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Interview with Personal MBA Coach Founder, Scott Edinburgh
This week we are changing things up a bit and turning the camera (so to speak) on Scott Edinburgh, Personal MBA Coach founder. Get Scott’s insight on the value [...]
COVID-19 MBA Admissions Forecast
About two weeks into the coronavirus pandemic, when the paralysis and shock started to fade, the volume of inquiries for round one MBA deadlines sharply increased at [...]
HOW TO NAIL THE CBS 2020-21 ESSAY PROMPTS
Like many of us, Columbia Business School just wants to be loved. For a successful candidate that means making it clear to CBS that it is your first (and [...]
Stanford GSB 2020-2021 Essay Analysis
Stanford GSB , as expected, did not change the essay questions this year. However, Stanford lowered the combined word limit from 1150 to 1050 words, suggesting clients [...]
Getting an MBA During the Pandemic
Are you thinking about applying for an MBA during the pandemic? You'll have plenty of company, as some news outlets predict the largest year-over-year increase in MBA [...]
Personal MBA Coach: Michigan Ross 2020-2021 Essay Analysis
The University of Michigan Ross School of Business has released its application deadlines and essays for this season. Michigan Ross will have four application rounds for the 2020-2021 [...]
Columbia Business School Class of 2023 - Essay Question Analysis - Fall 2020 - Spring 2021
As we predicted, Columbia Business School announced today that it will NOT be changing the three essay questions for class of 2023 business school hopefuls. While the application will [...]
COVID-19 Won't Spike MBA Deferrals at Tuck School
Don't expect to see a raft of MBA deferrals at Tuck School of Business due to the COVID-19 crisis. In a recent update on the Tuck 360 Blog, admissions [...]
Wharton 2020-2021 Essay Analysis
The Wharton School has confirmed the 2020-2021 application essays. For the first time in two years, Wharton has decided to change the second essay question while essay [...]
Insider Intel for Chicago Booth Applicants
Starting an MBA in this economic, political, and social climate shows a real strength of character. These students have stepped forward to become change-makers, showing faith in the programs [...]
Harvard Business School Class of 2023 - Essay Question; Analysis - Fall 2020 - Spring 2021
Once again, Harvard Business School was the first to kick off the official business school application season, sharing deadlines and details for class of 2023 hopefuls. [...]
Snapshot of a Successful MBA Application Process
Sometimes, it's instructive (not to mention, fun!) to take a granular look at the successful MBA application process of an actual SBC client. Today, we've asked SBC consultant Kim [...]
Explaining Your Contribution and Using School-Specific Info in MBA Application Essays
Many business schools use their essay questions as an opportunity to ask about the unique contributions you will make to their particular program. Unfortunately, candidates often make the mistake [...]
JUNE PRE-MBA TO DO LIST
IF YOU INTEND TO SUBMIT BUSINESS SCHOOL APPLICATIONS IN ROUND 1, YOU HAVE 100 DAYS (POSSIBLY FEWER) UNTIL THE FIRST DEADLINES. Before you read on, visit the websites of [...]
How to Write Winning MBA Application Essays
Essay questions for the 2020-2021 cycle are starting to be released, and there are many essay questions that candidates can and should get started on today [...]
MBA Consultants are Worth it When Applying to Elite Schools
The debate over whether MBA consultants are worth it is on the minds of countless MBA applicants. We are proud to be the only firm with a complete panel [...]