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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 15, 20252 min read
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 16, 20253 min read
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 6, 20254 min read
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 9, 20257 min read
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 5, 20254 min read


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
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
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
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
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
MBA vs. Masters: which is right for you?
MBA vs. Masters of Business/Marketing/Entrepreneurship/Finance anything business related - a common question I often receive from...
Lauren Wong
Jan 27, 20244 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 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
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
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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