Shannon Cook

Shannon Cook is a Writer for BusinessBecause and GMAC Media. She is responsible for writing and managing sponsored and non-sponsored editorial content relating to the business school journey, as well as covering the latest business news trends. She also heads up the video series, building brand awareness of BusinessBecause across social media channels and the website.

Shannon earned a BA in English Literature with Legal Studies from the University of Sussex and an MA in International Journalism from the University of Leeds. She is also a 2024 Fellow (mentee) of the John Schofield Trust.

Shannon's Recent Articles

How to do business in China: 3 top insider tips

Business etiquette and workplace culture varies across the world—find out three top insider tips to doing business in China

1 January, 2023
Your need-to-know guide to studying at a business school in China

Interested in studying at a business school in China? Here are the top things you need to know as an international student

3 January, 2024
How can I prepare a strong application for the Stanford GSB MBA?

Interested in applying to study for an MBA at Stanford Graduate School of Business? From essays to acceptance rates, find out what you need to know to ace your Stanford MBA application

31 October, 2024
3 ways an Executive MBA can empower women in business

Executive MBA programs can help women in business become more impactful senior leaders at the C-suite level—here’s how

7 March, 2025
From self-doubt to success: How the GMAT helped me land a spot on the HEC Montréal MBA

One MBA student shares her experience of preparing for the GMAT and how it led her to the HEC Montréal MBA

10 October, 2024
Harvard MBA Class Profile | Breakdown

Find out which MBA students get accepted into Harvard Business School with our Harvard MBA Class Profile Breakdown

21 November, 2025
Why Study An MBA In Europe In 2022?

From accessing a diverse network to providing a launchpad for exciting careers, MBA students reveal four reasons why you should study an MBA in Europe in 2022

23 March, 2022
3 Ways An Executive MBA Will Prepare You For The C-Suite

Executive MBA programs could just be your way into the C-suite—find out the 3 ways that business school could help you rise the ranks

6 February, 2024
How To Network Like A Pro—3 Essential Tips

Want to learn how to network? Building your professional network is key to future success and business school is a great place to start. Here are three tips for networking like a pro

22 April, 2021
How To Look After Your Mental Health While At Business School

Studying shouldn’t take precedence over your wellbeing. On World Mental Health Day, here are some ways to look after your mental health at business school

10 October, 2025