In the second MBA Dictionary post, we cover 16 more corporate and academic terms you should know if you want to fit in in the boardroom and understand your CEO’s [...]

Going into the admissions season, you might feel that your undergrad GPA, your GMAT quant score or that ten-month resume gap you have from 2008 is an albatross around your [...]

Heard any of the following application myths before? “If you’re over 27, you should have the word ‘director’ in your title.” “If you went to Harvard for undergrad, you’re [...]

One of the most eagerly anticipated parts of the MBA experience is the summer internship after Year 1. This year, Knewton is lucky enough to have two awesome interns -- [...]

These days it can be tough to know what you should do with your life! If you're seeing more than a few of these signs, you and an MBA are [...]

We all know “fun” is a relative term - for some that might mean ruling the boardroom, raking in millions, or advising powerful executives on their strategy. For others, “fun” [...]

In the first post of our “What to Memorize for the GMAT Verbal” series, we covered the business and logic vocabulary you should know for the test. In the second [...]

While it would be nice if everything happened according to plan during the MBA admissions process, this isn't always the case. Don't let yourself be caught off guard. Here are 8 [...]

With all the talk about the intimidating cost of an MBA degree, you may assume that you have to pay for every cent of it. And while you may be [...]

There may only be one application for each school, but everyone approaches the process with a different attitude or style. What’s yours? Take this short quiz to find out - [...]

Want to make sure you master the application season come September? Check out this list of ways you can sharpen your skills, your outlook, and be your very best for [...]

The business school application essay is quite a different beast from the academic essay, the creative memoir, and the informal blog post. It can be difficult to know how to [...]

In the first post of our “What to Memorize for the GMAT” series, we covered the business and logic vocabulary you should know for the test. Next up: grammar rules. Like [...]

There are two broad categories of MBA applicants: those who naturally fit the MBA stereotype, and those who naturally stand out. No matter what group you fall into, the challenge [...]

You’ve probably heard that the GMAT doesn’t require math or verbal skills beyond the high-school level and that it tests your analytical ability as opposed to your knowledge of a [...]

Do you really need an MBA? It's an age-old business question, one we’ve discussed before and that every expert has weighed in on at least once. The debate over whether [...]

Deciding whether to get an MBA can be a tough decision. On one hand, business school is a big investment of time and money. On the other, an MBA opens [...]

How do you know when you've studied enough for the GMAT? It's a question we get frequently from our students. And it's a good one: after so much prep work, how [...]

Early bird gets the... higher GMAT score? Some interesting data about average GMAT scores in a recent GMAC publication indicates that this might just be the case. According to the report, the [...]

If you’ve begun your b-school research, you’ve probably heard about the “case method.” Many business schools (Harvard perhaps best known among them) either base their curriculum on the case method [...]

There are countless career possibilities for MBAs. In this article, check out five Chicago Booth alums who set out on very different paths. (Also be sure to take a look [...]

Think you have to wait until after b-school to start the company of your dreams? Think again. Here's a list of 5 awesome companies that got their start while their [...]

Many students struggle with test anxiety at some point in their lives. Whether you’re paralyzed by anxiety before an important exam, or just have a few butterflies, here are 10 [...]

Before you’re "matched" with your ideal score, studying for the GMAT can feel a lot like the tortuous process we call dating. Luckily, we’re here to help you navigate the [...]

Business school students have a reputation of being intense go-getters, set on achieving their dreams. As it turns out, those dreams aren’t limited to business. Many students in MBA programs [...]