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Application Breakdown Part 3: Work Experience
Work experience is one of the most important parts of the MBA application—and like academic record, it’s also one of the least flexible. You can’t change what you’ve done. But you can shape how it’s presented, which is where a lot of applicants underestimate their control. In most cases, MBA programs expect applicants to have at least a few years of full-time experience—with at least two required but typically a minimum of three. This ensures you’ve had enough time to contrib
Lauren Wong
Jul 13, 20222 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 in the top 25, it’s unfortunately unavoidable. Furthermore, for better or for worse, it is also one of the more influential parts of an application because it’s a reflection of your current academic “ability”. The good news is if you have a weaker academic record, a high GMAT/GRE score can offset that. In general, I encourage you to try and r
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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