Cara's recent articles
How Many Times Should You Take The GMAT?
One-in-five GMAT-takers each year have taken the test before
November 29, 2018 09:49
How Thinking Like A Disney Character Could Help You Avoid The Biggest MBA Essay Mistake
Recruiting MBAs is like casting a play. Know your character, and stand out from the crowd in your MBA application essay
November 16, 2018 10:20
How Can You Score 800 On The GMAT?
How can you get 800 on the GMAT and, more importantly, do you need to? We speak to two perfect-scorers to find out
October 25, 2018 15:43
The Best Work Visas For MBA Graduates Outside The United States
As US immigration policy affects international MBA applications, don’t fret. These four top visas could be your ticket to the international career you crave
October 23, 2018 12:17
Deloitte Consultant Targets Oxford MBA To Fight Financial Exclusion In Africa
Zimbabwean Bheki Sipithi wants to spread financial services to remote areas of Africa. A management consultant at Deloitte, he’s targeting the Oxford Saïd MBA to help him achieve his goals
August 29, 2018 09:21
The Best Timing Strategy For The GMAT
Admissions expert, Cara Skikne, tells you how best to pace yourself to get a top GMAT score
August 28, 2018 08:04
Doctor Seeks MBA To Change The Face Of Healthcare In South Africa
Kimberly Motloung watched as her cousin, aunt, and uncle lost their battles with HIV. She’s applying to Columbia, INSEAD, and Wharton, determined to use her MBA to drive change in healthcare back home
August 14, 2018 09:31
Upstart MBA Program To Build Leaders For The 'African Century'
The African Leadership University is committed to producing three million African leaders over the next 50 years. ALU reached a milestone with the graduation of its first ever MBA class in 2018
August 13, 2018 09:38
5 Rules MBA Applicants From Africa Should Follow
Less than 2% of global MBA candidates are from Africa. Africa admissions expert, Cara Skikne, says that can be an advantage when applying to business schools abroad
August 13, 2018 09:31
More Than Math: 4 Steps To Nailing The GMAT Quantitative Section
The GMAT Quantitative section is about more than just testing your math skills
July 18, 2018 10:28