What are the Most Common Business School Application Mistakes?
Nobody just strolls into business school and starts taking classes. Prospective MBAs must undergo a rigorous application and admission process before beginning coursework and earning credits toward an graduate degree. Continue reading…
Should You Hire an MBA Admissions Consultant?
Getting accepted into an elite MBA program isn’t work that occurs in the blink of an eye. It takes research, dedication, and talent to stand out amid a sea of amazing applicants. That’s where an MBA Admissions Consultant can help. Continue reading…
Spring MBA Application Deadline for Seattle Pacific University on Feb 1
The application deadline for Seattle Pacific University’s MBA program for the Spring Quarter is coming up on February 1st. Applicants looking to get their MBA from SPU have four opportunities each year. All recommendation letters, transcripts, and test scores must arrive before a decision can be made.
- Start Autumn/September: Application due August 1
- Start Winter/January: Application due November 1
- Start Spring/March: Application due February 1
- Start Summer/June: Application due May 1
Choosing Between the GRE and GMAT
GRE and GMAT: Which One to Take?
As you begin to explore an MBA education, the question of whether to take the GRE or GMAT may soon arise. While the GMAT has traditionally been the test that MBA applicants take, more and more top graduate business programs are starting to accept the GRE as well. Ultimately, accepting both tests gives the schools a larger pool of applicants, allowing them to be more selective in terms of which students they accept into their programs.
How Long Should I Study for the GMAT?
Unlike traditional knowledge-based exams that focus on a certain amount of information that has to be learned, the GMAT assesses a student’s cognitive ability and critical thinking skills. These skills include analytical, verbal and quantitative reasoning skills.
To study for the exam, it is not as simple as reviewing specific information and committing facts to memory. The exam is a test of your skills and tests you on the way that you perform these skills, not your ability to recall information. So to successfully prepare for the exam, it is important that you learn how to develop these skills and apply them to different situations.
How Long Should I Study for the GMAT?
Manhattan Prep
Manhattan Prep, one of the leading test preparation companies, advises students who are looking to enroll in MBA programs in the fall semester to begin their GMAT preparation in March of the year they are looking to be admitted to a program (no 2 month GMAT study plan here!).
The Manhattan Prep website states that “as an aspiring MBA, you don’t want to find yourself in a situation where you are juggling many aspects of the application process (essays, class visits, supplementary classes, etc.) at once.” Starting your GMAT prep before the admissions process for prospective students becomes more time consuming, is the best way to make sure that you are not falling behind schedule for admissions processes.
GMAT: Exam Prep Options
For the majority of business schools, the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) is one of the key portions of the application process for students preparing for business school. Continue reading…
