I don’t know what I want to do.
I don’t know if I’m ready.
I don’t even know where to start.
I just know I need a change…and I’m capable of so much more.
Many young professionals find themselves here. They hold decent titles in notable companies. On the surface, they’re the envy of their peers, a phenom who’s going places. Deep inside, they feel stuck. Maybe they’re not making the impact they expected – or they’ve outgrown the role they coveted. All they know, it doesn’t click anymore.
HOW TO GET INTO BUSINESS SCHOOL
But business school? That’s a big change, scary even. That means leaving the action and taking on debt. It also requires starting from scratch: new people, new routines, new expectations. In an MBA program, everyone is a high-performer. Let’s face it, growth means sometimes failing…without the consolation of a paycheck.
Even the MBA application process can be daunting. GMAT prep eats away at evenings and weekends. Essays require some uncomfortable looks at what got you here…and what you need to do next. No matter what you hear about ‘be yourself” and ‘just have a conversation’, interviews remain high-stakes, high-pressure affairs.
What can you do to maximize your efforts and make an impression? How do you gain an edge – or avoid making the same mistakes as your counterparts? That’s where Poets&Quants can help. Throughout the year, we solicit advice from admissions consultants and directors, not to mention students and alumni who earned spots in their target schools. Along with sharing proven strategies for prepping for tests, applications, and interviews, they also provide insights on how to maximize the MBA experience and find the right job after graduation.
Here is a roundup of the best practices from the best minds in business education.
MBA APPLICATIONS
Top Tips To Maximize Your MBA Application Process Now
5 Tips For Addressing A Gap In Your MBA Resume
Advice Column: What Business School Reapplicants Need to Know – Part 1
Advice Column: What Business School Reapplicants Need to Know – Part 2
The Ultimate MBA Application Timeline: A Step-By-Step Guide
5 Common Mistakes To Avoid While Building Your MBA Resume
Advice Column: True Or False: Are You Falling For These Business School Application Myths?
MBA Application Rounds: What To Know About Round 1, Round 2, & Round 3
5 Tips To Craft A Killer MBA Resume
How To Stand Out In The Application Pile
Advice Column: Predictions For The 2025/2026 MBA Application Cycle
Advice Column: Is It Too Late To Apply To Business School Round 1?
7 Things You Should Do Once You’ve Hit Submit On Your MBA Applications
Advice Column: Do Business Schools Care About Demonstrated Interest?
How To Apply Smarter For Business School
Advice Column: Are You Crowdsourcing Your MBA Applications?
Advice Column: Working On A Last-Minute MBA Application? Read This First
When Is The Perfect Time To Get An MBA?
Advice Column: Don’t Sabotage Yourself
The 7 MBA Application Must-Dos Before You Hit Submit
How To Ace Your Round 2 Applications To Top MBA Programs
MBA ESSAYS
Advice Column: Common MBA Essay Mistakes
A Thought Experiment To Transform Your MBA Essays
MBA Essay Tips That Get You In – Straight Talk From A Former Adcom Insider
Mastering The STAR Method For Your MBA Essays And Interviews
LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION
How To Get A Killer MBA Letter Of Recommendation
GMAT AND GRE
GRE vs. GMAT For MBA: Which Test Should You Take?
MBA INTERVIEWS
2025 MBA Interview Questions: A School-By-School List
Advice Column: Invited To A Business School Interview? Here’s What It Means
From Admissions To Internships: How To Ace All Your MBA Interviews
6 Tips For Acing The MBA Interview
Dressing For The MBA Interview
Preparing For Alumni-Led MBA Interviews
The Behavioral Interview Questions: Mastering The Most Unpredictable Part Of Your MBA Interview
The 3 Types Of MBA Interview Questions You Must Master
The Art Of The Elevator Pitch: Top Tips For MBA Applicants
ROUND 2
Eight Weeks To Round 2: Your MBA Application Countdown
ROUND 3
Applying in round 3: what are your chances?
CHOOSING A BUSINESS SCHOOL FIT
Fit Over Fame: Finding The Best B-School For You, Regardless Of Rankings
ADMISSIONS CONSULTANTS
Finding Your Best MBA Admissions Consultant: A Guide For Applicants
Harvard, Stanford & Wharton MBAs On How Admission Consultants Helped Them Get In
RETURN ON INVESTMENT
Is An MBA Worth It? How To Calculate The Real ROI
He Went From Making $30K to $200K — Why The MBA Is The Most Underrated Path To Wealth
The Real ROI Of An MBA: Still Worth The Investment?
More Than Dollars Or Euros: The Real ROI Of An MBA
WAITLIST
Advice Column: Real Talk About The MBA Waitlist
STRESS MANAGEMENT
Keep Calm And Carry On: How To Manage Stress During MBA Application Season
MBA ALTERNATIVES
MBA Or JD: Which Degree Is Right For You?
The Future Of MBA Careers In An AI-Driven World