10 must-visit destinations to inspire your next MBA trip

CommonBond surveyed over 1,000 MBA students on where they are excited to travel to next. Their responses might just inspire your next trip.

When Should I Get My MBA?

Is there a perfect age to head to b-school?

How Top MBAs Aced Their B-School Essays

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. ‍

What I Wish I Knew During Business School

How do you make the most of your business school experience? CommonBond’s own MBA alumni share their best advice.

Why I Got My MBA

What are the best reasons to pursue an MBA degree? We asked CommonBond's own MBA alumni to tell their "why b-school" stories.

5 Graduate Student Loan Myths - Debunked!

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.

What you should know about your FICO Score

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.

Meet CommonBond’s 2019 MBA Scholarship Winner!

Advice for Incoming MBAs

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.

What are the best graduate scholarships available?

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.

How to take advantage of federal student loan benefits

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.

Everything grad students need to know about the FAFSA

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.

3 tax issues that could affect 2019-2020 financial aid

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.

5 ways to ace your business school interview

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.

4 tips to help you prepare for your business school video essays

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!

Your ultimate college money checklist

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.

Why It's a Good Idea to Make In-School Student Loan Payments

Here's how you can save yourself money in the long run by starting to make student loan payments early.

5 Amazing Trips for MBA Students

Travel is popular in MBA programs--and these five places offer valuable opportunities.

How the MBA Student Loan Application Process Works

A detailed walkthrough of everything you need to do to get a CommonBond MBA loan.

5 Common Misconceptions about Paying for Your MBA

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.

Should You Travel While in Business School?

Here's why so many business school students travel, and why you should consider it if you're getting your MBA.

Is It Better to Take Out Public or Private Loans for Grad School?

Here's how to tell which kind of loans you should be taking out for grad school.

5 Factors to Help You Decide Which Business School to Attend

How to pick the business school that's right for you.

How to Tell Your Employer You're Getting an MBA (Without Burning Bridges)

Leaving a job to go back to school can be tough, but doing it the right way will pay off in the long run.

Here's How to Pay for Your MBA in 2018

Here's what you need to know about funding your MBA.

What Should I Do the Summer Before Business School?

What are the best ways to prepare for business school the summer before it starts?

7 Ways to Prepare for Your First Year of Business School

Getting ready to go to business school? Here's what you should be doing to hit the ground running this fall.