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Feb 35 min read
Is an MBA in 2025 Worth It?
December 2024 saw many US business schools publish their annual full-time MBA employment reports behind their typical schedule. The...

Feb 33 min read
How to Answer "What other schools are you applying to?" in your MBA application and interview
When you’re filling out your MBA application form, you are likely to come across the question “What other schools have you applied to/...

Jan 314 min read
Should I apply to full-time MBA programs using the Executive Assessment (EA) Test?
For MBA applicants, the GMAT or the GRE test is an important step in their MBA application. Business schools use these tests to assess...

Jan 105 min read
Should I Write the MBA Optional Essay?
Almost all MBA applications will give you the chance to write an Optional essay. It might also show up as an “additional information” or...

Dec 2, 20244 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 2, 20244 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 17, 20249 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 15, 20244 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 7, 20244 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 14, 20245 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 8, 20244 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 2, 20245 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 24, 20246 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 8, 20244 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 3, 20242 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 12, 20245 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 29, 20244 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 6, 20244 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 30, 20246 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 24, 20249 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,...

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