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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 [...]

With essay topics for the coming year already starting to be released by some schools, there are applicants who are eager to get started on their written applications. Though essay [...]

This is the second part of a two-part article on the topic of translating wordy quant problems into the actual math necessary to set up and solve the problem. Click [...]

I recently had a conversation with someone who said, “I was the same age as all the other applicants and I had a very typical pre-MBA job that was no [...]

When I give presentations, no matter what the topic, whether talking about applicant qualifications, choosing schools, the admissions perspective, or planning for the future, I end up talking about the [...]

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 [...]

Manhattan GMAT is readying two new strategy supplements to expand their existing catalog of prep materials:  Foundations of GMAT Verbal and Advanced GMAT Quant .  Inspired by the success of [...]

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 [...]

Here is a new Challenge Problem! If you want to win prizes, try entering our Challenge Problem Showdown . The more people that enter our challenge, the better the prizes! [...]

There are many things in life that appear to be completely out of our control.  However, when we take a closer look, it turns out that they aren’t. One of my [...]

'Tis the season...for admissions decisions. Now is when many of you hear "Yeah" or "Nay" or "Maybe." I have covered the "maybe" possibility extensively in previous posts and in The Nine [...]

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 [...]

The following are four MBA admissions questions that all refer to the same information: Kellogg Wharton Question #1: Describe your work progression and your short-term and long-term goals. How do [...]

Here is a new Challenge Problem! If you want to win prizes, try entering our Challenge Problem Showdown . The more people that enter our challenge, the better the prizes! [...]

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 [...]

With the MBA programs releasing their final Round 3 notifications, the 2010-2011 admissions season is coming to a close for the vast majority of MBA aspirants. We’d like to offer [...]

For those of you thinking about applying to b-school next fall, it is time to assess your qualifications and research schools to determine the best fit. Some of you will [...]

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 [...]

Every other Thursday, our instructor  Ron Purewal (known on the Beat The GMAT forums as  lunarpower ) hosts a free study hall session, called  Thursdays with Ron , where anyone [...]

Inspiration is everywhere. This applies to your MBA applications, and it is certainly true with me, as I find my every day life regularly inspires my Tuesday Tips. Most recently, [...]

I’ve spoken with several students recently who are struggling with translating wordy quant problems into the actual math necessary to set up and solve the problem. Some people make too [...]