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What a Profile Evaluation Is and How It Helps
21 Aug 2025
MBA Admissions

What a Profile Evaluation Is and How It Helps

A profile evaluation is an assessment that analyzes your academic background, test scores, work experience, and personal achievements to determine your competitiveness for MBA or Master’s programs.. This evaluation helps you understand admission standards and identify realistic school choices that match your profile strength. Then, you will be able to more easily craft your application by highlighting your strengths and areas for improvement.
By Iliana Bobova 7 min. read
What English Proficiency Tests Are Required at Top B-Schools?
18 Aug 2025
MBA PREPARATION

What English Proficiency Tests Are Required at Top B-Schools?

Top business schools typically accept multiple English proficiency tests, including TOEFL, IELTS, PTE Academic, and increasingly Duolingo. Minimum score requirements vary between institutions. Remember to check specific test acceptance and score requirements, as policies can change and some schools may even assess English proficiency through interviews rather than tests.
By Valentin Vassilev 7 min. read
How to Stand Out When You Apply for an MBA
11 Aug 2025
MBA Admissions

How to Stand Out When You Apply for an MBA

Do you want to stand out as an MBA applicant and business professional? You can achieve this with timely preparation, strong goal setting, and clear reasoning about your purpose for going to business school every step of the way. The key is to build connections with schools before applying, craft authentic application materials, and demonstrate passion through specific career goals that align with each program.
By Zornitsa Licheva 8 min. read
What Successful People Learn at Business School
06 Aug 2025
MBA CAREERS

What Successful People Learn at Business School

Successful people in business leadership develop their expertise through MBA programs that teach critical skills like cross-functional collaboration and leadership under uncertainty. Business school polishes their talent while building competencies in financial analysis and global innovation. The inspiring stories of CEOs like Mary Barra, Tim Cook, Satya Nadella, and Indra Nooyi demonstrate how these MBA-developed capabilities drive corporate success.
By Zornitsa Licheva 8 min. read
What Is MBA Accreditation?
01 Aug 2025
MBA basics

What Is MBA Accreditation?

For prospective students who are in the process of selecting business schools for their MBA studies, accreditation is an assurance of quality. The three major accreditation bodies – AACSB, AMBA, and EQUIS – conduct thorough evaluations of faculty qualifications, curriculum design, and graduate outcomes to ensure programs maintain high educational standards. Accreditation provides international credibility and helps programs stand out.
By Iliana Bobova 4 min. read
The Acceptance Letter and What Comes Next
28 Jul 2025
MBA Admissions

The Acceptance Letter and What Comes Next

Receiving an MBA acceptance letter is just the beginning of your journey to enrollment. Beyond the initial excitement, your next steps include confirming enrollment with required deposits, arranging visa documentation, requesting payment schedules, and potentially applying for student loans – all while adhering to strict deadlines to secure your spot.
By Iliana Bobova 5 min. read
What Work Experience Do You Need For an MBA?
23 Jul 2025
MBA basics

What Work Experience Do You Need For an MBA?

Most MBA programs require 2-4 years of professional work experience. Business schools don’t favor specific industries – diversity in professional backgrounds actually strengthens MBA cohorts. While full-time work experience is preferred, extracurricular activities, community service, and leadership roles can also enhance your application.
By Abi Belcheva 3 min. read
GMAT Timeline: How the Test Has Been Evolving
18 Jul 2025
Preparation for GMAT

GMAT Timeline: How the Test Has Been Evolving

The GMAT has undergone significant transformations since its creation in 1953. One of the key milestones was the introduction of the computer-adaptive format in 1997, culminating in the comprehensive GMAT Focus edition launched in 2023-2024. This latest iteration streamlined the test to just three sections and reduced testing time to 2 hours and 15 minutes.
By Zornitsa Licheva 6 min. read
The FAST Way to GMAT Exam Preparation with a Full-Time Job
08 Jul 2025
Preparation for GMAT

The FAST Way to GMAT Exam Preparation with a Full-Time Job

Professionals can successfully balance GMAT prep when they create realistic weekly study schedules, establish accountability, and leverage their existing skills from their work experience. The key is to treat GMAT preparation as skill development for business school rather than just a test to pass. Remember to stay flexible and accommodate work demands and personal commitments when those come up.
By Iliana Bobova 8 min. read