“Round 2 or not Round 2?” That is the Question

Late September. This is the time of year when eager applicants face a very painful decision: should I rush my applications to make the Round 1 deadline in October or…

“Perfect storm” for your MBA candidacy?

Application volume is down at some top-20 business schools. Should you wait or carpe diem? A strong economy with a high unemployment rate is good news for many business professionals…

“Free” advice is usually over priced

The first place most potential MBA students turn to for advice tends to be the Internet. It’s easy, fast and free. A quick Google search leads to literally millions of…

“Diversity” has never been more relevant for MBA applicants

The value of "diversity" in b-schools cannot be understated. The MBAExchange knows this — and reflects it — in our own team and client engagements.

“Best” time for MBA candidates to apply?

What is the "best" time to apply?Answering 4 key questions will help you decide.

Your MBA Goal: “Application” vs. “Admission”?

Is preparing your b-school application blurring your goal of actually securing admission? Make sure your focus is on these critical steps! They can take you from hopeful applicant to admitted…

Your MBA Campaign: “Mob or Parade”?

Moving your b-school admissions campaign from a mob scene to an orderly parade is still possible — and essential.

Your MBA application: it’s not too late for great

When it comes to your b-school application, don’t settle on "good enough"when "great" is within reach!

Your MBA Application Deserves a “Second Look”

Ready to submit your b-school application?WAIT! Maybe it needs a second look….

Your Essays, Your Voice

Creating essays for b-school admission can be daunting: What should you write about? It can be overwhelming to decide what to highlight and what to avoid. This guest blog post…

Writing Your MBA Application Essays: First or Last Step?

Essays continue to be the wild card of MBA applications. Yes, the other elements – resume, recommendations, and short-answer questions – are all very important. However, those components are more…

Would you advance faster with a top-quality MBA degree? What do senior executives advise?

Whether you are an undergrad contemplating a corporate future, a young exec with a few years of solid experience, or a mid-career manager reaching for the elusive ”brass ring,” career…

Women find MBA delivers undisputed ROI and value

Here at The MBA Exchange, we’re bullish on the top MBA as an equal-opportunity degree. The ROI of a great b-school experience can’t be beat regardless of your professional background,…

Winning the Wharton Team-based Discussion

This "opportunity to interact" offered by Wharton is a meeting of the minds, but it’s also a competition. Based on our experience facilitating dozens of simulated team-based discussion prep sessions,…

Will Taking the GMAT 3 or 4 Times Look Bad to Adcom?

How will taking the GMAT a few times look to adcoms?The frustrating, short answer to this question is: it depends. For a more in-depth response, keep reading this guest blog…

Will Recommenders Help or Harm Your MBA Candidacy?

A business-school application has six tangible components: transcript, test score, resume, short-answers, essays, and recommendations. As an MBA applicant, you’ll have total, or at least some, control over five of…

Why use a professional editor for your MBA essays?

Most business school applicants have someone review their essays before submission. It’s easy to miss something or make a mistake given the intensity of the MBA application process, so engaging…

Why target top 7 business schools for your MBA education?

Is it "worth it"to set your sights on a top-tier business school?Consider these 5 advantages, then YOUdecide.

Why should you attend The Economist’s “Which MBA?” Online Fair on November 14-15?

Take the next step in your MBA journey by connecting with dozens of business schools around the world. Here are the top 4 reasons you should attend the "Which MBA?"…