we stress the importance of a personal brand and its power in your career. A positive brand- a brand of integrity- will always be an asset, and a negative brand will eventually become a hindrance. For proof, look no further than Donald Sterling, the owner of the Los Angeles Clippers NBA basketball…

Recognizing that tuition and other fees can be cost-prohibitive for many talented students, top MBA programs have striven to make funding available, based both on merit and financial need. There are a wide variety of MBA scholarship opportunities out there, from those offered by specific schools to open awards given by companies or private foundations.…

Last week, 14 deans from the U.S.’s top business schools came together at the White House to discuss how their schools could encourage working families in the business environment. The meeting was part of preparations for a White House Summit on Working Families in June. The location was very fitting, as the White House doubles…

There’s not a corporate brand out there that wouldn’t envy the Stanford Graduate School of Business right now. At a time when B-School education is regularly criticized as staid or out of touch, the Stanford brand seems to have an undeniable cache. It’s the Bill Clinton of the B-School world- smart, with an almost magnetic…

Today, Earth Day, provides an excellent opportunity to pause and consider how the goal that we seek- admission to excellent MBA programs- impacts wider social and environmental change. Top business schools envision themselves as breeding grounds for the visionary leaders of tomorrow, and as such, they have a tremendous opportunity to instill sustainable values in…

If you are considering applying for an MBA program in 2015 or 2016, you are likely contemplating several campus visits. And, I am willing to bet that you have asked yourself or others several of the following questions. Here are the answers that you need to know. Will I get extra points on my application…

We just wrapped up a successful admissions seminar in London, but I’d hate to limit the insights to Londoners. So, here are the top takeaways that I shared with attendees, most of whom are looking at applying to B-School within the next year or two. Define your personal brand NOW. If you remember nothing else…

You’ve been waitlisted. Sure, it’s not exactly the result that you were hoping for. But, as frustrating as a “Maybe” answer can be, at least it is not a “No.”. You still have a shot- a good shot- at being admitted to this school. You just need to know which steps to take. 1. Find…

Digital popularity is a fickle friend. Already, B-Schools are moving on from Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) and towards more immersive, interactive digital experiences. Last month, Harvard Business School announced it’s much awaited-venture into online education. HBX is not your typical MOOC. It insists on active student engagement. This is something that has proved elusive…