BSchools.org Blog - Resources for Business School Students
The BSchools.org blog helps online MBA students choose the right business school and make the most out of life beyond graduation. Readers can learn about what to expect when pursuing an online business degree, including information about the application process, exceptional professors leading programs, and MBA alternatives. Additionally, there are detailed guides to scholarships, internship opportunities (paid and unpaid), conferences, careers, and prospective salaries, as well as features about the ever-changing business landscape.
Check back regularly for interviews with degree program administrators and tips for successful applications, among other resources.
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The Collapse in Demand for Standardized MBA Admissions Tests (Part 1)
January 22, 2026Educational Testing Service (ETS), the organization that runs the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), continues to face the biggest financial challenges in its 79‑year history. The sharp drop in demand for standardized tests, driven by more colleges and graduate schools going test‑optional or test‑free, has hit the entire testing industry hard.
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5 Reasons to Pursue an MBA Degree
January 20, 2026According to new research, the reasons driving the overwhelming majority of business school applicants to pursue MBA degrees have little to do with higher salaries. This article explores that misconception and examines the actual reasons why students seek MBA degrees.
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One-year MBA Programs: Update on the Market’s Changing Dynamics
January 15, 2026During just the past few months, stories started to appear in the business press about changing market dynamics driving increasing enrollments in one-year MBA degree programs. Here at BSchools, we’ve covered one-year online programs since our launch in 2018, mainly in the context of “accelerated” MBA degrees offered by United States business schools.
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The Great Resistance: Return-to-Office Enforcement Collapses
January 13, 2026Across the United States, return‑to‑office mandates are running into a powerful ‘Great Resistance.’ Drawing on new 2025 data, this article demonstrates how hybrid work, weak enforcement, and sudden ‘impulse quits’ are compelling even the largest employers to reassess where work is done.
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MBA Alternatives: Business Fundamental MOOCs
January 7, 2026Through MOOCs, outstanding coverage of MBA core topics is available online from some of the best business schools in the world.
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Should I Hire an MBA Admissions Consultant? Best Practices for Getting into Business School
January 6, 2026Few topics seem as controversial among applicants to MBA programs as the use of graduate admissions consultants. These consultants help optimize the chances of acceptance for their clients, typically candidates applying to highly selective business schools.
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Best Graduate Business Degrees of 2026
January 2, 2026According to the Graduate Management Admissions Council (GMAC), specialized master’s degrees in business have gained ground, particularly among younger, less experienced candidates.
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MBA Applications Grow Again: U.S. Competition Heats Up After Years of Decline
December 26, 2025A new survey from GMAC shows that graduate business school applications continued to grow in 2025. This follows a 12 percent jump worldwide in 2024, ending years of declines after the pandemic. The comeback—especially for full-time MBA programs—means more competition for spots at top U.S. business schools.
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List of MBA Conferences for 2026
December 19, 2025MBA fairs or conferences are all about personal connections. School gatekeepers travel to these events to meet well-qualified applicants. Moreover, the savviest candidates understand that connecting in a personal way with a school's admissions team can award those applicants with their most critical advantage in the admissions process: a great lasting impression.
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Online MBA Admissions Requirements by Program
December 16, 2025An MBA takes hard work and dedication, starting with the application process. While each school's admissions requirements differ, commonalities exist, and knowing what to expect is the first step in making a proper first impression.
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Business School Graduate Gift Guide - What to Buy for MBAs in 2025-2026
December 9, 2025MBA gifts convey pride in a loved one's accomplishments and can help them achieve success and adjust to the next chapter in their lives. With that in mind, there are several kinds of gifts MBA grads appreciate most.
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Tuition Reimbursement: What MBA Applicants and Students Need to Know
April 18, 2025With the cost of the world’s best online MBA program now over a quarter of a million dollars, anyone who considers pursuing this degree might want to first look for a job with a company that offers a tuition reimbursement program. A benefit like this one can save an MBA student thousands of dollars. During the Great Resignation era, an increasing number of employers have started offering expanded tuition assistance programs as a perk to attract and retain top talent.
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How to Write a Great MBA Personal Statement
March 28, 2025For many candidates, writing essays for business school applications can feel intimidating because of the slim margin for error. Admissions officers at highly selective business schools look for justifications to reject candidates, and when they cannot find those justifications in work experience, undergraduate grades, or admissions test scores, they search for them in application essays.
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List of MBA Associations and Organizations (2025)
March 14, 2025Students should not limit themselves by relying exclusively on their school’s clubs for networking opportunities. Compelling arguments exist for joining local chapters of global, national, and regional professional organizations while students are still in business school.
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List of Paid MBA Internships in Technology, Finance, and Consulting (2025)
February 21, 2025For full-time business school students, summer internships are crucial. They provide valuable work experience and can function as trial periods for employers considering new hires after their graduation. In fact, some MBA employers only offer full-time jobs to their former interns.