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From Service to Strategy: How BCG Prepares Veterans for Consulting
Are you a veteran wondering how to leverage your military experience in the business world? BCG’s SkillBridge program offers an exciting pathway to transform your leadership skills into a successful consulting career. Discover how this program compares with McKinsey’s and how it can complement an MBA to broaden your career horizons. In this blog post, we explore the opportunities that BCG's SkillBridge program provides and offer insights into maximizing your transition from service to strategy.

GRE 2023: Embracing the Shift in Graduate Admissions Testing
The landscape of standardized tests for graduate admissions has experienced significant change in 2023, with Educational Testing Service (ETS) announcing a condensed format of the GRE General Test, following a similar shift in the GMAT format. In this blog post, we’ll provide further details on the GRE updates.

Breaking Into Venture Capital After Your MBA
Venture capital (VC) is a unique asset class that attracts individuals with a combination of skills and experiences. Venture capitalists (VCs) help entrepreneurs turn their innovative ideas into thriving businesses, while also providing their investors with attractive returns on their investments. Breaking into VC post-MBA can be a lucrative and exciting career choice, but it requires a deep understanding of the industry and a specific skill set. In this blog post, we will discuss the steps required to build a career in venture capital after earning an MBA from a top business school. We will also explore some of the top VC firms and what they look for in a candidate.

FT 2024 MBA Rankings Unveiled
The Financial Times' 2024 MBA Rankings have placed The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania in the coveted number one spot for the 11th time since the ranking's inception in 1999. In this blog post, we highlight a few statistics and emerging trends from the FT report, reflecting the shifting landscape of business education.

Financing Your Future: The Rising Cost of Higher Education
Pursuing an MBA is a significant investment in your future, offering unparalleled career advancement opportunities. However, the financial burden of attending business school is a significant obstacle for many. With cost of attendance exceeding $100,000 annually, prospective MBA students face the challenge of financing their education while maximizing their return on investment. In this blog post. we discuss factors contributing to rising costs and discuss potential solutions to bridge the gap.
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