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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 24, 20253 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
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
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 27, 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
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
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 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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