Posts by Andrew Belasco:

What are my chances of getting an MBA scholarship?

Posted on: 26 Dec 2016

One of the biggest hurdles to confront when considering an MBA is the cost. Most full-time programs publicize significant scholarships offerings, but applicants should know that earning one of these awards is extremely competitive and certainly not the norm for most MBA candidates. The main reason for this is that top business schools use large […]

How high does my GMAT/GRE need to be?

Posted on: 21 Nov 2016

Admissions officers will often tell you to go ahead and apply to their programs, even when your test score is at the low end of their GMAT range. To some degree this is worthwhile advice; you can’t get in if you don’t apply. But applying is time consuming, expensive, and sometimes even emotionally taxing, so […]

MBA Testing 101

Posted on: 01 Nov 2016

Should I take the GMAT or GRE for business school? Most top programs now accept either the GMAT or the GRE, with no preference for one over the other. So the first consideration should be whether you think you want to apply to other types of graduate programs. If an MBA is just one of […]

Starting the MBA Journey

Posted on: 01 Oct 2016

It can be hard to know whether an MBA will be beneficial to your career. In another post I discuss how to determine if an MBA is the right degree for the future role you want. But what if you don’t know what that role is or exactly what you want to do in the […]

Do I need an MBA to land my dream job?

Posted on: 15 Sep 2016

Talk to people! I cannot emphasize this enough. If you think there is a career or role you want, whether short- or long-term, talk to as many people as you possibly can who are in or have done the job. Chances are you will learn some very important pieces of information, such as: a.) you […]

Should I get my MBA full-time or part-time?

Posted on: 01 Aug 2016

There are multiple ways to get an MBA: quit your job and go full-time for one or two years; or pursue the degree through a format that lets you keeping working, like a part-time or executive MBA program. But how do you choose? The answer to this is actually much simpler than most people think. […]

Making the most of your Early Decision “card”

Posted on: 23 Jun 2016

The glamorization of the million-to-one chance is deeply engrained in the American ethos. From Rocky Balboa becoming heavyweight champ to The Golden Ticket in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, we are taught to believe that good fortune just might happen in spite of infinitesimal odds. Every time the Powerball hits a billion dollars, half of […]

Playing your way into an elite college

Posted on: 05 Feb 2016

Ivy League schools and many elite colleges with Division III athletics purport not to grant admissions favor or any edge in scholarship consideration to student-athletes.