2017 has definitely been a memorable year for Mariana Kaplan da Veiga Pereira and Ricardo Goncalves (MBA Class of 2019) so far. Not only did they get married, but they will both be starting their MBA together at IESE in September. In the second of two posts, this Brazilian couple tell us what made them…
MBA Admissions
IESE, the missing tile in my mosaic
For the incoming MBA class of 2019, their IESE journey began long before they arrive on campus in September. We talk to some students to find out how and why they chose IESE’s MBA program. In the first of two posts, Dibah Jiva (MBA Class of 2019) shares her story and offers some advice for those…
You Submitted Your Application, NOW WHAT?
Many of you had a huge feeling of relief after hitting the SUBMIT button on your Round 1 application. DEEP BREATH…….Finally, it’s DONE! Then, literally within minutes, entered a feeling of anxiety. “I hit submit, NOW WHAT?!!” The purpose of this blog post is to demystify the process for you so you can get that…
Application Tips Running Series, Tip 1 – Enjoy the MBA Application Journey
Application Tip # 1 – ENJOY THE MBA APPLICATION JOURNEY! Some weeks ago, I participated in the Madrid Marathon. After my experience in Barcelona (previous post), I decided to take it easy and take the time to enjoy Madrid before the marathon. We arrived in Madrid in the early evening and had time to go…
Running & Recruiting – Canada and Barcelona’s Half Marathon
A lot has happened since the last time I wrote. Let’s concentrate on the most relevant stuff: I was in London three weeks ago, as mentioned in my last post. Luckily, I was able to arrange my schedule so the entire day coincided with a rest day (in case I haven’t mentioned it before, my…
