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June 13, 2025
The Top 10 Mistakes People Make on their Graduate School Applications
Uncover the top 10 common mistakes that applicants often make on their graduate school applications to help you avoid these pitfalls, strengthen your application, and increase your chances of admission success.
June 13, 2025
What GPA Do You Need to Get Into Graduate School?
How much does your college GPA actually matter to graduate programs? How high of a GPA is "good enough"? A former Director of Stanford Graduate Admissions addresses the importance of GPAs to higher ed. degrees.
June 13, 2025
How to Answer the "Why an MBA?" Essay Question
A common essay and interview question of top business schools, admissions committees want to know why you're choosing to get an MBA. Here is one expert coach's insight into crafting a compelling response.
June 13, 2025
How to Get Into Venture Capital: Lessons Learned Interviewing 100+ Investors
A partner at a top venture firm outlines the VC hiring process, what makes the best candidates stand out, and more in this insightful article.
June 13, 2025
Networking & Glamour: Pre- and Post-MBA Advice
A Darden MBA and Leland application expert gives post-MBA transition advice, tips for those considering an MBA, and her business school story.
June 13, 2025
5 Tips for Making the Most of Your College Years
College is a time of uncertainty for most individuals and there's a lot of pressure to make it the "greatest years" of your life. Here are 5 ways to make the most of this time.
June 13, 2025
How to Get Into Law School: Advice from an Expert
Looking for the right law school can be daunting, but don't give up! This article provides a helpful perspective to help you find the perfect law school for your goals and aspirations.
June 13, 2025
How Early Should You Start the MBA Application Process?
The MBA application is an arduous affair that requires hours and hours of work. Here are six reasons why you should start the process as early as possible to maximize your chances of admission.
June 13, 2025
What Does "Holistic Review" Mean in Graduate School Admissions?
Looking to understand what "holistic review" means in graduate school admissions? This article breaks it down and explains how you can stand out in a holistic application process.
June 13, 2025
How to Define Success on Your Terms
What does success mean to you? What should it mean? How can coaching play a role in helping you reach your next great horizon? Find the answers to these questions and more in this article.