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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. Regardless of where you are in the process of studying, as a "retired" standardized test tutor and someone who self-studied the GMAT to score in the 95 percentile, I'm here to give my advice on how to approach and improve your score. To start off let's discuss, What is the GMAT/GRE, why do we need to take it and which one should one take. For all
Lauren Wong
Apr 16, 20257 min read
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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