--- title: GMAT & MBA Admissions | online MBA description: online MBA | Here you will find blog posts that provide pertinent information on the GMAT and MBA admissions process. --- # GMAT & MBA Admissions Blog ## [Should You Consider an Online MBA?](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/should-you-consider-an-online-mba) Posted by [Mark Skoskiewicz](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/author/mark-skoskiewicz) on March 28, 2022 10:50:38 PM CDT - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) A decade ago, although they were available, few would consider an online MBA. Certainly, if you were looking for an “elite” MBA from a top 20 program, it was almost out of the question. But now online MBAs are becoming more popular, even for those looking for degrees from highly selective programs. Should you consider an online MBA? Let’s explore. [Read More](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/should-you-consider-an-online-mba) Tags: [MBA programs](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/topic/mba-programs), [online MBA](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/topic/online-mba) ## [Just Starting Your GMAT Prep? Build Your Study Plan Around Official GMAT Materials](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/just-starting-your-gmat-prep-build-your-study-plan-around-official-gmat-materials) Posted by [Mark Skoskiewicz](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/author/mark-skoskiewicz) on December 29, 2018 8:00:00 AM CST - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![GMAT-study-tips_250](https://www.myguruedge.com/hs-fs/hubfs/GMAT-study-tips_250.jpg?width=250&name=GMAT-study-tips_250.jpg)One of the most common questions we receive from folks who are just getting started with GMAT prep is “what materials should I use?” The short answer is, you should build a study plan around the materials offered by GMAC.org via www.mba.com, as this is the company that designs and administers the GMAT. In the rest of this article, we’ll explain why this is the right approach, what those materials are, and how to begin to create a study plan using them. [Read More](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/just-starting-your-gmat-prep-build-your-study-plan-around-official-gmat-materials) Tags: [GMAT tutor](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/topic/gmat-tutor), [GMAT prep](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/topic/gmat-prep), [GMAT Blog](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/topic/gmat-blog), [MBA Admissions](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/topic/mba-admissions), [online MBA](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/topic/online-mba), [mba](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/topic/mba), [MBA prep](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/topic/mba-prep) ## [How to Write a Winning MBA Personal Statement](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/how-to-write-a-winning-mba-personal-statement) Posted by [Mark Skoskiewicz](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/author/mark-skoskiewicz) on October 18, 2018 9:24:18 AM CDT - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![image-2](https://www.myguruedge.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-2.png?width=300&name=image-2.png)If you’re in the process of applying to business schools, you already know that there’s so much that goes into a successful MBA application. You need strong GMAT or GRE scores, good work experience, great references and a compelling, effective MBA personal statement. [Read More](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/how-to-write-a-winning-mba-personal-statement) Tags: [GMAT tutor](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/topic/gmat-tutor), [GMAT prep](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/topic/gmat-prep), [GMAT Blog](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/topic/gmat-blog), [MBA Admissions](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/topic/mba-admissions), [online MBA](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/topic/online-mba), [mba](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/topic/mba), [MBA prep](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/topic/mba-prep) ## [Tips to Improve Your MBA Candidacy Starting Today](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/tips-to-improve-your-mba-candidacy-starting-today) Posted by [Rona Aydin, Oriel Admissions](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/author/rona-aydin-oriel-admissions) on August 1, 2018 10:30:00 AM CDT - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![mbaapplication](https://www.myguruedge.com/hs-fs/hubfs/mbaapplication.jpg?width=300&name=mbaapplication.jpg)If an MBA is in your future, it is never too early to start improving your profile. MBA applications require a significant time commitment, with applicants devoting hundreds of hours across months to prepare their applications. Starting well ahead of deadlines will help you to manage your time and to make sure that you are able to give your applications your best effort.  Whether you plan to submit an application this year or in the next few years, you can take steps today to improve your chances at getting into your top MBA program. [Read More](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/tips-to-improve-your-mba-candidacy-starting-today) Tags: [MBA programs](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/topic/mba-programs), [part-time MBA](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/topic/part-time-mba), [full-time MBA](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/topic/full-time-mba), [GMAT Blog](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/topic/gmat-blog), [MBA Admissions](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/topic/mba-admissions), [mba admisions consulting](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/topic/mba-admisions-consulting), [MBA rankings](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/topic/mba-rankings), [online MBA](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/topic/online-mba) ## [More than a Signal: Deconstructing the Value of an MBA Degree](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/more-than-a-signal-deconstructing-the-value-of-an-mba-degree) Posted by [Mark Skoskiewicz](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/author/mark-skoskiewicz) on July 9, 2018 9:00:00 AM CDT - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![mba](https://www.myguruedge.com/hs-fs/hubfs/mba.jpg?width=300&name=mba.jpg)I have an MBA from Northwestern University’s [Kellogg School of Management](http://www.kellogg.northwestern.edu/programs/full-time-mba.aspx). This is a top program and I’m proud of having been accepted to and graduating from it, but it did cost me almost $150,000 in direct tuition. So, do I think it was worth it? I think so, but I’m not always sure. It’s perhaps a more complex question that requires consideration along multiple dimensions. In this article, I’ll explore the value of an MBA. [Read More](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/more-than-a-signal-deconstructing-the-value-of-an-mba-degree) Tags: [MBA programs](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/topic/mba-programs), [part-time MBA](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/topic/part-time-mba), [full-time MBA](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/topic/full-time-mba), [GMAT Blog](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/topic/gmat-blog), [MBA Admissions](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/topic/mba-admissions), [mba admisions consulting](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/topic/mba-admisions-consulting), [MBA rankings](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/topic/mba-rankings), [online MBA](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/topic/online-mba) ## [Should You Consider an Online MBA? Part II](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/should-you-consider-an-online-mba-part-2) Posted by [Mark Skoskiewicz](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/author/mark-skoskiewicz) on November 20, 2017 9:28:07 AM CST - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![study-online-results-body.jpg](https://www.myguruedge.com/hs-fs/hubfs/study-online-results-body.jpg?width=320&name=study-online-results-body.jpg)In a recent post, we explored why, in general, one should [consider pursuing an online MBA](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/youve-taken-the-gmat.-should-you-consider-an-online-mba). Our argument was that an online MBA program should at least be considered by most potential MBA students because: [Read More](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/should-you-consider-an-online-mba-part-2) Tags: [GMAT](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/topic/gmat), [MBA rankings](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/topic/mba-rankings), [online gmat tutoring](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/topic/online-gmat-tutoring), [online MBA](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/topic/online-mba) [All posts](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/all) [Next](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/topic/online-mba/page/2) [![Request a Tutor | Academic Tutors](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/215486/766b072a-be46-483b-80c4-b8919506919d.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/215486/766b072a-be46-483b-80c4-b8919506919d) ### Subscribe To GMAT & MBA Admissions Blog [![Self-paced conceptual GMAT video prep](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/215486/4a242bdd-9db3-402f-910a-7cd450ec2d4a.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/215486/4a242bdd-9db3-402f-910a-7cd450ec2d4a) ![](https://googleads.g.doubleclick.net/pagead/viewthroughconversion/1024210668/?value=0&label=RNTBCNrfvQQQ7O2w6AM&guid=ON&script=0)