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Ask BusinessBecause anything you want to know about getting into business school in our Applicant Question series. Every week, we answer your questions on topics like GMAT score, MBA vs CFA, MBA application essays, interviews, business masters programs and more

Meredith Shields, co-founder of Vantage Point MBA Admissions, explains how to overcome a low undergraduate GPA in this week's Applicant Question

How Do I Apply To An MBA With A Low GPA?

The director of institutional partnerships at the CFA institute, Peter Watkins, explains the benefits of studying both the CFA and Masters in Finance

CFA Vs Masters In Finance: Should You Do Both?

Henk Kievit of Nyenrode Business University in the Netherlands tackles this week's Applicant Question

Is Now A Good Time For An EMBA?

Melody Jones of Vantage Point MBA Admissions Consulting shares her round one MBA admissions checklist

MBA Admissions: Your Round 1 Checklist

Applicant Question | How can you use your MBA to drive change and land a job with social impact?

Can An MBA Help You Find Social Impact Jobs?

For Nupur Gupta, founder of Crack The MBA, a successful application is all about early planning

10 Steps To A Successful MBA Application

Jenifer Turtschanow, CEO of ARINGO Admissions Consulting, has seen many family business background candidates succeed in top MBA programs

How Do I Apply For An MBA With A Family Business Background?

Victoria Dudka weighs up the pros and cons of pursuing an MBA straight after your undergraduate degree

Should You Do An MBA Right After Undergrad?

Susan Cera of Stratus Admissions explains the advantages of starting a pre-experience Master's in Management program now

Is Now A Good Time For A Master's In Management?

Thierry Post of Nazarbayev University explains how CFA chartership ties in with an MBA vs a Master's in Finance degree

MBA Vs Master's In Finance: Which Should I Combine With CFA?

Sophie Schaefer, career counselor and corporate relations at ESMT Berlin, explains how coronavirus impact the skills you need to land MBA jobs in 2020

3 Tips For Getting MBA Jobs In 2020

Undertaking an MBA can open up new career opportunities. Karin Ash of Accepted explains how to make your application stand out as a carre shifter

5 MBA Application Tips For Career Switchers

With more candidates expected to send out a round three MBA application this year, Kate Richardson explores the best application strategies

What Are The Best Strategies For MBA Application Round 3?

Are there any MBA scholarships with a focus on social impact? Claudia Lucas of the Lisbon MBA walks you through the program's Social Impact Award

How Can You Get An MBA Scholarship For Social Impact?

Sia Admissions founder, Susan Bershaj, believes both large firms and startup jobs have plenty to offer in terms of experience

MBA Application: Do B-Schools Prefer Work Experience With Startups Or Big-Name Firms?

Anna Riepe is the senior careers advisor at Vlerick Business School, Brussels

Networking Tips To Boost Your MBA Career

Chris Healy is head of MBA marketing and recruitment at Alliance Manchester Business School, UK

Coronavirus: Is An MBA Still Worth It In 2020?

The coronavirus crisis raises a lot of questions when it comes to your b-school application. Personal MBA Coach's Scott Edinburgh answers some common questions

Coronavirus & MBA Admissions: 4 Common Questions Answered

Coronavirus has had a profound impact on daily life. Joël McConnell of Imperial Business School addresses application concerns the virus has caused

Should Coronavirus Impact Your Choice Of Business School?

Aude Theobald, head of international admissions at EDHEC business school, tells you what you need to know about an mba in entrepreneurship

MBA In Entrepreneurship: Tips For Getting Accepted