One piece of the MBA application puzzle that candidates often overlook but that holds a lot of weight is the MBA "Career Interests" essay. This isn't just another checkbox [...]

Stacy Blackman’s B-Schooled podcast is chockful of tips and inspiration for every leg of your MBA application journey. Often, it’s the hosts' personal experiences that make it such a [...]

One of the most enjoyable aspects of the MBA admissions journey is learning all you can about each business school. Once you’ve exhausted all the intel you can find [...]

If round one admissions decisions didn't yield the results you hoped for, it's natural to feel devastated if your dream B-school rejected you. After months of working on your [...]

You’ve likely heard the phrase, ‘you’ll never get a second chance to make a first impression.’ Turns out it’s actually a real thing rooted in psychology – a phenomenon [...]

With round three deadlines on the horizon, you may have some doubts about the strength of your test scores. Is it a good idea to retake the GMAT at [...]

Yes, you read that right. Every year our team coaches 125~ management consultants from one of the leading firms. Within this applicant cohort, our data has shown that applicants [...]

Why do entrepreneurs need an MBA? If you plan on launching your own company someday, you don't have to go to business school, right? Many would-be entrepreneurs think a [...]

If the results coming in from your round-one MBA applications haven’t panned out as you’d expected, don’t lose hope. Instead, use those disappointing results as a learning opportunity for [...]

Gaining admission to your dream business school is challenging, given the fierce competition and the “black box” nature of the evaluation process. Did you know many MBA admissions committees [...]

As MBA admissions consultants, we’re commonly asked, ‘what GPA do I need for a top MBA program?’ We get it – it’s easy to be concerned that a low [...]

Are you looking for a transformative experience that will lead to personal growth and exciting new career opportunities? Of course, you are! And the MBA will provide that for [...]

If you’ve begun to consider whether to apply to business school, you likely have a multitude of questions swirling in your mind. Where should I apply? Will I get [...]

Getting into a top MBA program is challenging, especially for professionals from over-represented buckets like consulting and banking . It gets even more worrisome when you know your coworker [...]

In a recent LinkedIn post, our Co-Founder and President, Melody Jones, shared the following: “On Friday last week, a prospective client asked me why I decided to get [...]

Do you have a passion for healthcare and a keen eye for business strategy? If so, the marriage of an MBA and a healthcare degree offers a compelling proposition. [...]

Columbia Business School in New York City is a top-choice program for many SBC clients. That’s why we’re thrilled to have several former members of the CBS admissions committee [...]

Are you neck-deep in the MBA application process for Round 2? Then you’re probably in the throes of GMAT prep, crafting impeccable essays, and assembling your recommendation letters. But [...]

Embarking on the path to land a spot in an elite business school is an exciting yet demanding endeavor, especially for those whose professional background is in the family [...]

Consulting is an ever-evolving field that demands sharp analytical skills and practical problem-solving abilities. For that reason, an MBA from an elite business school has become a proven launchpad [...]

Are you considering pursuing an MBA but feel uncertain because you come from a non-traditional background? You’re not alone. Prospective students often worry their unique career paths don’t align [...]

You were granted a Wharton interview, congrats! You’re one step closer to being accepted and you might wonder what your odds of acceptance are at this point. Well, roughly [...]

As an applicant or prospective applicant to top MBA programs, you might be wondering what your chances of acceptance are…and rightly so, applying to business school takes a ton [...]

Do you have a solid MBA elevator pitch in your back pocket? If not, it’s time to workshop this vital professional tool. An elevator pitch summarizes who you are, [...]

For many business schools, video questions are now a required component of their MBA application. The uncertainty of not knowing what they'll ask can be daunting—but try to keep [...]