M7 is a prestigious designation held by seven business schools in the US. While no official organization formally anoints these institutions, this elite category of schools carries immense weight in the minds of MBA aspirants. The ‘M’ is a testament to the ‘Magnificent’ or ‘Magic’ quality attributed to these seven.  According to the Association to …

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What is university shortlisting? If you’ve decided to pursue an MBA abroad, creating a university shortlist of institutions you want to attend is one of your priorities. You can increase your chances of success by understanding the MBA selection process and adopting a strategic approach. We recommend that applicants find a middle ground by being …

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Being waitlisted for an MBA program can be a frustrating and uncertain experience. After investing months into your MBA application, receiving neither an acceptance nor a rejection leaves you in limbo or purgatory. Some applicants find the MBA waitlist even more complex than a rejection, as it raises questions about the best course of action—should …

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Applying to business schools is a long and arduous journey, which begins with the process of shortlisting schools and, if you play your cards right, ends with you preparing for and acing your MBA interview.  At every step, though, you must navigate various roadblocks, and even a single mistake can result in rejection, which could …

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The goals essay is a staple of MBA applications. Typically, the goals essay prompt has two parts: first, the school asks you to lay out your short-term and long-term career goals. In the second part, the school wants to know how you plan to leverage its resources and the perspective you gain on campus to …

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“Should I apply to an MBA Programme in Round 2?” As MBA admissions consultants, we hear this question every year. It is generally believed that submitting your application as early as possible is the best option.  The MBA admissions processes at Columbia Business School, Duke Fuqua School of Business, or UVA’s Darden School of Business …

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