MBA Admissions Consultants - Waste of Money?

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The value of using an admissions consultant is certainly debatable. One would think, especially considering MBA candidates, that someone applying to elite programs would bring to bear maturity and introspection to present themselves in a manner worthy of attention from admissions committees and ultimately a seat in a class of the esteemed institution of their choice. This can be true. However, this is a rare scenario. High achieving candidates of all stripes receive thin envelopes (or short emails) more often than they should.

  

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MBA For the Network?

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Are you planning on pursuing an MBA to acquire a new network? Many look to the MBA as a way to acquire a network that will facilitate their career and personal goals. This is one of the selling points MBA programs stress consistently. While this is often discussed, their are other questions that are rarely considered in the conversation of MBA and network. 

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Just in time?

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As an MBA applicant, your project management skills are probably rather strong. You are likely familiar with driving projects past the finish line on time and under budget. If you have yet to embark on the MBA application process you may not realize that you will have to apply a strict project management perspective and framework to the MBA application process as well. 

 

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Changing Requirements in the MBA Application Process

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The MBA application process is in a state of flux. MBA programs are always trying to find ways to build a class of students that is well rounded yet reflective of the school's ideals, values, and personality. Traditionally, this means an interview process that includes several essays, interviews, and references to gather a sense of the candidates' qualifications and personality. As of late, we've seen this process disrupted.

 

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