Andrew Hoff
What's Working in M7 Applications
What's Working in M7 Applications
Chicago Booth
Amerasia Consulting
Chicago Booth Ph.D. Program Receives $100 ...

On Monday, May 1, Chicago Booth stated that businessman and philanthropist Ross Stevens, Ph.D. '96, had given the school's Ph.D. program $100 million to help push the boundaries of academic business research.  The program will be called the Stevens Doctoral Program to honor Stevens.

Chicago Booth Ph.D. Program Receives $100 Million
Application Advice, Application Process
Amerasia Consulting
Are You MBA-Ready? Here Are 5 Indicators You Are

People often decide to pursue an MBA without giving it much thought, but that's not a good idea. Before you start getting ready to apply, you should really think about why you want to get the degree and make sure it's the right choice for you. Here are five indicators that can help you decide if you're ready to apply to business school or not.

Are You MBA-Ready? Here Are 5 Indicators You Are
B-school Life, Key Thoughts, Leadership
Amerasia Consulting
How to Prepare for Important Career Moments

Have you ever woken up from a recurring nightmare in which you had to take an exam for which you hadn't studied? No one likes the feeling of not being prepared. And this worry takes over many parts of our professional lives. No one wants to be caught off guard in front of an MBA admissions committee, a current client or boss, or even a networking event. The answer is to be confident in all of these conversations and presentations. How? Preparedness. In this blog post, we'll talk about what you should do to get ready for a variety of common career scenarios.

How to Prepare for Important Career Moments
Key Thoughts, Leadership
Amerasia Consulting
5 Ways To Becoming an Effective Manager

Becoming a great manager is essential for becoming a great leader. Good managers not only extract great output from their employees, but they also relieve the executive team of most of the day-to-day operations, allowing them to focus on more tactical challenges. Leaders develop a vision, while managers develop goals and guide their teams toward shared goals connected to that vision. This blog post will go over five strategies to becoming a successful manager.

5 Ways To Becoming an Effective Manager

MBA admissions

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What’s New at Kellogg in 2023?

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What’s New at Kellogg in 2023?

Kellogg was the first institution to waive test requirements for technology vets.  The GMAT or GRE are not required for the round 3 application deadline on April 5th 2023. Kellogg only requires transcripts, a résumé, and an application for either the part-time or full-time MBA program. Additionally, the 2022 full-time graduates received a high pay of $191,100, up nearly 9% from the previous year's pay, and it continues to rise over time. Furthermore, Kellogg is second only to Wharton in terms of career-long ROI. According to The Financial Times, the full-time program has risen 7 places in 5 years in terms of school rankings.

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Don't Want To Settle?

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Don't Want To Settle?

It's cliche to be told that you should "never settle." Sounds fantastic in a TV commercial or in movies, but is it realistic in real life? When it comes to returning to applying for your MBA, what do you do when the offers simply don't come in? Choosing a backup strategy does not have to be a compromise.

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5 Crucial Tips for the Round 2 Countdown

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5 Crucial Tips for the Round 2 Countdown

There are about two weeks until the Round 2 MBA deadlines for the top business schools. What precisely does this mean for you? It entails being deliberate about where you direct your attention and energy. It was possible for you to mold your profile six months ago, but with only a couple of weeks left—interrupted by several holidays—all it's about polish and presentation now.

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Are You Eagerly Awaiting the MBA Decisions?

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Are You Eagerly Awaiting the MBA Decisions?

Are you stuck in limbo, awaiting responses from business schools? It's difficult to wait for MBA decisions or interview invitations. Here's a look at what's going on behind the scenes, as well as some advice to help you get through it. It may be tempting, but avoid the forums. There is a lot of disinformation out there, as well as people publishing absolutely false information. Take nothing you read on the internet seriously unless it comes directly from the school.

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Advice to Older Candidates Who Want to Get an MBA

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Advice to Older Candidates Who Want to Get an MBA

Are you too old? No. Some clients are surprised to find out that they are "older" MBA candidates and that their years of work experience hurt their chances of getting accepted into an MBA program. But if you are older and want to get an MBA, don't give up on your dreams. There are things you can do to make the admissions committee feel comfortable and excited about your extensive experience.

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7 Tips for Consultants Seeking an MBA

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7 Tips for Consultants Seeking an MBA

You may be a child prodigy who has advanced to senior levels in your twenties, but this may not be enough to get into one of the best business schools. So why not? Because you are not the only one who goes above and beyond in this highly competitive sector known as consulting. Management consulting is one of the most common MBA candidate profiles. While academic and professional brilliance are required, these data points will not distinguish you. So, what does distinguish you? You must position yourself to stand out in such a crowded application pool. And we'll go through how in this blog post.

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How to navigate applying for Round 1, Round 2, or Round 3

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How to navigate applying for Round 1, Round 2, or Round 3

There are a few reasons why you might want to figure out what the perfect timing to submit your MBA application is. In this blog post we will help you navigate which round you should aim to apply to. Consider your personal readiness, visit enough schools, is "early action" an option, and what about the third round?

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Shining Light on 3 Myths Regarding Round 3

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Shining Light on 3 Myths Regarding Round 3

There are many common myths surrounding the Round 3 MBA application deadline. You may have heard, “the class is pretty much full,” “you have to be a truly unique applicant,” and “only European programs admit people that late.” There are, of course, bits of truth in these myths, but only bits. Here are the real facts.

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Wharton’s Team-Based Discussion: The Most Important Thing to Remember

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Wharton’s Team-Based Discussion: The Most Important Thing to Remember

The most important thing to remember during your Team Based Discussion at Wharton is to adhere to Wharton’s DNA: “Knowledge for Action and Collaborative Innovation.” However, a lot of MBA candidates come in thinking it’s all about coming up with the best idea. However, it's not and here's why.

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Chicago Booth's Three Components You Need To Know

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Chicago Booth's Three Components You Need To Know

What should we know about what Chicago Booth wants the world to see? How do they position themselves face to face with their competition? Let’s look directly at some of Booths latest marketing material and branding documentation. The new marketing manta is, “We are more than a business school. We are a business force.”

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15 “Interpersonal Characteristics” to Consider for your Wharton LOR

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15 “Interpersonal Characteristics” to Consider for your Wharton LOR

The Wharton admissions committee wants the person who knows you the best at work – usually a direct supervisor – to attest to your skills, achievements, and qualities. They need that first-person POV brought to the table. Wharton wants to get the nuanced insight and real-world examples of how you perform with others.

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Difficulty Deciphering Wharton's Letter of Recommendation Questions? 

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Difficulty Deciphering Wharton's Letter of Recommendation Questions? 

Wharton changed the letter of recommendation questions for the 2017 candidates to make them different to what other business schools usually ask. This article will help shed some light on significant pointers to make your MBA application package as competitive as possible.

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10 Steps To Deciphering Wharton Electives

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10 Steps To Deciphering Wharton Electives

Wharton is one of the few schools that require you to declare a major and select electives before entering their MBA program. But how do you determine what those MBA classes are ahead of your arrival? Well, you will have to do some business school research. Here is a step-to-step guide to help you decipher the process.

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HOW TO COMPLETE YOUR FINAL MBA PROGRAM(S) SELECTION

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HOW TO COMPLETE YOUR FINAL MBA PROGRAM(S) SELECTION

An MBA list should usually be pushing the envelope a bit - aiming for all b-schools that you really want to go to and that feel pretty hard to get into. To get to this main idea, we will work through: General philosophy on selecting MBA programs, the contextual nature of ROI, and finishing off a list of programs.

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Things You Must Know Before Writing Your Essays

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Things You Must Know Before Writing Your Essays

When approaching writing your MBA admissions goals essay, you have to get into the right mindset. Always think, "I must answer the question directly, at a high level. Thus, my long-term goal should be front and center.”

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The Biggest MBA Essay Writing Tip

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The Biggest MBA Essay Writing Tip

Summertime is essentially the MBA application prep season. There are a ton of things to think about when applying to business school, almost to the point of being overwhelming. Overwhelmed by the MBA essay writing process? Use a simple matrix to ensure you cover all your bases.

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Tactical Aspects To Wharton’s Curriculum

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Tactical Aspects To Wharton’s Curriculum

Wharton believes their differentiation is in their thought leadership and faculty research. What does this mean to future MBA applicants to Wharton? Well, we need to decipher it. The most valuable guide you can read if you want to apply to Wharton is the Wharton’s MBA Resource Guide.

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Wharton's New Dean: A New Direction for Wharton?

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Wharton's New Dean: A New Direction for Wharton?

In July 2020, Wharton appointed a new Dean Erika James. How can you use this information to apply for your MBA to Wharton this year? You can capitalize on any new direction by including it in your essay. Wharton's pedagogy, culture of innovation, and learning environment has survived several deans.

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Deciphering Wharton’s “Knowledge for Action” and “Collaborative Innovation”

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Deciphering Wharton’s “Knowledge for Action” and “Collaborative Innovation”

Wharton believes their differentiation is in their thought leadership and faculty research. They believe they offer students a superior educational experience due to opportunities they provide to translate intellectual capital into better management knowledge.

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE HIRING AN MBA ADMISSIONS CONSULTANT

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE HIRING AN MBA ADMISSIONS CONSULTANT

If you are aspiring to enroll at one of the top business schools like Harvard, Wharton or Stanford (which only admits 5 percent of applicants) you will likely need professional help to gain admission. Competition for spots at these schools is incredibly intense and an MBA admissions consultant could improve your chances drastically. But not all MBA Admissions Consultants are equal.