I was in contact with a DiversityMBAPrep.com user who plans to apply to business school next fall. A year out, she is on track to hit the MBA application submit button. She is preparing for the GMAT, which she plans to take in January and she has already begun to build relationships with admissions officers […]
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Today’s post is brought to you by MBA House and written by Jarrod Stokes, Math Instructor at MBA House. (And I totally agree with him!!!) Going back to business school after years in the workforce isn’t as easy as just filling out the paperwork and walking through the doors. Instead of navigating managers, regular […]
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How many jobs have you had since finishing undergrad? Three? Four? Six? Is your resume stretching onto a second page in only 3-4 years because you’ve had several jobs? When MBA Admissions Officers look at your resume, what are they going to think about all of that job hopping? Will they understand your story or […]
Read MoreAs we get closer to the second round MBA application deadline, candidates have been sharing their admissions concerns with me. I’ve had more than a few people in the last week tell me that they are only concerned about the GMAT and their admissions essays. Makes sense, right? If you aren’t done with your GMAT, […]
Read MoreCheck out our Tuesday TwitterTalk, tonight at 9PM ET! Tuesday, October 9th: Application Management While Studying for the GMAT 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 […]
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 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 […]
Read MoreIt seems that little has changed in the MBA admissions cycle since my early days in the field. It’s September and prospective MBA applicants are freaking out about the GMAT. Nothing like looming application deadlines to raise the anxiety level! When I took the GMAT in 1995, it was only given four times a year […]
Read MoreLast week an article on CNN Money shared the journey from admissions officer to admissions consultant. My friend, Chioma Isiadinso pointed out that her former employer frowns upon admissions consultants. Having been in Admissions, I know this is a common sentiment. But seriously, admissions consultants are not evil! Admissions consultants fulfill a need and provide a […]
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