My MBA Admit Blog

Prefer the GRE over GMAT? Now, you may have the option, as Harvard, Wharton and more, accept GRE

Many US business schools, as well as international MBA programs now accept the GRE as a substitute for the GMAT in an MBA application. Among the top schools, we have NYU (New York University, Stern School of Business), Harvard University, Wharton (University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School - beginning 2010), Yale University and Columbia (but so far, Executive MBA program only). << MORE >>

An older Indian woman with an IT background and a three-year undergraduate degree applying for MBA. Chances at top US business schools?

How does being older, female, Indian, having an IT background and a three-year undergraduate degree from India affect an applicant's chances for an MBA at top US business schools? ... << MORE >>

The important of Career Counseling, or a Master's in Finance (MS Finance) or an MBA?

A potential business school applicant questions: Master's in Finance (MS Finance) or an MBA? After coming across across numerous graduate school applicants with exemplary credentials but not a well thought-out career plan, we have been offering Career Counseling to My MBA Admit clients on a stand-alone basis or as part of our Volume Discounts and Application Packages. << MORE >>

Will unemployment hurt my chances at a top MBA program? What can I do before I apply or while waiting to hear back?

MBA applicants with otherwise stellar records are wondering if a job loss that causes a gap on their resume is enough to push them off the Accepted list at their top business schools. If you, or an applicant you know, is in the same situation, read on for advice from the admissions consultants at My MBA Admit on how to improve your chances.<< MORE >>

Top Business Schools in the U.S. for Entrepreneurship

Among the top business schools, Chicago Booth, Harvard, Stanford, Wharton, MIT and Haas have great entrepreneurship programs. Booth in particular, I can personally attest to from my own MBA with one of my concentrations in entrepreneurship. Among top 20 schools, Indiana Kelley, Austin McCombs and Babson College have great programs as well.<< MORE >>

Potential Business Schools with a 570 GMAT? Or should I try again for a shot at a top MBA?

570 GMAT due to low Verbal (but high AWA). How do I improve my score + potential business schools/MBA programs with current score?<< MORE >>

Community involvement before an MBA. Reaching out to Business School profs before the application.

This part-time MBA applicant would like to get involved in the community before applying for an MBA next year and is wondering how. Also, he questions how to contact Business Schools professors and if it would help his MBA application.<< MORE >>

Low GMAT, Low GPA - helping you catch a break on your application (Part 2)

An applicant has relevant professional experience and strong undergraduate GPA in Business for a MS program in New York but is at the low range of GMAT for her target school. What are her chances for admission in Fall 2010?<< MORE >>

Low GMAT, Low GPA - helping you catch a break on your application (Part 1)

My MBA Admit advises applicant on: "What are my chances of getting into top business schools?, What should be the minimum GMAT Score I should be targeting?, and Will my work experience be counted in my MBA applicant profile?"<< MORE >>

What if I don't like community service and want to apply for a MBA?

MBA Admissions Consultants at My MBA Admit respond to a MBA applicant question: "I don't have an interest in traditional community service. If I were to do this, it would only be to position myself for the MBA application. What do elite business schools look for in terms of community service in the MBA application?"<< MORE >>
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