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What is it like to be married in a sea of singles? Some 30 percent of business school students struggle to balance wedded bliss (5 percent also have kids!) with the rigorous demands of B-school. Here’s how a few couples have made it work, and even added value to their relationship.

Content: Prospective MBA Content | Subject: Miscellaneous MBA-related Resources

This article takes a look at the development of an elective field studies project on Natural Capitalism at the University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management. The result: a Legacy Fund that the school is considering as a unique part of a leadership track on sustainable business.

Content: Prospective MBA Content | Subjects: Business School News, Miscellaneous MBA-related Resources

Tips to help you decide if going to business school is the right move for you.

Content: Prospective MBA Content | Subjects: About the MBA Degree, Miscellaneous MBA-related Resources

If you want admissions officers hanging on your every word rather than sneak-checking their watches, take a look at this Jungle guide.

Content: Article | Author: Anne Dunham | Source: MBA Jungle | Subject: Miscellaneous MBA-related Resources

Getting into an MBA program is no easy task these days. Check out our tips on where, when, and how to apply for your ticket to the best B-school for you.

Content: Article | Author: Robyn Gearey | Source: MBA Jungle | Subject: Miscellaneous MBA-related Resources

Experts say that acing the GMAT doesn’t guarantee you’ll get into business school, but a low score can definitely keep you out. So how can you make sure you’re in the running? Check out our GMAT cheat sheet to learn how to tame the test.

Content: Article | Author: Alicia Abell | Source: MBA Jungle | Subject: Miscellaneous MBA-related Resources

BusinessWeek Online’s B-School Calendar will give you an idea of upcoming events at B-schools in the U.S. and around the world. You’ll find information on admissions receptions, application deadlines, networking events, alumni events, conferences, and much more.

Content: Online Resource | Source: BusinessWeek | Subjects: MBA Related, Miscellaneous MBA-related Resources

For international students who choose to return home after B-school, the challenges are just beginning.

Content: Article | Author: Paul Scott | Source: MBA Jungle | Subjects: MBA Related, Miscellaneous MBA-related Resources

Add an MBA to your resumé, and your earning potential can skyrocket. But a B-school education doesn’t come cheap. Find out how to get yourself the right financial aid package so you don’t start off your new career saddled with debt.

Content: Article | Author: Maurice J. Black | Source: MBA Jungle | Subjects: MBA Related, Miscellaneous MBA-related Resources

“Since 1981, Concordia University has been hosting its prestigious MBA International Case Competition (MBA-ICC). The primary objective of this non-profit, student-organized event is to provide an enriching educational and social experience for all participants. Twenty-one years of experience has allowed us to grow into an international and highly recognized five-day, 30-team competition. Today, the Concordia MBA-ICC it is the largest and oldest MBA Case Competition … [ Read more ]

Content: Prospective MBA Content | Subjects: MBA Fairs, Miscellaneous MBA-related Resources

Your response to a classroom cold call can make your reputation—one way or the other. Here’s how to shine when the spotlight’s on you.

Content: Article | Author: Deirdre O’Scannlain | Source: MBA Jungle | Subjects: MBA Related, Miscellaneous MBA-related Resources

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With so many business schools in the U.S., why are some American students choosing to pursue their degrees at foreign institutions?

Content: Article | Author: Erin O’Connor | Source: MBA Jungle | Subject: Miscellaneous MBA-related Resources

Is a business school degree worth the considerable investment of your time and money? Forbes’ rankings show which schools–elite, regional and international–offer the best return on your investment.

Content: Article | Source: Forbes | Subjects: MBA Related, Miscellaneous MBA-related Resources

B-school candidates often beg, wheedle, and humiliate themselves to secure a position in the class. But it needn’t be so, say admissions officers at some of the nation’s top schools. Less is usually more. Often much more.

Content: Article | Author: Chris Borris | Source: MBA Jungle | Subject: Miscellaneous MBA-related Resources

Content: Book | Author: Stuart Ballan | Subjects: MBA Related, Miscellaneous MBA-related Resources

The GMAT is good at evaluating analytical skills. But what about “common sense” or right-brain skills? Enter the SIA.

Content: Prospective MBA Content | Subjects: GMAT, Miscellaneous MBA-related Resources

“In our work with outstanding service organizations, we have found that they invariably hire for attitude and train for skills. Are street smarts attitudes or skills? If street smarts are attitudes, should MBA program admissions offices look for them in applicants? If so, how? Is it more than a matter of just age and experience? If they are skills, should the curriculum be designed to … [ Read more ]

Content: Prospective MBA Content | Author: James L. Heskett | Source: Harvard Business School (HBS) Working Knowledge | Subject: Miscellaneous MBA-related Resources

Aticle looks at Roger Martin, co-founder of Monitor Co. and new Dean at the Joseph L. Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto and his attempts to change the way MBAs are taught, focusing on integrative learning.

Content: Article | Author: Ron Lieber | Source: Fast Company | Subjects: MBA Related, Miscellaneous MBA-related Resources

And you think you know how to work a crowd? Incoming B-school students from Harvard to Stanford use Web-based communities to get to know each other, to make group deals for cell phones, and to launch business plans — before they attend their first class!

Content: Article | Author: Linda Tischler | Source: Fast Company | Subjects: MBA Related, Miscellaneous MBA-related Resources