One of the first questions any MBA applicant will have is “how hard is it to get in?” You might turn to acceptance rates to get an idea of this. While the numbers below are a good starting point, let’s start by noting that they...

“W” can be such a nice letter, so many great words start with W: Wonderful. Watermelon. Wasabi. Sadly, in academia, there’s also the word “Withdraw.” Withdrawing means you drop a class after the allowed add/drop period ends. You won’t receive a grade for the class, but...

If you are planning to attend college in New England, get ready for fall colors like you’ve never seen them, clam chowder, lobster (“lobstah”), and a nice dose of Colonial-era history. New England needs no explanation to locals, but if you are from other parts...

What does a master’s thesis look like? A master’s thesis is the culminating work of a student’s master’s degree. This piece of written research is meant to demonstrate a student’s expertise and interest in a particular subject within their field of study. Exact requirements are specific...

We all have a lot to be thankful for when it comes to the Internet. You can learn, shop, talk to and share with people from around the world. It’s made getting information faster and easier than ever before. Unfortunately, it’s also made the spread of...

The first MBA programs may have started in the U.S., but don’t count out top European MBA programs. Europe dominates rankings for the best non-U.S. MBA programs. While elite American MBA programs may still lead in terms of recognition and reputation, when it comes to return...

Congratulations to Doug (not his real name), a re-applicant who turned his story around to get into MIT and INSEAD! He took some time out from his blog TopDogMBA and being a general badass to answer a few of our questions about how he achieved...

The engineering field is constantly growing, changing, and innovating, so to break in you’ve got to be on your A-game. If you’re hoping to join this club, look for programs with cutting edge research, resources, and faculty. Here are our picks for the top five...

You’ve spent weeks and weeks working on your MBA application. You’ve doubled the number of stress lines on your forehead, your local barista is genuinely concerned about your caffeine intake, and you might be developing carpal tunnel. But it all paid off because your essays...

We all have a lot to be thankful for when it comes to the Internet. You can learn, shop, talk to and share with people from around the world. It’s made getting information faster and easier than ever before. Unfortunately, it’s also made the spread...