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March 8, 2026

Why You Were Rejected From Your Dream Graduate School

Graduate school is competitive, and the truth is plenty of candidates get turned away every year, and it can be a tough pill to swallow.  In the for example, Penn State University had to turn away nearly 15,000 of the 20,000 applicants that applied to their graduate programs.  Understanding that […]
January 4, 2026

Who Gets into Stanford Graduate School of Business?

The Stanford Graduate School of Business is arguably one of the best business schools in the world. Competition for a seat in the MBA class is fierce, with acceptance rates hovering around six percent. So, if you have your sights set on this prestigious program, here are a few things […]
September 20, 2025

How to Tackle the Wharton MBA Essays

Are you applying to the Wharton MBA program? If so, you’ve likely begun thinking about how to approach the Wharton MBA essay questions. You’ve come to the right place. Read on for tips to ensure your responses are as strong as possible. Wharton MBA Essay Questions How do you plan […]
August 13, 2022

Your Goals Are a Pitch

Imagine it’s 2042: you were admitted to your dream MBA program, recruited for your dream job, and generally you succeeded beyond your wildest dreams. Now you’re looking to put some of your money in the hands of an up-and-coming entrepreneur, to generate returns while you sail your yacht around. You […]
March 21, 2022

Spotting How Easy Math Can Solve Certain Types of GMAT Quant Questions

To properly follow along with this post, it would help if you owned a recent copy of the GMAC Official Guide. Assuming that you have one, the question that I’ll be discussing can be found in the GMAT2015, GMAT2016 or GMAT2017 – it’s question number 229 in the Problem Solving […]
December 8, 2021

Top MBA Admissions Advice From Current Students

We surveyed current MBA students about their top MBA admissions advice about getting into business school. Over 1,000 current MBA students were surveyed and we calculated what the top 10 most popular pieces of advice MBA students had to offer about getting into your dream business school. Advice ranges from […]
October 28, 2021

How to Approach MBA Essays from the World’s Top Schools

You’re applying to B-School this year, right? Take it from us (simply because we’ve been in your shoes)… your essays are real darn important. You need exceptional essays to explain what makes you tick, why you’re worth the gamble, and how you’re so different than the plethora of other folks […]
September 29, 2021

The Cost of an MBA Program

In the last few years, the economy has been seen as uncertain at best. From an unusually low inflation rate to a relatively bleak jobs picture, it’s no surprise that you’re looking for ways to improve your career. However, there is one important question: is it actually worth pursuing an […]
August 18, 2021

MBA Debt

test More grads are piling on high student MBA debt, a recently study found. The average debt held by MBA grads, according to SoFi, is $74,707, three years after graduation.  MBAs from the top 10 U.S. business schools graduated with a mind-boggling $317.4 million in graduate loans. And that sum is […]
March 2, 2021

Planning Your MBA Admissions Timeline

By Alex Collazo February is a comparatively light time for us MBA admissions consultants. Last year’s applicants have largely completed their work, and next year’s deadlines won’t even be released by admissions committees for a couple more months. It’s a time to think ahead, analyze our data, and plan for […]