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Dec 24 min read

How to Use your Sports Background to Get Admitted to MBA Programs

To be a successful athlete requires certain traits: ambition, determination, resilience and teachability. Capable leaders who also know...

Dec 24 min read

HELP! My Co-Worker is Also Applying to MBA Programs

MBA applications are competitive enough when it’s you against the world. But, they can be even trickier if a coworker with similar...

Nov 179 min read

Everything you need to know about applying to MBAs with the Consortium

The Consortium is a nonprofit which works to strengthen the representation of minorities in business schools and corporate leadership. ...

Nov 154 min read

5 (More) of the Hardest MBA Interview Questions

In your MBA interview, you’ll be asked a series of motivation and behavioral questions. But you may also face some curveballs - the...

Nov 74 min read

Reality vs Application: Should I be truthful about my MBA goals?

For most MBA applicants, the decision to pursue an MBA comes at a pivotal moment in their career. They might be getting made redundant,...

Sep 145 min read

GMAT or GRE for MBA: Which Test Should You Take?

In your MBA application, your academic grades from undergrad and most of your professional accomplishments are already set in stone. And...

Sep 84 min read

What It Takes to Get Into Harvard Business School, Stanford GSB, and Wharton (HSW)

HSW refers to the prestigious b-school trio of Harvard Business School, Stanford Graduate School of Business, and the Wharton School....

Aug 25 min read

5 Steps to Strengthen Your Quant Profile for MBA Applications

In your business school classroom, the majority of people you’ll meet will be consultants, techies, and finance professionals. But you’ll...

Jun 246 min read

5 Tips for LGBTQ+ MBA Applicants

Happy Pride Month! When it comes to MBA applications, we always advise applicants to be authentic. Business schools may have different...

Jun 84 min read

How to Showcase Volunteer & Community Work in Your MBA Application

Businesses are more socially and environmentally conscious than ever before. We’re not just guessing; 95% of S&P 500 companies were...

Jun 32 min read

Should I Waive my Right to Read my MBA Letters of Recommendation?

When you apply for MBA programs, you will be asked to fill in the details of your recommender/s in the school’s application portal. For...

May 125 min read

How to Explain Layoffs and Unemployment Gaps in my MBA Application

Talking openly about being unemployed, when you’re trying to make a good impression for the AdCom, can be uncomfortable. But if you’re...

Apr 294 min read

Here’s Why You Should Attend MBA Admissions Events

MBA admissions events are a great way for prospective candidates to meet with business schools. Sometimes, they’re the only opportunity...

Apr 64 min read

MBA Programs Offering GMAT/GRE Waivers in 2024

“I don’t want to take the GMAT/GRE. Can I get a waiver?” It’s a question we get often here at Sam Weeks Consulting. The GMAT/GRE can be...

Mar 306 min read

Help! I Don't Have a Typical MBA Career

7 common career difficulties for MBA applicants We say this a lot, but it’s probably the most important thing you should know about...

Mar 249 min read

How to Write a MBA Scholarship Essay 2024

An MBA comes with a hefty price tag – $100k+. Now factor in the missed income from taking a one or two year off work to pursue your MBA,...

Mar 166 min read

How to Strengthen Your Extracurricular Profile for MBA Applications

If you’re an MBA applicant with no life outside your 9 to 5, this is your wakeup call! Business schools claim that they evaluate MBA...

Mar 85 min read

How to Choose a Business School in 2024

An MBA is a major investment, in terms of tuition fees but also lost earnings from taking time out of work. So, you’ll want to make the...

Mar 25 min read

When Should I Hire an MBA Admissions Consultant?

There’s no secret sauce to a successful business school admit. There isn’t any ‘correct’ GMAT score, resume, or essay that will guarantee...

Feb 264 min read

The MBA Interview Thank You Note

Preparing for an MBA interview can be daunting. When you receive your interview invite, you’ll need to research the school’s interview...

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