Congratulations, you’ve been accepted to your top choice for business school! You’re excited and ready for the challenge. There’s just one hitch – the school hasn’t offered you the financial aid package that you were expecting. Well, now what? Too many people particularly women do nothing and just accept an initial offer as final. Unfortunately, […]
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Today’s post is written by David Gerrard and brought to you by MBA House. To learn more about MBA House, visit the website (and find info on an MBA House promotion on our Resources page) Here’s something that can get in our way on the Reading Comprehension section of the GMAT: school. In school, when we’re […]
Read MorePlanning to submit your current resume with your MBA application? Think again. Watch this video to learn how to present a resume that doesn’t drag down your MBA application.
Read MoreToday’s post is brought to you by MBA House. To learn more about MBA House, visit the website (find a info on an MBA House promotion DiversityMBAPrep.com Resources page) Most people think math is hard. They’re not wrong, but they’re not always right either. Yes, the GMAT examines some difficult, abstract ideas, but these ideas are grounded in reality, […]
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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 MoreDiversityMBAPrep.com hosted its Tuesday TwitterTalk on October 23rd on Managing Relationships for 1st and 2nd round #MBA applicants. You can download a recording of the talk from Dropbox. Here is a brief summary of the call: The Purpose of MBA relationships: Strengthen your application Improve your admissions odds Grow you professional network #MBA Relationships #1: Understand industry […]
Read MoreWatch this three-minute video to learn more about Getting into Business School with a Low GPA:
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 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 […]
Read MoreEvery business school is looking to increase its diversity (of its students, faculty and staff). This is not just about ethnicity and gender, though for most schools, those are the highest priorities. It’s also about attracting candidates from different backgrounds and experiences – military, LGBT, from various regions of the US and the world, various […]
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