How to Make Your Resume “MBA Ready”
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- Mar 5, 2021
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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 [...]
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How to Make Your Resume "MBA Ready"
MBA Admissions
- Jun 27, 2019
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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 [...]
What Makes a Great MBA Resume?
MBA Admissions
- Apr 22, 2019
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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 [...]
Leverage your Banking Resume to get an MBA at Harvard, Wharton or Stanford
MBA Admissions
- Dec 18, 2018
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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, [...]
Personal MBA Coach's Tips For Kicking Off Round 2
MBA Admissions
- Aug 31, 2018
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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 [...]
Scholarships, Grants & Loans: Tips for Funding Your MBA
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- Jan 13, 2018
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[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, [...]
60 Days Until MBA R2 Deadlines: A Week To Week Guide
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- Nov 7, 2017
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[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 [...]
90 Days Until MBA R2 Deadlines: A Week by Week Plan
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- Oct 7, 2017
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[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 [...]
Want BeatTheGMAT to Pay for Your GMAT?
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- Sep 29, 2017
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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 [...]
5 Ways an MBA Resume Should Differ from a Professional Resume
MBA Admissions
- Sep 4, 2017
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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 [...]
What's an MBA Resume?
MBA Admissions
- Aug 7, 2016
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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 [...]
Sell Yourself with an MBA Resume
MBA Admissions
- Mar 17, 2016
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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 [...]
Make the Most of Each MBA Application Component
MBA Admissions
- Jan 9, 2016
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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 [...]
Getting Ready for Round 2 MBA Applications
MBA Admissions
- Jan 1, 2016
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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 [...]
B-School Trends in 2015
MBA Admissions
- Nov 3, 2015
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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 [...]
#AskStacyHBS: Twitter Party Transcript
MBA Admissions
- Oct 16, 2015
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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 [...]
5 Application Tips from Michigan Ross
MBA Admissions
- Oct 14, 2015
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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 [...]
MBA Game Plan Pt. 2: Mastering the Application Process
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- Sep 25, 2015
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[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. [...]
Adcom Secrets: 5 Key Tips to MBA Success
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- Aug 13, 2015
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[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. [...]
MBA Your Resume
MBA Admissions
- Aug 11, 2015
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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 [...]
Focus on Career Progression, Results for a Successful MBA Resume
MBA Admissions
- Aug 10, 2015
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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 [...]
Insider Tips: 10 Secrets of the Adcom Revealed
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- Apr 13, 2015
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[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 [...]
Inside Scoop: 10 Must Haves to Get Into Top B-Schools in R2
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- Sep 23, 2014
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[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 [...]
Overcome 3 MBA Application Challenges Facing Military Veterans
MBA Admissions
- Jul 29, 2014
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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 [...]
HBS Deadline is 9/9: 10 Must-Dos in the Next 7 Weeks
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- Jul 25, 2014
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[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 [...]