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CommonBond surveyed over 1,000 MBA students on where they are excited to travel to next. Their responses might just inspire your next trip.
Paige Northup
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October 30, 2019
Is there a perfect age to head to b-school?
October 9, 2019
Applying to business school can be an exciting yet stressful time. To help get you started, here’s some advice from MBAs who’ve been in your shoes and made it through with acceptance letters in hand.
Jessie Taylor
October 4, 2019
How do you make the most of your business school experience? CommonBond’s own MBA alumni share their best advice.
CommonBond Staff
October 2, 2019
What are the best reasons to pursue an MBA degree? We asked CommonBond's own MBA alumni to tell their "why b-school" stories.
Whether you're taking out student loans for the first time or have taken them out before, odds are that you've heard a lot of fact and fiction about the process. Here are five of the most common misconceptions around graduate student loans.
July 12, 2019
You have big plans for your future, and we want to help you make the most of it. High credit scores can translate into better rates on your student loans, auto loans, mortgages and credit cards. Read on to learn about some key concepts and get tips to improve your score.
June 11, 2019
May 29, 2019
As incoming MBAs are getting ready to move to new cities, go on trips, network and brush up on quant skills, we rounded up some MBA employees at CommonBond to share some advice. Here’s some of what the team has learned after a few years on the other side of b-school.
While graduate scholarships can be competitive, with hundreds of applicants, you should apply if you meet the criteria. Many programs give multiple awards each year—not just one.
Amy Fontinelle
December 18, 2018
It’s good to know that while your life may change, there will always be resources available to help you manage your federal student loan payments.
Halona Black
November 30, 2018
When it comes to obtaining student aid as a grad student, your first step is going to be the exact same as the first step that you took when you applied for undergraduate aid: filling out the FAFSA.
Amanda Holden
November 26, 2018
As of October 1, the FAFSA for the 2019-2020 school year is now open. Although the government made changes to the FAFSA that make filling it out easier than ever, it can still be helpful to have extra information, especially when it comes to tax issues.
Kat Tretina
November 20, 2018
So you’ve decided to pursue a Masters of Business Administration degree (MBA). Congratulations! Doing so is a significant investment in your future that will help you boost your earning potential and your job outlook. It’s a great way to fast track your career.
November 5, 2018
The timer begins as you’re staring into your computer screen. You have exactly 90 seconds to wow a business school admissions officer with your story. Will you be able to pull it off? With some practice and an understanding of what b-schools are looking for, the answer is yes!
Now that you're a full-fledged young adult, it's time to talk about money. And the sooner you start, the better off your finances will be. With spring semester right around the corner, here's our ultimate college money checklist.
Marianne Hayes
March 7, 2019
Here's how you can save yourself money in the long run by starting to make student loan payments early.
October 17, 2018
Travel is popular in MBA programs--and these five places offer valuable opportunities.
Eric Rosenberg
September 27, 2018
A detailed walkthrough of everything you need to do to get a CommonBond MBA loan.
August 2, 2018
America's student debt is now well over $1.4 trillion, and MBAs know this all too well. If you're an MBA student staring down debt it may feel a little hopeless, but we're here to clear the air about some common repayment misconceptions.
July 20, 2017
Here's why so many business school students travel, and why you should consider it if you're getting your MBA.
April 12, 2018
Here's how to tell which kind of loans you should be taking out for grad school.
May 2, 2018
How to pick the business school that's right for you.
May 4, 2018
Leaving a job to go back to school can be tough, but doing it the right way will pay off in the long run.
May 17, 2018
Here's what you need to know about funding your MBA.
June 15, 2018
What are the best ways to prepare for business school the summer before it starts?
June 26, 2018
Getting ready to go to business school? Here's what you should be doing to hit the ground running this fall.
July 23, 2018