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6 Must-Have Items Every MBA Spouse Should Have in Their Toolkit
Much like most of life’s big changes, the transition to being the spouse of an MBA student does not come with a detailed instruction manual. There’s no one-size-fits-all set of…
Featured Stories
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What One NYU Stern MBA Thinks of Occupy Wall Street
What do you believe in? I don’t mean the kind of Santa–Cubs miracle–latest non-profit crap. But truly something you believe is right, with your heart, with fire. What would you…
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Syllabus for an MBA Dad
How can I describe my first term as an MBA student and a father? Let me start by saying nothing can truly prepare you for being a parent. My wife…
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How to Find the Perfect (Unique) Gift When You’re Short on Time
Gift-shopping for adults is difficult. Kids are easy – they want the latest toys or video games. But adults are harder, for many reasons, the following among them: He already…
Editors' Picks
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How to Make Sure A Recruiter Remembers You
Posted on November 28, 2011 | 1 CommentWhen Norah Scott walked into a hotel conference room filled with a buttoned-up, handsome crowd, she felt like an instant celebrity. At this non-descript space in the Hotel Orrington in... -
2 Perks, 2 Challenges, and 1 Good Reason to Become an MBA Social Entrepreneur
Posted on November 3, 2011 | 1 CommentCommitting to becoming a volunteer in the last year of business school for many would not seem like valuable time spent. While my classmates were anxiously recruiting – scoring banking... -
10 Things I Learned About Startups
Posted on October 27, 2011 | 2 CommentsWhen I moved to London to earn a master’s degree, I figured I’d be entering a new world: one of fish and chips, beer, and British accents. What I didn’t...
Recent contributors
Stacy BlackmanStacy Sukov Blackman launched her MBA admissions consulting company in 2001 and has since helped thousands of clients gain admission to the most selective business schools in the world, many with merit scholarships. Blackman is the author of "The MBA Application Roadmap: The Essential Guide to Getting Into a Business School," and has published a series of online guides which contain in depth guidance on how to develop essays for top business schools. Blackman has degrees from both the Wharton School and the Kellogg Graduate School of Management.
Esther ChoyEsther Choy is the Founder and President of the Leadership Story Lab, a mission-driven company focusing on combining the art of storytelling and science of persuasion. She teaches storytelling to institutional and individual clients who are searching for ways to make more meaningful connections with their audiences.
The Daily MuseThe Daily Muse is a career- and lifestyle-focused magazine and community for young professional women.
Shahid HussainShahid Hussain is a Kellogg School of Management alumnus, where he was proud to be a member of the Rocket Pockets. He recently moved back from San Francisco to London after the frustration of not being able to find a decent cup of a tea and a biscuit.
Milana KhodorkovskayaMilana Khodorkovskaya is a recent alumna of NYU Stern School of Business (MBA '11). While at business school she was a Teaching Fellow for 7 different classes across 3 disciplines. Currently, she is exploring full time opportunities and learning Italian.
