March 22, 2024
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Webinar | How To Make Your Business School Application Stronger

Find out how to create a winning business school application in our latest webinar

Shannon Cook

Published in Application Guidance

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Sponsored by Old Dominion University

Identify how you can make your application stand out from the crowd ©Old Dominion University

If you are interested in finding out how you can create a winning business school application, BusinessBecause partnered with Old Dominion University's (ODU) Strome College of Business to break down everything you need to know to maximize your chances of getting into a top MBA program.

By speaking with faculty and students from the ODU MBA program, we provide insights and tips on areas such as writing great MBA essays, finding a recommender, and highlighting the qualities that will help you put your best foot forward for a top MBA program in the US.

Speakers include:

Everett Judd, MBA recruiter and engagement coordinator, Old Dominion University
Gianelle Rodriguez, MBA candidate and graduate assistant, Old Dominion University
Shanna Wood, MBA program associate director, Old Dominion University

Key takeaways from this webinar:

⇨ Find out how to create an authentic and meaningful MBA essay

⇨ Learn about how to confront a low GPA or low quant skills in your MBA application

⇨ Hear more about the ODU MBA and the array of student activities on offer in Coastal Virginia

Shannon Cook

Published in Application Guidance

Shannon Cook is a former writer at GMAC. She was responsible for writing and managing content relating to the business school journey, as well as covering the latest business news trends. She also worked across video content, building brand awareness across GMAC’s social media channels and the website.

Shannon earned a B.A. in English Literature with Legal Studies from the University of Sussex and an M.A. in International Journalism from the University of Leeds. She is also a 2024 Fellow (mentee) of the John Schofield Trust.

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