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Most top business schools expect you to have work experience by the time you apply, but there are still some options if you’re currently in school. One of these is Harvard Business School’s 2+2 Program. 2+2 is a deferred admissions program for students applying straight out of college or master’s programs who haven’t been out…

Lower tuition costs are a selling point for MBA programs outside the U.S. But some schools are starting to bring their fees more in line with U.S. schools, and they’re finding it doesn’t necessarily deter applicants. This week Financial Times covered recent changes at McGill University’s Desautels Faculty of Management in Canada and Vlerick Business…

There’s some luck involved in MBA admissions, but that doesn’t mean you have to just throw the dice and wait to see how things turn out. There are a lot of things in your control you can do to make sure the odds are more in your favor. Here are 6 ways you can improve…

If you got off to a rocky start in college or hit a rough patch in your studies, it doesn’t necessarily have to derail your B-school plans – even if it puts a dent in your GPA. In fact, business schools love a good turnaround story. Pulling yourself back up from academic failure can demonstrate…

Enrolling in an EMBA program is an investment. Not just because it increases your earning potential, but also because it can be costly! For a few years now Wharton, Columbia and Kellogg have been neck-and-neck for the dubious honor of most expensive EMBA program. As fees continue to rise, the day is fast approaching when…

People sometimes ask me if it’s worth visiting a school they’re interested in. This is an easy one: yes, absolutely! While visiting the MBA schools you’re interested in might not be practical if you’re an international applicant, you should make a visit to campus a priority if at all possible. Passing up an opportunity to…

Deciding between multiple MBA programs you’ve been admitted to is the best kind of dilemma to have, but it’s still a dilemma. It’s easy to feel torn. We had an applicant we worked with at EXPRTUS who ended up with a good result at the end of the application process: she was accepted to both…

After going through the MBA application process, getting a rejection at the end can be a shock. Like any kind of bad news, different people have different reactions, but there are a few common emotions that tend to surface. The first is anger. It can be incredibly frustrating to go through all the  the work…

Getting waitlisted for business school might be the most nerve-wracking admissions decision you can get. Just when you thought you were finally going to get a “yes” or a “no,” you get a “maybe…we’ll see what happens.” Despite the name, being on the “waitlist” doesn’t mean you should just wait around crossing your fingers for…

If you’ve been admitted to business school, the first thing to do is celebrate! You made it, and all your hard work paid off. But that doesn’t mean there isn’t work still to be done! Before committing, you want to research the school you’ve been admitted to in depth to make sure you know exactly…