MBA Admissions

Events Graduate School Admissions DATE AND TIME Tuesday, June 4 12pm ET Free Register ABOUT THIS EVENT More college graduates are opting to pursue post-graduate degrees than ever before, and with a plethora of master’s, MBA, and law programs available across thousands of U.S. universities it’s important for students to take time to evaluate the best options for their academic interests and career goals.

Graduate school offers a rigorous curriculum in a fast-paced environment. ­One way admissions officers determine your ability to be academically successful is by reviewing your transcripts. Official transcripts from each institution you have previously attended showing all undergraduate and/or graduate work included will be a required component of the application materials.

By Nellie, IvyWise MBA & Graduate Admissions Counselor Recent graduates and working professionals may be wondering what an MBA admission committee is looking for as they build the next generation of business leaders. Overall, it is important to understand that you need to tell your own unique and consistent story throughout the application. However, MBA admissions committees will also be looking for specific traits throughout your application.

After college graduation, business-minded students often consider two options: beginning their professional career versus enrolling in an MBA program. While there is no one-size-fits-all choice, there are certain programs that often prove to be best-fit options for MBA applicants applying directly from college. MBA programs vary greatly, so it’s important for prospective applicants to do their research and pinpoint the options that best align with their needs and goals.

As MBA admission offices are seeing an increase in applications due to the pandemic-induced recession, you may be wondering whether now is the right time for you to go to graduate school. Before you consider applying, it's important to understand the basics of an MBA degree. MBA stands for Master of Business Administration.

By Danielle, IvyWise College Admissions Counselor One of the most common discussions I have with families is when to apply to business school. There are three questions to consider: Should the high school student apply directly into an undergraduate business program? Should the student apply at the end of their undergraduate studies through deferred enrollment programs?

Are you thinking about applying to business school? Just like with the undergraduate admissions process, the earlier you start the better! However, many prospective MBA applicants are unsure of how or when to start.

If you’re looking to apply to graduate school or plan to take the ACT, you might soon be faced with a computer-based standardized test. Computer-based testing (CBT) is increasingly the norm, as test makers feel they can be delivered and administered more securely, with the trend moving towards exams entirely unique to individual test-takers. This trend accelerated with the College Board's recent move to an all-digital SAT, which involved a major overhaul of that test's content.