MBA articles tagged with Expert Advice

June 13, 2025

Craft a Powerful Essay for Stanford GSB: What Matters Most & Why?

A GSB MBA, expert admissions coach, and pro writer, outlines his top advice for nailing the challenging and broad Stanford essay prompt, to help you get into one of the most prestigious MBA programs in the world.

June 13, 2025

The 5 Best Classes at Stanford's Graduate School of Business

An overview of the top 5 classes at GSB, from an expert coach and Stanford MBA.

June 13, 2025

How to Answer the “Why Booth?” Interview Question

Tim F., an expert coach and Chicago Booth alumnus, provides actionable tips on how to tailor your interview responses to showcase a genuine connection between your aspirations and Booth's offerings.

June 13, 2025

MBA Essay Too Long? Here's How to Fix It

The word count of most MBA application essays is very limited. This article by an expert Leland MBA coach will give you 8 tips to help you keep your essays under the limit while still maintaining a compelling story.

June 13, 2025

MBA Interviews: Six Admission Consultants’ Best Advice

The top tips from six MBA application experts on the interview process to help you as you prepare.

June 13, 2025

Why ChatGPT Can’t Write Your Personal Statement

While ChatGPT is multifaceted, there is a compelling argument against using AI for your personal statements. Here is one expert's take on the revolutionary technology and application essays.

June 13, 2025

The Top 10 Mistakes People Make on their Graduate School Applications

Uncover the top 10 common mistakes that applicants often make on their graduate school applications to help you avoid these pitfalls, strengthen your application, and increase your chances of admission success.

June 13, 2025

What GPA Do You Need to Get Into Graduate School?

How much does your college GPA actually matter to graduate programs? How high of a GPA is "good enough"? A former Director of Stanford Graduate Admissions addresses the importance of GPAs to higher ed. degrees.

June 13, 2025

How to Answer the "Why an MBA?" Essay Question

A common essay and interview question of top business schools, admissions committees want to know why you're choosing to get an MBA. Here is one expert coach's insight into crafting a compelling response.

June 13, 2025

Networking & Glamour: Pre- and Post-MBA Advice

A Darden MBA and Leland application expert gives post-MBA transition advice, tips for those considering an MBA, and her business school story.