In this short video blog, Catherine and Caroline discuss what it takes to create a compelling career vision for the MBA application, along with the steps to take and questions to ask yourself in the early planning … Read More

Are there blush-worthy photos of you on Instagram? Have you ever taken to Twitter in a moment of frustration with a thinly veiled insult directed at your boss? Does your inattention to LinkedIn make you seem unconnected? … Read More

In our second vlog post on the topic of navigating MBA decisions, Catherine and Caroline discuss this fortuitous yet tricky issue: You’ve been accepted by your dream school, but have a scholarship offer from another … Read More

Following the debut of the GMAT’s integrated reasoning (IR) section in 2012, it wasn’t entirely clear how much emphasis top schools placed upon its importance. This 12-question, 30-minute section is scored on a 1 to … Read More

What matters most to you, and why? When Stanford GSB’s former Dean of Admissions Derrick Bolton first introduced this essay in the MBA application more than thirteen years ago, did he imagine it would become such an … Read More

You’ve been waitlisted at your dream school, but you have offers of acceptance elsewhere. What do you do now? Our Fortuna experts, Caroline Diarte Edwards (former INSEAD Director of Admissions) and Catherine Tuttle … Read More

It’s the sunset of MBA Admissions season, bringing joy to some and frustration or disappointment to others. For many it’s the most nerve-wracking time of the admissions cycle, signaling their final shot at securing a … Read More

Before you apply for an MBA is the best time to begin planning your financing. After all, you’re opting to forego your annual salary just as you’re committing to one of the biggest financial investments of your life. … Read More

Once you know an MBA is right for you, it’s understandable to want to be there as soon as possible. So where does this put you? While the window has closed to apply for fall entry to most top US schools, if you still … Read More

A version of this post first appeared on Poets&Quants. Spirits are soaring on INSEAD’s campuses this week thanks to the school’s number one spot in the Financial Times ranking for the 2nd straight year. INSEAD … Read More

Let’s be honest: Confess to applying for your MBA in Round 3 (R3) and prepare to raise eyebrows. After all, it is well known that top schools have selected the bulk of their classes by early April, so odds seem far … Read More

Donald Trump was 14 years old when John F. Kennedy was inaugurated. Long before Twitter, Kennedy knew the importance of galvanizing others with a short and inspiring line: “Ask not what your country can do for you; ask … Read More

Creating and conveying a career vision is an elemental part of your MBA application. It’s about portraying a clear picture of where you’ve been, where you are headed, and why an MBA is essential for getting you … Read More

Today’s article was written by Caroline Diarte Edwards, Director at Fortuna Admissions & Former INSEAD Director of Admissions, Marketing, and Financial Aid. You may or may not be celebrating the holidays this … Read More