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Sep 9, 20225 min read
Straight Shooting with Alex Zarganis
Alex Zarganis is the man of the hour. Alex has a dual degree in Private School Leadership, an MBA from Columbia Business School, and...
Sep 1, 20225 min read
How to explain your low GPA in the MBA optional essay
I speak to hundreds of MBA applicants every year. One of the most common questions I get asked is, “How do I justify my low undergrad GPA...
Jul 28, 20224 min read
Visiting Stanford GSB: Some signs of intelligent life, finally
It’s 25 degrees outside, and I’m slowly realizing that my British pigmentation isn’t cut out for sunny Palo Alto. The 1.5 mile walk from...
Jul 14, 20224 min read
5 Ways to demonstrate leadership in an MBA app no management experience
Manager ≠ Leader Demonstrations of leadership form the backbone of many successful MBA applications. But this doesn’t mean that all...
Mar 10, 20226 min read
MBA Reapplicant Strategy
After spending months reflecting on your goals and writing essays that you hoped would be impactful, to be met with rejection is...
Jul 1, 20212 min read
IELTS or TOEFL?
You’ve decided you want an MBA. You've budgeted time and money for the application process. Now it’s time to prove you can read, write,...
May 8, 20213 min read
6 compelling reasons to do an MBA
I explore 6 of the most compelling reasons, based on my experience at Oxford University
Feb 5, 20213 min read
MBA costs: How to keep them down!
For many, an MBA will be the second-largest cost they incur in their entire lives after buying a house. Most applicants can expect to...
Jan 31, 20213 min read
Tips to Ace your MBA Resume
A b-school resume is an appetizer for your profile. A comprehensive educational and professional background, exhibiting your...
Jan 26, 20214 min read
Nail the Kira Talent video interview
Several top business schools use the Kira Talent video interview platform to assess MBA applicants before inviting them to interview....
Jan 12, 20212 min read
Q&A with Modern MBA
Last week 'Modern MBA' published an interview we did together. My comments about the lack of diversity at some business schools were...
Dec 17, 20201 min read
PODCAST TIME!
I joined Gavin Jocius of the Wisdom.MBA podcast. We talk about the business school admissions process and the trends seen in 2020 by...
Nov 18, 20202 min read
Choosing business schools: 1 year vs 2 year
Choosing the right business school is critical. The school which best 'fits' your profile is likely to look more favourably on your...
Nov 18, 20201 min read
Choosing business schools: By industry
Admissions staff are trained to identify genuine passion for their school in your application essays and interviews. This means that...
Nov 18, 20202 min read
Choosing business schools: By location
Choosing the right business school is critical. Choosing the school which best 'fits' your profile increases the chances of successful...
Oct 21, 20203 min read
How to apply for an MBA - Episode 03 - Writing
Before we decided what to write in your application essay. Now let's look at how to write it, particularly given the challenging word limit.
Oct 21, 20204 min read
How to apply for an MBA - Episode 02 - Mapping
In this episode you’ll look at the essay questions for the first time. You’ll take the stories and analysis from Episode 01 -...
Oct 21, 20203 min read
How to apply for an MBA - Episode 01 - Brainstorming
This series is a step-by-step guide to writing MBA application essays. In this episode, you'll gather stories to tell the admissions...
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