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Guest post written by JP Odunlami, Harvard MBA graduate and Senior Consultant at The MBA Exchange   Facing a perceived defeat can be tough in any field, but especially so…

You applied to your dream business schools, had sky-high hopes for admission, but were denied. This is a tough blow for anyone to overcome, especially those who invested the most…

1.    “I don’t work for a blue-chip investment or consulting firm” It’s a fact that MBA candidates employed by such companies are over-represented in the applicant universe and admitted-class roster.…

While the specific term “EQ” (i.e., “Emotional Quotient” or emotional intelligence) is not stated in the application instructions at most business schools, this aspect of an MBA candidacy remains an…

Success in graduate school and throughout your career hinges on the ability to read and understand challenging material, whether that means a textbook, an industry publication, a sales presentation, a…

So exciting! You’ve finally received the official word that your dream business school wants you to join their incoming MBA class! However, before accepting admission, paying your tuition deposit, submitting…

Top business schools are starting to announce their admissions decisions for the past round. This is the magic moment you’ve been waiting for. Having invested so much time, effort and…

“Conventional wisdom” is something that’s widely believed to be correct and proper. Those who automatically follow conventional wisdom usually have a strong preference for predictability rather than possibility.   If…

Blog post by Margo Diewald, Senior Tutor, The MBA Exchange Having tutored a wide variety of MBA applicants over the years, The MBA Exchange has helped individuals identify, fix and…

Blog post by Margo Diewald, Senior Tutor, The MBA Exchange Having tutored a wide variety of MBA applicants over the years, The MBA Exchange has helped individuals identify, fix and…