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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
12 hours ago3 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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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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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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How to Manage Your Time for Round 2
Round 2 deadline is usually almost always around the first week of January and for some reason Round 2 always tends to feel more...
Lauren Wong
Oct 16, 20242 min read
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Strategies and Tips for R2 Application - What Admissions is looking for in R2
Round 1 and Round 2 typically get different applicants and thus if applying for R2, one should also change up their strategy accordingly....
Lauren Wong
Oct 7, 20242 min read
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Benefits and Drawbacks of Applying during Round 2
If you're deciding between applying for Round 1 or Round 2 or planning to apply during Round 2, here are the key benefits and drawbacks...
Lauren Wong
Oct 2, 20244 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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Congrats to 2023 MBA/Masters Intake & let's go 2024!
2023 success clients
Lauren Wong
May 27, 20243 min read
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It's summer: How to Utilize your summer (and the rest of the year) to apply for an MBA
Start of summer, aka the start of MBA Application season!
Lauren Wong
May 29, 20234 min read
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New GMAT "GMAT Focus Edition"! Breakdown of the "tests" for MBA applications
The GMAT has been the flagship standardized test to take when applying for MBA. Although no one likes taking standardized tests,...
Lauren Wong
Apr 7, 20235 min read
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Final thoughts on how to boost your MBA application
With a program in mind and the basic steps towards completing your application, it’s now time to consider other factors that may help...
Lauren Wong
Aug 30, 20222 min read
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How to Choose the Right MBA Program: The Truth about MBA Rankings
Now that you’re equipped with the basic steps on how to apply it’s time to think about the program itself as in which program should you...
Lauren Wong
Aug 24, 20222 min read
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When's the best age to apply for an MBA?
As a higher education consultant/coach I have had inquiries from prospective students of all ages and they’re always curious to know...
Lauren Wong
Aug 3, 20222 min read
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Application Breakdown Part 4: Essays, Personal Statements, and Interviews
Blog Post #7: Essays, Personal Statements, and Interviews My personal favorite part of the application, and for others, the dreaded: the...
Lauren Wong
Jul 20, 20223 min read
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Application Breakdown Part 3: Work Experience
Work experience is another part of the application that, similar to academic record, is kind of hard to change. After all, it’s not like...
Lauren Wong
Jul 13, 20223 min read
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Application Breakdown Part 2: GMAT/GRE
The thing that EVERY prospective MBA student dreads, the dreaded: GMAT (or GRE). If you’re going for one of the M7 or really any school...
Lauren Wong
Jul 7, 20223 min read
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Application Breakdown, Part 1: Academic Performance/Record
One of the key components of the MBA application is academic record. As expected, top MBA and Masters programs are looking for a solid...
Lauren Wong
Jun 28, 20222 min read
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What do I need to apply for MBA & or Masters/how early should I be starting my application?
The MBA application can be broken down to a few key deliverables Academic Transcript Resume/CV (Work Experience) GMAT (or GRE)...
Lauren Wong
Jun 21, 20221 min read
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An Intro: Why I got my MBA, how nothing went as planned, & how it changed my life for the better
I’ll be honest - before I applied to business school I never thought I needed a MBA. I was working in entertainment at one of the top...
Lauren Wong
Jun 13, 20227 min read
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