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If you plan to apply to business school in the upcoming admissions cycle, you may think it impossible to improve your MBA candidacy in such a short amount of time. Not true! You can take action in three critical areas right now that will pay dividends...

The average age of business school applicants has been trending downward for more than a decade. With that, work experience expectations have shifted as well. But not everyone is ready or in a position to take the business school plunge at 26 years old...

Occasionally, we hear tales of MBA applicants offered admission to a top business school with a “low” GMAT score. But in truth, accepting students with scores of 700+ has been the norm at the most competitive programs. So, should you automatically retake...

The essay component is arguably the most crucial piece of your business school application. When done right, a compelling story can help counterbalance weaker aspects of your candidacy. Unfortunately, the AdCom member reading your materials has only...

Many business schools, even the most elite and well-ranked ones, welcome re-applicants. Reapplying shows that you are very serious about your interest in the program, as this UVA Darden blog post affirms. The best way to approach the process when you...