The resume you used to get your last job is not the one you will use to apply to business school. I know, it’s frustrating! You perfected your resume [...]

The resume you used to get your last job is not the one you will use to apply to business school. I know - it’s frustrating. You spent hours getting [...]

First, the (kinda) bad news: it’s unlikely you’ll be able to use the current version of your resume for your business school applications. In fact, you’re probably going to want [...]

The strong work ethic associated with investment bankers and money managers and the prestige that comes with working for a big brand are attributes that business schools such as Harvard, [...]

With summer coming to an end (though for those of us on the east coast it does not feel that way weather wise) and round two deadlines for most schools [...]

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vr241Fr2TVg[/youtube] Once you have made your choice of which schools to apply to, it is time for another serious decision—how are you going to finance your studies? In this video, Rebekah Lewin, [...]

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QXAaQLQZZcg&t=25s[/youtube] Now is the time to turn our focus to Round 2 applications. With just 60 days until the first deadlines, there is a TON of work to be done. In this [...]

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OGpzIRJB60c[/youtube] The final Round 1 deadlines are upon us—now is the time to turn our focus to Round 2 applications. With just 90 days until the first deadlines, there is a [...]

BeatTheGMAT is excited to announce a series of free contests for members of the BTG community. The first contest is currently drawing entries right NOW and you can enter for free [...]

Your MBA application is not complete without your resume. Every candidate has one and it can be tempting to use the resume you already perfected to get your most recent [...]

First, the (kinda) bad news: it’s unlikely you’ll be able to use the current version of your resume for your business school applications. In fact, you’re probably going to want [...]

Leadership Business schools want to see applicants who already have strong leadership skills. You'll further groom your management abilities during your MBA program, but the admissions committee wants to know [...]

As you pull together your MBA application materials for Round 2, try to think of each component as an opportunity to tell the Adcom something new about yourself. What we mean [...]

For many people, the lead up to the new year is a time of merriment and a full calendar of socializing with family and friends. However, for Round 2 MBA [...]

The MBA degree continues to evolve, as more and more business schools expand their focus to include greater numbers of women, international opportunities and experiential learning requirements, and new formats [...]

MBA admissions expert Stacy Blackman, president of Stacy Blackman Consulting , joined us for a Twitter party on September 28th at 1 p.m. EST to share tips and answer all [...]

The University of Michigan Ross School of Business and Soojin Kwon , its director of MBA admissions and financial aid, have a few tips for candidates preparing their package for [...]

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j4ZnqivdHJA[/youtube] David Adams &  Sasi Goldstein, Graduate Admissions Counselors for the Sykes College of Business at The University of Tampa, offer tips on how to get into your top choice schools. [...]

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0qvljPmBfwM[/youtube] Emily Warter, Assistant Director of Recruitment for the Krannert School of Management at Purdue University, shares the top 5 things the Adcom looks for in MBA candidates. [...]

First, the (kinda) bad news: it’s unlikely you’ll be able to use the current version of your resume for your business school applications. In fact, you’re probably going to want [...]

While most business school applicants might readily accept the need to spend weeks or months on test prep and MBA essays, many wrongly assume they can simply tweak their current professional [...]

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_o6Qco06mfg[/youtube] Kate Gumaer and Tianyu Wu, Graduate Admissions Counselors for the Sykes College of Business at The University of Tampa, share insider tips on how to combat the growing challenge of [...]

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7pjv8dBaNZo[/youtube] [Editor's Note]: The audio is slightly distorted throughout this session, yet discernible for easy listening. We appreciate your understanding. Shawn O'Connor, renowned admissions expert, Forbes columnist, and Stratus Prep [...]

When it comes to some of the key qualities elite business school admissions officers are looking for in MBA applicants—demonstrated leadership and management skills, an ability to motivate and work well [...]

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=szrggKeMNeE[/youtube] Round 1 MBA application deadlines will be here before you know it. Now is the time to start preparing. Shawn O'Connor, renowned admissions expert, Forbes columnist, and Stratus Prep Founder [...]