Jeff’s Substack

Kansei Matsuzawa and the Cultural Intelligence of Resilience

A historic season, a record-tying streak, and a lesson in what it means to grow globally

20 hrs ago • 

Jeff Roah, Roah Consulting

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November 2025

TOEFL iBT to Get Major Update in January 2026

More practical topics, faster results, and fairer testing for global learners

Nov 9 • 

Jeff Roah, Roah Consulting

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September 2025

Back to Class, Back to Purpose

How a New Semester Affirms Why I Help Japanese Professionals Pursue Global MBAs

Sep 26 • 

Jeff Roah, Roah Consulting

Part-Time MBA Options in Japan for Working Professionals

Night, Weekend, and Hybrid Programs in English for Busy Professionals

Sep 12 • 

Jeff Roah, Roah Consulting

Where Did Japan’s MBA Applicants Go?

Two decades of decline, the reasons behind it, and signs of renewal

Sep 5 • 

Jeff Roah, Roah Consulting

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August 2025

Beyond the Brand: Why Japanese MBA Candidates Must Maximize School Networks

Brand is important, but it’s not everything

Aug 22 • 

Jeff Roah, Roah Consulting

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Meet Top Business Schools at the Access MBA Event in Tokyo – August 30, 2025

Connect with top business schools, explore your options, and sharpen your MBA application skills — all for free in Tokyo this August.

Aug 15 • 

Jeff Roah, Roah Consulting

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M7 by the Numbers: What the Latest Data Means for Japanese MBA Applicants

Why now might be the best time to apply — despite global uncertainty

Aug 5 • 

Jeff Roah, Roah Consulting

July 2025

Choosing the Right MBA in 2025: Regional Strengths, Visa Policies, and Post-Trump Realities

How U.S., UK, European, Asian, and Canadian MBA programs differ in structure, outcomes, tuition, and family-friendly policies

Jul 18 • 

Jeff Roah, Roah Consulting

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A World of Opportunity: A Practical Guide to Studying Abroad for Japanese Graduate School Candidates

From choosing the right destination to returning home stronger, how to make the most of your study abroad experience

Jul 11 • 

Jeff Roah, Roah Consulting

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July 4th Reflections: Don’t Give Up on America—It Needs You

Why international students shouldn’t write off the U.S.—especially if they want to make a difference.

Jul 4 • 

Jeff Roah, Roah Consulting

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June 2025

The Great British Bake Off Left a Bad Taste

Why Real Guidance Should Build, Not Break

Jun 19 • 

Jeff Roah, Roah Consulting

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