Jeff’s Substack

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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Should You Still Apply to U.S. MBA Programs in the Trump Era? Yes—And You Might Even Have Better Odds

Despite political uncertainty, falling international applications may give strong candidates a rare advantage.

Jun 13 • 

Jeff Roah, Roah Consulting

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The Value of Cultural Exchange—Now More Than Ever

Why we shouldn't let visa chaos or global uncertainty close the door on studying abroad

Jun 6 • 

Jeff Roah, Roah Consulting

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May 2025

UPDATE: Harvard and UC Under Fire — What This Means for International Students

Why Japanese applicants must diversify their MBA and grad school strategies now

May 28 • 

Jeff Roah, Roah Consulting

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Breaking: Trump Administration Orders Harvard to Bar All International Students

A reckless move with global consequences—and deep uncertainty ahead

May 23 • 

Jeff Roah, Roah Consulting

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