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Shaifali Aggarwal, Founder/CEO
Sep 6, 2021
What Does Columbia Business School Look For In MBA Applicants?
Situated in the heart of New York City, Columbia Business School is on the shortlist of many prospective MBA candidates each application...
Shaifali Aggarwal, Founder/CEO
Aug 1, 2021
The Importance of Being Concise When Writing MBA Application Essays
Over the years, MBA programs have been reducing the word count for the essays in their applications. For example, Stanford’s most...
Shaifali Aggarwal, Founder/CEO
Jul 1, 2021
Procrastinating On Your MBA Applications? Don't
Most candidates approach the MBA application process with the best intentions when it comes to completing the applications, namely...
Shaifali Aggarwal, Founder/CEO
Jun 1, 2021
Current Business School and MBA Admissions Trends (AIGAC Conference 2021 Takeaways)
Last month, the Association of Graduate Admissions Consultants (AIGAC) held its annual conference in a virtual format where Admissions...
Shaifali Aggarwal, Founder/CEO
May 1, 2021
Supporting COVID-19 Relief Efforts In India
Like many of you, I am heartbroken to see the devastation in India caused by the surge in COVID-19 with family, friends, and clients...
Shaifali Aggarwal, Founder/CEO
Apr 4, 2021
3 Ways To Demonstrate Professional Impact In Your MBA Applications
This article originally appeared on fortefoundation.org. An important area that Admissions Committees will evaluate in your MBA...
Shaifali Aggarwal, Founder/CEO
Mar 1, 2021
4 Pieces Of Advice For Deferred MBA Program Candidates
Are you a college senior seeking admission to a deferred MBA program? Many business school programs now offer the opportunity for younger...
Shaifali Aggarwal, Founder/CEO
Feb 1, 2021
Business School Applications And Your Social Media Presence
In this day and age, it’s extremely rare to not have a social media presence; you probably have accounts with multiple social media...
Shaifali Aggarwal, Founder/CEO
Jan 7, 2021
Don't Second Guess Yourself After Submitting Your MBA Applications
Business school applications require A LOT of hard work – after all, it’s not easy to distill who you are and what you aspire to do in a...
Shaifali Aggarwal, Founder/CEO
Dec 2, 2020
Addressing Short Answers In MBA Applications
As part of their MBA applications, most business schools require candidates to complete short answers – these can be questions that ask...
Shaifali Aggarwal, Founder/CEO
Nov 2, 2020
How Do Admissions Committees Evaluate MBA Candidates?
Here is a question that is typically top of mind for every applicant – how do Admissions Committees at business schools evaluate...
Shaifali Aggarwal, Founder/CEO
Oct 5, 2020
What Does Kellogg Look For In MBA Candidates?
As an M7 school, Kellogg is a sought-after MBA program for many applicants. For any business school that you apply to, it’s imperative...
Shaifali Aggarwal, Founder/CEO
Sep 8, 2020
How To Bolster Your MBA Candidacy As A Reapplicant
If you're a reapplicant, that’s great that you are giving it another shot! I've worked with quite a few reapplicants, who by bolstering...
Shaifali Aggarwal, Founder/CEO
Aug 4, 2020
Why Are You Pursuing An MBA?
For any candidate applying to business school, this is a critical question to ask. After all, why are you willing to invest your...
Shaifali Aggarwal, Founder/CEO
Jul 1, 2020
4 Tips To Help You Handle Both Work And MBA Applications
This article originally appeared on fortefoundation.org. A question that I often get asked by candidates is how to juggle both...
Shaifali Aggarwal, Founder/CEO
Jun 1, 2020
Current Business School And MBA Admissions Trends (AIGAC Conference 2020 Takeaways)
There is no doubt about it – the coronavirus (COVID-19) has caused many changes to take place across practically every part of normal...
Shaifali Aggarwal, Founder/CEO
May 4, 2020
Should You Apply To A Full-Time Or Part-Time MBA Program?
Are you unsure about whether to apply to a full-time or part-time MBA program? The first step to determine which business school program...
Shaifali Aggarwal, Founder/CEO
Apr 21, 2020
Standing Out As An MBA Applicant In The Age Of Covid-19
While only time will tell, there is an expectation that as we head into Round 1 deadlines in the Fall, there will be an increase in the...
Shaifali Aggarwal, Founder/CEO
Apr 1, 2020
Likely Impact Of COVID-19 On The 2020-2021 MBA Application Cycle
With the rapid changes taking place in the MBA application world due to coronavirus (COVID-19), I have been getting a lot of questions...
Shaifali Aggarwal, Founder/CEO
Mar 25, 2020
Immediate Implications Of COVID-19 For MBA Applicants
I hope you are all hanging in there with the many disruptions that I know have taken place in your daily lives. There is no doubt about it –
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