Making the Most of Business School Rankings
Choosing a B-school can be a gamble. MBA applicants shouldn’t rely on rankings alone, but the data they include are a valuable resource, admissions experts say.
Content: Prospective MBA Content | Author: Francesca Di Meglio | Source: BusinessWeek | Subject: MBA Program Rankings
Reapplying to B-School: A Primer
To improve your chances when reapplying to an MBA program, make a few key improvements to your application, apply early, and have a backup plan.
Content: Prospective MBA Content | Author: Francesca Di Meglio | Source: BusinessWeek | Subject: Getting In
Operation B-School: Finding the Right MBA
Information overload makes finding the right B-school more difficult than it needs to be. Here’s how to find what you need, and toss what you don’t.
Content: Prospective MBA Content | Author: Francesca Di Meglio | Source: BusinessWeek | Subject: Choosing a Program
B-School Admission Essays, For a Fee
Perfect Words and Essaywriter say they can deliver admission essays that will open the doors of elite business schools. Is it ethical?
Content: Prospective MBA Content | Author: Francesca Di Meglio | Source: BusinessWeek | Subject: Getting In
How to Sink an MBA Application
Not all MBA applicants are models of sophistication—as evidenced by the crying, the handstand demonstration, and the occasional attempted bribe.
Content: Prospective MBA Content | Author: Francesca Di Meglio | Source: BusinessWeek | Subject: Getting In
Applying to B-School? Résumé Perils to Avoid
The résumé may seem simple, but it’s an application minefield. Handled carelessly it can dash any hope of landing a top B-school spot.
Content: Prospective MBA Content | Author: Francesca Di Meglio | Source: BusinessWeek | Subject: Getting In
Business Schools Revamp the Application
The MBA application process is starting to change, with the GRE gaining ground on the GMAT, earlier deadlines, and some schools experimenting with audio and video.
Content: Prospective MBA Content | Author: Francesca Di Meglio | Source: BusinessWeek | Subject: Getting In
Acing the MBA Application Interview
It’s nerve-wracking and full of land mines. But an MBA admissions interview can be a key element of your business school application.
Content: Prospective MBA Content | Author: Francesca Di Meglio | Source: BusinessWeek | Subject: Getting In
GMAT Test Prep: A User’s Guide
Not all GMAT test-preparation services are created equal. Use this guide to find out which one is right for you.
Content: Prospective MBA Content | Author: Francesca Di Meglio | Source: BusinessWeek | Subject: GMAT
How to Write an MBA Admissions Essay
Be clear about your career goals and how business school can help you achieve them. But most of all be yourself.
Content: Prospective MBA Content | Author: Francesca Di Meglio | Source: BusinessWeek | Subject: Getting In
MBAs: Public Enemy No. 1?
The debate over business schools’ culpability in the financial crisis rages on, with no clear end in sight.
Content: Prospective MBA Content | Author: Francesca Di Meglio | Source: BusinessWeek | Subject: Miscellaneous MBA-related Resources
The College Visit 101
There’s no substitute for a campus visit to help decide on a business school. Careful planning will make for a more productive trip.
Content: Prospective MBA Content | Author: Francesca Di Meglio | Source: BusinessWeek | Subject: Choosing a Program
Five Years to B-School: The First Year
Typically, students enter business school five years after getting their undergrad degree. A new series takes a year-by-year look at positioning yourself for an MBA.
Content: Prospective MBA Content | Author: Francesca Di Meglio | Source: BusinessWeek | Subject: Getting In
Self-Assessment Aids MBA Applicants
From professional exams to simply putting pen on paper, an honest self-assessment can help an MBA applicant target career choices and business school goals.
Content: Prospective MBA Content | Author: Francesca Di Meglio | Source: BusinessWeek | Subject: Getting In
How to Pay for an MBA
Business school is a costly investment. Here are some tips on how to make it more manageable.
Content: Prospective MBA Content | Author: Francesca Di Meglio | Source: BusinessWeek | Subject: Financing Your MBA
Virtual Workplaces in the Classroom
Computer simulations got their start in the game aisle. Now these online programs are an important part of MBA programs.
Content: Prospective MBA Content | Author: Francesca Di Meglio | Source: BusinessWeek | Subject: Business School News
Part-Time MBAs: Job Fairs for Us, Too
As more part-time students pay their own way, they’re asking for the same access to recruiters traditionally reserved for full-timers.
Content: Prospective MBA Content | Author: Francesca Di Meglio | Source: BusinessWeek | Subject: Part-Time, Weekend and Evening MBA Programs
Wharton and Harvard Are Missing
The two B-schools declined to provide data for The Economist’s rankings — so they were dropped. Will other schools follow?
Content: Prospective MBA Content | Author: Francesca Di Meglio | Source: BusinessWeek | Subjects: Business School News, MBA Program Rankings
It’s Getting Easier Being Green
Interest in integrating business with the needs of the environment is prompting a harder look at achieving a sustainable economy.
Content: Article | Author: Francesca Di Meglio | Source: BusinessWeek | Subjects: MBA Related, Social Responsibility (ESG)
How to Bear Those B-School Bills
It’s best to start planning before you even apply. Oh, and be ready for the shock of returning to a frugal, undergrad lifestyle
Content: Prospective MBA Content | Author: Francesca Di Meglio | Source: BusinessWeek | Subject: Financing Your MBA