Updated April 2026 Most candidates understand that networking is important during the MBA admissions process. Fewer understand what effective networking actually looks like – and why the approach matters as much as the activity itself.   The candidates who get the most out of networking during admissions aren't the ones who reach out to the most people or attend the most events. They're the ones who approach every conversation with genuine curiosity, invest in relationships r

Updated April 2026 One of the most consistent pieces of advice I give candidates early in the application process is this: talk to people who have actually been through the programs you're considering. Not just admissions staff. Not just websites and rankings . People who have lived the experience – who can tell you what the culture is actually like, what surprised them, what they wish they'd known, and whether the program delivered on what it promised.   Those conversations