“Time Machine” Exclusively for MBA Applicants

“Time machine.” Isn’t that a fictional device featured in old novels and classic movies about people who return to the past or experience the future? Well, here’s a time machine…

“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…

“Helping worthy candidates sound as great as they are!”

Meet our stellar MBA essay editor Karen! Over the past three decades, The MBA Exchange has advised more than 5,000 business school applicants worldwide. A key element of our consulting…

“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…

Yhana Chavis

Prior to joining The MBA Exchange, Ms. Chavis served Northwestern University as Associate Director of the MMM dual-degree Program at the McCormick School of Engineering and as Associate Director of…

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,…