The Tuesday Q&A: Why should I Choose HBS over Stanford GSB?

QUESTION: [This question came to us from a friend on Quora.] Why should I choose HBS over Stanford GSB? ANSWER: Great question, eh? First off, anyone who has to choose between these two world class programs… well, that’s a GREAT problem to have. In most respects, you really can’t go wrong.  But let’s say you DID have to choose. Why should you choose one over the other? [Just a note: I hate to pick sides here (since we send so many …
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From Our Consultants: What Makes My B-school Different

We’ve all read the rankings. We all know what US News thinks of b-schools in the United States, and what the Financial Times thinks of b-school programs around the world. But what do real people think? You know, the people who actually went to these programs. Why did THEY choose to get their MBA from that specific program? And what makes that MBA program unique? Well, let’s find out. We asked our team of consultants to share the #1 thing …
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The Tuesday Q&A: Can I Get into Kellogg?

QUESTION: I have always liked Kellogg, especially when I went to visit the school a few times. I really want to go there, but I’m not sure if I can get in. A little about me: I attended a top undergraduate program in China, where I majored in management. I then got a Master’s in the US from a top-10 university. I have a 3.3 GPA, 750 on my GMAT and a TOEFL waiver. I’ll have two years of full-time …
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Get to Know Columbia’s New EMBA Program

Exciting news from CBS, folks. They’ve just announced brand new EMBA program they’re calling “EMBA-Americas.” Per Columbia’s website: Columbia EMBA-Americas is designed for highly accomplished and motivated professionals who are looking to enhance their career with a top executive MBA degree, but whose location or schedule precludes them from attending the traditional alternating weekend format of Columbia’s EMBA New York Program… EMBA-Americas offers an opportunity for students to take advantage of Columbia Business School’s unparalleled access to the global business …
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Tuesday Q&A: What Can I Really Do Now for my MBA Applications?

QUESTION: I keep hearing you say that people should start their applications early. But the essay prompts won’t be out for a few more months still. What can I really do now? ANSWER: This is a very good question. Why? Because I know there are so many people reading this right now, just sitting around and waiting for those application essay questions to be released. And let me tell you, you’re wasting precious time, my friends. It’s true the essays …
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Big Changes to GRE Scores

Looks like the folks behind the GRE are really ramping up their efforts to de-throne the GMAT as the go-to standardized test for b-school admissions.  The GRE has taken a backseat to the GMAT for… well, forever in the world of b-school admissions, and while some MBA programs have begun to accept GRE scores, the GMAT still reigns supreme. But with new changes announced on Tuesday by the Educational Testing service (the company that created the GRE), that may finally …
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The Tuesday Q&A: Should I Switch Jobs to Improve My Chances?

QUESTION: I am an Indian male working for an IT company. I have about 9 months of job experience. I understand that business schools get a lot of applications from Indian IT males each year and it is very difficult to stand out in such a crowd of applications with almost similar profiles. I am thinking of quitting my current job and working for an NGO. Will that improve my chances at a business school? If yes, then should that …
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MBA Round 1 Application Timeline

We all know the MBA application process is a tough one. Between researching programs, writing essays, visiting schools, finding recommenders, and, oh yeah, holding a job simultaneously, it’s all too easy to get lost in the shuffle. Like most things in life, it helps to have a plan. And to stick to it. Because, trust us, the last thing you want to do is try and cram everything in the month before those deadlines. [It’s ugly. Very, very ugly.] The …
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The Tuesday Q&A: Should I Try For a Better Program?

QUESTION: I was admitted to SMU Cox with a large scholarship for Fall 2012. Looking at my stats, I knew I could apply to other top ranked schools and I really wanted to apply to HBS, Wharton, NYU Stern, INSEAD, and a few other schools. But due to hectic project schedules I could not apply to any of these. I am now in a dilemma as to what should I do? Should I accept the admission with scholarship without even …
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30% off Precision Essay Packages, Plus a FREE All-Access Pass

Many folks have (wisely) begun the process of applying to b-school. And some unusually determined folks who were unsuccessful this year have knocked on our doors seeking help for how they can re-apply but do it right a second time around. To all forward thinking business school aspirants: let’s rock this joint. We have an unusually privileged vantage point when it comes to observing admission trends. Having worked with thousands of folks, we get to see what works and what …
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