AIGAC 2014 MBA Applicant Survey Results
How do you rate? MBA Applicant Survey Results Last week, the Association of International Graduate Admissions Consultants (AIGAC) released the results of their annual MBA Applicant Survey, which solicits the perspective of MBA applicants on the admissions process and provides insights into applicant perceptions of each stage of the admissions process, from tools they first use […]
The State of the MBA – 2014
Considering an MBA? The Time is Right! The Graduate Management Admission Council’s (GMAC) recent employment report for new MBA graduates was full of good news. “More companies in all sectors and across the world plan to hire business school graduates, with projected hiring rates the highest for all degree types since the Great Recession started […]
How to Craft a Killer Business School Resume
MBA Admissions Tips: Your Resume When preparing MBA applications, the majority of business schools will ask for your resume. In general, your resume should be a one-page, professional resume. However, it will most likely be different from the resume you send when interviewing for a job. A prospective MBA program wants to know about your […]
Why B-School Application Essays Matter
MBA Admissions Insight: The Mindset of Your Essays By Paul S. Bodine, Paul Bodine Admissions Consulting Why do business schools use essays to evaluate MBA applicants? Because, though it may sound odd, admissions officers want to let you in. If you doubt that, consider the background of the typical admission committee member. Typically, she is an […]
How to Make Time to Study for the GMAT — When There’s Already Too Much To Do
Tips on How to Manage the Work / B-School Balance You’re so excited that you finally made the decision to go to business school. The only problem is that in between the thrilling start to a new learning adventure and where you stand right now is a series of not-so-fun, yet essential activities that you […]
Top 7 Gifts to Get an MBA Applicant This Holiday Season (including priceless gifts!)
Guest post from Yael Redelman-Sidi, the founder of Admit1MBA, a truly personal Admission Consulting services. Her favorite gifts this holiday season: chocolates and a one-way ticket to Paris (or Rio). Your colleague, best friend, daughter/son, or spouse is going to go all in and try to get into a top MBA program this year. Here’s […]
Are You a Wharton Wannabe?
Now is your opportunity to find out what you need to know to get accepted to Wharton Business School! This Wednesday, October 30 2013, Linda Abraham of Accepted.com will be sharing the strategy for successfully applying to Wharton, tips for the TBD, and the low-down on the school’s recent press coverage. Join Linda live for […]
Expert Tips on Getting into Business School
MBA Admissions Interview with Georgetown’s McDonough School of Business The following is an interview with Shari Hubert, Associate Dean of Admissions for Georgetown’s McDonough School of Business. She shares behind-the-scenes tips on what business school admissions officers are looking for, how the GMAT factors into scholarship possibilities, what you should be doing now to prepare […]
MBA Interviews: Prepare Before Clicking “Submit”
Preparing for Your B-School Admissions Interview The following is a guest post from the admissions experts at Admit1mba.com, a personal admissions consulting firm located in NYC and helping global applicants in their MBA journey. If you are applying to business school by the first or second application deadline, you should start thinking about your MBA […]
Choosing Your Business School Recommenders, Revisited
By Paul S. Bodine, Paul Bodine Admissions Consulting Never forget that admissions committees love recommendation letters from supervisors. These professionals have the seniority and leadership experience to judge employees, and evaluating people is frequently a key part of their managerial role. Their opinion comes with baked-in credibility. Even assuming that your immediate supervisor wrote your first […]



















