by Transcend Admissions | Aug 1, 2026 | Uncategorized
Many business school applicants focus tremendous energy on test preparation, polishing their resume, and refining their answers to classic essay and interview questions. As a result, some are surprised when they encounter a question about how they will contribute to...
by Transcend Admissions | Jul 18, 2026 | MBA, Skills
As demand for AI and quantitative skills continues to grow, graduate business programs are popping up to meet this need. Some of these programs directly target AI, such as the MS in AI in Business from Arizona State University. Similarly, Business Analytics and Data...
by Transcend Admissions | Jul 6, 2026 | Application Strategy, MBA Essays
There are many instances in which it is helpful – sometimes it’s even expected – to add additional information to one’s application profile. However, it’s important to understand that the Optional Essay is truly optional. Applicants should avoid writing an...
by Transcend Admissions | Jun 15, 2026 | Application Strategy, MBA Interviews
This year, we looked back at hundreds of interview reports shared by our clients from the past decade to identify trends or changes in the ways that MBA programs approach interviews. We suspected that over time there might be more technology-related or...
by Transcend Admissions | Jun 2, 2026 | Application Strategy, Skills
In every office, the people who make up the various teams possess a wide array of skills and personalities. While technical specialists like R&D engineers, data scientists, and analysts show their value through their technical expertise and domain knowledge,...
by Transcend Admissions | May 12, 2026 | MBA, MBA Interviews
In the middle of her MBA application interview, Ariel was asked the question, “How will the skills you have developed during your work in banking transfer to your new career in tech product management?” She was surprised by the question and didn’t have an answer...
by Transcend Admissions | Apr 30, 2026 | MBA, Resume
Professional growth is a key admission criteria for MBA programs. However, many MBA applicants struggle to convey professional growth in a coherent manner. While eye-popping sales numbers virtually jump off the page of a well-written resume, conveying a clear sense of...
