MBA Fellows Prep Program
Join us for free.MBA FELLOWS PREP PROGRAM
The program consists of five online classes, all taught live in Google Meet sessions. Classes are free and open to anyone in any country around the world. Just sign up and show up. There is no commitment and no requirements.
You can learn more about our free MBA Fellows Prep program below, including our class schedule. Also, be sure to check out our MBA Applicant Podcast to learn about the application process and how to become a more competitive candidate at elite business schools.
NEXT OFFICE HOURS:
April 15, 2026 | 5:30 PM Los Angeles Time
April 19, 2026 | 4:00 PM Los Angeles Time
April 22, 2026 | 5:30 PM Los Angeles Time
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You're aiming too low; pick a better school
Most MBA applicants don't believe they can be admitted to top business schools, but that's not true. Learn how candidates get into the most elite programs.
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How MBA applicants are evaluated
MBA applicants are evaluated using seven criteria. The weight placed on each element varies slightly from school to school, but at top schools, the pattern is clear.
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You're not the customer; you're the product
In the admissions game, most MBA candidates believe they're the customer — the person the school is looking to please. But that's not how it works.
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The biggest mistake MBA applicants make
Listing the wrong post-MBA career goal in your application will keep you out of business school. Admissions officers are right to do so. We explain why that happens.
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How to master the GMAT or GRE exam
The vast majority of people hoping to enter a top-tier or second-tier school are capable of scoring well enough on the GMAT or GRE to do so. They just don't know how to prepare.
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What it's like to attend Wharton: 10 questions for a grad
Ten quick questions with a Wharton MBA grad about her experience at the school. Most importantly, how did attending an elite school change her career trajectory?
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CASE STUDY: A compelling story can get you admitted
An applicant once challenged me. He said he would reapply to Harvard but only if I wrote his essays from scratch, saying whatever I liked. He got in because of a personal story.
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How the 'yield' factor impacts admit decisions
Sometimes applicants are rejected because they're too good for a school. It happens most often at second-tier school. I know because I've tested it.
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Case Study: Transportation Industry in Asia
One year, an applicant proposed an experiment. He said he would reapply to Harvard but only if I wrote his essays from scratch, saying whatever I liked. He got in.
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