Woman to Woman: Women are like snowflakes – each is unique and unlike any other, yet collectively they have certain common traits. Woman to Woman takes a closer look at those commonalities and how they impact the MBA application process. It’s time we got a handle on the negative self-talk. It happens in the mirror […]
Read MoreFor many business school applicants, the MBA will not be their first graduate degree. They may have previously earned a master’s degree, such as a master’s in engineering or in accounting, or earned other professional degrees such as an MD (medicine) or JD (law). An MBA applicant asked me recently how Admissions Committees weigh advanced […]
Read MoreDiversityMBAPrep.com hosted its Tuesday TwitterTalk on October 2nd on Differentiating Yourself in the MBA Application. You can download a recording of the talk from Dropbox. Here is a brief summary of the call: Key message 1: no other #MBA applicant is like you so differentiation can’t be about being unique #diverseMBA Key message 2: #MBA […]
Read MoreCheck out our Tuesday TwitterTalk, tonight at 9PM ET! Tuesday, October 2nd: Differentiating Yourself in the MBA Application What is TwitterTalk? TwitterTalk is a weekly 50-minute conference call using Twitter to share information and ask questions. DiversityMBAPrep.com developed this format to deliver connect our community and provide a forum for active discussion about the MBA […]
Read MoreAn MBA candidate recently asked me about the timing of building relationships with school representatives, wondering if it is important to build a relationship with schools before applying or whether it was OK to apply and then build relationships. The short answer: you should build relationships before you hit the submit button! Developing relationships in […]
Read MoreI’m at the National Black MBA Conference and heading over to the Career Fair in an hour or so. Company fairs and MBA school fairs are all the same with organizations setting up shop…or booths to meet candidates and share their opportunities. Unfortunately, most candidates don’t maximize the fair opportunity and leave a job or […]
Read MoreDiversityMBAPrep.com hosted its first Tuesday TwitterTalk September 25th on Refining Your MBA story. You can download a recording of the talk from Dropbox. Here is a brief summary of the call: Refining Your Story #1: determine what school wants to know and what they value in applicants #diverseMBA #MBA programs usually looking for leadership, teamwork, academic […]
Read MoreI’m heading to Indianapolis for the National Black MBA Association Conference tomorrow (let me know if you will be there!) It reminded me that business schools are hosting their diversity events – day or weekend events – to expose prospective women and minority MBA candidates to their MBA programs. When I was in admissions, I […]
Read MoreCheck out our Tuesday TwitterTalk which start Tuesday, May 25th at 9PM ET! Tuesday, September 25th: Refining Your MBA Story What is TwitterTalk? TwitterTalk is a weekly 50-minute conference call using Twitter to share information and ask questions. DiversityMBAPrep.com developed this format to deliver connect our community and provide a forum for active discussion about […]
Read MoreIs acing the GMAT a top priority? Well, the weekend is here! And it’s time to get busy. Are you remembering life before the GMAT and MBA applications – when your focus was on where you would be hanging out with your friends? Oh how those days are long gone so just put it out […]
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