7 ways to stand out when applying to school

An ASU admissions and recruitment expert discusses how tailored applications, connections, and interview preparation prepare MBA applicants for interviews.

In this story published Feb. 28, 2025, in U.S. News & World Report:

“A lot of people will tell you the biggest skill you learn out of an MBA is networking, so if you can learn how to do it prior to enrolling, that's going to help you when your file comes across an admissions committee.”

– Rebecca Mallen-Churchill, senior director of graduate recruitment, admission, and financial services