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August is here and it's crunch time for round 1 MBA applicants! Below, Stratus Admissions Counselor Sophie Hilaire highlights the key things you should focus on in August to ensure your application shines. 1️⃣ Draft and share your essays with others for feedback 2️⃣ Have conversations with current students or alumni to add a personal touch to your essays 3️⃣ Finalize your online applications within the portal 4️⃣ Gently remind your recommenders of their upcoming deadlines 5️⃣ Take your final GMAT/GRE/EA 6️⃣ Consider a reprieve from your social life to get your apps submitted on time Despite August being a busy month for most, you’ll be glad you focused on all the right things when you hit submit and know you left nothing to chance. If you need any support on your applications as you near the end of R1, feel free to reach out to us for a free 30-minute consultation. Good luck! https://bit.ly/3yoTGMU #MBAdeadlines #MBARoundOne #MBAR1 #MBAadmissions #MBAapplication #MBA #Bschool #businessschool

As you consider pursuing an MBA, you will hear different advice from friends, family, and current students/alumni about the programs you are targeting. Read on as Senior MBA Admissions Counselor Melisa Olson Prevost dispels the myth that leadership experiences must come from work; academic and social leadership experiences won’t carry as much weight. ✔️Leadership potential is the cornerstone of MBA admissions. Candidates with only a few years of work experience often haven’t had the opportunity to lead teams at work, manage direct reports, or take on P&L responsibility for a business unit—but leadership can be demonstrated in many different ways, including through your community involvement. For example, if you’ve led student organizations in college, taken on significant nonprofit leadership opportunities, or led your company’s diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, you should emphasize these experiences in your application. As important, make sure you articulate the results you achieved and the value you added through these endeavors. Admissions committees believe that candidates with a history of leading and taking initiative will continue to do so in business school and beyond, so demonstrating this quality in your MBA applications is crucial. Questions about your MBA application? Schedule a free consultation with Melisa today. https://hubs.la/Q02JyY3Q0 #MBAleadership #bschoolleadership #bschool #MBA #businessschool #LeadershipInAdmissions #howtodemonstrateleadership #leadershipskills

Getting accepted to a top MBA program is more competitive than ever. We are quickly approaching round 1 MBA submission deadlines. Are you REALLY ready to submit? Will your applications reflect your best effort? Join Susan Cera (Duke Fuqua MBA and former admissions committee member) as she discusses standardized tests, recommendations, school research and essays. Don't miss webinar as you make your GO/NO GO decision for Round 1. Meet Susan: 🎓 Academic Background Dartmouth College, AB in Economics and Computer Science Fuqua School of Business, MBA 🏢 Professional Background Nearly a decade reviewing thousands of applications as an admissions committee member at Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business Product management at Lotus Development and Open Market (a VC-funded eCommerce startup highlighted in an HBS case) One of the first ten employees at UPromise; wrote initial requirements document (also featured in two HBS cases) Pre-MBA experience in economics consulting with a focus on anti-trust litigation #LiveWebinar #MBARound1 #MBARoundOne #MBARound2 #MBARoundTwo #MBAapplication #MBAapplicationadvice #MBAapplicationtips #Bschool #BSchooladvice #businessschool #DukeFuqua #M7Programs

Must-do things in July to move your MBA applications forward from Stratus Senior MBA Admissions Counselor Jennifer Jackson. 👉 Final tip for July: 7️⃣ Create or update your resume. ⭐⭐⭐ Admissions committees will likely review your resume for less than one minute, but you can craft a resume that grabs their attention and makes a lasting impression. In that short time, they are getting an impression of you as a person, an employee, and a potential student at their school. Also, be sure to keep your resume short and sweet. MBA applicants typically have three to six years of work experience, so there’s no need for your resume to be longer than one page. An MBA is a very personal endeavor. Take the time to be thoughtful and strategic about your application. If you’re looking for help in navigating the complex and competitive MBA application landscape, reach out to one of our counselors for a free 30-minute consultation. More July tips👇 https://hubs.la/Q02JfXSw0 #MBA #MBAtodolist #preparingforMBA #MBApplication #MBAadmissions #MBARoundOne #bschool #businessschool #bschoolprepare #MBAessay #MBAessaytips #essayguidance #MBAShortAnswers #ShortAnswerTips #LettersofRecommendation #MBALOR #bschoolLOR #businessschoolLOR #resume #MBAresume #MBAapplicationresume #bschoolresume

Many admissions events are now virtual, making it easier than ever to engage with schools of interest. From panel discussions to Q&A sessions, there are plenty of opportunities to learn more about your dream MBA program. Make sure to attend an event to show your interest and stand out to admissions officers. Here’s some advice from Stratus Senior MBA Admissions Counselor Jennifer Jackson to keep in mind when attending school information sessions: 1️⃣ Listen—then ask questions. These questions should not be able to be answered simply by looking on the school’s website! 2️⃣ Introduce yourself. If possible, before or after the event, introduce yourself to the school representatives and give a 30-second elevator speech about who you are, what you want to do, and why you are interested in that school. 3️⃣ Collect contact information. Gather the contact information of any admissions staff at the event so you can follow up with a thank you note afterward. 4️⃣ Follow up. Follow up with any contacts you made to thank them for the event and reiterate how much you enjoyed learning more about the school. For examples on questions applicants should be asking, review Jennifer's article 👇 https://hubs.la/Q02J3qJ30 Learn how Stratus’s team approach can help you gain admission to one of your top-choice schools. Start with a FREE consultation with one of our Admissions Counselors. Our team is ready to dive into your goals and help you boost your appeal to admissions committees! #MBAadmissions #MBAapplication #MBAapplicationprocess #MBAadmissionsevent #MBAevents #MBAvirtualevent #bschool #bschoolevent #bschoolvirtualevent

Are YOU ready to apply to B-School in round 1? Here are the six questions Stratus Director of MBA Admissions Susan Cera encourages applicants to ask themselves. https://hubs.la/Q02HYbxB0 Interested in working with Susan on YOUR MBA applications? Start with a free consultation! https://hubs.la/Q02HYlf90 #MBARound1 #MBAapplication #MBAadmissions #MBARound2 #MBAadmissionsprocess #MBAadvice #applyingtobusinesssschool #bschool #bschoolapplication

Generally, about 80% of business school students have between three and eight years of post-undergraduate work experience. However, each individual’s professional journey during that time is unique. Every MBA aspirant has taken a unique path to submitting their applications. There is not one “correct” path to an MBA. If you are unsure about how your career to date will be perceived by MBA admissions committees, reach out for a free consultation to get Stratus’s professional perspective on your profile. Read Stratus Director of MBA Admissions Susan Cera's article for more advice on applying as a "job hopper". https://hubs.la/Q02HQHJK0 #MBA #MBAadmissions #MBAapplication #MBAapplicationtips #MBAprocess #bschool #businessschool

If you want to be president, you run for office. But what if you want to work FOR the president—or elsewhere in the government or nonprofit worlds? Increasingly, having a master’s level public policy degree can make a difference. Usually, that means either an MPP (Master of Public Policy) or MPA (Master of Public Administration). MPP and MPA degrees are offered around the world. In the United States, there are prominent programs at #Berkeley, #Harvard, #Princeton, #Columbia, #Michigan, #Duke, #Chicago, #Syracuse, #CarnegieMellon, #IndianaBloomington, #WisconsinMadison, and more. Stratus Senior Admissions Counselor Jennifer Jackson has compiled a list of five questions you should ask yourself if you're considering an MPP or MPA. https://hubs.la/Q02HGPy40 If you more questions about which program is the right fit for you, schedule a free consultation with a Stratus Admissions Counselor. #MPP #MPA #masterofpublicpolicy #masterofpublicadministration #CareerChange #CareerPivot #MPPprograms #MPPdegree #MPAprograms #MPAdegree

Must-do things in July to move your MBA applications forward from Stratus Senior MBA Admissions Counselor Jennifer Jackson. 👉 July Tips 5️⃣ Formally ask for recommendations. 6️⃣ Write your first draft of essays. ⭐⭐⭐ 5️⃣ If you don’t work directly with one or both of your recommenders, ideally you’ve been staying in touch and keeping the relationship current with informal meetings, coffees, lunches, etc. July is the time to formally ask for your letters of recommendation, maybe before your recommenders go on a summer vacation. When you make this request, share your goals with your recommenders and highlight your accomplishments at the organization. 6️⃣ When you are pleased with your outlines for each school’s essay prompts, it’s time to start writing the essays. Write a draft and share it with a trusted advisor who will give you honest feedback. For each school, put all the essays together in one document and compare them against the short answers in the application to ensure there’s not too much overlap and the pieces complement one another. An MBA is a very personal endeavor. Take the time to be thoughtful and strategic about your application. If you’re looking for help in navigating the complex and competitive MBA application landscape, reach out to one of our counselors for a free 30-minute consultation. More July tips👇 https://hubs.la/Q02HsSGb0 #MBA #MBAtodolist #preparingforMBA #MBApplication #MBAadmissions #MBARoundOne #bschool #businessschool #bschoolprepare #MBAessay #MBAessaytips #essayguidance #MBAShortAnswers #ShortAnswerTips #LettersofRecommendation #MBALOR #bschoolLOR #businessschoolLOR

Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business’s 2024–2025 application is one of the most flexible, with a required video essay, plus three options for your main essay. Which one should you choose? Read Stratus MBA Admissions Counselor Sophie Hilaire's in-depth article for more advice. https://hubs.la/Q02G_2-60 Applying to Georgetown McDonough? Learn how Stratus’ team approach can get you into one of your top choice schools. Start with a FREE Consultation with an Admissions Specialist. https://hubs.la/Q02G_24_0 #GeorgetownMcDonough #GeorgetownMBA #McDonoughEssays #McDonoughEssayTips #HowToGetIntoMcDonough #MBAessays #MBAessaytips #McDonoughEssayPrompts