MBA News, Experts, & Admissions Advice With Executive Editor Pola Lem https://poetsandquants.com/
Stanford's newest MBA cohort set a new record for the highest GMAT scores ever posted by a business school. We discuss the impact of that achievement and other aspects of Stanford's profile for the Class of 2023 and how it compares to Harvard and Wharton.
John, Maria and Caroline take issue with a Wall Street Journal report on MBA applications and debate whether it's valuable for admission consultants to have Adcom experience
After a year-long hiatus due to the pandemic, Businessweek is back with its 20th ranking of the best MBA programs. Is the ranking just an entertaining piece of fluff or serious business? We discuss.
Is there really an advantage for round one applicants to elite MBA programs? Are admit and scholarship awards higher?
The past MBA admissions season didn't turn out to be the bloodbath many predicted. Here's a look at the new cycle. Plus: Law School vs. Business School
Harvard Business School enrolled its largest MBA class ever this fall. We discuss all the details and how it compares to other schools. Plus, a discussion on finding love during your MBA.
With R1 deadlines just around the corner, Caroline and Maria have plenty of suggestions for applicants before they hit the submit button
Wharton will become the first elite business school to enroll a majority of women in its 2021 fall cohort
Joinleland.com co-founder Cameron Lehman joins us in a discussion on MBA admissions consulting and who most needs consulting help
We take a look at Fortune's entry into the business school rankings market
What it takes to get the MBA posts that pay the most and are among the most selective
America's favorite entrepreneur is dissing the MBA again. What is it with these MBA naysayers? Caroline, Maria and John take it on
With thousands of students about to begin their MBA journeys this fall, Caroline, Maria and John discuss what kind of budget students should have to enjoy a full MBA experience. Plus, beyond McKinsey, Bain and BCG, just who are the major employers of MBAs these days
What can you do to get the maximum benefit from your MBA? Caroline, Maria & John have a bunch of great ideas to make sure the value you get immediately from the degree endures over time.
Caroline, Maria and John discuss the best of the MBA programs that are sometimes overlooked by candidates blinded by the rankings
The official start for the new admissions cycle is here. Caroline, Maria and John discuss what to expect and what you need to know
How to stand out as an MBA candidate in an over-subscribed applicant pool
There's a lot we would make different about MBA admissions
Caroline and Maria answer the most pertinent questions MBA applicants are asking today
McKinsey, Bain, BCG and Goldman Sachs say a GMAT score is not required for an internship or full-time job offer, plus our celebration of the top 100 best & brightest MBAs of 2021
The pros and cons of using your MBA experience to incubate a brand new business
If you have been admitted to an MBA program that starts this fall, there are several steps you can take before you get on campus to gain a jumpstart and insure a successful MBA experience. Caroline, Maria & John offer plenty of suggestions
Many lucky MBA applicants now find themselves in the enviable position of deciding among several offers of admission. When should you take the offer with the bigger scholarship money over one at a higher ranked school? Maria, Carolina & John offer some advice and case studies of actual candidates facing these decisions.
Caroline, Maria and John discuss the implications of dramatic drops in international student enrollment during the Trump era
Caroline, Maria and John provide insights and perspective on the new ranking
Caroline, Maria and John explore the world of part-time MBA programs where students earn their degrees in the evenings and on weekends
Virginie Fougea, INSEAD's global director of admissions and financial aid, candidly talks shop with Caroline, Maria and John
Caroline, Maria and John discuss whether international students should return to U.S. schools
How to tilt the odds in your favor for Harvard Business School’s 2+2 program and other to deferred programs
John, Caroline and Maria discuss the admissions news out of the recently concluded two-day CentreCourt MBA Festival. One school reported a 70% jump in full-time MBA applications so far this year
