Prepare Your MBA

TOEFL iBT: Preparing for the Unexpected
by Judy Martinez, Director, MBA Center London

MBA Center London Director Judy Martinez, the grand dame of the TOEFL iBT, delivers her advice to test-takers preparing for a challenging exam. More »


The Personal Touch: Meeting an Admissions Officer
by Nicolas Ferrari, Director, MBA Center Brussels

Many Success Story interviewees cite a positive interaction with a representative of a prospective school as being profoundly influential in their decision to attend. For example, Damien Liot met MIT Sloan Fellows Program in Innovation and Global Leadership Director Stephen Sacca at an MBA Center presentation last year. Following the presentation, Damien had the chance to talk to Stephen to discuss the school and many of the questions and concerns he had regarding his application. Damien cited that personal interaction he had with Stephen as an influencing factor on why he applied. More »


Top Ten Mistakes to Avoid When Preparing for the GMAT
by Bill Marino, GMAT Instructor and Coach, MBA Center Rome

Well, the most fatal mistake to make when preparing for the GMAT would be to assume you can score high without preparation…Underestimating the difficulty of the test and the problems created by having to take the GMAT twice can cost you dearly in terms of money, time, and credentials. Deciding your preparation approach (by yourself using specialized literature, with a private instructor, or in group classes) is up to you, but, above all, make sure you arrive at the test center prepared. More »