Iliana Bobova

The change in the GMAT rules

The Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) is timed. Test takers have an average of about two minutes per question.

At the end of June 2014, GMAC introduced a new policy for GMAT score reporting. GMAC presents it as a step to empower test takers and give them more control over their scores.

This is the first of a series of articles related to preparing the recommendation letters for your application to graduate business schools.

The MBA is practically oriented post-graduate education which builds strongly on the relevant professional experience of the participants. What is the perfect MBA age?

How much does it cost to apply for an MBA? Find some tips on how to budget your MBA preparation.

One of the factors which is out of your control during the MBA application is your competition. To gain MBA admission, you need to stand out among the multitude of excellent MBA applicants, but without knowing them. How to manage this challenge? Get to know where you stand, focus on a realistic target and build an effective strategy based on your strengths/competitive advantages.

The MBA is always about change. However, if you are planning to study for a full-time MBA and to change sector or location upon graduation, look more deeply into the Career Services provided by the business schools. Some schools will take you directly to your new long-term career path. But you need to have clear and realistic goals and always remain actively involved in the process.

Official GMAT statistics reveal that German citizens take more GMAT tests than ever before.

Most admissions consultants and consulting companies offer a ‘profile evaluation’. What is it, how does it work, how does it help you, which company to select, can you ask a school for a profile evaluation?

Aim for the best, but be prepared for all possible outcomes of your application.

Why is the GMAT so stressful? – Because MBAs, management and leadership are!