Similar to undergraduate admissions, MBA applications are typically evaluated holistically — which means extracurricular activities are just one of many factors considered in the decision process.

Depending on your career path, earning a joint degree in law and business can be worth the investment of both time and tuition. Over the last few decades, trends in law and business have led to ...

Applying for an MBA program can be a long and difficult process. Focus your energy on optimizing the key application components to create a standout application. Know your application deadlines and ...

Many prospective MBA students feel intimidated by the amount of work involved in applying to business school. "Fear is the primary reason applicants lose the energy to continue," MBA admissions ...

The last few months of college are a whirlwind of term papers, campus activities you’d overlooked, farewell parties and of course the job search. But what if you were guaranteed a spot at one of the ...

Twenty-two years ago this month, I was working at a multinational advertising firm in Taiwan, plotting my way out of there, and planning how to get into the doors of the business school of my dreams.

As you begin working diligently on your application, it’s important to recognize that letters of recommendation are an important part of the process. Your recommenders' letters allow the admissions ...

When applying to an MBA program, it’s easy to overthink the process and unintentionally undersell yourself and your accomplishments. Often, it’s the stress of completing the application itself, which ...

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2021 may become one of the most competitive years in MBA history. If mentioning COVID-19, focus on how you overcame challenges and used this time productively. Make sure you're "interesting" and ...

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Usually, J.D.--MBA students can apply to add on an MBA during their first year of law school. Since law school is longer and often more selective than business school, this is an easier and more ...