Laura Nelson

Businesswoman, MBA admissions consultant, B2B SaaS marketer, artist – in no particular order.

The Ultimate MBA Ranking of Rankings: A Scientifically Rigorous Analysis of What Really Matters

Admissions

Dec 16, 2025

The Ultimate MBA Ranking of Rankings: A Scientifically Rigorous Analysis of What Really Matters

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What Early 2025 MBA Employment Reports Tell Us About Hiring (and What They Don't)

Recruiting

Dec 11, 2025

What Early 2025 MBA Employment Reports Tell Us About Hiring (and What They Don't)

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M7 Class of 2027: A Breakdown of Diversity, Test Scores, and What's New

Admissions

Dec 2, 2025

M7 Class of 2027: A Breakdown of Diversity, Test Scores, and What's New

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How UW Foster is Thinking about AI Education (and Why it Matters for Your MBA)

MBA Life

Nov 25, 2025

How UW Foster is Thinking about AI Education (and Why it Matters for Your MBA)

Laura Nelson

Admissions

Nov 20, 2025

HBS's MBA Class of 2027: What Changed (and What Didn't)

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Stop Applying Online: What Really Moves the Needle for MBA Job Searches in 2025

Recruiting

Nov 12, 2025

Stop Applying Online: What Really Moves the Needle for MBA Job Searches in 2025

Laura Nelson

Stanford GSB's MBA Class of 2027: What's new this year

Admissions

Nov 7, 2025

Stanford GSB's MBA Class of 2027: What's new this year

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International Student Enrollment is Declining at Top MBA Programs – What's Happening and Why it Matters

Market Trends

Nov 6, 2025

International Student Enrollment is Declining at Top MBA Programs – What's Happening and Why it Matters

Laura Nelson

The Two Stories Behind Recent Layoffs: What MBA Candidates Need to Know

Market Trends

Oct 30, 2025

The Two Stories Behind Recent Layoffs: What MBA Candidates Need to Know

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The Full Menu: MBA Career Paths Beyond Consulting, Finance, and Tech

Careers

Oct 22, 2025

The Full Menu: MBA Career Paths Beyond Consulting, Finance, and Tech

Laura Nelson

Wharton's MBA Class of 2027: What's New, What's Not?

Admissions

Oct 15, 2025

Wharton's MBA Class of 2027: What's New, What's Not?

Laura Nelson

The Best Opportunities You’re Not Looking At (Yet)

Recruiting

Oct 12, 2025

The Best Opportunities You’re Not Looking At (Yet)

Laura Nelson

Admissions

Oct 9, 2025

What Won’t Work in the 2025-26 MBA Admissions Cycle (and What Will)

Laura Nelson

Recruiting

Oct 5, 2025

Consulting Recruiting in 2025: What’s True – and What To Do

Laura Nelson

The MBA Job Market: What the Data Proves – and How to Use It

Market Trends

Sep 28, 2025

The MBA Job Market: What the Data Proves – and How to Use It

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The Real MBA Job Market: What 4,200 Graduates Actually Did After School

Market Trends

Sep 23, 2025

The Real MBA Job Market: What 4,200 Graduates Actually Did After School

Laura Nelson

MBA hiring by industry: What we’ve learned about hiring across consulting, tech, and finance

Market Trends

Sep 22, 2025

MBA hiring by industry: What we’ve learned about hiring across consulting, tech, and finance

Laura Nelson

Admissions

Sep 20, 2025

MBA Admissions Interview Prep: Essential Tips Beyond the Basics

Laura Nelson

Is an MBA Still Worth it in the Brutal Job Market?

Market Trends

Sep 18, 2025

Is an MBA Still Worth it in the Brutal Job Market?

Laura Nelson

Jeff DeGraff is Right: The MBA Needs a Revolution, Not Just Reform

MBA Life

Sep 12, 2025

Jeff DeGraff is Right: The MBA Needs a Revolution, Not Just Reform

Laura Nelson

Why "Safe" Choices Lead to Dings: 3 Common Mistakes That Kill MBA Applications

Admissions

Sep 11, 2025

Why "Safe" Choices Lead to Dings: 3 Common Mistakes That Kill MBA Applications

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Recruiting

Sep 9, 2025

The Misconceptions That are Keeping MBAs Away from Tech Recruiting

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The Fallacy of HSW or Bust: Your Success Isn't Determined by Prestige

Admissions

Sep 3, 2025

The Fallacy of HSW or Bust: Your Success Isn't Determined by Prestige

Laura Nelson

Admissions

Aug 30, 2025

The Case for Skipping the MBA

Laura Nelson

Admissions

Aug 28, 2025

What's Happening in MBA Admissions Right Now: Insights from August 2025

Laura Nelson