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Playing the MBA Admissions Waiting Game
For many MBA applicants, this is the hardest time of all. Your applications are in, the decision is out of your hands, and there is little left to do except hope for the best and wait on the MBA admissions committee’s answer. In my experience, waiting is very hard for many MBA applicants. They are…
Read MoreBeyond The Dramatics: Your MBA Choice
These past few weeks, business schools have been the subject of headlines that are, at least at first glance, damning. For example, a January 8th article from The Daily Beast dramatically implores, “Don’t Go To Business School!”, while a second headline from CBS Money Watch advertises “5 Reasons Not To Get An MBA” For the…
Read MoreMBA Programs Adapt to Fill New Niches
A recent article from The San Francisco Chronicle turned heads with the headline “MBAs less appealing to US students”. Like many newspaper headlines, this one is a bit of an overstatement- its intended to grab attention, not to convey nuance. However, the article itself drives an important point: Demand for an MBA education is becoming…
Read More2013 MBA Admissions Predictions
It’s one of the most talked about topics in America. Conversations have been swirling on the subject for a while, and are rising to a fever pitch. News stations seemed consumed by it. And no, we’re not talking about the royal baby. We’re talking about the economy. It was the focus issue of the election,…
Read MoreNew Year’s Resolutions for MBA Applicants
2013 is upon us, and the time for New Year’s resolutions has come. As the new year dawns, millions around the world will awake with renewed hopes and plans, strengthened commitment to goals old and new. For MBA applicants, the New Year brings new hopes and new worries. It might bring those highly anticipated admissions…
Read MoreA Global MBA Picture
In a recent survey, over 3,300 MBA employers around the globe shared their rankings for the world’s top business school. The results contained a little bit of the expected—traditional powers like Harvard Business School were near the top—and a little bit of the less expected—India’s top business schools were ranked as the most academically qualified,…
Read MoreA Thankful Pause: Reflecting on and Building Professional Relationships
Having just closed out November and celebrated Thanksgiving, this is a great time to reflect on the many things that we have to be thankful for, and how we can thank the people who are important in our lives. A simple word or letter of thanks is not hard to give, and can go a…
Read MoreHow to Ace Wharton’s Team Based Discussion
I am a big believer in preparation. There is enough evidence of the payoff of preparation, think of the countless hours Kobe Bryant puts into perfecting his jump shots. But having said that, I still think that there is such a thing as over preparation which can backfire and hurt your admissions chances. So when…
Read MoreFrom Combat to Corporate: Veterans with MBAs
Military veterans have long been an appealing demographic for employers, and with good reason- their experience hones unique skills and strengths that would be an asset to any company. That same appeal can be seen in MBA programs around the country, as more and more veterans, after completing their tour of duty, are applying to…
Read MoreOnline courses:The Changing Face of Business School Education
When you think about a typical MBA class, you probably picture 50-80 students gathered in a cozy sections or cohort classrooms, looking out on a beautiful grassy campus. For years, that picture roughly encapsulated the business school experience, and it is still the norm for most top MBA schools. However, another vision is rapidly demanding…
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