Beat The GMAT - the MBA Social Network

By Sweeny Chhabra, Forté Fellow MBA 2013, INSEAD. When I moved from Toronto to Singapore back in 2010, little did I realize the extent to which the experience would help me learn and grow. Now, as I embark on my MBA at … Read More

Mark Lellouch here. Yesterday, I was just another member of the Admissionado MBA consulting team. And now, I’m Michelle’s consultant… with a blog! Is this what fame feels like? Anyway, like Kyn (who is working … Read More

I have been getting very antsy waiting to really kick the application process into high gear so I thought today was a good day to check and see if the application and essay dates were publicized yet at my schools of … Read More

Hey everybody. I’m Kyn, one of the Senior Consultants here at Admissionado… and also the guy teaming up with Axolotl for his 2014 apps. We just had our kick-off call to get this whole party started, and I realized … Read More

What’s it like for a mom with two kids and a management consultant husband to decide to go to business school? The short answer: it’s not very easy. I should certainly know. As I complete my first year as a full-time … Read More

It’s been awhile since anyone has asked me why I have decided to get an MBA. It got to the point that I forgot it is a bit unusual. However, a friend recently asked a pointed question: “Why an MBA and not an MPA from … Read More

So, you laid it on the table during this MBA admissions cycle. Your GMAT score and undergrad GPA were in range, you have a solid work history, strong extras, clear goals AND don’t know of any reason that any of your … Read More

Our second blogger, Michelle, proves that there’s more to a bschool class than a bunch of bankers and consultants. And should she play her cards right, her non-traditional background can get her across the finish line, … Read More

It’s time to meet our new Admissionado bloggers. First up, Axolotl (no, that’s not his real name)… Age: 25 Nationality: American Field: Private Equity Admissionado Consultant: Kyn Chaturvedi What do you want to … Read More

One of my two goals is to save up enough money to finance my MBA responsibly. At the beginning of my journey I went on a budget, my first REAL budget. So how has it been going? The short answer is…just okay. The long … Read More

I recently found this great site called Beat The GMAT. They are an MBA oriented social network and seem to be a great source of information and they have a great community of folks in the process of or currently … Read More

Recently some one asked me what I actually did on my GMAT test day. I thought it was a great question and it is one that people don’t ask enough or give the appropriate level of detail on. I have had a specific test … Read More

I wanted to start compiling a list of things I am reading, re-reading, and plan to read to help me on my MBA journey. Any and all other suggestions welcome! Like that old P.S.A. says…knowledge is power. You Don’t … Read More

In a recent question, a reader in Los Angeles asked me asked a question about law school and business school. As usual, I did this during my first take. If anyone has any follow up questions, feel free to send them my … Read More