The coronavirus pandemic changed the face of business education in 2020, but COVID-19 was not the only challenge faced by business schools this year
How Long Should You Study For The GMAT?
Think of the GMAT in terms of your best score—the maximum score that you can achieve. The concept of your best score may make more sense than a target score (often set arbitrarily).
Getting your best score on the GMAT takes time.
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F1 Visa Requirements For MBA & Master’s Students
Want to study in the US? Check out this guide to F1 visa requirements
The 5 Most Common GMAT Prep Mistakes—And How To Avoid Them
The right approach to the GMAT is vital.
Confessions of a GMAT addict, jailed for his obsession
According to Lu ‘I took 212 GMAT and GRE tests confirmed by New York State and FBI records. The real number of tests taken by me could be well over 500.’
What GMAT Score Do You Need For Harvard?
It’s always difficult to guesstimate the GMAT score you’ll need to apply to Harvard Business School (HBS), without sight of the rest of your application. Like all business schools, Harvard will consider your application holistically.
What does an admissions consultant do exactly?
How can an admissions consultant help you apply to business school?
Implications Of Coronavirus On Business, According To Top B-School Deans
We asked deans from Stanford, Oxford Saïd, Cambridge Judge and six other top business schools, to explain the business implications of the coronavirus pandemic
Coronavirus: 6 Things Every MBA Candidate Should Do
This is not a trite to-do list, but something to focus on in this time of uncertainty.
The Best Timing Strategy For The GMAT
The GMAT is a time constrained test. You have less than two minutes on average to solve questions so there is a constant tension between time and accuracy.
Why I love and hate the GMAT
It’s no secret that I am a GMAT nerd. There’s something about the cleverness of the test that is really…
Letters of recommendation for your application
Remember to pick people who know you and support you over people with fancy titles.
The best essays are based on your highest ideals
The best application essays are based on introspection, soul-searching, and self-awareness. One great piece of advice I found that helped…
A top MBA without an undergrad degree
For all non-degreed applicants, the GMAT is a compulsory assessment to be taken.
GMAT or GRE for business school? (When applying from Africa)
There are a few factors to weigh up when deciding between tests. These are generalisations so there may be other…
GMAT vs the Executive Assessment
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What does it take to get a perfect score in the GMAT?
Only the top 0.02% of GMAT scorers—about 30 people out of 200,000—will pull it off. I spoke to two perfect-scoring GMAT takers to get their insights into the test
MBAs from Oxford, Stanford, and Hult, reveal the secrets to applying for an international MBA program from Africa
“The world is curious about your story—your insights, your values…What we think is putting us down might actually be an advantage.”
Funding an International MBA
From full MBA scholarships to international student loans, paying for business school doesn’t have to be so difficult
Your MBA Application Timeline
Most prospective MBAs spend a year to eighteen months on the application process.
GMAT Maths vs Matric Maths
Most of the GMAT maths topics are covered in high school. Here is a list of the key differences.
Stanford’s Africa MBA Fellowship
“Change lives. Change organizations. Change the world.”
Oxford Cultivates MBA talent from Africa
The University of Oxford’s Saïd Business School is leading the way in recruiting students from Africa.
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CV Writing Tips For A Successful MBA Application
Business schools want a CV that highlights your achievements rather than listing your job description
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