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Your MBA Résumé: More Than an Application Tool

Posted on October 27, 2025
Do you think your MBA résumé is just for admissions? Think again. Most applicants see it as a checklist item, a document needed only to get into business school. But here is what many of my students discovered later: the résumé we built together became a career-long asset that continued to shape their growth well…
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Don’t Underestimate Your Non-Work Experience

Posted on October 16, 2025
One of the most common mistakes I see applicants making is ignoring their non-work experience when preparing their MBA résumés. Many create multi-page résumés filled with professional accomplishments and even routine job responsibilities, but leave little or no mention of their activities outside of work. Your résumé is not just a summary of your career;…
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14 Common Formatting Mistakes I See in MBA Résumés

Posted on September 29, 2025
In MBA applications, your résumé is often the very first document the admissions committee reviews. It is your first introduction to the Ad Com, and the way it looks is as important as what it says. A well-formatted résumé immediately signals professionalism, clarity, and attention to detail. Even strong content can lose its impact if…
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GMAT & GRE Prep Tips from Successful MER Students

Posted on May 30, 2025
Thinking about an MBA but dreading the GMAT or GRE? You are not alone! The first hurdle in your MBA journey is getting that test score out of the way. With Round 1 deadlines less than 4 months away, this is the perfect time to start building your test prep strategy To support applicants through…
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AIGAC 2025 Conference: Values, Sustainability & Transformative Leadership – My Key Learnings

Posted on May 29, 2025
I recently returned from the 25th Annual AIGAC Conference, hosted from May 12 to May 15, 2025, by three of California’s most prestigious business schools: UC Berkeley Haas, Stanford GSB, and UCLA Anderson School of Management. The theme for this year’s conference was Values, Sustainability, and Transformative Leadership—a timely focus as business education continues to…
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