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Apr 2908:00 PM EDT
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Join us for a live Ask Me Anything (AMA) session with Juno’s Co-Founder, where we’ll break down everything you need to know about financing your MBA in today’s rapidly changing landscape.
Apr 3010:00 AM EDT
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Applying to business school from a finance background? Personal MBA Coach is here to help with this quick tips video on how to set yourself apart during the MBA application process!
Apr 3010:00 AM EDT
-10:30 AM EDT
Sia Admissions Founder Susan Berishaj will walk through why reach/target/safety produces the wrong list for many specific profiles, how admissions committees at different programs read the same background differently, and more...
Apr 3012:00 PM EDT
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Starting at $975 and offering up to $545 of savings, our new Amplify Hourly Packages offer structure and support in certain high-value areas (story development, resume, essays, interviewing) to help get your applications across the finish line.
Apr 3009:00 PM IST
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Thinking about PE/VC? Most consultants are. Few actually make it. Learn how to position your profile, build the right skills, and break into Private Equity & Venture Capital.
May 0108:30 AM EDT
-09:15 AM EDT
Get the inside scoop on what makes Emory’s Goizueta Business School great, learn how you can present a strong MBA application, and connect with an Admissions Director to get your questions answered.
May 0108:00 PM PDT
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Inquire for a free profile evaluation and guarantee statement for possible admits and scholarships!
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Quick Question: With all other things being equal will a graduate business program be more likely to accept a student from an elite university? (similar to GRE/GMAT, GPA, diversity)
Quick Answer: Yes, if all other things are equal and the adcom is considering two candidates, one of whom went to an elite university and the other of whom did not the one who went to an elite university definitely has the advantage. That said, all things are rarely held equal, and it’s the total picture that matters and it’s definitely not all about scores or stats. A good GPA from a prestigious undergrad does not guarantee admission to a top MBA program by any means.
Your GMAT and work experience are critical as is the overall story you tell about who you are, what you’ve accomplished so far, and the impact you plan to have post-MBA. The GMAT is a good indicator of whether or not you’re up for the rigors of b-school, and your work experience is an opportunity for you to show the impact you’ve already had (and thereby show your future business potential as well) and also an opportunity to differentiate yourself. The adcom wants to see that you’ve driven meaningful results, held leadership positions, etc.
In addition to that, your post-MBA goals are critical since your whole argument for why you need the MBA hinges on them. They want to know what you plan to do post-MBA (what significant problems will you solve and/or what opportunities will you tackle?) and they want to know WHY this is your passion (and of course why you need the MBA to get there). The trick is to impress them with your stats, your work experience and your goals while at the same time telling a story that stands out from the crowd & makes them want to admit YOU vs. some other equally qualified candidate.
Quick Answer: Yes, if all other things are equal and the adcom is considering two candidates, one of whom went to an elite university and the other of whom did not the one who went to an elite university definitely has the advantage. That said, all things are rarely held equal, and it’s the total picture that matters and it’s definitely not all about scores or stats. A good GPA from a prestigious undergrad does not guarantee admission to a top MBA program by any means.
Your GMAT and work experience are critical as is the overall story you tell about who you are, what you’ve accomplished so far, and the impact you plan to have post-MBA. The GMAT is a good indicator of whether or not you’re up for the rigors of b-school, and your work experience is an opportunity for you to show the impact you’ve already had (and thereby show your future business potential as well) and also an opportunity to differentiate yourself. The adcom wants to see that you’ve driven meaningful results, held leadership positions, etc.
In addition to that, your post-MBA goals are critical since your whole argument for why you need the MBA hinges on them. They want to know what you plan to do post-MBA (what significant problems will you solve and/or what opportunities will you tackle?) and they want to know WHY this is your passion (and of course why you need the MBA to get there). The trick is to impress them with your stats, your work experience and your goals while at the same time telling a story that stands out from the crowd & makes them want to admit YOU vs. some other equally qualified candidate.
