If you were a Round 1 applicant this season, over the last few weeks, you might have received great news, upsetting news, or a mix of both— otherwise known [...]

Planning to apply to business school in 2021 (or beyond)? Get started now with Personal MBA Coach’s 2021 MBA Planning tips. Check out week 2 today: Enhancing Your [...]

Even if the pandemic hasn’t put your job in jeopardy, growing your professional network is still a vital activity right now. But what’s the best way to go about [...]

An increasing number of top business schools are offering deferral MBA programs to which current undergraduate students apply during their senior year. In most cases, students will work for [...]

If you’re working towards submitting a Round 2 application to MIT Sloan’s MBA Program, you’ve likely given thought to what you want to express in the required 300-word Cover [...]

The COVID-19 pandemic upended the business school admissions process in the spring. With lockdowns in place and testing centers closed, completing those standardized tests for business school became impossible. [...]

Eat healthier. Exercise more. Get organized. These may be some of the new year’s resolutions you had in mind. But for those of you hoping to apply to [...]

Goodbye 2020 and hello 2021! While it seems every New Year comes with a sense of optimism and hope for the future, this year takes that sentiment to the [...]

The first Round 2 MBA deadlines are upon us. Are you ready for some last-minute time management tips? Even if you’re not a list person, it’s time to become [...]

Almost every MBA application has a career goals essay, yet many candidates struggle with this question. They know they want an MBA. But they haven't defined their goals or [...]

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, [...]

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 [...]

  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 [...]

  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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 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 [...]

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 – [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Are you looking to gain the skills and network to launch your career in a new direction? These days, few people stay with one company or even on one [...]