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MBA Admissions
The business school that wants to get to know you
What are the secrets behind a top-ranked MBA program? To find out, we spoke to Shari Hubert, the Associate Dean of Admissions at Duke University, Fuqua School of Business. She told us about the things that underpin their MBA, how their interview process works, and why it’s so important that they get to know you.
November 05, 2021
4 min
MBA Success stories
Why an MBA doesn’t come with any guarantees
Shipra Sharma is used to change. Having already lived in several countries across Europe, North America, and Asia, she recently made England the fifth country she has lived in. She explained to MBAGRADSCHOOLS why the latest chapter in her life meant pursuing an MBA at Alliance Manchester Business School.
October 13, 2021
5 min
MBA Jobs
The alumni network that helped this student land a dream job at Google
After learning to thrive in a new culture, Chinese student Jifu Yao’s career is progressing exactly as he hoped when he started his MBA. He explained to us why patience was crucial to secure a dream job at Google after graduation.
October 11, 2021
4 min
MBA Success stories
Why the true barriers to success come from within
Azra Samji comes from a non-traditional MBA sector (nonprofit), which led to some initial doubts about her suitability for the Schulich MBA program. But she soon realized that hard work, dedication, and a willingness to leave your comfort zone are the real keys to overcoming life’s challenges.
October 04, 2021
4 min
Financing your MBA
How much does the INSEAD MBA really cost?
With a list of famous alumni, high average salaries, and an international reputation for excellence, the INSEAD MBA is one of the most prestigious MBA programs in the world. But how much does the program actually cost? We spoke to Virginie Fougea, Global Director of Admissions and Financial Aid at INSEAD, to find out.
September 29, 2021
4 min
MBA Admissions
Berkeley Haas MBA application secrets
What does it take to get accepted into one of the world’s top business schools? We spoke with Eric Askins, Executive Director of Full-Time MBA Admissions at UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business, to learn all about their admissions process and the leadership qualities they look for in candidates.
September 27, 2021
4 min
MBA Success stories
Learning to improve every day in The Bath MBA, University of Bath School of Management
Like many people around the world, the COVID-19 pandemic forced Louis Bollard to reassess his priorities. He told MBAGRADSCHOOLS about his reasons for studying an MBA, the value of incremental improvements and why going into the program with a clear plan has been so beneficial.
September 24, 2021
5 min
Financing your MBA
The whats, whys, and hows behind MBA scholarships
Getting an MBA scholarship can open the door to your dream program. We spoke to leading business schools and a top admissions expert to understand the whats, whys, and hows of winning a scholarship.
September 22, 2021
5 min
MBA Rankings
QS MBA Rankings 2022 | Results, analysis & how to understand them
We spoke to Daniel Khan, Senior Data Analyst at QS, to learn more about the QS Global MBA Rankings 2022. See this year’s list, our analysis of the rankings, and how you can best use the rankings to find your ideal MBA program.
September 20, 2021
4 min
MBA Admissions
How to understand GMAT percentiles – with GMAC’s Anjali McKenzie
GMAT percentiles are a way of comparing your GMAT score with other test-takers. But how are they calculated? And how do you interpret your percentile ranking? We spoke with Anjali McKenzie, Senior Product Manager at GMAC, to find out.
September 13, 2021
3 min
MBA Success stories
Why there may never be a perfect time to study an MBA
Shin Do is a Japanese student currently studying at HKUST Business School in Hong Kong. She told MBAGRADSCHOOLS about her reasons for pursuing an MBA, choosing Hong Kong, and why there may never be a perfect time for an MBA.
September 10, 2021
5 min
MBA Admissions
5 MBA interview tips from an admissions expert
The interview is one of the most important steps of the MBA application process – and there are several things you can do to prepare for it. We spoke to MBA admissions expert and founder of My MBA Path Petia Whitmore to hear her top MBA interview tips for candidates.
September 06, 2021