A Strong Admissions Essay Is Key to B-School Acceptance
One of the most important parts of the M.B.A. admissions process is the student essay. Yet many students hurt their chances by not putting enough effort into it. After all, this is perhaps the best ways to differentiate yourself from all the other students applying for admission.
Dan Rogers, who is now a first-year M.B.A. student at Harvard Business School, offers some advice on writing a … [ Read more ]
Content: Prospective MBA Content | Author: Dan Rogers | Source: CollegeJournal.com | Subject: Getting In
Top10MBA.com
“Founded in 2001, Top10MBA.com is the leading MBA admissions information provider. The company publishes the founder’s book, Mastering MBA Admissions, which is positively the best resource available to those applying to top business schools.
In addition, our company assists applicants throughout the application process. We assist with general application strategy, essays, letters of recommendation, wait-list letters, resumes and cover letters.”
Content: Online Resource | Source: Top10MBA.com | Subject: Miscellaneous MBA-related Resources
Breaking the MBA Mold
If you’re not a typical MBA student‚ you need an MBA program that isn’t typical. Get tips from a graduate admissions pro on finding the right business education program for you.
Content: Prospective MBA Content | Author: Susan Aaron | Source: Monster | Subjects: Choosing a Program, Miscellaneous MBA-related Resources
Secrets of MBA Admissions
New Zealand MBA Association
The New Zealand MBA Association (“MBA Association”) was established in February 1987, within the offices of the Advanced Business Programme at Otago University…As the MBA Association is of no political bias it is able to publicly comment on educational reforms and advocate better management education and support the growing voice for continuous learning.
Content: Prospective MBA Content | Source: New Zealand MBA Association | Subject: MBA Organizations
Reality Programming for MBAs
Practically speaking, it’s time to rethink core concepts of management education.
Content: Article | Authors: Henry Mintzberg, Jonathan R. Gosling | Source: strategy+business | Subjects: MBA Related, Miscellaneous MBA-related Resources
MBA degree retains popularity among IT pros
Though it might not guarantee a promotion or career advancement in the current job market, having an MBA in hand is still an achievement IT pros respect. A new MBA certification program may also be a good move, given increasing career competition.
Content: Prospective MBA Content | Author: David Southgate | Source: TechRepublic | Subject: Miscellaneous MBA-related Resources
3-day GMAT course in Budapest, Hungary
Just what it says – a prep course for central Europeans held in Budapest.
Content: Prospective MBA Content | Source: ZELUS ZONE KFT. | Subject: GMAT
Building a B-School from Scratch
Robert Sullivan, dean of the University of California at San Diego’s brand new program, talks about the lure — and the challenge.
Content: Prospective MBA Content | Source: BusinessWeek | Subject: Business School News
Top10MBA.com
Only admissions guide you will need when applying to top b-schools.
Content: Prospective MBA Content | Source: Top10MBA.com | Subject: Getting In
Offsite Learning: On Target?
Distance learning continues to pick up advocates — including corporate executives.
Content: Prospective MBA Content | Subject: Online & Distance MBA
What’s an MBA Really Worth?
It will cost more than $100,000 to earn a degree at an elite business school. Just one problem: There’s little real evidence that it will enhance your career.
Content: Article | Author: Andy Raskin | Source: Business 2.0 | Subjects: MBA Related, Miscellaneous MBA-related Resources
why do an MBA?
This article from FT.com’s MBA Planet section takes a look at the following topics:
– mba magic
– the mba: past, present and future
– why do people take an mba?
– is the mba still the best option?
– b-school: good and bad
Content: Prospective MBA Content | Subject: About the MBA Degree
which b-school?
This article from FT.com’s MBA Planet section takes a look at the following topics:
– buying the brand
– how important are rankings and accreditation?
– one year or two?
– making the choice
– will you fit in?
– is the program up to speed?
– how good is the teaching?
– how much will it cost?
– will you get in?
– what … [ Read more ]
Content: Prospective MBA Content | Subject: Choosing a Program
Finding the Best Business School for You
Princeton Review tackles this subject by considering the following topics:
– Self-Assessment
– Subheader
– Will You Be Accepted?
– Costs
– Beware of Rankings
– Judge for Yourself
– Social Atmosphere
– Academics
– Career
– The Family Factor
– Diversity
Content: Prospective MBA Content | Subject: Choosing a Program
getting in
This article from FT.com’s MBA Planet section takes a look at the following topics:
– what are b-schools looking for
– the admissions office: your best friend and worst enemy
– the dreaded gmat
– work experience
– doing the paperwork
– the wow factor
– essays
– references
– interviews
– dare to be different
Content: Prospective MBA Content | Source: FT.com | Subject: Getting In
The Americans Are Coming – to Europe’s B-Schools
Article takes a look at the recent trend of American students and faculty taking up residence at European MBA programs.
Content: Prospective MBA Content | Subjects: International MBA Issues, Miscellaneous MBA-related Resources
Delta Course
Delta Course offers GMAT prep services, currently focusing on Probability, Statistics, and Counting Methods. The site offers a daily email question (with answer).
Content: Prospective MBA Content | Subject: GMAT
Talent For Hire
Manufacturers find plentiful pool of M.B.A. graduates, but competition for their services is keen.
Content: Prospective MBA Content | Subject: Miscellaneous MBA-related Resources
A New B-School Star of India?
Hyderabad’s Indian School of Business has major-league backers and world-class faculty. Now it wants to become an Asian jewel
Content: Prospective MBA Content | Subjects: Business School News, International MBA Issues
