Search found 1049 matches
Myths About Harvard Business School
People have a lot of preconceived notions about what Harvard Business School is like, much of it good but some of it not so great. I came across an article written by MBA candidate Philip Blackett, which does a bit of HBS myth-busting that I think current and future applicants will appreciate readin...
- by Stacy Blackman
Sun Jan 04, 2015 7:52 pm- Forum: Research MBA Programs
- Topic: Myths About Harvard Business School
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1294
Use Time Off Wisely
Next week, 2014 draws to a close. Less than two weeks from today marks the first Round 2 deadline. Are you ready? If you’re not a “list person,� it’s time to become one—at least until the rest of your applications are in. http://www.stacyblackman.com/2014/12/24/use-time-off-wisely/ We’ll...
- by Stacy Blackman
Sun Jan 04, 2015 7:49 pm- Forum: The Application Process
- Topic: Use Time Off Wisely
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1060
Stanford's New Entrepreneurship Course
Stanford Graduate School of Business‘s course on female business leaders has become so popular it has a lengthy waiting list. According to a recent profile in Fortune, “Entrepreneurship from the Perspective of Women,� taught by Professor Fern Mandelbaum, will now be offered as a full, quarter ...
- by Stacy Blackman
Sun Jan 04, 2015 7:47 pm- Forum: Research MBA Programs
- Topic: Stanford's New Entrepreneurship Course
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1146
Questions On Being Waitlisted
If you were a Round 1 applicant this season, over the last few weeks you may have received great news, upsetting news or a mix of both— otherwise known as placement on the waitlist. First of all, the waitlist is great feedback. It means that you are qualified to attend the program, and that the sc...
- by Stacy Blackman
Sun Jan 04, 2015 7:44 pm- Forum: The Application Process
- Topic: Questions On Being Waitlisted
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1060
MBA Application Tips For Kellogg
MBA hopefuls are always looking for clues as to how the admissions process works. With that in mind, Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management has attempted to demystify the applicant assessment process with a series of blog posts this week. http://www.stacyblackman.com/2014/12/04/how...
- by Stacy Blackman
Sun Dec 14, 2014 9:13 pm- Forum: The Application Process
- Topic: MBA Application Tips For Kellogg
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1124
UC Berkeley Haas to Build Learning Laboratory
UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business is constructing a six-story, 80,000 square-foot academic building devoted entirely to student learning and interaction, Haas School Dean Rich Lyons announced Thursday. http://www.stacyblackman.com/2014/12/05/uc-berkeley-haas-to-build-state-of-the-art-learning-...
- by Stacy Blackman
Sun Dec 14, 2014 9:08 pm- Forum: Research MBA Programs
- Topic: UC Berkeley Haas to Build Learning Laboratory
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1167
Round 3 Attracts Maverick MBA Applicants
Round three is far and away the most competitive round in MBA admissions. Almost all of the seats have already been filled, and applications submitted this late in the game need to be absolutely amazing…and come with some sort of explanation as to why the candidate waited until the last minute to ...
- by Stacy Blackman
Sun Dec 14, 2014 9:07 pm- Forum: The Application Process
- Topic: Round 3 Attracts Maverick MBA Applicants
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1054
Round 3 Attracts Maverick MBA Applicants
Round three is far and away the most competitive round in MBA admissions. Almost all of the seats have already been filled, and applications submitted this late in the game need to be absolutely amazing…and come with some sort of explanation as to why the candidate waited until the last minute to ...
- by Stacy Blackman
Sun Dec 14, 2014 9:05 pm- Forum: The Application Process
- Topic: Round 3 Attracts Maverick MBA Applicants
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1012
Hi jorhul, Thanks for your post. Unfortunately there isn't enough information listed to provide an evaluation. One thing to keep in mind is that EMBA programs will focus much more on your work experience, as opposed to your GMAT score and academic record. If you'd like, we provide free 30 minute pho...
- by Stacy Blackman
Thu Dec 04, 2014 6:33 pm- Forum: Ask Stacy Blackman
- Topic: Profile Check - for EMBA
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1260
Hi Swat1989, Thanks for your post. For your GMAT score, have you considered taking the exam again? One of the things to keep in mind is that admissions teams will focus on your best score. If you don't do as well on your 1st exam attempt, there is no harm in taking the test for a second time. If you...
- by Stacy Blackman
Thu Dec 04, 2014 6:30 pm- Forum: Ask Stacy Blackman
- Topic: 510- Low GMAT SCORE Colleges to apply List
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1479
Hi Deeksha B, Thanks for your post. Unfortunately there isn't a specific answer I can provide for your question, as the answers can vary. Most MBA programs do recommend at least 2 years of work experience before applying. These years of work experience can not only be of help for admission into an M...
- by Stacy Blackman
Thu Dec 04, 2014 6:28 pm- Forum: Ask Stacy Blackman
- Topic: Job experience.
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1468
Hi vincenm,
Absolutely you can. If you'd like to see, here is an example of another Indian candidate who differentiated himself through his application and was accepted into a top MBA program: http://www.stacyblackman.com/client-stories/
Cheers,
Conrad and the Stacy Blackman Team
- by Stacy Blackman
Thu Dec 04, 2014 6:23 pm- Forum: Ask Stacy Blackman
- Topic: Optional essay- To explain Intentional exposure?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1255
Hi 13_divyasha,
Thanks for your post. For potential MBA programs, do you have a preference in location? (Ex: Europe, USA, etc.)
Cheers,
Conrad and the Stacy Blackman Team
- by Stacy Blackman
Thu Dec 04, 2014 6:21 pm- Forum: Ask Stacy Blackman
- Topic: URGENT: Profile evaluation & guidance on school selectio
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1455
Hi Nishant,
Thanks for your post. For MBA programs, do you have a preference in location, and what are your goals post-graduation?
Cheers,
Conrad and the Stacy Blackman Team
- by Stacy Blackman
Thu Dec 04, 2014 6:19 pm- Forum: Ask Stacy Blackman
- Topic: Need Help in Profile Evaluation
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1237
Hi gr720, Thanks for your post. For your application, I do recommend you take the GMAT exam again. Most top MBA programs like to see GMAT scores of at least 700. One of the things to keep in mind is that admissions teams will focus on your best score, there is no harm in taking the test for a second...
- by Stacy Blackman
Thu Dec 04, 2014 6:17 pm- Forum: Ask Stacy Blackman
- Topic: Profile Evaluation Needed Pls...
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1216