When we decided to participate in the Cornell Sloan x MD Anderson Healthcare Case Competition, we knew it would be a challenge to balance alongside our Executive MBA coursework and full-time roles. What drew us in was the opportunity to tackle a complex, real-world healthcare problem and present our ideas directly to industry leaders.

The application evolves a bit each year, but what we're looking for doesn't: candidates ready to succeed academically, eager to contribute to the classroom, and committed to their classmates and the broader Fuqua community. These updates offer a couple more ways to show us that.

If you’re considering an MBA, especially at Fuqua, my advice is simple: Don’t just think about what you want to do next. Think about who you want to become.