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Accepted to Multiple Schools? Let Personal MBA Coach Help You Choose the Ideal Program
This year, many of our clients are fortunate to have gotten accepted to multiple top business schools. If you are in the position of choosing between multiple MBA programs, [...]
B-Schooled Episode #29: Why an MBA?
In this episode, we cover why it’s so important to clearly convey the reasons you are pursuing business school. What will an MBA help you achieve that you couldn’t [...]
Insights from MBA Students on Campus…a Dose of Hope to Close Out 2020
As the first semester of ‘business school in a pandemic’ comes to a close, we reached out to our past clients who are currently on campus to [...]
Personal MBA Coach's MBA Application Checklist
With less than three weeks left until MBA application deadlines, it is time to make your list and check it twice. While most checklists will merely cover [...]
Stanford-Backed Advice for Non-Native Speakers
Have you ever felt clueless in a conversation with native English speakers? Maybe they used idioms you haven’t heard before or slang expressions that make no sense whatsoever. Even [...]
10 Dos and Don’ts for Getting off the MBA Waitlist
Updated 12.14.20 So, you’re on the waitlist for your dream school? It wasn’t the decision you were hoping for, but the good news is that you’re still in [...]
Can I Really Finish My Applications in Time?
It is hard to believe that December is upon us and the first round 2 application deadline is just under four weeks away (see deadline summary below). While this [...]
The MBA School Selection Process
The school selection process is one of the most important decisions you’ll make when considering an MBA degree. Whether you aim for Round 2 (or 3) this season or [...]
Tackling the MBA Application Reapplicant Essay
Rejected from your dream business school? While rejection can be discouraging, do not give up: Personal MBA Coach successfully guides reapplicants every year. And do not worry – [...]
Applying to or Considering a Part Time MBA Program? Read This First
Peruse any of the MBA admissions sites or forums and you’ll find that most of the dialogue is geared towards full time programs. While much of the advice translates [...]
Breaking Down 5 MBA Admissions Myths
Business school hopefuls, particularly those targeting elite programs, often fall prey to certain admissions myths circulating the interwebs. Today, we're going to do a little myth-busting of five common [...]
University of Virginia Darden MBA Application Essay Analysis 2020-2021
Do you want to attend an MBA program that puts collaboration and teamwork at the forefront of your experience? If so, UVA Darden School of Business may be a [...]
Tackling the HBS Essay? Start with This Step
At first glance, the Harvard Business School essay question, which remained unchanged again this year, seems fairly simple. What more would you like us to know as we consider [...]
Personal MBA Coach’s Accelerated 7-Week MBA Application Plan
Fall is flying by and the winter holidays are just around the corner. While many of us are looking forward to the upcoming holiday season (despite the unique circumstances [...]