Tech candidates often arrive at the MBA application process with impressive technical track records but also more dimensionality than their applications typically reflect. The challenge is that most of them lead with the wrong part. This post breaks down what Admissions Committees are actually looking for in tech candidates – and where the strongest applications find their edge. A few years ago, I worked with a candidate who had built something genuinely impressive: a product

Most MBA ROI conversations focus on tuition, opportunity cost, and post-MBA salary. Those numbers matter, but they tell only part of the story. Here's how to think about MBA ROI in a way that actually predicts whether the degree will be worth it for you. One of the most common questions I hear from prospective applicants is whether an MBA is worth it. It's a reasonable question, and it's coming up more than it used to. An MBA represents a significant investment of time and mo

Updated April 2026 "Why are you pursuing an MBA?" is one of the most important questions in your application – and the answer requires more thought than most candidates give it. What Admissions Committees are really listening for is whether you've done the harder thinking: why this degree specifically, and why this moment in your career. Here's how to get there. "Why are you pursuing an MBA?" seems like a simple question. Most candidates can answer it in thirty seconds – care