Category: MER Blogs
More articles
From 14 Years in Tech & Finance ā to 3 MBA Admits- (2 w/ Scholarships) with a Modest Score
A 14 min read Born and raised in Gobardanga, a quiet, close-knit town in West Bengal surrounded by rice fields and fruit-laden trees, Anupam Chatterjee grew up immersed in community values, nature, and youthful...
Read MoreFrom Banking to Purposeful Impact: Katherineās UCLA Anderson Journey
A 10 min read In 2023, I worked with Katherine on her applications to several MBA programs. She earned admits from Kellogg, UC Davis, and UCLA Anderson, ultimately choosing Anderson, which offered her a $120K scholarship. Last...
Read MoreA UCLA MBA Studentās Journey: From a 610 GMAT to Thriving in B-School
A 17 min read In the past 14 years, I have had the privilege of being a part of the MBA journey of hundreds of aspiring candidates worldwide, hailing from diverse demographics, industries, and backgrounds- tech, finance,...
Read MoreFull-Time, Part-Time, Executive, or Hybrid MBA? How Five MER Clients Chose the Right Format
A 6 min read Choosing the right MBA program isn't just about choosing the right business school. It is also about choosing the right MBA program format. Full-Time MBA, Part-Time MBA, Executive MBA, hybrid programs:...
Read MoreMBA Applications: When Thoughtful Preparation Turns into Overthinking
A 5 min read MBA applications require considerable thought and self-reflection. Applicants make numerous decisions throughout the application process, from researching schools and identifying the right stories to presenting...
Read MoreMBA Application Deadlines and Essay Questions 2026ā27: Latest Updates from Harvard, Stanford, Yale, NYU Stern, Ross, Darden, & Booth
Updated 2026ā27 MBA deadlines and essay summaries for HBS, Stanford, Yale, Stern, Ross, Darden and Booth, with Poonam Tandonās application advice.
Read MoreMBA Application Deadlines and Essay Questions 2026ā27: Key Updates and Admission Trends
Updated 2026ā27 MBA deadlines and essay summaries for Kellogg, Wharton, Haas, Columbia, Duke Fuqua and UCLA, with application advice from Poonam Tandon.
Read MoreWharton EMBA Admit: Federal Tech Leader ā Kellogg & Stern Admits with Scholarships
Federal technology leader Kruthika shares her Wharton Executive MBA journey, scholarship offers from Kellogg and NYU Stern, and lessons on balancing applications, work and family.
Read More3 MBA Admits: NYU, Georgetown & Darden ā with 2 Scholarships
Apoorva shares her journey from a part-time MBA admit to Executive MBA offers from Darden, NYU Stern and Georgetown, including scholarships and application lessons.
Read MoreFewer Words, Fewer Essays: Every Word Matters in MBA Applications
Poonam Tandon shares how to meet MBA essay word limits while preserving your story, with examples from the 2026ā27 application cycle.
Read More
Achieve 685+
on the GMAT in 30 days!
Sign up for our free trial and get
400+ Practice questions with detailed solutions
10+ hours of AI-driven video lessons