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Advice on Interviewing, Team Exercise

This weekend, on-campus interviews kick off at University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business. Director of MBA Admissions and Financial Aid Soojin Kwon has some reminders for MBA applicants on how to shine during your interview, and also shares Ross’s perspective on why the team exercise, thou...

by Stacy Blackman

Tue Feb 03, 2015 12:20 pm
Forum: The Application Process
Topic: Advice on Interviewing, Team Exercise
Replies: 0
Views: 1387

Hi rahul_sabnani Thanks for your post. In regards to your first 2 GMAT attempts, do not be concerned about your lower score, as your highest score is the one that will be focused on. If you do believe you can improve your score by 30+ points, we recommend you take the GMAT again. If you'd like, we a...

by Stacy Blackman

Tue Feb 03, 2015 12:10 pm
Forum: Ask Stacy Blackman
Topic: Part time MBA at Berkeley with 650 on GMAT
Replies: 1
Views: 1773

GMAT Now Features Enhanced Score Report

The Graduate Management Admission Council has launched a new GMAT Enhanced Score Report, providing test takers with access to an in-depth analysis of their overall performance on the GMAT, including their performance on the various sections and subsections within the exam. GMAT enhanced score report...

by Stacy Blackman

Tue Feb 03, 2015 12:04 pm
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: GMAT Now Features Enhanced Score Report
Replies: 0
Views: 1389

Hi ThoughPolice, Thanks for your post. Your numbers indicate that you have the intellect and focus to thrive in a top tier MBA program. Nothing about your story makes me think there is any reason why you cannot be admitted, but nothing stands out telling me why you should be admitted. All of the rea...

by Stacy Blackman

Tue Feb 03, 2015 12:03 pm
Forum: Ask Stacy Blackman
Topic: Profile Evaluation: 730 GMAT + 25 months IT experience
Replies: 1
Views: 1603

Hi mbastar567890, Thanks for your post, congratulations on both acceptances. Unfortunately there isn't a "right" answer. I recommend speaking to the career centers and alumni at both programs. Particularly if you are interested in working for a specific company post-graduation, the career ...

by Stacy Blackman

Tue Feb 03, 2015 12:01 pm
Forum: Ask Stacy Blackman
Topic: ASU vs Georgia Tech
Replies: 1
Views: 1422

Hi Prasenjit,

Thanks for your post. If you'd like to see, I have here a comprehensive article on being waitlisted: http://www.stacyblackman.com/2015/01/02 ... -b-school/

I hope it is of help.

Cheers,
Conrad and the Stacy Blackman Team

by Stacy Blackman

Tue Feb 03, 2015 11:52 am
Forum: Ask Stacy Blackman
Topic: Managing Waitlist
Replies: 1
Views: 1367

Last-Minute Round 2 Tips

Before this week is over, more than a dozen of the top MBA programs will close out their Round 2 application periods. If you are targeting one of those schools and haven’t hit “Submit� yet, here are some last-minute tips for you: 1) Ensure your recommendation letters are in. We’ve said it be...

by Stacy Blackman

Sun Feb 01, 2015 11:05 am
Forum: The Application Process
Topic: Last-Minute Round 2 Tips
Replies: 0
Views: 1316

Strong Job Market Predicted for 2015 B-School Graduates

What turned out to be a strong job market for business school and management degree graduates in 2014 should continue into 2015, according to the Graduate Management Admission Council‘s (GMAC) Year-End Poll of Employers, released Wednesday. This year’s hiring outlook holds steady for 2015 gradua...

by Stacy Blackman

Sun Feb 01, 2015 11:03 am
Forum: MBA Student Life
Topic: Strong Job Market Predicted for 2015 B-School Graduates
Replies: 0
Views: 2185

Build an Effective MBA Application as a Female Candidate

It’s tempting to dismiss the idea that female MBA applicants can benefit from targeted tips when applying to business school as out of touch or old fashioned. But the reality is that women are still considered a minority on campus and sometimes gender stereotypes can impact their applications. Fem...


Michigan Ross School Gets $20M for New Leadership Center

The University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business has received a $20 million gift from former General Mills CEO Stephen Sanger and his wife Karen Sanger to launch a new center that will expand the school’s leadership development programming. http://www.stacyblackman.com/2015/01/15/michigan-ro...

by Stacy Blackman

Sun Feb 01, 2015 10:59 am
Forum: MBA Student Life
Topic: Michigan Ross School Gets $20M for New Leadership Center
Replies: 0
Views: 1969

Survey Says MBA Essay Trimming Trend Hasn’t Spread

Last week, Kaplan Test Prep revealed the results of its 2014 business school admissions officers survey which found that the vast majority of U.S. MBA programs don’t plan on cutting the number of admissions essays they require applicants to submit. http://www.stacyblackman.com/2015/01/19/survey-sa...


How to Decide Between MBA Programs

If you’re reading this post, there’s a good chance that you’re in a very envious position: you’ve been accepted into more than one MBA program. Congratulations! http://www.stacyblackman.com/2015/01/21/how-to-decide-between-mba-programs/ Let’s just take a moment to appreciate how many peopl...

by Stacy Blackman

Sun Feb 01, 2015 10:54 am
Forum: Research MBA Programs
Topic: How to Decide Between MBA Programs
Replies: 0
Views: 1264

Insights Into Retaking The GMAT

While I occasionally hear tales of MBA applicants offered admission in a top business school with a 640 GMAT score, the truth is that accepting students with stellar scores of 700 or higher is more the norm at the most competitive programs. Before you start to panic and become hung up on achieving t...

by Stacy Blackman

Sun Feb 01, 2015 10:49 am
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: Insights Into Retaking The GMAT
Replies: 0
Views: 1182

HEC Paris Creates New Series of MOOCs for 2015

Capitalizing on the success of its first massive open online courses, HEC Paris has announced it will launch a series of new MOOCs in 2015. They begin with courses on understanding organizations, social entrepreneurship, technology-based start-ups, and corporate finance. The first four are already o...

by Stacy Blackman

Sun Jan 04, 2015 8:03 pm
Forum: Research MBA Programs
Topic: HEC Paris Creates New Series of MOOCs for 2015
Replies: 0
Views: 1258

Addressing Academic Strengths On MBA Applications

Hard data points such as test scores and GPAs carry significant weight as business school admissions committees attempt to determine whether an applicant has the chops to handle the quantitative requirements of an MBA program. http://www.stacyblackman.com/2014/12/22/addressing-academic-strengths-on-...

by Stacy Blackman

Sun Jan 04, 2015 7:58 pm
Forum: The Application Process
Topic: Addressing Academic Strengths On MBA Applications
Replies: 0
Views: 1129