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.
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.
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.
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.
The MBA application cycle is nearing an end. And, even if you've been accepted to more than one school, you may not feel prepared to attend college - at least not at those programs. If this sounds similar, you may want to consider requesting a deferment. However, when you request a deferral, take into account what business schools genuinely think. We provide you with some more insight in this blog post.
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.
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.
You got the interview. How do you not mess this up? Prepare, prepare, prepare. But also know - even if you’ve been preparing your heart out – there will always come a moment where you could strike a blank. What happens if you aren’t sure how to answer a question? The number one thing you need to do is be confident.
It’s that time of year again, where many MBA applicants find themselves stuck in the waitlist process. This can be a very slow and painful waiting period. Not only are you competing against everyone on the waitlist from R1, but you could also be competing against new MBA applicants applying in R2 and R3. What does waitlisted really mean?
Dartmouth Tuck is a unique school because it asks MBA applicants to be intensely personal. Granted, most business schools have an element of wanting to know applicants on a personal level – be it your passions, your background, or your inspirations. But this is the number one thing Tuck HAS to know.
We always tell our clients, do not wait until only a few days before the business school's deadline to begin completing your online MBA application, because you just may have an "oh-snap" type moment. Here are 15 tips you should read before hitting that MBA application submit button to avoid a disaster in the making.
The weight of imposter syndrome can be soul-crushing. Especially, when numerous MBA application deadlines are nearing. The overshadowing worry you feel that you are not worthy to be accepted into business school is real. The good news is that this feeling is temporary and is often accompanied by an achievement.
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.
What's the real value of LinkedIn with respect to business school? Determining how realistic your business school goals are - especially your short-term goal - as well as what business schools are the most appropriate for your goals. Overwhelmingly, b-schools will look at your short-term goals from a recruiter's POV.
After submitting your MBA application, the most important thing you can do is to keep engaging your target business schools. After you’ve completed all your submissions, you should still keep reaching out to your target MBA schools with substantial updates. This will make you stand out and look more competitive.
You don’t have to submit your MBA application weeks before the actual due date. If it’s rolling admissions or early decision, at Columbia or even at Tuck, then yes hit submit ASAP. If it’s rolling admissions, the earlier you submit, the sooner you will get your decision. There is a word of caution though, keep reading.
Work on your MBA application resume last — within the last two or three weeks before the school deadline. Why? There are going to be things that you work on that come up at work, all recent updates you will need to capture and include in your resume. The resume is a living document that is constantly updated.
