With just a few weeks left until MBA application deadlines, it is time to make your list and check it twice. While most checklists will merely cover the basics, Personal [...]

It is hard to believe that December is upon us and the first round 2 application deadline is just over 4 weeks away (see deadline summary below). The holiday season [...]

Advising MBA candidates is my life’s passion. Over the last 11 years, I have given countless applicants advice through one-on-one consulting sessions, blogs, e-books, webinars and in-person presentations throughout the [...]

As round 1 decisions begin to roll in, many candidates are not receiving the news they had hoped for. While this is no doubt disappointing, do not give up hope. [...]

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, it is also a reminder [...]

Many of you may be wondering whether you should pull the trigger and apply to business school during round 2 this winter. Personal MBA Coach is here to help you [...]

Wharton has rolled out invitations for the round 1 TBD interviews. If you were lucky enough to receive an invitation, congratulations! Now comes the harder part – planning for this [...]

Personal MBA Coach is pleased to announce the release of our newest e-book: M7 Essay Analysis. Available for free to all Personal MBA Coach customers and newsletter subscribers, this e-book [...]

While the MBA application essays and interviews may get the bulk of your attention, schools are increasingly adding crucial extra components to their application requirements. Below are some important application [...]

Getting an MBA does not necessarily require taking two years off from work. While for many the traditional 2-year program might be the best bet, there are an increasing number [...]

With a few exceptions, articulating your post-MBA goals is a crucial part of the application process. Most business schools want to know how you will make the world better when [...]

Invited to interview at your dream school? Congrats! But remember, this is only the beginning! All of your hard work on the applications, essays and GMAT/GRE may have gotten you [...]

Testing, testing, testing! For better or for worse, GMAT/GRE is a key topic of conversation throughout the application process. Below are the 5 questions I am asked most often about [...]

It is time to focus on your round 2 MBA applications! Most programs’ deadlines will be in January, which allows you ~ four months to perfect your applications. Many of [...]

As you narrow down your round 2 school lists, you might be wondering how much emphasis you should place on business school rankings. These rankings are often a subject of [...]

With summer coming to an end (though for those of us on the east coast it does not feel that way weather wise) and round two deadlines for most schools [...]

As round one deadlines rapidly approach, Personal MBA Coach is here to help keep you on track. For some schools, such as HBS, you have less than 2 weeks to [...]

With the first round 1 deadline in less than 3 weeks, it is time to check on your progress and make sure your applications are solid. For some, waiting until [...]

Curious about some MBA application myths or misconceptions? Read below for four things that are actually NOT TRUE! 1) Schools want you to tell them how wonderful they are. Far [...]

If you were rejected from business school last year, it may be tempting to scrap your applications, essays, and letters of recommendation and start from scratch. However, by doing so, [...]