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 ]

Top10MBA.com

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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.”

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.

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.

Reality Programming for MBAs

Practically speaking, it’s time to rethink core concepts of management education.

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.

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.

Top10MBA.com

Only admissions guide you will need when applying to top b-schools.

Offsite Learning: On Target?

Distance learning continues to pick up advocates — including corporate executives.

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.

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

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 ]

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

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

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.

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).

Talent For Hire

Manufacturers find plentiful pool of M.B.A. graduates, but competition for their services is keen.

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