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2024 Applicant Success Stories — and looking Ahead to 2025!
The 2024 application cycle was an incredible one, where all of my clients secured at least one admission to an MBA/Masters Program, with...
Lauren Wong
May 274 min read
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Guide to Networking as an MBA Applicant
As an AIGAC member, I’ve spoken directly with AdComms, and every single one emphasizes this: applicants who truly understand the program...
Lauren Wong
Oct 53 min read
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Video Components for MBAs (2025)
In the last year, everyone in the MBA Admissions world, including yours truly, is talking about AI. We all know that applicants are...
Lauren Wong
Sep 154 min read
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the Importance of Peer Feedback
Applying to a top MBA program? With admit rates often under 15%, even tiny  mistakes can cost you a spot. That’s why self-editing isn’t...
Lauren Wong
Aug 312 min read
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Last-Minute R1 MBA Application Checklist: What to Prioritize If You’re Behind for R1
It's mid August and if you're planning on applying for R1 you're probably freaking out a bit, but don't worry, take a deep breath, we got...
Lauren Wong
Aug 152 min read
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Best MBA Healthcare Programs: A Strategic Guide for Future Leaders in Health & Business
Happy World Health Innovation Day! Healthcare management is no longer a niche—it’s a rapidly growing field of interest among MBA...
Lauren Wong
Aug 24 min read
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5 MBA Essay Mistakes to Avoid—And What to Write Instead
The MBA application essays—and the Statement of Purpose for Master’s applicants—are one of the most critical parts of the application...
Lauren Wong
Jul 243 min read
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AI Appreciation Day - A Deep Dive into AI’s role in the MBA/Masters Application process
Happy AI Appreciation Day! Though with how often we talk about it these days… maybe it’s more like AI Appreciation Year? 😅 Despite early...
Lauren Wong
Jul 163 min read
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Summer MBA Application Prep: 3 Fresh Insights for 2025 Applicants (+ My Full Planning Guide)
MBA Application Guide for Summer 2025, including an analysis of 2025 trends
Lauren Wong
Jul 64 min read
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MBA in a Shifting World: The Current State of an American MBA & Looking Beyond
As a second-generation American, daughter of Chinese immigrants, it has always been drilled into me that I attend a top university in the...
Lauren Wong
Jun 97 min read
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Environmental Social and Governance (ESG): the new "finance" of MBA applicants
Today, June 5th, is World Environment Day —a perfect reminder that business can’t ignore the planet. The good news? ESG (Environmental,...
Lauren Wong
Jun 54 min read
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MBA Re-Applicant Guide: How to Strengthen Your Application for the Next Round
So with most Round 3 decisions already out, some of you may be facing the heartbreaking reality that, this year, the MBA isn’t happening....
Lauren Wong
May 83 min read
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Test Prep Guide (GMAT/GRE) - 2025 Version
For those thinking of applying for Masters or MBA, it's that time of the year when it's time to start thinking of the GMAT or GRE....
Lauren Wong
Apr 167 min read
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Making Decisions After Your MBA/Masters Application: A Guide for the Waiting, Admitted, and Rejected
For those who applied this year, you most likely have heard back from at least one program and whether it's positive or not, it's time to...
Lauren Wong
Apr 85 min read
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A Guide to Round 3 and Beyond
Now that we've passed Round 2 deadlines, let's talk about whether or not to go for Round 3 or Round 4. Here's everything you need to know...
Lauren Wong
Feb 185 min read
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What to Expect: MBA/Masters Interview Guide
Interviews can be the make-or-break  moment of your MBA or Master’s application — and getting one means the AdCom sees real potential in...
Lauren Wong
Feb 66 min read
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How to Manage Your Time for Round 2
Round 2 deadlines usually land around the first week of January , and for some reason, R2 always feels more stressful. Maybe it’s the...
Lauren Wong
Oct 16, 20242 min read
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Strategies and Tips for Round 2 Application - What Admissions is looking for in R2
Round 1 and Round 2 attract different types of applicants, so if you’re applying in Round 2 , your approach should reflect that. Let’s...
Lauren Wong
Oct 7, 20241 min read
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Benefits and Drawbacks of Applying during Round 2
If you’re deciding whether to apply Round 2 this year or wait for Round 1 next year, it helps to understand the trade-offs. Here’s a...
Lauren Wong
Oct 2, 20242 min read
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5 Reasons why ChatGPT or AI isn't going to write you a successful MBA application essay or Masters Statement of Purpose (SOP)
5 Reasons why ChatGPT or AI isn't going to write you a successful MBA application essay or Masters Statement of Purpose (SOP)
Lauren Wong
Sep 22, 20245 min read
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