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GMAT Tricks with Systems of Equations
Many GMAT test-takers vaguely remember a rule from high school, that it’s possible to solve for two variables if and only if you’re given two equations, and generally that it’s [...]
Data Insights Questions: Graphics Interpretation
There are twelve practice questions in this set. You should feel free to use a calculator here because an on-screen calculator will be available during the Data Insights section. [...]
Guide to GMAT Data Insights
Data Insights (DI) was introduced in 2023 when GMAC released a new version of the GMAT. Your performance on the Data Insights section will account for one third of your [...]
Data Insights Practice Problem: Multi-Source Reasoning
The following is a Multi-Source Reasoning practice problem, which will be part of the GMAT Data Insights section. You are allowed to use a calculator on this section, [...]
Navigating Your MBA Journey: Choosing Between the GRE and GMAT
Embarking on the path to business school is an exhilarating venture filled with critical decisions, one of which is selecting the right entrance exam. In the realm of MBA [...]
Data Insights Practice Question: Table Analysis
The following is a Table Analysis practice question, which will be part of the GMAT Data Insights section. The following two tables show the same data ranked in two [...]
Data Insights Practice Question: Two-Part Analysis
Two-Part Analysis is one of types of questions that will appear on GMAT Data Insights! At a certain corporation, N is the total number of employees. These employees can [...]
GMAT Data Insights: Graphic Interpretation Practice Questions
On the GMAT DI, each Graphics Interpretation (GI) page or screen will have two sentences, each with a drop-down menu. (In rare cases, there may be a single sentence with [...]
Talking About Your Accomplishments in MBA Applications
Many MBA hopefuls who have come to this blog for guidance feel uncomfortable talking up themselves in their B-school applications. They know their worth but are humble about shouting their [...]
MBA Rankings: How to Use Them Effectively
Spring is here, the next cycle of MBA Admissions is gearing up, and that means it’s also MBA and business school rankings season again. US News & World [...]
Who Gets into Stanford GSB?
You may have seen this article on Poets & Quants, which shared some eye-opening data from our peer firm, Fortuna Admissions, about who gets into Stanford GSB and Harvard Business [...]
Am I Too Young for a Top MBA Program? Or Too Old?
Age is just a number, right? We’d certainly like to think so. However, if you’re considering applying to business school, you’ve likely come across the entering class profile for your [...]
Create a Winning Duke Fuqua MBA Application
Is the highly-ranked Fuqua School of Business on your MBA shortlist? Then don't sleep on today's post with advice for Duke Fuqua MBA applicants. As regular readers know, Stacy Blackman [...]
MBA Types: Which Program is Right For You?
For those seeking to supercharge their careers, business schools now offer a dazzling array of MBA formats and graduate degrees. Options range from full-time two year programs, to accelerated [...]
MBA Admissions Insights on Round 3
Round 3 deadlines are coming up in late March and early April for most top schools. While the final round is the biggest gamble of the application cycle, top MBA [...]
How Do I Find the Best MBA Admissions Consultant…for Me?
If you’re planning to apply to business school and looking for a partner in the process, your head might be spinning from all the firms you see on MBA forums, [...]
Sage Advice for Darden MBA Applicants
Is the highly ranked UVA Darden School of Business on your MBA shortlist? Then don't sleep on today's post with advice for Darden MBA applicants. As regular readers know, Stacy [...]
Smart Tactics for the Single-Employer MBA Applicant
Are you an MBA applicant who has worked for the same company since college? That isn't unheard of—especially for candidates in a rotational program such as consulting or investment banking, [...]
Do You Need a Finalized Test Score Before You Hire an MBA Admissions Consultant?
We love this time of year because we get to speak with a ton of prospective MBAs. A common question we hear is something to the effect of, “I’m planning [...]
Three Signs You Shouldn’t Submit an MBA Application in Round Three
Everyone has an opinion about submitting an MBA application in round three. Without fail, much of the conversation circles around how competitive it is. If you tried your best but [...]
How to Prepare for MBA Interviews – Expecting the Unexpected
Preparing for MBA interviews can seem fairly straightforward at first. All you need to do is bullet out and practice your answers to the standard MBA interview questions and you [...]
HBS Deferred MBA: Top Tips for the 2+2 Essays
Application season for deferred entry programs is heating up, with deadlines coming up in April. Business-bound college and master’s degree students applying for Harvard Business School’’s 2+2 program are [...]
MBA Round 3 Deadlines and Advice to Get In
You’ve decided the time is right to go earn your MBA – but it’s nearly spring and late in the admissions cycle. Deadlines for Round 3 (or even Round [...]
Elizabeth Morrissette’s L.E.K. Consulting Journey: Navigating Analytics, Mentorship, and Personal Growth
After graduating with a degree in economics from Harvard, Elizabeth Morrissette was searching for a company that would support her to be her authentic self at work, while staying inspired [...]
Authenticity in MBA Applications in the Age of Chat GPT
Chat GPT celebrated its first anniversary this past November. When the AI tool first launched, news headlines went into overdrive predicting how soon/well the technology would supplant the essay writing [...]