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1. Indiana Kelley Has Published An ‘AI Playbook’ — And Shared It With The World
   

   Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business offers the Kelley AI Playbook, a working guide that shows faculty how to weave generative AI into teaching, grading, research, and service — and how to do it responsibly.

   “This is instruction-heavy because that’s the front line,” according to Dean Patrick Hopkins. “But really it’s about transparency — how do you go about ethically utilizing … [ Read more ]

   Author: Marc Ethier | Source: Poets & Quants | Subjects: IT / Technology / E-Business, MBA Related, Miscellaneous MBA-related Resources, Prospective

2. Can A $5,000 Mini-MBA Challenge The Six-Figure Degree? Abilitie Thinks So
   

   For years, the pitch around the MBA has been remarkably consistent: pay six figures, step out of the workforce, and gain access to elite networks, structured recruiting pipelines, and a credential that can reshape a career.

   Abilitie is betting a growing share of professionals no longer see that tradeoff as realistic – or necessary. It is launching a new globally focused mini-MBA in partnership with TED … [ Read more ]

   Author: Marc Ethier | Source: Poets & Quants | Subjects: Miscellaneous MBA-related Resources, Prospective

3. Undergraduate GPA: The Score You Need To Get Into A Top-50 U.S. MBA Program
   

   Think your undergraduate GPA is too low for a top MBA program? Think again.

   Author: Marc Ethier | Source: Poets & Quants | Subjects: Getting In, Prospective

4. Expert: The 5 Worst GMAT Study Mistakes
   

   There’s no secret recipe to success on the GMAT exam. If you want to raise your score by more than a few points, you’ll have to do it the old-fashioned way, with hours of quality studying. 

   Unfortunately, the “quality” element is often elusive. We’ve tutored thousands of GMAT students over the years, and the same study mistakes pop up again and again. 

   So here they are: the … [ Read more ]

   Author: Charles Bibilos | Source: Poets & Quants | Subjects: GMAT, Prospective

5. 2025 LinkedIn MBA Ranking: Fresh Concept Undercut By Fatal Flaw
   

   When it comes to rankings, LinkedIn has everything going for it. Think an enviable brand name and a wealth of data. You can’t say LinkedIn went stingy with its business school ranking, either. Among the ranking’s advantages, it is international in scope, covering every country except China. It also taps into its parent’s platform, compiling data from graduate profiles that other outlets can match in … [ Read more ]

   Author: Jeff Schmitt | Source: Poets & Quants | Subjects: MBA Program Rankings, Prospective

Most Popular Prospective MBA Resources

1. BizDeansTalk - A Discussion on Management Education for all stakeholders
   A blog on various topics related to management education, written by the editor of Biz Ed (Della Bradshaw) and two business school deans (Paul Danos of Tuck and Santiago Iniguez of IE).

2. Association of MBAs MBA Fair
   MBA Fair with international focus

3. Moving Beyond the Classroom With Executive Education
   Keeping your executives current on the latest developments in their fields has to be a top priority of any organization. HBS professor Dorothy Leonard discusses the latest thinking in adult education, distance learning, and mentoring. PLUS: Coverage of the Adult Learning Workshop at Harvard Business School.

4. The MBA Page – Requirements, Time planning, GMAT & TOEFL Pointers
   Written by a Malaysian student who entered an MBA program in the U.S. this article may be useful for international students. Topics include: - Thinking about doing an MBA? - Where to start? - Typical profile/requirements of an MBA student - Time planning - The GMAT and TOEFL Test - Research the School - MBA Costs - Managing Expectations - … [ Read more ]

5. FT MBA Discussion Forums
   considering the source there isn't much meat to this forum but still might be worth checking out, especially the thread on the value of rankings...

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