If you’re applying to MBA programs, it’s probably not a surprise that it is a major financial commitment. Not only will you forgo two years of potential earnings, but you’ll also have to pay for accommodations, … Read More

Making good on a new year’s resolution that’s truly life-changing takes both courage and introspection. If yours is to apply for an MBA this year, you’ll also need determination and a great strategy to develop your … Read More

(Update: HBS Interview Prep is among the new special services offered by Fortuna Admissions.) Last month, Harvard Business School released interview invitations to R2 applicants. Roughly 1,600 candidates for next fall … Read More

Stanford‘s ascent to #1 in the FT Global MBA Ranking 2018 is sure to make headlines. GSB graduates are reporting remarkable salary figures—the first time a b-school has published average alumnus salary over $200k … Read More

Most applicants are too modest in their resume because they don’t want to “brag.” But taking the time to reflect, then succinctly articulate your professional value add is crucial for your business school resume. … Read More

Let’s face it: Chances are that there’s someone applying to your target school with the same job title. Applying to a top tier business school means you’ll be competing with many high-achieving wunderkinds with … Read More

Learning that your dream school has placed you on its waitlist is frustrating, and often disheartening. It certainly beats being rejected. But it’s also maddening—to be so close to your goal yet cast into the … Read More

According to legend, novelist Ernest Hemingway was challenged by fellow writers to tell a full story in six words. His response, penned in a few minutes on a bar napkin, won him $10 from each challenger: 
“For sale: … Read More

Ensure your MBA letters of recommendation are poised to tip the balance in your favor—from selecting your recommenders to preparing them to champion your candidacy. Your MBA letters of recommendation offer business … Read More

It’s no surprise that your social media posts are fair game within your business school candidacy. More than one-third of admissions officers visit applicants’ social media profiles to aid their decision-making (35% … Read More

When reviewing your MBA application, you want the Admissions Committee to think, “Ah, they really understand the culture of our school.” What does it take to customize your application to a specific MBA … Read More

Rankings success isn’t a new thing for Wharton. Wharton sat at the top of the BusinessWeek ranking from 1994 to 2000, and over the past 25 years has claimed the #1 spot no fewer than 10 times in the Financial Times … Read More

Which is the #1 ranked MBA program in Europe? It depends on who you ask. For the FT and BusinessWeek the winner in 2017 is INSEAD. Ask The Economist the same question and they say that this year it is HEC Paris. Forbes … Read More

Teaching leadership to the next generation of executives takes more than academic theory. So MBA programs around the globe have been tripping over themselves of late to find creative ways to engage students on their … Read More