Category: Admissions

If you’re a recent grad and already thinking about business school a few years down the line, you’re ahead of the curve. But don’t fall into the trap. One of the most common questions I get is: “How should I position myself now to get into a top MBA later?” Translation: What checklist should I…

If you’re in your 30s or beyond and thinking, “I’ve done everything I can in [insert industry here], and I’m ready for something new,” you’re not alone. This is a common inflection point. You’re not 24 and trying to “level up.” You’re looking to pivot, reinvent, or just get unstuck. And for many, the full-time…

A question I hear all the time: Why do MBA applications make such a big deal about career goals? Isn’t the whole point of business school to figure that out? Yes. And adcoms know that. But here’s the nuance: they’re not expecting you to have your future locked in. They just want to know that…

Short answer: Yes. Long answer: It’s complicated — and also kind of strategic. Business schools will tell you they want diversity of backgrounds, perspectives, and ages. Technically, that’s true. But behind the marketing, most top MBA programs are trending younger — deliberately. Let’s unpack why. Some of the reasons make sense. Others are about branding,…

One of the most common questions I get: “What are my chances at Harvard, Stanford, or Wharton?” Or some version of: “What kind of people do they admit?” This “H/S/W” trifecta — Harvard Business School, Stanford GSB, and Wharton — has become the holy grail for many MBA applicants. For some, it’s the brand dream.…